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Charlayne Thornton-Joe | Victoria Chinatown: Creating Community with Community
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Charlayne Thornton-Joe is perhaps best known for her stint as a city councilor in Victoria, where she tirelessly advocated for diverse cultural groups, including that of her own Chinese heritage. Today she serves as the Visitor Experience and Facilities Coordinator for the Chinese Canadian Museum’s Victoria exhibition in Fan Tan Alley, working together with a team of dedicated volunteers to uplift the Chinatown community. Join Charlayne and host Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee in discussing the initiatives Charlayne undertook as city councillor, her highlights from working in Victoria Chinatown, and what building community looks like to her.
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