May is Asian Heritage Month
Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love.
The theme for Asian Heritage Month 2022 is, “Continuing a legacy of greatness”. This month is a reminder for all Canadians 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 Canadians of Asian heritage
Discover some events that helped shape the history of Canadians of Asian heritage.
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 heritage
Read about some notable Canadians of Asian heritage who have made significant contributions to Canadian society.
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