Events › The Hillcrest Chinese Cemetery: The Road to Becoming a Historical Site (English & Cantonese) Hillcrest 唐人墳場成為歷史區的歷程（英、粵語）(Hybrid Online|線上講座)

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Established in 1945, the Hillcrest Chinese Cemetery in Duncan is the final resting place for 127 Chinese Canadians. On October 1, 2025, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) passed a motion to recognize the Cemetery as a historical site. This presentation covers the history and significance of the cemetery and the nomination process. Presented by lead nominator Melody Ma and former Duncan resident Wendy Jang.

The talk will be presented in English and Cantonese.

位於黨近（Duncan）附近的 Hillcrest 華人墳場建於1945年，是127位華人安息之所。該墳場於2025年10月1日獲哥維根谷地區議會通過動議，正式列為歷史區。講座內容包括墳場的歷史、其對加拿大華人歷史的重要性，以及歷史區提名的過程，並由提名人馬勻雅及前黨近居民鄭素雲主講。

英、粵語講座，由提名人馬勻雅及前黨近居民鄭素雲主講。

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