World War II: Causes & consequences
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Japanese internment
Web resources
Internment and Redress: The Japanese Canadian Experience
This is a teacher’s guide and a resource that was created by the Royal BC Museum. It examines the racial discrimination and forced relocation of Japanese Canadians during World War II, highlighting how government policies were shaped by prejudice rather than national security. The 'Historical Overview' section (pp. 20-24) has very good background information.
Internment of Japanese Canadians: TC²
Excellent set of primary and secondary resources. Please note – login in required (see your Ms. Clayton or Ms. Binning for help) – and reminder to always critically read sources by considering context in which it was created biases of the author as well.
This is a teacher’s guide and a resource that was created by the Royal BC Museum. It examines the racial discrimination and forced relocation of Japanese Canadians during World War II, highlighting how government policies were shaped by prejudice rather than national security. The 'Historical Overview' section (pp. 20-24) has very good background information.
Internment of Japanese Canadians: TC²
Excellent set of primary and secondary resources. Please note – login in required (see your Ms. Clayton or Ms. Binning for help) – and reminder to always critically read sources by considering context in which it was created biases of the author as well.
Print resources
Righting Canada’s Wrongs: Japanese Internment in the Second World War by Pamela Hickman & Masako Fukawa [Call # 971.063 HIC]
Historical photographs, documents and first-person narratives exploring the internment of Japanese Canadians after the attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941.
Historical photographs, documents and first-person narratives exploring the internment of Japanese Canadians after the attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941.
Database resources
"Japanese Canadian Incarceration/Internment" [Gale in Context, Canada]
This resource provides a comprehensive overview of the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II. It includes primary documents, historical context, and analysis of the social and political factors that led to the forced relocation and incarceration of over 22,000 Japanese Canadians. The source highlights the violation of civil liberties, the economic losses suffered by internees, and the long-term impact on Japanese Canadian communities.
"War era discrimination" [Gale in Context, Canada]
Historian Merna Forster explores the systemic discrimination faced by women and minority groups in Canada during wartime, particularly World War II. It highlights how policies and societal attitudes marginalized these groups, often excluding them from full participation in the war effort or subjecting them to unjust treatment.
This resource provides a comprehensive overview of the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II. It includes primary documents, historical context, and analysis of the social and political factors that led to the forced relocation and incarceration of over 22,000 Japanese Canadians. The source highlights the violation of civil liberties, the economic losses suffered by internees, and the long-term impact on Japanese Canadian communities.
"War era discrimination" [Gale in Context, Canada]
Historian Merna Forster explores the systemic discrimination faced by women and minority groups in Canada during wartime, particularly World War II. It highlights how policies and societal attitudes marginalized these groups, often excluding them from full participation in the war effort or subjecting them to unjust treatment.
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You can find more information about this topic by searching the library catalogue, the internet, and the databases below:
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EBSCO Host: An academic database with scholarly articles, magazines, and historical journals. It is ideal for in-depth research and citations.
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Gale Canada in Context: Contains articles, primary sources, and multimedia content tailored for students. Good for Canadian content and perspectives.
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CBC Curio: Provides access to documentaries, news reports, and archival footage from CBC.
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