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Kim Hung School
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Dates of existence
2017-
History
Kim Hung (1951–1996) was a strong advocate for preserving and enhancing Edmonton’s historic Chinatown and was dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Chinese community. Hung founded the Chinese Library Society and the Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta, which supported foreign students. He also helped establish the Mandarin bilingual program at Edmonton Public Schools. Hung founded the Chinese Library Society and the Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta, which supported foreign students. The City of Edmonton named Hung one of the 100 Edmontonians of the Century in 2004. Hung was inducted into the City of Edmonton Community Service Hall of Fame in 2006 and was recognized by the Edmonton Historical Board in 2012 for promoting Edmonton’s heritage.
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1950 Glastonbury Boulevard NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5T 7E9
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Record created August 26, 2022.
Record revised May 2, 2023.
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- English
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Sources
Kim Hung School website https://kimhung.epsb.ca/aboutourschool/schoolprofile/
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Record created by KM.
Record revised by KM.