This week in advance of National AccessAbility Week 2026, we are taking a dive into Open Collections to trace the history of the Crane Memorial Library, UBC’s library for the blind and partially sighted – and the remarkable people who made it happen. This post is part of a short blog series inspired by National […]

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Asian Heritage Month 2026 – Asian Canadian Collections Round-Up!

By Katrina Yaskowich on May 14, 2026

In honour of Asian Heritage Month, we are rounding up 6 of our best collections that tell the stories of Asian Canadians in Canada and beyond. Over the years Open Collections has digitized multiple collections that deserve to be highlighted.

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Event Recap: A conversation with Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell

By antheakm on May 7, 2026

On Friday, April 24th, acclaimed Japanese author Kanako Nishi sat down with translator Allison Markin Powell and UBC Asian Studies professor Christina Laffin for a conversation about her recently translated novel, Sakura. Originally published in Japane…

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New Books at the Asian Library (April 2026)

By antheakm on May 4, 2026

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Punjabi Patrika : Local Newspapers as Windows into the Past

By Minghui Zhou on April 30, 2026

Local newspapers show what life was like at the time. They report on everyday events and issues, showing what people cared about. Ads and editorials reveal social values, the economy, and popular trends. They also reflect the opinions and biases of the people who wrote and read them, while showing how communities changed over time. […]

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Tracing the History of Sandon Ghost Town through UBC’s Open Collections

By Minghui Zhou on April 16, 2026

Have you heard of Sandon, a historic former silver mining town, now known as a ghost town? If you’re traveling through the Kootenay region these days, it’s definitely one of the most popular heritage tourism sites to visit. As you set out on a scenic wilderness drive, winding along a rugged and twisting road, you’ll […]

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