Passageways - A Pocket Edition of Odysseys & Migrations | Kitimat Museum

This is a compact, travelling edition of the Chinese Canadian Museum’s inaugural introduction exhibition Odysseys and Migration.  Featuring rich visuals, personal narratives, and accessible historical context, Passageways offers an adaptable format that makes it possible to share these important histories in alternative locations — inviting reflection, dialogue, and connection wherever it goes.

Passageways invites visitors to reflect on questions of home, belonging, and heritage through:

• Stories of early connection between Chinese migrants and Indigenous communities

• Waves of migration and return between Canada and regions across the globe

• Personal narratives that challenge stereotypes and celebrate diasporic identity

• A global lens on Chinese Canadian history that links past to present

This pocket edition serves as a prelude to the full Odysseys and Migration exhibit, offering a compelling introduction to the Chinese Canadian Museum’s broader exploration of diaspora, place, and identity.

Migration is not a single moment—it is an ongoing passage that defines who we are and how we connect. This exhibit challenges simplified views of Chinese Canadian history and reminds us that these stories stretch across oceans, generations, and identities.