Photo Collage by Lisa Chong
May is National Asian Heritage Month. Asian Heritage month is "a time to reflect on and celebrate the contributions that Canadians of Asian origin continue to make, to the growth and prosperity of Canada" (Government of Canada, 2021). Read our blog submissions and stories for National Asian Heritage Month! See some important resources below:
The documentary Unwanted Soldiers (Jari Osborne) is available to watch on the National Film Board of Canada's (NFB) site.
Learn more about the important contributions made by Canadians of Asian origin on the Canadian Heritage website.
Check out Asian Heritage YYC's site for a list of events for Asian Heritage Month. Follow @ahfcalgary on Instagram and follow them on Facebook.
Check out CBC's article 'Celebrate Asian Heritage Month' to see "ways for you to celebrate and learn about the meaningful contributions of Asian Canadians" (CBC, 2021).
If you'd like to share an online event, story, or resource with our community related to Asian Heritage month or other topics, connect with us on Instagram (@hillhurst_sunnyside), Facebook (@hillhurstsunnyside) or email Stephanie.c@hsca.ca to tell us about it.