Honouring the history and culture of Chinese Canadians

May is Asian Heritage Month and host Lucky Budd welcomes Dr. Grace Wong Sneddon, board chair of the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society, to the Vital Victoria Podcast. Dr. Wong Sneddon shares her story of how her family came to Vancouver Island and touches on the impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act. They talk about the need to preserve, teach and inform about the culture of Chinese Canadians and how Victoria’s Chinatown is a living museum, engaging the community. Dr. Wong Sneddon reflects on the importance of cultural events and storytelling, how reclaiming identities and pride can help foster belonging in the community, and more.