Chinatown Advisory Committee

Members of the committee will:

1. Provide advice to Mayor and Council and inform city-wide priorities and work related to Chinatown, including the implementation of the Chinatown Cultural District Framework PDF file (9 MB) and related projects.
2. Provide advice, expertise, and experiential knowledge on Council priorities related to Chinatown. Advise Council on all civic programs that relate to Chinatown, including advice on Chinatown priorities in City plans and policy initiatives.
3. Consider the needs of residents, businesses, non-profit and community-serving organizations, and cultural institutions, and bring forward a broad range of perspectives and interests.
4. Identify opportunities for collaboration and partnerships with non-profit organizations, cultural institutions, external agencies, and counterparts from other civic agencies on issues of mutual interest.
5. Provide recommendations on effective broader engagement with residents, businesses, and various community partners. Engage in outreach to disseminate information and encourage participation from constituent communities.

There will up to 25 committee members in total. This will include up to:

• 20 community members with lived experience
• 5 non-voting City staff liaisons

This mix of committee members will allow for public accountability, direct communication, and feedback.

Public membership of the committee is limited to community members who:

• Live in Vancouver
• Have lived experience of Chinatown
• Provide services or support to people in Chinatown

• The Chinatown Advisory Committee will meet at least six times per year. Additional meetings may be scheduled as required.
• Meetings may be held in person, virtually, or in a hybrid model.
• Committee members are committed to a two-year term. Some memberships may be renewed for an additional term.
• Membership terms will be staggered so that there is both renewal and continuity of this work within the City.
• Funding will be available to support full participation, such as interpreters, technical equipment, or other necessary resources.

Tell us who you are and why you want to be a part of the Chinatown Advisory Committee.

To the extent that you are comfortable doing so, outline your lived experience with Chinatown and any intersectional identity factors.

Feel free to express your desire to be involved in the Chinatown Advisory Committee in any way you like. You can:

• Complete the online form.
• Complete the application form PDF file (492 KB) and email to Chinatown@vancouver.ca, or mail a printed copy to Attn.:
  • Julie Morand, Senior Manager
    City Manager's Office
    City of Vancouver
    112 Keefer Street
    Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1X4
• Record a video and email to Chinatown@vancouver.ca.
• Email Chinatown@vancouver.ca to schedule an appointment to complete the application over the telephone.

Application deadline: Friday, August 30, 2024

The spectrum of identity factors will be considered to make sure that the Chinatown Advisory Committee is reflective of the diversity of Vancouver.

Note  Once we receive your application, we will contact you to schedule a meeting to discuss your application. It can be an in-person meeting, online meeting, or a telephone meeting. We will provide support for you to participate in the meeting successfully.