Asian Heritage Month

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Asian Heritage Month

May 2023

Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize and explore the accomplishments, artistry, traditions, and culture of those Canadians of Asian heritage who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada, and especially British Columbia, what it is today. This month is a reminder for all Canadians to come together to combat anti-Asian racism and discrimination in all its forms.

Explore Asian Heritage Contest

Complete some activities in our Explore Asian Heritage Contest to learn more about this part of the world, to recognize and explore the accomplishments, artistry, traditions, and culture of those Canadians of Asian heritage, and celebrate their contributions to make Canada, and especially British Columbia, what it is today.

To Enter:

  1. Download the challenge tracker [PDF] or find the challenge tracker at your local branch.
  2. Complete one ore more activities in each of the seven sections to be entered into our draw for one of four literary prize packs.
  3. Submit your tracker by completing the online entry form or by returning your tracker to your local branch.

Contest Duration:

Monday | May 1 - Wednesday | June 7


Library Resources

Try these subject headings, electronic resources, or check with reference staff for more materials:

Booklists

Online Resources 

Music

Find over 100 albums that can be found in Naxos Music Library’s Chinese Music Collection.

Need some more reading inspiration?

Check out the Own Voices: Asian Lives reading list from NoveList, our online resource for reading recommendations. These books explore books from Asian authors sharing their lives and experiences. You can also use NoveList to seek out fiction written by Asian authors, or featuring Asian characters, learn what search terms to use [PDF]. Note: NoveList includes books that may not be available in the library’s collection.

Films and Documentaries

Kanopy Streaming Films has put together a collection of films and documentaries for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

 

Additional External Resources

BC

Canada

Extra

  • anti-racism + solidarities resource collection - hua foundation
  • Bao Fortune Teller - hua foundation
  • Landscapes of Injustice: An Historical Wrong
  • Asia-Canada | The Canadian Encyclopedia
  • Beyond Activism: Anti-racism Facilitation Guide Created by B.C. Educator – BCcampus
  • Anti-Racism and Anti-Hate – BCcampus

  • Previous Notable Days

    Books