About the Network
Our origins, our people, and the scholars and community leaders who guide our mission.
Origins
Who Are the Hakkas?
The Hakka people — 客家人 — are a distinct Han Chinese subgroup whose name means “guest people.” Over centuries of dynastic upheaval, their ancestors migrated southward from the Yellow River plains, carrying unique dialects, traditions, and an enduring collective identity.
Their diaspora spans Southeast Asia, the Americas, the Caribbean, Africa, and beyond — over 80 million people across six continents.
IHRNC was founded to serve as a scholarly and community anchor for the Hakka diaspora in Canada and to connect researchers, families, and cultural organizations globally.
Leadership
Advisory Board
Scholars, community leaders, and cultural advocates from across the global Hakka diaspora.
Academia
Prof. [Name]
Hakka History & Culture
Dr. [Name]
York University
Migration Studies
Prof. [Name]
The University of British Columbia
Chinese Diaspora Research
[Name]
Canadian Hakka Association
President
Dr. [Name]
Hakka Cultural Heritage Foundation
Director
Prof. [Name]
World Hakka Council
Canada Liason
Global Calendar