Asian Heritage Month 2022
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Happy Asian Heritage Month 2022!
This month, we’re celebrating the incredibly diverse group that is Asian Canadians. While the focus of Asian Heritage Month tends to be on our struggles and tenacity, it is also important to highlight our successes and love of community.
The category of “Asian” is extremely broad and covers many cultures, but a common thread is the sense of respect, pride, and tenderness that we share for our communities.
We’ve seen a rise in hate crimes against Asian people since the start of the pandemic. This has amplified the need to maintain and improve our awareness and practice being an active bystander (when it’s safe for us to do so).
It has also amplified the need to remind ourselves of the generosity, joy, and love of life shared by Asian Canadians. And we want to share and celebrate these with everyone.
Events
Sat, May 7, 2022: Finding Our Voices, Telling Our Stories (LiterAsian Festival)
Sat, May 14, 2022: Extra: The First Solo Exhibition by Jay Cabalu (Vancouver)
Thurs, May 26, 2022: See Us Hear Us Concert -- Elimin8Hate (Vancouver Asian Film Fest)
Ongoing exhibition: “A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia” by Chinese Canadian Museum (Vancouver)
Ongoing exhibition: “First Steps: Chinese Canadian Journeys in Victoria + Gold Mountain Dream!” by Chinese Canadian Museum (Victoria)
Resources
Video: "A People's History of Asian America: Are You "AAPI" or "Asian American"? It's Complicated." (PBS Voices)
Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression (University of Victoria)
Anti-Asian Racism Resources (Human Resources Student Association)
Anti-racism resources (Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada)
Anti-Racism Resources (UBC Department of Asian Studies)
Video: "Asian Americans Speak Out: Countering the Rise in Anti-Asian Hate" (Vice)
Asian Heritage in Canada (The Canadian Encyclopedia)
Cultivating Growth and Solidarity: A Mental Health Hub for Asian Communities in Canada
Video: "This Canadian City is The Anti-Asian Hate Crime Capital of North America" (Bloomberg)
Fun Stuff
Video: "Pro Chef Vs. Mom's Homemade Dumplings" (Watcher)
Video: "Pro Chef Vs. Mom's Homemade Pho" (Watcher)