Park: Anti-Asian racism is on the rise. Here s how Canada can tackle it This year marks the 50th anniversary of multiculturalism in Canada, and this month is Asian Heritage Month. It s time to directly confront prejudice and biased behaviour.
Author of the article: Tina J. Park
Publishing date: May 06, 2021 • 8 hours ago • 6 minute read • Thousands packed Nathan Phillips Square at Toronto s city hall recently to stand in solidarity against anti-Asian racism following recent events such as the shootings in Atlanta and scapegoating people of Chinese descent for the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Jack Boland /Jack Boland/Toronto Sun
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Fifty years ago, Canada became the first country to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy. Multiculturalism seeks to preserve the distinctiveness of individuals and cultures while recognizing that diverse ethnic groups can co-exist and contribute to the Canadian society. Over the last five decades, the
May 06, 2021 - 1:30 PM UBC Okanagan and its community partners are marking Asian Heritage month with virtual events. Throughout May, UBCO will feature invited artists and performers, virtual tours in collaboration with the Kelowna Museums Society, and presentations by students and faculty on Asian language, identity and heritage, according to a UBCO press release. On May 8, an opening forum will be be held virtually called Asian Canadians and the Pandemic: Perspectives from Okanagan and will be facilitated by Dr. Shirley Chau, UBCO social work professor and hosted by the Okanagan Chinese Canadian Association. Tony Yu, a fourth-year UBCO performing arts student, said local artists are looking forward to sharing their work with the community.
Halifax! Show up for Pan-Asian Food! The Coast has teamed up with photographer Mo Phùng and their sister Thanh Phùng @loveandsundays to celebrate the great food and culture in Halifax Pan-Asian restaurants and businesses during Asian Heritage Month. In response to the rise and escalation in xenophobia and hate crimes resulting from COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to launch a give back campaign to the Asian Canadian communities and neighbourhoods in Kjipuktuk and surrounding areas” says Mo Phùng. “We want to see Asian small business owners thriving and not struggling to keep their doors open during the pandemic.
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OTTAWA, ON, May 4, 2021 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today issued the following statement to mark Asian Heritage Month: May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of Asian Canadians and recommit ourselves to building a more inclusive society. The story of Asian immigration to Canada is one of ambition and achievement. This year s theme Recognition, Resilience, and Resolve reminds us of the generations of Asian Canadians who have helped build this country, and their success in the face of adversity and discrimination.
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