May is Asian Heritage Month
Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to learn more about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada, as well as to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian origin who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love.
The theme for Asian Heritage Month 2023 is “Stories of Determination”, which represents the strides made and the challenges overcome by Asian communities to thrive in Canada over the last 2 centuries and beyond. It is a history filled with hardship and setbacks, but ultimately, it is a story of triumph over adversity. This month is also a reminder for all of us to come together to combat anti-Asian racism and discrimination in all its forms.
Asian Heritage Month toolkit

Use our digital toolkit to promote Asian Heritage Month all month long. Posters, social media images, a virtual background and much more!
Watch videos about Asian heritage
- Tab 1 - Celebrate Canada's Asian Heritage
- Tab 2 - Celebrating Indochinese refugees and those who helped them
- Tab 3 - Remembering the journey to Canada of Vietnamese refugees
Celebrate Canada's Asian Heritage (Transcript)
Celebrating Indochinese refugees and those who helped them (Transcript)
Remembering the journey to Canada of Vietnamese refugees (Transcript)
Asian Heritage Month by the numbers
Obtain data related to Asian communities in Canada and anti-Asian racism.
Topics
About Asian Heritage Month
Learn more about the history of Asian Heritage Month.
Significant events in the history of Asian communities in Canada
Discover some events that helped shape the history of communities of Asian heritage in Canada.
Organizations and educational resources
Find out more about national and provincial organizations as well as educational resources on Asian heritage in Canada.
Addressing anti-Asian racism
Find out more about resources available to combat anti-Asian racism and discrimination.
Noteworthy Canadians of Asian origin
Read about some notable Canadians of Asian origin who have made significant contributions to Canadian society.
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