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Beyond Chinese Panel: Tokenism or Symbolism is on Mon, Oct 26 · 7:30 p.m. at Annex (2nd Floor) in Vancouver. Times shown in local Vancouver time.

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Beyond Chinese Panel: Tokenism or Symbolism takes place at Annex (2nd Floor), 823 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC, Vancouver.

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Beyond Chinese Panel: Tokenism or Symbolism is free to attend.

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Beyond Chinese Panel: Tokenism or Symbolism

Name: Beyond Chinese Panel: Tokenism or Symbolism
Start: 2026-10-27T02:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-27T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Annex (2nd Floor)

Mon, Oct 26 · 7:30 p.m.PDT

Annex (2nd Floor) · Vancouver

When does a symbolic gesture become tokenism? A dialogue examining accountability and ethical representation within and beyond the Asian diaspora in Canada. Panelists will draw on experiences in thei…

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Beyond Chinese Panel: Tokenism or Symbolism

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When

Mon, Oct 26 · 7:30 p.m.Ends 9:00 p.m.PDT

Where

Annex (2nd Floor)823 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC

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When and where

Date and time: Mon, Oct 26 · 7:30 p.m.Ends 9:00 p.m.PDT — local Vancouver time
Location: Annex (2nd Floor)823 Seymour St, Vancouver, BCVancouver

About this event

When does a symbolic gesture become tokenism?

A dialogue examining accountability and ethical representation within and beyond the Asian diaspora in Canada.

Panelists will draw on experiences in their respective community work and explore how institutions can evolve and advocate for better representation for racialized communities.

This panel is part of Pancouver’s Beyond Chinese project:

A series of conversations highlighting the diversity of Canadians with Chinese ancestry.

Panelists:

Katrina Chen, Author

Barbara Lee, Founder / President

Irwin Oostindie, Curator and Researcher

About the Panelists:

Katrina Chen (陳葦蓁) is an author, life and impact coach, and advocate with nearly 20 years in community service. She previously served as an MLA, Minister of State for Child Care, and a Bu