Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: September 24, 2021
• Invested on: October 20, 2022

Lily Siewsan Chow, C.M.
Victoria, British Columbia
Lily Chow is a pre-eminent scholar on Chinese-Canadian history. An esteemed educator and author, she has written eloquently on the history of early Chinese immigrants to Canada, and their contributions to the social and economic development of British Columbia. A tireless advocate for human rights and social justice, she has sought redress for the injustices done to the Chinese community in the province. She has also deepened our understanding of relations between the Chinese-Canadian community and First Nations throughout the Fraser Canyon and the Thompson–Nicola Regional District.