Description: This article delves into the history of Chinese railway workers who played a crucial role in building Canada’s transcontinental railway. It discusses the harsh working conditions, discrimination, and significant contributions of these workers. The piece also highlights the lack of recognition and the legacy of exclusionary policies. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging this history in Canada’s narrative.
Theme: RACIAL EQUITY
Region: MARITIMES
Province/Territory: BRITISH COLUMBIA
Type of Resource: Website
Link: https://bcanuntoldhistory.knowledge.ca/1880/chinese-railway-workers
Keywords: Chinese, railway, workers, history, discrimination, contribution, recognition, exclusion, legacy, Canada