Shibao shares how he came to Canada 30 years ago and completed his doctorate at the University of British Columbia. He notes his research interests in transnational migration, diaspora studies, Chinese immigrants in Canada, ethnic race relations, and comparative and international education are derived from his lived experience as a newcomer in Canada. He explains the glass gate, glass door, and glass ceiling faced by many racialized minorities. He voices the importance of “enacting an anti-racism education.
Dr. Shibao Guo is a Professor at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary. He specializes in transnational migration, diaspora studies, Chinese immigrants in Canada, ethnic and race relations, and comparative and international education. He has numerous publications including books, journal articles, and book chapters. His latest books include: Decolonising lifelong learning in the context of transnational migration (Routledge, 2020), Immigration, racial and ethnic studies in 150 years of Canada: Retrospects and prospects (Brill|Sense, 2018). He is a former president of the Canadian Ethnic Studies Association and currently serves as co-editor of Canadian Ethnic Studies. He also co-edits two book series for Brill|Sense Publishers: Transnational Migration and Education and Spotlight on China.
