1. List the reasons why some people at the turn of the century worried about the Chinese coming to Newfoundland. Did people think the same way in other countries? Were these good reasons? Would people think the same way today?

  2. What made the Chinese different than most Newfoundlanders? What did some people think of Chinese culture?

  3. Why were immigrants from Britain more welcome than the Chinese?

  4. Who was Kingsley Fairbridge?

  5. What does "celestial" mean? Why do you think the Chinese were sometimes called "celestials?"

  6. List the main reasons why some people did not want to see Chinese immigrants in Newfoundland. What do you think of these reasons? Do people feel the same way today?

  7. What is "multiculturalism?" Is this more common in Canada or the United States?

  8. Describe Chinese life in Newfoundland today. Do the Chinese still experience problems? If so, why?

Activities

  1. Seek out an immigrant to Newfoundland and ask him/her about their experiences.

  2. Call or write the Department of Immigration. Find out how many immigrants Canada accepts each year. Where do these people usually come from? What must they do in order to come here?