Our Journey Continues

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"Our Journey Continues"

Courtesy of the Chinatown Storytelling Centre.

One hundred years after the Chinese were barred from entering Canada, the descendants of those who paid the price have made exceptional inroads into Canadian culture and, in fact, defined who we are. No matter where we work today, Chinese Canadians are woven into the fabric of the Canadian story. This exhibit is a testament to the multigenerational families who, like all Canadian settlers, pursued their dreams and turned grievance into success.

This exhibit features six family stories:

Tommy Wong (1924-2022), WWII Veteran & Trevan Wong, songwriter, producer, artist, and photographer.

Won Alexander Cumyow (1861-1955), first Chinese person born in Canada, Yip Sang (1945-1927), founder of Wing Sang Company & Alannah Yip, speed climbing Olympian.

Jew Nam Louie (1908-2003), founder of Oxford Foods in Victoria, BC & Isaac Louie, elementary school teacher and poet.

Quong Louie (1895-1958), established Lee Sun Market on Dunbar St & Dr. Harvey Lui, dermatologist and award-winning educator.

Gee Huey Fai (c. 1896-1985), established Eng Chow Co. on Pender St & Athena Wong, Genie-nominated set decorator.

Wong Foo Sien (1899-1971), instrumental in repealing the Chinese Immigration Act & Vivian Wong, Stanford graduate with international teaching experience.