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REMARKABLE WOMEN
Honouring Women From Our Vancouver Communities
On International Women's Day, March 8 2011, Maria Mimie
Ho will be honoured by the Park Board as one of this year's Remarkable Women. This distinction is awarded to
influential community builders, recognizing those that have made major contributions to the dynamic vitality of Vancouver. Mimie will be the only
Chinese Canadian recipient of 2011.
Maria Mimie Ho was a dedicated educator, volunteer and
supporter of community arts and initiatives. Minie immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong in 1967, beginning her teaching career in Clearwater, before
moving to Vancouver and attending the University of British Columbia.
In 1973, Mimie founded the Strathcona Chinese Dance Company as a recreational dance program to promote Chinese dance art
in Canada. Based in the Strathcona community, the company provides oppurtunities for inner city children and youth to explore and be proud of their
heritage while promoting goodwill and fellowship through the performing arts. The SCDC has grown into a world-renown dance troupe, touring throughout
the world, performing fro many heads of state and dignitaries.
Also in 1973, Mimie co-founded S.U.C.C.E.S.S., an organization that helps new immigrants to Canada. Now a multi-service
agency, it delivers employment, business, education, and health services to thousands of new Canadians from all backgrounds.
In addition to her community and dance work, Mimie was a high school Math and Mandarin teacher, passionate about making
a difference in the lives of her students. Mimie taught at Templeton Secondary School for 13 years, using creative and unique ways to incorporate
cultural activities, and of course dance, into the language program.
A well-respected member of the community, Mimie was recognized for her dedication and volunteer work, twice receiving
the Volunteer Award from the Vancouver Park Board in 1983 and 1993. In 1984, she received the Citation for the Promotion of Multiculturalism, and in
1996 was honoured as the first Chinese Canadian woman to receive the Civic Merit Award from the City of Vancouver.
Madame Ho passed away on March 11, 2010, leaving a legacy that helped build this city and community into what it is
today.
The Maria Mimie Ho Memorial Fund was established to honour her legacy of promoting Chinese culture, and provides
bursaries and scholarships to students.
Please make cheques payable to the Maria Mimie Ho Memorial Fund.
Donations can be mailed to:
Maria Mimie Ho Memorial Fund
c/o Vancouver Academy of Dance
#118-12838 Clarke Pl,
Richmond, B.C. V6V 2H6
Or
You may directly transfer funds to:
TD Canada Trust Account No. 02810-004-
02815213913
A Tribute To a Remarkable Woman
Please join us in celbrating Maria Mimie Ho's
accomplishment in her distinction as a Remarkable Woman by the City of Vancouver and the Parks and Recreation Board. Mimie's memory lives on in each of
us that she has touched as we strive to continue her legacy for generations to come.
Friday, March 11, 2011
6:30pm Doors open
7:00pm
Performance starts
Floata Chinese Seafood Restaurant
180 Keefer Street, Vancouver
Tickets:
$75/ticket
$725/table (10 tickets)
Please make cheques payable to the Maria Memie Ho Memorial Fund.
A tax-deductible receipt of $25 ticket will be issued for each
ticket.
Proceeds from this event will help build the endowment fund for the newly established Maria Mimie Ho Memorial
Foundation.
Ticket Outlets:
Vancouver Academy of Dance
#118-12838 Clarke Place, Richmond, B.C.
604-231-8293
Bogdonov Pao
Associates Ltd.
1656 West Eighth Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.
604-876-4377
Strathcona Community Centre
601 Keefer Street, Vancouver,
B.C.
604-713-1838
For more information, please contact:
MMHoFoundation@gmail.com
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