Jean Lumb, a prominent community activist and restaurateur in Toronto’s Chinatown, played a crucial role in shaping Chinese immigration law and led the “Save Chinatown” campaign in the 1960s. In this clip, Arlene Chan shares her mother’s story, featuring excerpts from the 2003 documentary The Spirit of the Dragon by Gil Gauvreau. This segment is part of our Toronto Stories Live event, which uncovers overlooked and forgotten stories from the city’s past.
SPECIAL THANKS/CREDITS
Cavouk Library and Archives Canada
Vancouver Public Library
City of Toronto Archives
Multicultural History Society of Ontario
Toronto Star Michael Lee
Jeremy Chan
Gil Gauvreau. Spirit of the Dragon.