Join the Kelowna Museums Society for a special Book Launch Evening at the Okanagan Heritage Museum on April 8, 2026, from 6:30–8:00 pm, celebrating the release of two works that spotlight overlooked stories in Canadian history.
Co-author Chad Soon will present The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey. This inspiring true story follows Larry Kwong, the first player of Asian descent in the NHL who broke hockey’s colour barrier and challenged racism from outdoor rinks in Vernon’s Chinatown to Madison Square Garden.
The evening will also feature Jacqueline Louie and her book Honouring the Gold Mountain Dreamers, a thoughtful exploration of the impacts of the 1923 Chinese Immigration Act in British Columbia and Alberta, and the resilience of those who navigated this challenging period in Canadian history. .
This free community event includes light refreshments and offers a chance to hear directly from the authors followed with a short Q n A. Everyone is welcome!
https://www.kelownamuseums.ca/event/breaking-barriers-book-launch-evening/
To register for the event, visit:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/breaking-barriers-book-launch-evening
