WINNIPEG CHINESE CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
PROFILE
Winnipeg is a city of many cultures of which the Chinese community has always been an integral and significant part. Over the last few decades, as the number of Chinese immigrants increased, so has the need for redeveloping Winnipeg’s Chinatown.
In 1981, the redevelopment became a reality with the support of the three levels of government through the Winnipeg Core Area Initiative and the Chinese community itself. The Winnipeg Chinatown Corporation was established in 1981, and in 1983 the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre was incorporated as part the overall development project in response to a survey conducted in 1982 wherein 90% of the Chinese in Winnipeg indicated a need for such a facility.
OBJECTIVES
• To promote and advance the awareness, knowledge and appreciation of the Chinese culture in relation to the multi-cultural mosaic of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Canada.
• To increase understanding between the various Chinese and non- Chinese organizations in Manitoba.
• To encourage public understanding of matters relating to the affairs of the Chinese Community.
• To provide facilities for educational, cultural and recreational purposes.
1 WINNIPEG CHINESE CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2007 – 2008
The Rt. Hon. Edward R. Schreyer Honorary President
Dr. Joseph Du President Mr. Philip Lee 1st Vice President Mr. Philip Chang 2nd Vice President Chinese Secretary Dr. Patrick C. Choy 3rd Vice President Mr. Terry Prychitko Treasurer Ms. Eva Luk English Secretary Ms. Lan Doan Administration Dr. Tina Chen Ms. Shirley Mar Dr. Maria Cheung Mr. C. J. Pagtakhan Ms. Alice Fan Mr. Wilson Tat Mr. Herb Stephen Ms. Fang Wan Dr. Hermann Lee Ms. Zofia de Witt Ms. Malinda Lee Dr. Manna Zhang Mr. Edmond Lip
ADVISORY BOARD 2007 - 2008
Mr. David Chin Ms. Cynthia Stewart Mr. Bob Filuk Dr. Robert Thorlakson Prof. Derek Hum Mr. Frank Tsang Dr. Charles Lam Ms. Elizabeth Willcock Mr. John Lien Justice Scott Wright Hon Pearl McGonigal Mr. Joseph Yuen Mr. William Norrie
HONORARY SOLICITOR
Mr. David Cheop, LL.B.
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WINNIPEG CHINESE CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
2007 - 2008 COMMITTEES
Executive Policy and Management Dr. Joseph Du President Philip Lee 1st Vice President Philip Chang 2nd Vice President General Secretary Dr. Patrick C. Choy 3rd Vice President Terry Prychiko Treasurer Eva Luk English Secretary Lan Doan Administration
Finance Committee Terry Prychiko Spencer Leung
Fundraising Committee Philip Lee Eva Luk Joseph Yuen
Membership committee Wilson Tat Chairperson David Chin
Nomination Committee Philip Chang Chairperson David Cheop Dr. Patrick Choy Shirley Mar Hon. Justice Scott Wright
Program Committee Dr. Joseph Du (Chairperson) Steve Howes Philip Chang Philip Lee Dr. Tina Chan Xin Ling Alice Fan Edmond Lip Zheng Fan Maria Lip
3 STAFF Yun Cheng Program Coordinator (November 2006-May 2007)
Spencer Leung Program Coordinator
Xin Ling Program Coordinator Zheng Fan Program Coordinator
VOLUNTEERS
Shirley Chang 李世玲 Daisy Liu 劉少菊 Bin Chen 陳彬 Eric Z. Liu 劉志強 Chen Chen 陳 晨 Zhouyun Ling 凌云舟 Frank Tsang 曾廷昌 Divid Wang 王双明 Frank Chow 鄒磊夫 Colin Shi 施康 Andy Feng 馮海榮 Pei De Wu 伍培德 Peter Z. M. Hou 侯自明 Joseph S. X. Wan 万書祥 Sara X. M. Huang 黃雪梅 Ellen Will Kennington Jessie Yang 杨佳颖 Yushan Zheng 曾玉山 Ellen Yu 喻晴 Wade Koll 廣信 Cheng Zhang 章程 Rolson Kwok 郭初業 Yang Ai Fang 杨爱芳 Amy Lee 余碧梅 Jane 曹开俭 Anita Lee 劉巾眉 王瑞芳 Una Leung 梁馮煥珍 Cindy James Leung 梁焯榮 Yun Ren 任远 Shiquan Zheng 鄭石泉 Josh Schafer Lai Ming Lai 黎鸣丽 Jolie Lesperance
4 President’s Report
The Winnipeg Chinese Cultural & Community Centre Corporation held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 24, 2007. Traditionally, the next AGM should be held in March 2008. However, at the recommendation of the treasurer and the auditors, WCCCC’s AGM should be held in November annually to better reflect the Centre’s fiscal year in the financial statements. Subsequently, the WCCCC Board has decided to hold its AGM in November as recommended.
As in the previous years, the past year from April 1, 2007 till the present, the Centre has been actively undertaking many worthwhile projects in order to fulfill our goals and objectives. I am very pleased to report that during my recent trip to China with Philip Chang in June 2007, we have made a tentative agreement with the city of Kaifeng, Province of Henan, China to send a youth folk arts troupe to perform at Folklorama 2008 at the Chinese Pavilion. As well, we were able to solicit partial funding commitment from the Chinese government for the China Garden project at the Millennium library.
On Friday, August 10, 2007, at the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural & Community Centre’s multipurpose room, we hosted a photo exhibition and a traditional Chinese banquet at the Golden Terrace Restaurant to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong special administrative region. Both events were very successful and we have hnoured guests from Toronto in attendance including Deputy Consul General Li Zhengming of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto, and Director Bassinio So of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Canada), China in Toronto.
After the successful partnership with the Winnipeg Public Library to display a photo exhibition of the
The Centre and Downtown Biz continued to provide summer concert series at the China garden this summer. As well, a karaoke singing contest was held with the help of U of M students and Downtown Biz. In addition, a Jade and Pearl concert: a musical collaboration between the Chinese and Filipino community was held in the Winnipeg Art Gallery on September 16. Together with the Friends of the Assiniboine Park Conservatory, the Chrysanthemum Festival was officially introduced to public at the Assiniboine Park Conservatory on October 4. As well, a free admission concert of the Chinese Opera musical enjoyment was held in the Centre on October 13 at the Centre.
The Winnipeg Chinese Community Foundation fund initiated by the Centre has raised over $150,000.00 and generated about $7,000 interest. Detailed report is given by Dr. Patrick Choy at this AGM. Moreover, I am proud to report that in this Spring, the Centre and the
5 Our biannual Golden Dragon Awards Gala to be held on November 13, 2007, honouring two outstanding individuals: Mr. Hartley Richardson and Dr. Patrick Choy is progressing nicely as planned. We anticipate that there will be over 500 guests attending this noteworthy event. We are confident that it will be another successful year to raise most needed funds for the Centre.
Undoubtedly, the upcoming year will be eventful, exciting and challenging. First of all, I would like to inform you in advance that the Centre has chosen February 7, 2008 (first day of the year of the rat) to host our traditional Chinese New Year banquet at the Kum Koon Garden Restaurant. I hope you can all join us to celebrate this spectacular festival.
In closing, I would like to thank the efforts of the board of directors and, in particular, the staff and volunteers. The Center’s success is largely due to their dedicated contributions. Thank you very much for your support.
I would also like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Holiday Season and a happy, healthy & peaceful New Year.
Dr. Joseph Du, CM., OM, FAAP, FRCP(c), MD 余岳兴医生
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Report
－Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre
The 2007 community volunteer income tax program for the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre (WCCCC) has been very successful this year. It’s been a few years since the start of the program sponsored by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) with the help from Spencer Leung, Qin Zhou, and Ricky Wong from the CRA. We were more organized this year from past experience. The computer donations program from the CRA really helped the organization to better serve the targeted groups (less waiting time) and did more efiling of income tax returns.
We had two income tax return and income tax software information training sessions consists of training 12 volunteers on how the income tax system works, and how to file an income tax return. There were scheduled in two afternoons. We had two income tax learn how to file your own income tax return knowledge classes, one in Mandarin, and one in Cantonese for about 82 new immigrants and low-income families. We had four income tax filing clinics (appointments and ongoing). This year, the volunteers had filed approximately 470 income tax returns for the low- income families. The comments we got from the people we helped were all positive, especially for the Cantonese and Mandarin classes. We were THE place to obtain income tax information, learn about the Canadian income tax system, and file income tax return for the Chinese new immigrants and low-income family in Cantonese and Mandarin.
Ricky Wong
6 Brief Report of Trip to China
Right: photo with board member of Soong Ching Ling Foundation; left: photo with officers from the Foreign and Overseas Affairs Office of Guangdong
At the invitation of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, Dr.Joe Du, and Philip Chang attended “The 4th Conference for Friendship of Overseas Chinese Association”on June 19, 2007 in Beijing. The meeting was attended by over 400 people with representatives from 100 countries worldwide. The Conference was organized and hosted by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council and the China Overseas Exchange Association.
They also went to Henan province and Kaifeng city to research performance groups for 2008 Chinese Pavilion for Folklorama. A performance group gave a sample show and made a tentative agreement to perform at Folklorama. The show was satisfactory, and the group was excited to showcase their act outside of China. They are supported by the City of Kaifeng and are not privately funded organization.
A venture to Southern China was taken after the formal part of the trip. Joe Du and Philip Chang met with the Foreign and Overseas Affairs Office of Guangdong and the Overseas Chinese Affairs of Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government .As well, they purchased items for the upcoming Golden Dragon Gala Silent Auction.
It was also noted that Joe Du and Philip Chang were able to secure partial funding for the China Garden project at the Millennium Library.
In addition, Joe Du received a plaque officially invited him to be a Board member of the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation while in Beijing.
Philip Chang
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2007 年中国之旅简报 郑成信
Left: photo with officer from the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council; left: signing a tentative agreement to perform at Folklorama in Kangfeng, Henan
余岳兴主席和副主席郑成信,应国务院侨办邀请於本年 6 月赴北京参加<第四届世界 华侨华人社团联谊大会>,共商构建和谐华社及融人世界主流社会等重要课题. 余主席一行 亦趁此行前往河南开封参观考察,与开封市签订邀请开封遣派青少年艺术团前来参加 2008 年民风节中国馆演出的备忘录. 余主席等亦拜会了北京宋庆龄基金会并南下到广西南宁,云 南昆明,广东广州和深圳等地参观考察,并与当地侨办官员举行会谈交流, 建立并增进与各 方的交流合作.
2007 Lunchtime Summer Concert Series Report
The 2007 Lunchtime Summer Concert series in the Dynasty Garden was sponsored by the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre and DowntownBIZ. The concert series was very successful. Each concert included musical performances, the Lion Dance, and Kung-fu demonstrations. The musical performers were:
Rodrigo Munoz and Scott Senior – Latin Percussion Robert Hrablak – Solo Piano Rieltones – Jazz Quintet
Audiences generally were approximately 35-70 people per show.
The series heightens the profile of WCCCC in the Downtown area and provides free entertainment for people living and working in the area.
Thank you to the WCCCC staff who took care of the arrangements for the concerts, to 8 DowntownBIZ for financial support and for assisting with distribution of posters and advertising. Thank you, as well, to all the musicians and performers who helped to make the series a success.
Steven Howes Photo exhibition of The 10th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
From left: Mr. Bassanio So, Mr. Dave Spiers, Deputy Mayor Brenda Leipsic, Mr. Philip Lee, and Mr. Doug Martindale
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Friday, August 10, 2007 at the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre’s Multipurpose Room to unveil the photo exhibition of the 10th anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Various honourable guests including Director Bassanio So of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Canada), China in Toronto; Mr. Doug Martindale, MLA, Province of Manitoba; and Deputy Mayor Brenda Leipsic, City of Winnipep attended this significant historical event. The exhibition ran from August 10-31 between the hours of 11:00am to 5:00pm and was well received by the general public.
A traditional Chinese dinner banquet was held on August 10 at the Golden Terrace Restaurant. More than 200 people attended the banquet including honoured guests Deputy Consul General Li Zhengming, Consul Jiang Dianchang, Consul Xu Xianhao and Consul Mao Xuehong of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto; Director Bassinio So of the Hong Kong Economic and
9 Trade Office (Canada), China in Toronto, and Mr. Dave Spiers, President of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association (Winnipeg Section).
Philip Chang 温尼泊华社联合欢庆香港回归祖国十周年 郑成信
Front: Mr. Zheng Ming Lee, Dr. Joseph Du, and Mr. Bassanio So (from left); back: M.C.-Mr. Kwok Ngan
8 月 10 日上午 11 时，温尼泊华人社团联合在温城中华文化中心多功能大厅，举行 庆贺香港回归十周年图片展览．同时也展出了名摄影师陈复礼和简庆福先生作品．出席图 展盛会的嘉宾包括省议员 Doug Martindale 先生，副市长 Brenda Leipsic, 香港政府驻加拿 大经济贸易办事处处长苏植良先生及各界人士等一百多人．
当天晚上 7 时 30 分，华社团体在金煌大酒店举行香港回归十周年晚宴．出席宴会的 贵宾有中华人民共和国驻多伦多总领事馆李正明副总领事，江殿昌领事，徐贤浩领事和毛
10 雪虹领事,香港政府驻加拿大经济贸易办事处处长苏植良先生，港加商会主席 Dave Spiers 先生, 各华社团体领导及各界人士等二百多人．
Beijing Photo Exhibition
From left: Mr. Rick Walker, Mr. Philip Chang, Mr. Bidhu Jha, Mr. Guangfeng Hao, Dr. Joseph Du, Ms. Yun Cheng, and Mr. Xiaonan Wang
The Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre and the Winnipeg Public Library launched a photo exhibition
11 the Great Wall Dance Academy of Canada performed a dynamic “ Dance with the flute” at the opening ceremony.
With more than 100 beautiful and elegant pictures,
Beijing will host the 29th Olympiad in August 8, 2008, and China wants the world to share its Olympic theme “One World, One Dream” and wishes all mankind can live harmoniously together.
The exhibit originally scheduled to run from September 7 to October 30, 2007. However, due to the great interest of the general public, it has been extended to November 12, 2007.
Philip Chang
＜舞动的北京＞图片展 郑成信
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From left: Mr. Philip Lee, Dr. Joseph Du, Mr. Guangfeng Hao, Mr. Philip Chang, and Mr. Louis Lee
为继续积极负起推广及弘扬中华文化的神圣使命，温尼泊温城中华文化中心续＜西 藏 24 小时＞，＜香港回归十周年＞等大型图片展之後，於今年 9 月 7 日至 11 月初与温 尼泊公立图书馆联合举办＜舞动的北京＞图片展．
＜舞动的北京＞图展于 9 月 7 日上午 11 时日在温尼泊千禧年大图书馆 (Millennium Library) 举行揭幕仪式．中华人民共和国驻多伦多总领事馆郝光峰副总领事和新闻领事张 华，专程从多伦多莅临指导,并与省议员 Bidhu Jha 及应邀前来参加盛会的社会名流和各界 人士,共同主持图展揭幕剪彩仪式,共襄盛举!本市中国民乐名笛手汪晓楠先生及长城舞蹈学 校校长兼艺术总监程芸女士在揭幕仪式上做出了精彩的演出．
＜舞动的北京＞图展将在展览期间，展出了 100 幅最新的图片，反映北京既古老又现 代，既多元又生动的面貌．据历史记载，北京从原始聚落之地到国际化的大都会，历时 3000 余年，其中建都史长达 850 多年．北京是一个见证者，它见证了中华文化绵延不绝 的建构过程．同时也展现了舞动的蓬勃朝气．
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通过这次的＜舞动的北京＞图展，各界人士将会深刻地认识古城北京和举世闻名的文 化遗产，同时也体会到新北京的蓬勃生机和将在 2008 年举办奥运会的和谐深远影响．
＜舞动的北京＞和同一个世界，同一个梦的＂2008 北京奥运会＂正在努力增进世界 人民的友谊，促进共同发展，共同繁荣．
图展原定在 10 月 30 日圆满结束,但因循众要求,现已将展期延至 11 月 12 日.
WCCCC 2007 Artistic Merits Award / Jade and Pearl Concert and CD
One of the most under-recognized, under-represented groups in our society is the budding artists/musicians. For the art/music lovers in the community this is simply not acceptable. The Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre (WCCCC) decided to make a difference. The WCCCC wishes to establish an Artistic Merits Award. Modeling on its Golden Dragon Award program, which recognizes TWO successful and prominent figures in politics, business or professional careers every other year, the newly established Artistic Merits Award will be held in the years alternating with the Golden Dragon Award. The Artistic Merits Award will recognize TWO budding artists/musicians. As with the Golden Dragon Award, one of the honorees of the artistic Merits Award will be selected from the Chinese community, and the other honoree will be selected from neighboring communities in the city of Winnipeg.
Provided funding is adequate, the honorees will be commissioned to produce a work of art or music, or produce a recording of music; and a second event (art exhibition or concert) will be organized to exhibit / perform the work, where the awards will be bestowed. The honorees must fit the following criteria:
1. One honoree will be selected from the Chinese community, the other from neighboring communities or mainstream society. 2. They must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. 3. They must received professional training beyond the basic levels. 4. They should have records of public performances or exhibitions at a professional level. 5. They should have records of participation in community events employing their respective art medium. 6. Consideration will be given to those artists who have not yet achieved national fame nor financial independence through their art.
14 Two young talented musicians have been selected for the recipients of the 2007 WCCCC Artistic Merits Award. They are: from the Chinese community, pianist Jana Ting; and from the Pilipino community, singer Aiza Luna. They are also commissioned to collaborate in the production of a CD named “Jade and Pearl”, and to perform together in the “Jade and Pearl” concert in September of 2007. The music are songs based on Broadway Musicals with Asian themes. This is a FIRST for this kind of music recorded by Manitoban musicians.
Funding was applied and approved by three major funders:
1. Winnipeg Foundation 2. Winnipeg Art Council 3. Manitoba Government, Dept of Labour and immigration
Recording of the “Jade and Pearl” project took place in June and July 2007 at the Platinum Gold Recording Studio in Winnipeg. The musicians had put in a lot of efforts and many long nights were spent listening and editing of the music. The CD was produced by Polar Bear Productions of Winnipeg. One thousand copies were made. After the debut at the concert, CDs were distributed to the WCCCC, the Winnipeg Symphony, McNally Robinson Bookstore and other venues for distribution.
The “Jade and Pearl” concert took place on Sept 16, 2007 at the Muriel Richardson Auditorium of the Winnipeg Arts Gallery. Songs from the CD was marvelously sung by Aiza Luna and accompanied by Jana Ting on the piano. Dance performances by Manitoba Great Wall Performing Arts Group, Ms. Yun Cheng and Un1tedance of the Pilipino community were a nice touch added to the flavour of the show.
The 2007 WCCCC Artistic Merits Award were presented to the two fabulous musicians by Dr. Joseph Du and Dr. Hermann Lee of the WCCCC.
Dr. Hermann Lee
The Winnipeg Chinese Community Foundation Fund
15 温尼伯中华社区基金 vested in the Winnipeg Foundation
nd 2 floor, 180 King Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3B 3G8 Tel: (204) 943-2627
Honorary Co-Chairs Winnipeg Chinese Community Foundation Fund Annual Report Dr. Joseph Du, CM, OM The Winnipeg Chinese Community Foundation Fund (WCCFF) held its inaugural competition for Hon Pearl McGonigal, CM, OM supporting non-profit groups in Manitoba pertaining to the enhancement of understanding of the Chinese culture and/or interaction with the Chinese community in September this year. A call for Chair application took place in June, and a total of 9 applications were received. A total of $7,125 was Dr. Patrick Choy available for distribution this year. The Executive Committee, composed of Dr. Patrick Choy, Dr. Joe Du, Mr. Philip Lee, Mr. Edmond Lip, the Hon Pearl McGonigal and Justice Scott Wright, Vice-Chair recommended to the Board that $1,500be reserved for the production of a plaque to recognize Mr. Philip Lee, CM major donors of the fund. The Executive Committee also reviewed all applications in detail, and provided the Board with its recommendation for funding. Any remaining funds not distributed Secretary would be carried over to the next competition. The Board of WCCFF met on September 27, 2007 Mr. Edmond Lip and approved the budget recommendation of the Executive Committee, including the support to the following organizations:
Treasurer 1. Friends of Assiniboine Park Conservatory-to support the Chrysanthemum Festival for Justice Scott Wright (ret) the communication of Chinese culture in the art of flowing growing and arranging.
Directors 2. Winnipeg Chinese Choir- to support the purchase of one portable electrical piano. Ms Shirley Chang Dr. Fred Drewe 3. Dragon and Lion Dance International of Canada- to support the purchase of th etroupe Dr. Hermann Lee banner, troupe shirts and pants. Mr. Louis Lee Dr. Tan Mau Ngo 4. Manitoba Chinese Tribune- to support two social events organized by the Manitoba Mr. Terrance Tsoi Chinese Tribune. Mr. Raymond Wan 5. Manitoba Great Wall Performing Arts- to support the multi-cultural Chinese New Year Dr. Feiyue Wang Celebration Show, 2008. Dr. Manna Zhang All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by mail. It should be noted that WCCFF cannot support applications from individuals, or organizations which have not declared their “non-profit” status. Unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to revise their application and re- apply for support next year. Enquiries for support should be sent in writing to: Dr. Patrick Choy, Chair of WCCFF, c/o The Winnipeg Foundation, 1350 One Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0X3.
WCCFF would like to thank the Manitoba China Times and the Manitoba Chinese Tribune for the publication of the proceedings of the WCCFF Board meeting, and the list of organizations supported by the Fund.
Respectfully submitted by:
Patrick Choy Chair, WCCFF October 14, 2007 Library Service
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In 2006, we started to receive hundreds of new books and DVD donated by The Foreign Affairs cultural office from China. These are new, nice and diversified reading or visual materials and volumes have increased tremendously. We decided to update and to computerize the existing library system. For this purpose, we have prepared a proposal and applied to Winnipeg Foundation for funding.
In October, 2007 we received positive reply and were granted a total funding of $15,000 from Winnipeg Foundation for this project and the project. Since it is a big project for the cultural centre and is a complete change of the existing system, it is going to be challenging and we are going to finish by ourselves with the help of volunteers, basically we need to complete the database design and programming, interface design, web publishing, data entry and also library management.
During the upgrading, the normal function of the library service will not be interrupted. The project will start soon and we are actively recruiting volunteers, particularly people with computer experience and knowledge are needed.
Hopefully by the next annual report, we will have a complete brand new report of the library service.
Edmond Lip
中心图书馆
17 聂文洪
在去年開始，中心獲中國國務院僑務辦公室免費送來數百本新書及百套數碼錄影帶，使 中心圖書館更見充實；因此我們相信這是適當時機將中心圖書館現代化及採用電腦化操作及 管理，取代二十多年來的用人手管理的系統。
今年夏季，獲董事會委任，準備計劃書向温尼泊基金會申請基金。十月初，收到正面答 覆，温尼泊基金會答允支持計劃及發出 $15,000。有了這款項， 圖書館就將依照計劃行事， 將中心圖書館現代化、電腦化操作及管理。計劃已開始行動，現中心招募義工，特別是對電 腦或程序有認識，請與中心職員聯絡。希望在明年年報中，有新的發展報導。
2007 Annual Report of Chinese Women’s Health Program
The women’s program has been established since 1998. Our goal is empowering women with health related knowledge so they can take care of themselves and their love ones. The activities held are focusing on health promotion through education and workshops as following. Feb 11/07--- Health talk about “Talking care of yourself – focus on Ears, Eyes and Skin and feet ”, presented by Maria Lip
May /07--- Dim Sum Lunch with senior group at Kum Koon Garden.
June/07--- Baking demonstration (almond cookie, egg tart & coconut tart) by Edmond and Maria. The health talk on Colonoscopy was presented by Maria Lip.
Aug/07 --- Outdoor activities, picnic at Kilcona Park. We had youth volunteers helping out and new immigrants joined the picnic. We had a fun day, transportation also provided.
18 Sept/07--- Baking demonstration-- Chinese sticky rice ball and easy baked cake. Second session was health talk about Asthma presented by Maria Lip.
Oct 21/07 --- Baking demonstration (Swiss roll). Health talk on Healthy lifestyles , Colorectal cancer and screening test by Maria Lip.
Basically, we change the activities a little bit this year. The first session of workshop is simple baking demonstration followed by health talk. Activities were well-received and participant increased.
Cancer Care Manitoba again has invited Maria as a facilitator in the Chinese Community working together for promoting cancer screening programs and prevention of cancer.
Once again, thanks to WCCCC directors especially Dr Du and Edmond, staffs-Kelvin and Grace and volunteers, Lien Tran and Cecilia for all your support.
Respectfully submitted by Maria Lip RN BN Oct 23/07
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PATRONAGE OF: The Honourable John Harvard, November 3, 2007 P.C., O.M. Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba
HONORARY PRESIDENT: Dear members of WCCCC: The Rt. Hon. Edward R. Schreyer, P.C., C.C., O.M., C.D. On behalf of the Nominating Committee, I am pleased to submit the slate of PRESIDENT: candidates to be presented to the Board at the Annual General Meeting on Dr. Joseph N.H. Du, C.M., O.M. November 3, 2007 at the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre. VICE PRESIDENT: Mr. Philip Lee, C.M. The slate is as follows: Mr. Philip Chang Dr. Patrick Choy Ms. Shirley Mar TREASURER: Mr. Terry Prychitko, C.A. Mr. Herbert Stephen Mrs. Zofia De Witt SECRETARY: Ms. Eva Luk, LL.B. Mr. Terry Prychitko Mr. Philip Chang Dr. Tina Chen DIRECTORS: Dr. Hermann Lee Dr. Calvin Chan Dr. Tina Chen Mr. C. J. Pagtakhan Dr. Maria Cheung Ms. Lan Doan Dr. Ertrice Eddy Ms. Alice Fan Mr. Ben Lee Dr. Yuewen Gong Dr. Hermann Lee Mr. Tan-Mau Ngo Mr. Edmond Lip Ms. Shirley Mar, LL.B. Mr. C.J. Pagtakhan Mr. Herb Stephen Mr. Wilson Tat Ms. Zofia de Witt Mr. Alan Yusim Respectfully submitted by Dr. Manna Zhang Philip Chang ADVISORY BOARD: Chair, Nominating Committee Mr. David Chin Prof. Derek Hum Dr. Charles Lam Hon. Peter M. Liba, C.M., O.M. Mr. John Lien Hon. Pearl McGonigal, C.M., O.M. Mr. William Norrie, C.M., O.M., Q.C. Dr. Robert Thorlakson, O.C. Mr. Frank Tsang Ms. Elizabeth Willcock, C.M.,e Mr. Joseph Yuen Justice W. Scott Wright
HONORARY SOLICITOR: Mr. David Cheop, LL.B.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Mr. Cunhui Hu
STAFF: Mr. Zheng Fan Mr. Spencer Leung Ms. Xin Ling Ms. Jenny Mu Ms. Bai Ren
20 Other Activities and Events
Tours at the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre During the past year, there were hundreds of tourists who were interested in the Chinese Culture came and visit the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre. The staffs at the centre took the tourists walk around the centre, and illustrated the history and culture behind the exhibitions at the centre. The staffs also demonstrated the Chinese calligraphy to the tourists, and translate the tourists’ names into Chinese and wrote in Chinese.
Senior Program The Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre provided the service for seniors on everyday basis. The basic services include reading letters, bills and any other issues, which are written in English. Also we had expanded our service to anyone who needed help in reading and writing English.
Interest Classes Mandarin Class The Mandarin class is opened to anyone that with little or no knowledge in Mandarin but would like to learn it. It offers twice a year.
Tai Chi Class Mr. John Liu has been working with the Centre for over six years. He is teaching Tai Chi class for beginners. He has a lot of experience in teaching Tai Chi classes and has received excellent remarks from their students.
Praying Mantis Kung Fu Class This class is opened to everyone who is interested in Kong Fu. Head instructor Josh Schafer who was authorized as an advanced instructor of the Seven Star Mantis System in 2001 has over 20 years of marital arts experience. Already with a strong background in Tiger Claw Kong Fu, in 1994 he began his training in Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu under Master Jon Funk in Vancouver.
Fujian Shaolin and Five Ancestors Fist Kung-fu Class Mr. Brice Ominski has over 20 years experience with Fujian Shaolin and Five Ancestors Fist Kung-fu (and over 8 years as an instructor). This martial tradition originates from Fujian Province, China. The class focuses on teaching both the traditional and practical aspects of this martial art to enable the students to cultivate self-improvement and self-confidence.
English Class The Centre continues to offer free English class. The Class is on every Saturday. The instructors are Ms. Willma Macmillar and Mr. Rick Kovac. The class is both educational and recreational. The contents range from learning geographic knowledge of Canada, Festivals and history of Canada. Currently, there are about 10 students in English class. The program will continue in the
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其他活动
卡拉 OK 之夜－唐人街
五月十九日晚上七时，由 Downtown Winnipeg BIZ 和温城中华文化中心举办的卡拉 OK 之夜－唐人街在文化中心的多功能大厅内举行。比赛的发起人曼大的学生团体 Archip3g。通过对十六人参赛选手的审核，由温城中华文化中心副主席李绍麟先生、温尼 伯乐韵合唱团副团长 Maria Lip 女士和汉风合唱团的艺术指导张新民先生组成的评审团评 出了各奖项的获得者。此次赛事共有六人获得了名次。其中，冠军由徐巍获得。李绍麟先 生、张学勇先生和 Jory Capital Inc.的代表分别颁发了一、二、三等奖并致词。其他没有 获得名次的选手均得到了由多家赞助商提供的鼓励奖奖品一份。
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ and WCCCC hosted the Karaoke Competition - Chinatown in the Multipurpose Room at 7:00p.m., May 19th, 2007. A student group, Archip3g, from University of Manitoba
文化中心的参观者
在过去的几年中，温城华人文化中心接待了大量前来参观的游客。在这里，他们可以 了解到文化中心的历史及基本情况，同时这里也是他们认识中华文化的一角。兵马俑，孔 夫子，中国绘画，中国建筑，等等。中心工作人员还特别为每位游客示范书写中国汉字， 将他们的英文名字写成汉字作为礼物送给他们。短短半小时的活动，安排的丰富多彩。
兴趣班
中文班
中文班对所有对中国文化和语言感兴趣的朋友开放。中文班教授拼音系统和简单的中文会 话。
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太极课老师 John Liu 中心合作六年了,教授太极初级和中级班。而且在太极课教学上有多 年的经验，并受到学员们极高的评价。
螳螂拳
螳螂拳功夫班对所有感兴趣的朋友开放。师傅 Josh Schafer 已经有超过二十年的习武经 验。在 1994 年他开始学习七星螳螂拳，并与 2001 年正式被授予七星螳螂拳高级拳师．
福建少林和五祖拳功夫班
Brice Ominski 先生在福建少林和五祖拳功夫方面有着超过二十年的造诣并有八年的教学 经验。福建少林和五祖拳功夫源自中国的福建省。这个武术学习班强调了武术的传统，注 重武术的实用性，培养了学生的修行和自信。
英文课
中心仍然为初学者提供免费英文课。为初学者开设的英文课在每周六中午，Rick Kovac 先 生担任老师。中心的英文课内容包括加拿大历史，地理和文化。中心会继续提供这个课 程，希望可以帮助广大华人新移民和老年人提高英语能力，以便在加拿大更好的生活。
Appendix 1
WCCCC and MCT Raised Relief Rund for Hao Shou
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The Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre (WCCCC) and the
Hao Shou came to Canada from Shenyang, China in 2005. and was studying toward a computer Engineering degree at U of M. Unfortunately, he has been battling lung cancer since November, 2006. As a foreign student with limited medical insurance coverage, he simply couldn’t afford the unexpected high cost of medical bills. He was in a difficult financial situation and desperately needed help. Fortunately, Hao’s story touched many people’s heart in the community. The Winnipeg Chinese Cultural & Community Centre and the
(Note: We were told that Hao has returned to China for further treatments. We sincerely wish him well and pray for his speedy recovery.)
Philip Chang
文化中心与<枫华之声>发起募捐善款救助 与病魔抗争的郝硕
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年仅 20 岁在加拿大曼尼托巴大上学的中国留学生郝硕, 不幸於去 2006 年 11 月患了 肺癌绝症, 虽然他能坚决地与病魔抗争,但却因庞大的医疗费用而陷入困境.温尼泊中华文 化中心及<枫华之声>获知郝硕的紧急状况後, 立即发动为救助郝硕筹款运动, 即时涌起了 一股人间无微不至的爱心, 在短短的一个多月, 来自全加各地的捐款竟高达 $27,539.29 加 元!
4 月 22 日下午, 温城中华文化中心余岳兴医生, <枫华之声>社长王飞越博士, 主编王 虹女士, 记者朗月女士, 曼尼托巴大学学生学者联合会理事胡懋先生, 温城中华文化中心副 主席郑成信主席, <中华时报>社长聂文洪先生, 及皇家银行唐人街分行经理蔡民傑, 一同 前往郝硕的住所, 探望郝硕和他的母亲, 并将善款支票交给他们.
(据悉: 郝硕已回国了.我们诚挚地祝福他早日抗胜病魔, 恢复健康.)
Appendix 2 山西大学校长郭贵春博士访问温尼泊 郑成信
山西大学校长郭贵春博士在今年 7 月初莅临温尼泊访问，与曼尼托巴大学校长，高 级主管，及曼大学术界进行了广泛的交流．郭校长曾在 2002 年到过曼省与曼大签订了校 际交流协议．这次重来温尼泊是来曼大作客并利用曼大的温馨幽静环境作研究和创意．
郭校长主修哲学，曾留学英国剑桥大学攻读科学哲学，先后赴美，日，英，德．俄， 加拿大，港台等著名大学应邀作高访和研究．郭校长周游世界各国，増闻见广，是一位年 青有为的文化民主的校长．他也是第十届全国人民代表大会代表，主持国家重点项目十多 项，而且创有十多部著作，发表论文 160 多篇．
郭校长在温尼泊访问期间，亦与缅省中加友好协会进行友好的交流，同时也访问了温 城中华文化中心．图为郭贵春校长和夫人访问文化中心，在中华花园留影纪念．
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