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Cheuk Kwan

Kwan, born in Hong Kong, educated in Singapore, Japan, and the United States and currently living in Toronto, Canada, is himself a Chinese diasporic. An information technologist turned political activist turned filmmaker, Kwan’s vision for the film project is to complete a total of 13 countries using the trope of Chinese restaurants as a tool for investigating the stories of Chinese diaspora as they migrate, assimilate and formulate new identities in their new homelands. Struck by the vast legacy of Chinese travels/migrations dating as far back as the Ming Dynasty and the virtual ubiquity of Chinese restaurants encountered during his travels, Kwan has harbored a dream to make this film series for the past 25 years. Unable to obtain funding from the Canadian government and with the ever-decreasing costs of video production vis à vis digital technology, his project is self-funded. (text by Angeal Choi)
==Chinese Restaurants==
Chinese Restaurants tells the story of the Chinese Diaspora through its most recognizable and enduring icon – the family-run Chinese restaurant. In this 15-part series, Canadian filmmaker Cheuk Kwan takes us on a tour of restaurants around the world, bringing us into the lives of extraordinary families as they share moving stories of struggle, courage, displacement and belonging, and what it means to be “Chinese” today.
Visit remarkable families in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, India, Israel, Madagascar, Mauritius, Norway, Peru, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turkey. Meet the many faces of the Chinese Diaspora as they celebrate their unique identities, forged by political and economic forces, their ancestors’ legacies and the vibrant cultures of their chosen homes.
Watch Trinidadians jump up at the Carnival and Argentineans tango in milongas. Discover a restaurant in Israel that doubles as a church every Friday, taste the bitter legacy of apartheid in South Africa, and meet the truly international family of the man who “walked from China” to Turkey. Follow our filmmaker to the pristine Arctic Circle and the sweltering heat of the Amazon, as he tracks down family-run Chinese restaurants in unlikely places and uncovers unassuming heroes who have built new lives and families far from their ancestors’ homes.
Together these family histories illustrate the wider story of Chinese migration, settlement and integration, and celebrate the resilience and complexity of the Chinese Diaspora. Set against events that have sparked some of the past century’s most dramatic global migrations, Chinese Restaurants recounts histories that have remained in the margins of official records, showing us communities whose culture and identity are held together by a kinship that is stronger, yet more intangible, than mere nationalism, religion, language, geography or politics.
Chih-Chien Wang

Born in Taiwan, Chih-Chien Wang has been living in Montreal since 2002. He obtained a BFA in Theatre and Cinema from the Chinese Culture University in Taipei in 1994, and worked for several television companies producing documentaries before moving to Canada. Wang obtained an MFA in Studio Arts at Concordia University in 2006.
Wang's works, mainly in photography or video, frequently contain subtle traces which might refer to personal, cultural or social concerns while dealing primarily with his everyday experience.
Wang has participated in residency programs at Prim (Montreal, 2005), El Basilisco (Buenos Aires, 2007) and Sagamie (Alma, 2008). Since 2004, Wang's works have been seen in exhibitions held in Montreal, Lausanne, Milan, New York, Ping Yao, Peterborough, Toronto, Boston, Miami and Beijing. Recent solo and group exhibitions include, in Montreal at Optica, Artefact, Dare-Dare (Mois de la photo à Montréal 2007), and the 2008 Quebec Triennial at the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal; in Toronto at Gallery 44 and as part of Nuit Blanche; and in Beijing at Zenith Gallery (2008). His work can found in the collections of the National Gallery of Canada, the Musée de l'Elysée (Lausanne), le Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, and in several corporate and private collections.
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My work focuses on the everyday experience. I use photography and video to examine texture, smell or existence of life, and, accompanying with sensibility, I also express my concern about urban environment and cultural differentiation. These concerns sometimes resemble my understanding about people, sometimes reflect the space which I live in, and sometimes answer my doubt about the self. The intrigued signal happens so often that it seems normal to be ignored; however, once it opens up the awareness, the magic of recognition flows.
-Chih-Chien Wang
Chin Injeti

Chin Injeti is a singer, musician, and music producer who got his start as a founding member of Juno award-winning group Bass is Base, he continues to thrive as an artist releasing his recent solo album "D'tach" (2009) and its reworked version "Re'tach" (2011). Working in genres ranging from country to rock and most notably hip-hop, Chin is seeing major breakthroughs as a writer/producer. Recent work with DJ Khalil for top hip-hop artists Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Drake, Clipse, Eminem. Chin's foray into hip-hop came with great success in 2010, with Eminem's multi-platinum album "Recovery" winning the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Chin shows no sign of slowing down in 2011 as he works on many new projects as well as being appointed to Universal Music Canada's A&R team.Chin Injeti and DJ Khalil Big Year Canada.com. Accessed on March 17, 2010.
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Chinese Canadian Artists Federation

== About ==
"The Chinese Canadian Artists Federation in Vancouver established in April 11, 1993 . Since its inception, over 450 visual artists have joined the Federation. At present there are over 250 active members including Chinese ink & brush, oil, watercolor, mixed media painters, calligraphers, seal carvers, graphic designers, sculptors, potters, photographers. They come from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and from other places populated by ethnic Chinese. Some, who are not Chinese, have also joined because of their interest in Chinese art. Most of the members have settled in Vancouver. Whether they are world-renowned artists or aspiring artists, they are bound together by a common interest: that of promoting Chinese art and culture. The CCAFV serves as a support group for new Chinese immigrants in the visual arts field, introducing them to more established local artists and helping them to merge into mainstream society. 
 
Members' art works not only sing the praises of nature but also seek contemporary and universal expression of beauty in a positive way. We encourage creative activity that helps to demonstrate the Oriental spirit, which in turn enhances the lives of people by bringing beauty to them and food for their spirit. We welcome art societies around the world to contact us for the exchange of thoughts and experience. It is our aim to serve as across-cultural bridge of understanding through exhibitions, lectures and demonstrations of Chinese traditional art to Western society as well as introducing our members to important activities going on in the Western art world.
 
==Constitution==
Our constitution declares it will:
a) Promote Chinese Canadian art in Vancouver. 
b) Organize and implement programs and activities in the form of exhibitions, competitions, symposiums, lectures, publications and studies to facilitate Chinese-Canadian art and deepen the community's understanding and appreciation of it. 
c) Promote the interaction of different cultures through local, national and international art programs and events, in cooperation with other organizations or individuals.
d) Improve contacts and relationships between Chinese artists as well as between artists of other ethnic backgrounds and art lovers at large.
e) Safeguard the interests and rights of Chinese Canadian artists.
 
The immediate concerns of the Federation in the coming year are:
a) To exhibit the works of our members and their students in our Annual Exhibition. The exhibition will be held at the Roundhouse Art and Cultural Center from November 2nd to 12th, 2001. This exhibition has been expanded this year to include students, in response to the general focus on youth in this the first year of the millennium.
b) To put the Federation on to the Internet so as to present the Federation to worldwide communities.
c) To continue with our lecture series so as to keep our members informed of happenings, trends and changes."
Chinese Canadian Dance Band Celestial Gents 1938

(Image credit: Anthony B. Chan)
According to the Origin of the Celestial Gents by Herby Chan, Al Price was the conductor of the group of musicians, called the Mandarin Orchestra, consisting of violins, Phillip Chan, Alice Gee, John Bong, saxophones, Ira Chan, Maurice Chan, Herbert Chan; brass, Mathew Bong, Roy Chan; guitar, Henry Gee; piano, Allan Chan; and drums, Paul Chan.
This group played at the Victoria Temple Hall and the Chinese United Church on Fisgard St. dating from 1937 to 1938. After Al Price left the band, we had an interim conductor.
The same group minus a trombone and three violins formed together as a jazz band under the leadership of Bill Johnston and called themselves the Celestial Gents.
Maurice Chan made the initial contact with Bill Johnston and with the help of brothers Ira and Allan, persuaded Bill to be the leader of the Celestial Gents. Bill was a talented saxophone and clarinet player and was featured at Terry’s Dine and Dance.
Betty Lim tried out with the band as a vocalist. Lloyd Chow was the band vocalist. John Yuen, bass player, joined the Celestial Gents and Limmy Lee played trombone with the band.
The Celestial Gents orchestra was remembered as the first Chinese Dance Band on this side of Heaven.
There were six Chan brothers in the band and were often called the Chan Orchestra.
Larry’s Note: Four of the Chan brothers went to war. Roy Chan was trained for Operation Oblivion and awarded the Military Medal, the highest honour in the field. John Bong and three of his siblings joined the Army. Limmy Lee became the first Chinese pharmacist to open a pharmacy in Vancouver’s Chinatown. 
By Larry Wong
Copyright 2012-2015 Chinese Canadian Historical Society.
Chinese Canadian National Council

== History ==
"In 1979, Chinese Canadians across the country united to protest the irresponsible journalism of a national televised program: "Campus Giveaway". As a result, CTV publicly apologized for the racist overtones and inaccuracies of that particular episode. More significantly, the participants against W5 from cities across Canada assembled and held a conference in Toronto. Out of that meeting, the importance and need for a strong, national organization became so evident that the Chinese Canadian National Council was formed."
== Mandate ==
"*To promote the rights of all individuals, in particular, those of Chinese Canadians and to encourage their full and equal participation in Canadian society.
*To create an environment in this country in which the rights of all individuals are fully recognized and protected.
*To promote understanding and cooperation between Chinese Canadians and all other ethnic, cultural and racial groups in Canada.
*To encourage and develop in persons of Chinese descent, a desire to know and to respect their historical and cultural heritage; to educate them in adopting a creative and positive attitude towards the Chinese Canadian contribution to society."
== Goals ==
"By developing a strong national voice:
Activating new members across Canada to work with existing groups in the Chinese community; cooperating with other racial groups; setting up an effective national network of communication.
By working in the areas of human and civil rights:
Monitoring the media; confronting stereotyping and racism.
Political awareness and participation:
Political awareness workshops; informing the public of important issues which directly affect them; Sponsoring all candidates meetings; submissions to different levels of government; active participation & advocacy in the decision making of our government's policies.
Cultural and social activities:
Festivals, street fairs, special events and community activities; historical and cultural heritage exhibit that travel across Canada."
Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto

Founded in 1998, the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (CCC) is a non-profit organisation that hopes to provide a space for cultural interaction in the Greater Toronto area. While it may focus on raising awareness about Chinese culture and traditions, it also seeks to promote understanding of and exchange between other cultures of the Far East.
== Mission Statement and Objectives ==
Mission statement
 
"The Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto has been established to be more than an institution. Our mission is to set a standard of integrity and excellence. It is a role that will be one of active leadership in order to promote and foster Chinese culture in an inspirational and relevant manner."
Objectives
- To help Canadians of Chinese heritage appreciate all facets of their own culture.
- To actively involve and share with all Canadians the uniqueness of our culture.
 
- To help nurture a mutual respect and understanding between Chinese Canadians and Canadians of other heritage, with the ultimate goal of unity and prosperity.
 
- To play a prominent role in helping further people's understanding and perception of Canadian heritage.
 
- To endeavour to be a distinguished example of cultural excellence and relevance among all Canadians.
 
- To promote Canada and its opportunities to other Chinese communities globally.
 
- To create a forum for trade and business exchanges through cultural endeavours.
 
- To establish an international reputation of excellence.
== The Two Phases ==
The CCC has two phases, totaling 23,000 square-feet. Phase I functions primarily as creative and supportive centre with such facilities as an art gallery, resource centre, reading room, boardroom, studios, and classrooms. Whereas Phases II includes a large theatre and an even larger great hall for sports and other recreational activities, conventions, trade shows, and banquets. Between these two buildings, the CCC is the largest Chinese cultural centre in North America.
Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver

Started in 1973, the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver (CCC) is a non-profit, charitable organisation dedicated to the promotion and awareness of Chinese culture.
Following a Wong's Benevolent Association banquet in 1972 when representatives of the three levels of government all pledged to support a community centre in Chinatown. The following year, the CCC was founded thanks to the support of the government, 53 community organisations, and countless enthusiastic volunteers. A year after that, the CCC officially registered with the provincial and federal governments as a non-profit and charitable organisation. A entire city block was designated in Vancouver's Chinatown and during the early 1980s, administrative, educational, and commercial buildings were built, and other such buildings include the Dr. David Lam Multipurpose Hall and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. The CCC also have their Museum & Archives -with both permanent and ongoing exhibits, a library, branch office, and open theatre- which is now open to the public.
== Mission Statement ==
- To promote understanding and friendship between the Chinese community and other cultural groups in Canada.
- To interpret and communicate Chinese culture and to facilitate exchange with other cultural groups and with the community at large.
- To promote and foster Chinese culture and art within the Chinese community and with other cultural groups.
- To help Chinese immigrants adjust to the culture, heritage, and lifestyle in Canada.
- To build and maintain cultural facilities for the purpose of achieving these aims and objectives.
Chinese Garden of the Montreal Botanical Garden

Festival «Musiques et Danses d’Asie»
Montréal, Asian colors and rhythms are converging in the
enchanting scenery of the Chinese Garden of “Musiques et
Danses d’Asie” presented by Festival Accès Asie in collaboration with the ChineseGarden of the Botanical Garden and la Société du Jardin de Chine de Montréal.
The Festival runs from Thursday, to Sunday, at 1:30pm, 2:30pm
and 3:30pm.
Artists perform three times a day will give the audience a chance to discover the beauty of traditionally based Chinese, Indian, Persian, Japanese and Philippine music and dance. This event attracts more than 2,500 visitors every year.
Founded in 1995 to celebrate Asian Heritage Month, Accès Asie formed in
response for a need to increase the presence of Asian arts in Quebec’s cultural
landscape.
What : Festival «Musiques et Danses d’Asie» 
Where: Montréal Botanical Garden, 4101, Sherbrooke East, metro Pie IX
When: in July at 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm.
*Cancelled in case of rain*
Visit the Botanical Garden website for entrance fee information.
Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta

==Vision==
The Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta has been in existence since 1978. Since its inception the Association has strived to provide programs and events that help promote the growth and awareness of the Chinese community. The foundation of the association is based on the following objectives, also found in our association bylaws.
* To bring together Chinese Professionals to promote and provide opportunities for occupational, educational, cultural and 
social activities;
* To engage in and foster programs to enhance Chinese culture and 
image so as to further promote cultural exchange and integration between Chinese and other ethnic communities in Alberta; and
* To provide means and opportunities for mutual help and social development within the Chinese community.
 
==The Lost Years==
The Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta (CGAA), in partnership with Lost Years Production Inc., created a two‑part documentary mini‑series entitled “Lost Years: The Chinese Canadian Struggle for Justice.” The two hour mini‑series: documents the stories and recollections touching upon the outgoing Lieutenant Governor of Alberta; and examines the impact of modern‑day redress efforts for the Chinese Head Tax in Canada and how they sparked relationships with the Chinese community in New Zealand, who were seeking their own redress for a comparable historical restriction on Chinese immigration, the Toll Tax.
Chinese Students Club (University of Alberta)

The Chinese Students Club is a group focused on promoting Chinese culture and heritage at the University of Alberta by creating a positive learning and social environment for students.
==What do we do?==
* We run frequent social events including game nights, paintball, formals, bowling, ski trips, as well as clubbing nights.
* CSC also promotes health and wellness by hosting recreational events in gyms and promoting participation in intramurals (Dodgeball, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Badminton, etc).
* We are also actively involved in community events by participating in volunteer activities and supporting charities.
* Be sure to watch out for our famous Chinese New Year Banquet held annually during Chinese New Year, entertaining over 400 guests and raising money for charities.
* We will have booths at both the Fall and Winter Clubs Fairs, but you can also just contact any one of the execs, and we can sign you up! Come join in on the fun!
Chinese Tea Salon in Montreal/fr

Salon de thé chinois à Montréal
Nous vous convions, mercredi le 24 juillet, à un salon de thé collectif qui a pour but de réunir divers acteurs issus des milieux communautaires, artistiques, culturels et universitaires, pour échanger autour d'un repas potluck informel. Ce rassemblement est inspiré de la maison de thé en Chine (茶馆, Chaguan ou 茶屋, cháwū), endroit pour discuter, manger et socialiser. Il y aura plusieurs courtes présentations de 5 minutes chaque suivies par des périodes de discussion ouverte. Nous inviterons également les participant(e)s à prendre parole et nous partager leurs projets.
Cet évènement se tiendra à l'occasion de la visite d'une professeur invité à l'Université Concordia, Olive / Li Hui, enseignante basée en Chine dont la recherche porte sur les écrivains canadiens d'origine chinoise. En même temps, nous voudrons souligner les contributions des étudiants de doctorat et post doctorat ainsi que les divers projets communautaires et culturels d'intérêt à la communauté chinoise à Montréal.
Invités confirmés: Tracy Zhang, Alice Jim, Alan Wong, Cheryl Sim, Chen Fang, Joanne Hui, Parker Mah et Leslie Cheung. 
Vu que ce sera un repas collectif, nous vous demandons de contribuer un plat ou une collation à partager, et si possible, d'apporter également votre propre plat, couvert, tasse, etc. pour minimiser les déchets.
Pour plus d'informations, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter au asiancanadianwiki@gmail.com
Descriptions des présentateurs et des présentations vidéos seront disponibles sur: http://asiancanadianwiki.org/w/Main_Page
Date: le Mercredi 24 juillet 2013, 17h-21h
Lieu: Institut Simone-de Beauvoir, 2170 Bishop
À bientôt!
Chaleureusement, 
L'équipe du salon de thé et du "Asian Canadian Wiki"
Ching-Hui Kuo

A native of Taiwan, Ching-Hui Kuo graduated from the Conservatorio A. Casella of L’Aquila with honours, and obtained a scholarship at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena to study with tenor Carlo Bergonzi. She also participated in master classes at the Associazione Euphonia, the Prague Music Academy and at the Bratislava Music Academy and is also a holder of a Master degree from the University of Montreal, in Canada.
Award-winner of several competitions such as the Dvorák International Voice Competition, the Chinese International Vocal Competition, the International Stepping Stone, the Czech and Slovak musical Meetings, Ching-Hui Kuo has also received grants from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec, the Jacqueline Desmarais Foundation for Young Canadian opera singers and the Office Franco-Québécois pour la Jeunesse.
Her past performances include Berg’s Sieben frühe Lieder with the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra for the Prague International Autumn Festival which was broadcast live on European Union Radio; Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan which was recorded for public television; Rossini’s Stabat Mater with Taipei Philharmonic Foundation; Dvorák’s Stabat Mater with Grand Choeur de Montréal and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Montréal in its premiere of Liszt’s Missa Coronationalis. Ms. Kuo also gave live recitals for Radio-Canada and other concerts with the Festival di mezzo estate di Tagliacozzo, the Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra, the Laval Symphony Orchestra, the Montreal Youth Orchestra, etc. Finally, she recorded contemporary music for Italian Radio Tre-RAI.
A highly expressive artist also known for her stage presence, Ching-Hui Kuo has sung the roles of Fiordiligi (Così Fan Tutte), Mimì (La Bohème), Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro), and The First Lady (Die Zauberflöte). Her roles also include Antonia (Les Contes d’Hoffmann), Ciò-Ciò San (Madama Butterfly), Liù (Turandot), Rosalinde (Die Fledermaus) and Micaëla (Carmen). She will sing Ortlinde (Die Walküre) with the National Symphony Orchestra in Taipei, under Maestro Wen-Pin Chien, in September 2006.
Ms. Kuo has a great interest in the hauntingly beautiful repertoire of early 20th Century Chinese art songs, which are often featured in her recitals. We recently heard them at some the Maison de la culture NDG in Montreal, at the Accès Asie Festival, and at the marvellous Champagne Concerts series for the Vancouver Triad Music Society.
In May 2007, she will sing with le Choeur de Laval, Giaccomo Rossini's La Petite Messe Solennelle. In June, she will present her own program, "Silken Dreams" at l'International de l'art vocal de Trois-rivières.
Ching-Hui Kuo speaks Taiwanese, Mandarin, French, English, Italian and basic German. She sings also in Czech, Slovak and Spanish.