When starting your research, consulting reference sources like Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, and Handbooks can help create a strong foundation for your paper. These sources can help you better understand the background of your topic and make scholarly articles (which are very detailed) easier to read. Use these sources sparingly - they are meant to provide background and context, not critical analysis. For this project, you may want to consult:
Canada's Diverse Peoples: A Reference Sourcebook
The Greater Vancouver Book: An Urban Encyclopedia by 
Historical Atlas of Vancouver and the lower Fraser Valley by 