Chinese New Year celebrations are among the few moments when Chinese residents appear in Rossland’s historical record in any meaningful detail. By examining these accounts critically and comparing them to traditional celebrations, we can better understand how Chinese migrants preserved their cultural identity. Despite discrimination and isolation, they maintained their traditions, adapted to new conditions, and built community far from home.

Richie Mann returned to the Rossland Museum on Thursday, December 11th, 2025 for another captivating Speaker Series presentation - this time sharing the remarkable story of driving pack horses during a 1956 Geological Expedition in the Yukon Territory.