Preserving our immigration history.

Indochinese refugees at Griesbach (Alberta) Base Reception Centre in 1979.

Indochinese refugees at Griesbach (Alberta) Base Reception Centre in 1979.

Indochinese refugees at Griesbach (Alberta) Base Reception Centre in 1979.

Indochinese refugees at Griesbach (Alberta) Base Reception Centre in 1979.

Canadian and Malaysians on boat to Bidong.

Malaysian fishing boats used initially to ferry visa officers, their files and overnight luggage on the four hour trip to the refugee camp on Pilau Bidong.

Charter flight of Indochinese refugees en route to Canada

CIHS thanks its corporate members - IRCC, P2P and Pier 21 - for their significant support as well as its life and annual members. All these contributions allow us to pursue our objectives and activities.

The Society has carried out significant research and communication on the 1975-1980 movement to Canada of Indochinese refugees