Standing in the Doorway

Lived Histories & Experiences of the Chinese Community

Award winning exhibition!

縈繞中華文化: 華人社區歷史和生活展覽

萦绕中华文化: 华人社区历史和生活展览

Standing in the Doorway: Lived Histories and Experiences of the Chinese Community continues to earn recognition for its impactful community-driven approach and dedication to sharing lived histories. We are thrilled to announce that the exhibition has recently been honored with the 2024 Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Community Programming, celebrating its exceptional contribution to public history in Canada. Additionally, we are proud to receive the Ontario Museum Association Award of Excellence in Programs, further affirming our commitment to excellence in community engagement and storytelling.

Pictured receiving the award are Janet Reid (Curator, Markham Museum), Rebekah Mitchell (Curator, YRDSB Museum & Archives), Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon (Governor General of Canada), and Nancy Siew (Founder, Tribute to Early Chinese Immigrants) at the official award ceremony in Winnipeg, Manitoba in November.

Photo credit: MS Anne-Marie Brisson, Rideau Hall

These accolades join our previous recognitions, including the 2024 Canadian Museum Association’s (CMA) Outstanding Achievement, Audience Outreach Award, which highlights programming that excels in connecting with new audiences while deepening relationships with existing ones. The success of this exhibition would not have been possible without the collaboration and input of over 500 members of the Chinese community throughout York Region.

Furthermore, Standing in the Doorway was awarded the Archives Association of Ontario Institutional Award, recognizing the exhibition for its extraordinary use of archival material to celebrate an important, historically marginalized community while fostering intergenerational and cross-cultural connections.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the Canadian Museums Association, Archives Association of Ontario, Ontario Museum Association, and the Governor General’s History Awards program for these incredible honors. We look forward to continuing to deliver high-quality, community-driven exhibitions, beginning with our upcoming Everyday Superheroes exhibition, slated to open in 2025.

SITD+Exhibit+Photo — *Photo credit: Maylynn Quan*

Standing in the Doorway: Lived Histories & Experiences of the Chinese Community has concluded its stay at Markham Museum. The exhibition will be travelling around the York Region with stays at:

May 18 - July 27, 2024 – Whitchurch Stouffville Museum
August 6 - November 6, 2024 - King Heritage Centre
August 16 - 30, 2024 - York Region Central Administration Building
January 13 - March 16, 2025 - Aurora Cultural Centre
March 29 - August 16, 2025 - Richmond Hill Heritage Centre

Thank you to the many advisors, participants, educators, students and families that engaged in creating this exhibition and thank you to our community for coming and visiting the exhibition.

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