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Chinatown Strategy · Pillar C

Governance and Community Leadership Network

CTC was established in response to the Strategy's call for the Chinatown Community Economic Development Task Force to evolve into an ongoing entity to champion Chinatown over the long term (Action 7).

The restored Hull Block on 97 Street, home of the CTC Storytelling Centre

What the Strategy Says

Source: City of Edmonton, The Chinatown Strategy (2017). Read the PDF

Implement the Chinatown Strategy through leadership, shared responsibility and resourcing.

“Economic development will be most effective through a collaborative effort united under a unified community leadership network.”

The Chinatown Strategy is community-driven and enabled. While the City of Edmonton played a role in its development, it was the strong commitment of cultural organizations, the retail and business sector, and community organizations in Chinatown that made it possible.

  • City of Edmonton
  • Chinatown BIA
  • Chinatown Transformation Collaborative
  • Cultural organizations
  • Social agencies

The partners behind the Chinatown Strategy. CTC brings them together to carry it out.

What CTC Is Doing

Youth Leadership and Dragon Boat

Mentorship for the next generation of Chinatown leaders. Dragon Food Tours are led by trained youth guides, created to mentor young people.

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Sustained Resourcing

Secure the resources required to implement the Chinatown Strategy over the long term.

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International Chinatown Conference

In September 2026 CTC co-hosted the International Chinatown Conference, “Chinatown United,” with the University of Alberta. More than 350 people took part.

The conference in pictures (PDF) →

Governance

Our Board

CTC is led by a volunteer board drawn from Chinatown's community.

Executive Officers

  • Sandy PonChair and Co-Founder
  • Lan Chan-MarplesVice-Chair
  • Sharon ZhangTreasurer
  • Joanna WongSecretary

Directors

  • Kai MoDirector
  • Kathryn LuuDirector
  • Bob DaweDirector
  • Henry FungDirector
  • Daphane ChanDirector

Interested in serving on the board or a committee? Email info@ctcyeg.com

Governance in the News

Coverage of the Chinatown Transformation Collaborative, the Chinatown Safety Council and the Chinatown Gate since 2017, sorted by the five pillars of the City of Edmonton's Chinatown Strategy.

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The Other Pillars