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race riot

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The Asiatic Exclusion League Riot, 1907

With high unemployment and a recession in full swing, the Asiatic Exclusion League (AEL) was formed by the Vancouver Trades and Labour Council in August 1907, with the aim of “keeping Oriental immigrants out of British Columbia”. It is a sad and troubling part of BC’s labour history. Unfortunately, this Read more…

By BC Labour Heritage Centre, 5 yearsMay 23, 2018 ago
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