Description: This exhibit delves into the challenges faced by Asian communities in the Yukon, highlighting their contributions to infrastructure projects like the Alaska Highway during World War II. Despite their efforts, many endured systemic discrimination, including confinement in detention camps across Canada.
Theme: RACIAL EQUITY
Region: YUKON
Province/Territory: CANADA NORTH (TERRITORIES)
Type of Resource: Exhibit
Keywords: Asian immigration, Alaska Highway, World War II, systemic discrimination, detention camps, Yukon history