Ted Lee

There was a time in this country when people like me weren’t allowed to vote, much less hold office. Tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of the implementation of the Chinese Exclusion Act — a racist piece of legislation that prevented those of Chinese descent from fully participating in Canadian society. Today, at the opening of the Chinese Canadian Museum, I had the opportunity to see the stories of those who came before me — those who came to this country to build a better life for themselves and their families. To see the accounts of their struggles and achievements be told in such an impactful way is incredibly meaningful. I look forward to seeing how this museum will illuminate those stories and showcase the countless contributions that Chinese Canadians have made to our city, province, and country. @ccmuseumbc

Won Alexander Cumyow was a trailblazer. He was a lifelong advocate for civil rights and a leader in Vancouver’s Chinese community. Naming the City of Vancouver’s new office in Chinatown after Won Alexander Cumyow would be a fitting testament to his legacy. Today, we had an opportunity to celebrate him at the @ChinatownFdn Storytelling Centre and next week, Council will consider a motion to formally name the new Chinatown satellite office in his honour. #vanpoli – at Vancouver, British Columbia