Vancouver councillors have approved the honorary street name of Komagata Maru Place for an iconic landmark in a move to redress a case of systemic discrimination that took place more than a century ago.

The city says Canada Place will get the second name to acknowledge historical discrimination against South Asian communities.

The Komagata Maru docked near the current location of Canada Place in 1914 with 340 Sikh, 27 Muslim and 12 Hindu passengers on board, most of whom were denied entry into Canada despite having valid travel documents.

The city says in a news release that the refusal marked a 害羞草研究所渟ignificant historical incident of systemic discrimination.害羞草研究所�

Mayor Ken Sim says in the release that the naming is a 害羞草研究所渕eaningful step害羞草研究所� toward building a more inclusive city.

The city says it will seek public input for the design of the road sign and public education materials for Komagata Maru Place, with an unveiling ceremony planned for later this year.

It says it also hopes to enhance the Komagata Maru Monument at Harbour Park.

City council also plans to recognize the cultural and historical significance of the 2nd Avenue Gurdwara site in the city害羞草研究所檚 Kitsilano neighbourhood.

害羞草研究所淭his is a historically significant location in relation to the Komagata Maru incident, as this was the site where the local South Asian community mobilized to support the passengers,害羞草研究所� the release says. 害羞草研究所淔uture initiatives will further explore other areas of historical and cultural significance to the South Asian Canadian communities in Vancouver.害羞草研究所�

The Canadian Press

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