Pro-D for Educators | Chinatown Connections

 Join VHF for a Professional Development Day for Educators, with Chinatown Connections. 

Please register by October 20th at Noon!

Spend the day exploring Vancouver's Chinese Canadian Museum (CCM) and its many stories. The museum honours the history, contributions, and heritage of Chinese Canadians, while elevating and engaging with voices and communities across Canada.

The day will begin with a special Wing Sang Building Tour, highlighting the rich history of the oldest brick building in Chinatown and its transformation from 1889 to the present.

You will also be introduced to the museum's current exhibitions, Dream Factory: Cantopop Mandopop 1980s-2000, and A Soldier for All Seasons” and have access to a range of educational resources.

Lunch is included and will be catered by Breka. When filling out the registration form, please make sure  to let us know if you have any allergies. 

There is no walking tour component to this program, but you may still have to stand for extended periods of time.

Please note that capacity is limited. Registration closes October 20th at noon or when sold out.

This Pro-D is presented with the Chinese Canadian Museum (CCM).

About the Speakers:

Rosalie Gunawan is a museum educator and cultural worker of mixed Chinese-Indonesian and white heritage. She currently serves as the Education and Public Programs Manager at the Chinese Canadian Museum, where she oversees the development of school field trips, public tours, public programming, and the production of CCM's podcast, The School Room.

Janice Wu coordinates the Chinese Canadian Museum’s education and public programs. Born and raised in Burnaby, Janice’s background is in visual arts, with a BFA from Emily Carr University. She is also a working artist with a career in illustration that spans over a decade. As a second-generation Canadian-born Chinese, a large majority of her work addresses cultural belonging, family history, and the diasporic experience.

Professional Development Day ("Pro-D Day") sessions are intended for current educators focusing on enriching their K-12 lesson plans/programming. VHF recognizes educators as a diverse field and not exclusive to district school teachers. We welcome all those whose field of work or employment/volunteer position impacts the education of K-12 children and youth. Please contact jessica@vancouverheritagefoundation.org if you have any questions regarding our Pro-D sessions. If you are not a current educator but are interested in the event, please sign up for the event waitlist.  

Please review our cancellation policy here before registering.

All donations are tax deductible. An official tax receipt is issued for donations of $20 or more. Our Registered Charity number is 891765968.