Our Own Words 1: Chinese Head Tax Stories #1 of 5

Originally broadcast on October 12, 2008 as part of Saltwater City Television on $haw cable community channel 4 in Metro Vancouver.

Thirteen members of Chinese head tax families tell their story of why they continue to seek an inclusive just and honourable redress. Subtitled in English and Chinese where necessary. This segment: Sui Chun Suen.

Many thanks to the volunteers at Head Tax Families Society of Canada and particularly to Daniel/Cynthia Lee, Eric Chan, Foon Chang and Fanny Chan.

Also thanks to Saltwater City Television Collective, Nugget Peak Railway Collective, ACCESS Association of Chinese Canadians For Equality and Solidarity Society, Chinese Canadian National Council and especially the seniors for speaking out.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• our
• own
• words
• chinese
• head
• tax
• exclusion
• rights
• immigration
• inclusive
• redress
• justice
• honour

[MalonTheFarmGirl]

I am just a kid doing research for school, and I am glad but horrified. I never knew that it might be so bad. I suspected, but never knew. It is a sad reality that people are delaying their marriages because of what happened. I think they are right and deserve at least an apollogy, and compensation if possible.

[DJRezProduction]

@kylejones7 I fully agree, he cant be blame for what happened before him, however he can be blamed for fuking up for his time



[mjay22]

This redress must have occurred before Harper apologised and gave the compensation to the Chinese, wasn't it?

[kylejones7]

@SocialistReign I'm the idiot? you're the socialist. Take some economics courses and lay off the sociology for a bit. Harper rightfully apologized because he represents the Canadian Government. Indoctrinated history? I agree, we learn how Louis Riel is a 'hero' and ignore our Imperial greatness.

[SocialistReign]

You idiot, this isn't complaining, this is documenting history. Harper's apologies are worthless seeing as he wasn't responsible. Sit down like a good student and watch the whole thing so that you can fix the indoctrinated history imposed by the government run curriculum,

[kylejones7]

harper apologized, get over it