Arlene Chan | |
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| Born | Arlene Lumb 1950s |
| Education | University of Toronto Bachelors, Masters |
| Occupation(s) | Historian, Author, Activist, Athlete, Librarian |
| Employer | Toronto Public Library (retired) |
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| Spouse | Leo J. K. Chan |
| Parent(s) | Doyle Lumb, Jean Lumb |
| Relatives | Janet Lumb, Ken Lumb, +3 siblings |
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| Website | https://www.arlenechan.ca |
Arlene Chan (née Lumb) is a Chinese Canadian historian, activist, athlete, and author from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her works focus on documenting the lived experiences and histories of Toronto's Chinese community, as well as the cultural celebrations and traditions important to the Chinese Canadian diaspora. As a prominent member in the community, Chan serves as an advisor for the Chinese Canadian Museum and the Toronto Public Library's Chinese Canadian Archive, among other organizations. She is the president of the Jean Lumb Foundation.
Chan also represented Canada athletically as a member of the Outer Harbour Dragon Boat Club and the Canadian National Women's Dragon Boat Team, winning multiple gold and bronze medals at international championships.