Wong Foon Sien

Date of birth

1899

Point of origin

China

Wong Foon Sien immigrated to Canada with his family when he was a child.

Ideas & Innovation

Wong Foon Sien and four other men holding a framed text of Chinese characters.

In September of 1952, Wong Foon Sien (centre) was recognized for his contributions on the executive of the Chinese Benevolent Association, including serving as its President.

William Cunningham (Province Newspaper) photo, Vancouver Public Library 60589

Wong Foon Sien sitting at a table with five other people with other people sitting on rows of chairs.

Wong Foon Sien chairs a meeting and rally concerning proposed house removals in Vancouver, 1960.

Province Newspaper photo, Vancouver Public Library 41632

Wong Foon Sien was a prominent mediator and advocate for the Chinese Canadian community.

Wongs' Benevolent Association of Canada

Wong Foon Sien, 1899-1971, China.

Wong Foon Sien immigrated to Canada with his family when he was a child. They settled in Cumberland, BC. After studies in law, he excelled as a mediator between communities. As a journalist, labour leader, and community organizer, Wong Foon Sien successfully campaigned for Chinese-Canadian interests, notably gaining the vote and lifting immigration restrictions.