Events

Explore the remarkable journey of JP Riopel, a professional guide, museologist, and the founder of Objets des Mémoires in Chinatown. Recognized with a medal from the National Assembly, Riopel has been honored for his dedicated efforts in safeguarding the historical memory of Chinatown and contributing significantly to national history. Gilbert Lee, the owner of the Wings […]

Starting in the late 19th century, Chinatowns developed in many Canadian cities. Yet today, many have disappeared with little record of their existence. Québec City was once home to one such Chinatown, now largely forgotten. Emerging in the 1930’s as a small concentrated street of Chinese residents, the Chinatown grew by the 1960’s into a vibrant […]

Morris Lum is a Trinidadian born photographer/artist whose work explores the hybrid nature of the Chinese-Canadian community through photography, form and documentary practices. His work also examines the ways in which Chinese history is represented in the media and archival material. Morris’ work has been exhibited and screened across Canada, the United States. Morris is […]