长期以来，Cheung一直是代表和包容的倡导者，在成为卡尔加里唐人街的大学生期间指导一个双语童子军组织是她默默塑造社区的第一步。 

“当时我们并没有意识到这一点，但我们正在搭建文化桥梁，”她回顾道。“我们把来自中国和加拿大华裔的孩子聚集在一起，创造了一个庆祝英语和中文语言及传统的空间。” 

快进到今天：Cheung已经是Highwood School的校长13年了，她的工作继续聚焦于她一直以来相信的东西-文化联系，移情和赋予家庭真正被看见和被倾听的权力。 

“有些事我是本能地去做的——我如何与家庭交流，如何尊重传统，甚至只是知道为什么一些学生不带文化午餐或为什么拥抱可能不受欢迎。这些都是重要的事情。” 

Cheung的粤语流利并且理解普通话，帮助她与家庭以母语交流——建立信任和骄傲。“语言和身份，历史以及归属感是联系在一起的，”她说。“小时候，我不好意思讲中文。现在我明白了那如何塑造了我-也明白了我为什么如此致力于确保今天的孩子们以自己为荣成长。” 

从与Senator Vivienne Poy在2001年合作正式将五月设立为加拿大亚裔历史月的主要合作者之一，到倡导包容性编程，Cheung的传奇根植于赋予他人权力。 

“我是语言，文化和身份力量的证明者，”她说。“如果我们想让每个人都感到被包容，我们需要提供机会。我们需要帮助下一代看到自己是领导者。” 

The Women Making History in Alberta is presented by Heritage Park, celebrating women whose leadership, vision and dedication are transforming lives and shaping Alberta’s future. 

A long-time advocate for representation and inclusion, Cheung has spent decades quietly shaping her community — starting with running a bilingual Girl Guide group in Calgary’s Chinatown while still a university student.  

“We didn’t realize it at the time, but we were building cultural bridges,” she reflects. “We brought together kids from China and Chinese Canadians, creating a space where both English and Chinese languages and traditions were celebrated.” 

Fast-forward to today: Cheung is in her 13th year as principal of Highwood School, and her work continues to centre on what she’s always believed in — cultural connection, empathy, and empowering families to feel truly seen and heard.  

“There are things I do instinctively — how I speak to families, how I respect traditions, even just knowing why some students don’t bring cultural lunches or why a hug might not be welcome. These are things that matter.” 

Cheung’s fluency in Cantonese and understanding of Mandarin help her connect with families in their mother tongues — building trust and pride. “Language is tied to identity, history, and belonging,” she says. “As a child, I was embarrassed to speak Chinese. Now I see how that shaped me — and why I’m so committed to ensuring kids today grow up proud of who they are.” 

From being one of the key people who collaborated with Senator Vivienne Poy in 2001 to officially designate May as Asian Heritage Month in Canada, to advocating for inclusive programming, Cheung’s legacy is rooted in empowering others.  

“I am proof of the power of language, culture, and identity,” she says. “If we want everyone to feel included, we need to offer the opportunities. We need to help the next generation see themselves as leaders.” 

The Women Making History in Alberta is presented by Heritage Park, celebrating women whose leadership, vision and dedication are transforming lives and shaping Alberta’s future.