A Richmond resident and author was recognized last week for her historical work in British Columbia.
Debbie Jiang is this year's recipient of the BC Historical Federation's (BCHF) Bright Light Advocacy Award.
Every year, the BCHF awards organizations and individuals for their achievements in the access, preservation and interpretation of BC history.
The Advocacy Award recognizes initiatives and projects that create positive change in the world.
Jiang was nominated for bringing awareness and voice to Japanese and Chinese Immigrants' contributions to B.C. and Canadian history through two Kayak Magazine issues for kids.
She worked toward uncovering, teaching and writing about lesser-known stories yet to be found in Canadian textbooks.
A second group also nominated Jiang for her advocacy work on getting the missing names of two Japanese Canadian soldiers from the First World War added to the City of Richmond cenotaph.
"When you get recognized it's nice. I felt elated, I felt excited," said Jiang.
"My whole goal was so that students and teachers would learn more about Chinese Canadians. I feel very humbled and very grateful to have been honoured with this Bright Lights BCHF award."
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