Gem – CBC’s audiovisual platform celebrating Canada’s Asian heritage
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Asian Heritage Month in Ottawa: A virtual celebration of diversity, art and culture
Finding new ways to celebrate from binge-watching Korean movies to playing Mahjong online The month of May is Asian Heritage Month. Although the celebrations look quite different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this month is an opportunity to … Continued
The first all-East Asian comedy show in Canada
RICE: The Asian Comedy Showcase is really for everyone, Asian or not. A year ago, Vong Show organized and hosted the very first all-East Asian comedy show in Canada. Since then, the RICE showcase continues to fill up every month. … Continued
Government highlights past shame to promote diversity, openness
The Canadian government has made a point of marking the incident of the Komagata Maru to “remind us that Canada is made stronger by our diversity and spirit of openness.” Refused passengers faced death, imprisonment A news release from Heritage … Continued
1933 soccer team honoured in Asian Heritage Month
The Chinese Students’ Soccer Team was formed in Vancouver in 1920 and its success provided hope and inspiration at a time of discrimination against the Chinese community in Canada. The team is one of a list of “Notable Canadians of … Continued
May is Canada’s Asian Heritage Month
Every year Asian Heritage Month is celebrated in Canada. Once again this year, many events are organized throughout the country to recognize the accomplishments of Asian Canadians. In 2002, the federal government officially declared May as Asian Heritage Month. “Celebrating the … Continued
Canada and China exploring possible free trade deal
Canada and China announced on Thursday the start of exploratory talks towards a free trade agreement and an extradition treaty, even as China’s premier was forced to defend his country’s human rights record and its use of capital punishment. By Levon … Continued