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Discrimination Against Asian Women: A Panel with Politicians and Community Leaders

May 10, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

May is Asian Heritage Month and there are many events in Edmonton and across Alberta. This year’s theme is “Recognition, Resilience, and Resolve.” No doubt, anti-Asian hate and discrimination is a major part of the conversation.

A panel about anti-Asian hate and discrimination specifically against women featuring:

Honourable Leela Aheer, Alberta Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women

Ms. Teresa Woo-Paw, Chair, Canadian Race Relations; Founder/Chair of ACCT Foundation, Act2EndRacism National Network

Dr. Xiaobei Chen, Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Carleton University; President, Canadian Sociological Association

Dr. Sally Zhao, President/CEO The Immigrant Education Society

Moderators:

Keren Tang, Edmonton City Council Candidate, Ward Karhiio; Community Organizer

Jing Hu, Alberta Childrens Hospital Foundation Youth Council Member, Alberta Northern Lights Volunteers Award Winner

as well as other community and sector leaders. This is a collaboration between Calgary and Edmonton community groups.

Monday, May 10 at 7:00 pm

Zoom Link:   https://zoom.us/j/8408220079 (Meeting ID: 840 822 0079; Pass-code: 666666)

Details

Date:
May 10, 2021
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm