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Mrs. Yvonne Chiu

  • Deceased
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Order of Canada

    • Member of the Order of Canada

      Awarded on: 2001-05-30
      Invested on: 2001-12-04
      She is known as an "Angel to the Arts". The Canadian Opera Company, the National Ballet of Canada and the Toronto Arts Council have benefited from her influence as a patron and volunteer. She has used her vast knowledge to introduce Canadians to the wonders of Chinese art and culture as a docent at the Art Gallery of Ontario and lecturer at the Royal Ontario Museum. A tireless promoter of the Chinese Canadian community, she has also served as Chair of the Metro Toronto Caravan's popular attraction, the Cathay Pavilion.