Chinese Canadian Pioneers, Heroes and Game Changers

Arlene Chan has written seven books about the history, culture, and traditions of the Chinese in Canada, some shortlisted for the Ontario Speaker’s Book Award, Heritage Toronto Book Award, Silver Birch Award, and Red Cedar Award. Her work has been recognized with the Heritage Toronto Special Achievement Award, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award, and Woman of Distinction Award.

Arlene is the president of the Jean Lumb Foundation that provides a national scholarship program for high school students of Chinese heritage. She serves as an advisor for Museum of Toronto, Ontario Infrastructure’s Heritage Interpretation Working Group, and Toronto Public Library’s Chinese Canadian Archive. Most recently, she served as a cultural consultant for the Pixar Disney film, Turning Red.