Local reaction to Chinese school lessons

Some new lessons in BC schools are now being offered in terms of the commitment made following the 2014 apology to Chinese-Canadians.

They will focus on historic wrongs and the cultural and economic contributions of Chinese-Canadians.

Johnny Mah graduated from Stanley Humphries Secondary in Castlegar 15 years ago and his parents still own a business in town.

He remembers trying to teach his grade 5 class mates a few things about his background.

The new lessons will be taught to grade 5’s and 10’s.

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