A lecture led by Dr. George Dong, author of General Two Gun Ma Kun- Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Jewish Bodyguard, a biography of an Edmonton-based Jewish Canadian, who travelled to China and became a leading military advisor for the Chinese army and Dr. Sun Yat-sen (the national father of modern China). It is the first historical … Continue reading “Two-Gun” Cohen & China Lecture
Come celebrate the achievements of exemplary students in Edmonton's world renown Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual Program which is also celebrating its 40th Anniversary. Congratulations to the winners of ECBEA Scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year!
Join us at the first Asian women networking event in Edmonton, Alberta - a beautiful three-day event! The Women Talk, gems collection, energy work and art will be held in the new CTC Storytelling Centre Gallery of the historical Hull Block. Free Admission. On Sunday afternoon 1- 2:30pm, a panel of speakers of Asian heritage … Continue reading Asian Women Leadership and Inclusion Panel, and Gem Show
Sunday, April 23 ┃ 7 p.m. Francis Winspear Centre for Music, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square The “East Meets West” concert brings together the BC Chinese Music Ensemble of Vancouver (BCCME) and the Concordia Symphony Orchestra (CSO) in a unique musical exchange of Oriental and Occidental tones. The program is conducted by Danielle Lisboa, Peggy … Continue reading 2023 Bamboo and Maple Festival – East Meets West Concert
For the past few years, Yong Fei Guan has been tracking down the descendants of goji plants brought to Edmonton by our Chinese settler community, interviewing gardeners, and creating a book about the history of goji in Edmonton. Join local artist Yong Fei and the Shrubscriber Community for an online conversation about Edmonton's heritage goji plants. Learn … Continue reading Edmonton’s Heritage Goji
The Polyglot: Founded in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, Alberta) in 2016, The Polyglot is a biannual online magazine devoted to publishing multilingual poetry and art. In their first ten issues, they have published 188 writers and artists working in 51 languages. In 2021, they were named Alberta’s Best New Magazine. Kathryn Gwun-Yeen 君妍 Lennon (she/her/hers) was born … Continue reading Food For Thought – Kathryn Lennon & Wai-Ling Lennon
We have exciting news to share. Serena Mah is partnering with an Asian collective in Edmonton to launch new merchandise to celebrate and empower the accomplishments of our community during the month of May. Asian Heritage Month is a time to give back, lift and collaborate to raise awareness, create conversation and build allyship. Leading … Continue reading #proudlyasian – Asian Heritage Month
May 7, 2023 Sunday · 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM · Toi Shan Society of Alberta (Edmonton) Building, 9559 - 102 Ave NW Edmonton (NOTE: Access from Jasper Ave ONLY. No access via 102 Ave) · An open invitation to the public to learn about the meaning of Chinese Ching Ming Festival. Audio-visual presentation will be presented throughout … Continue reading Learn about Ching Ming Festival, presented by Toi Shan Society of Alberta (Edmonton)
May 7, Sunday, Spring Tomb Sweeping (Alberta Kaiping District Association) At 11 am, meet at Kaiping District Association Building, 9549 – 102 Ave, Edmonton Proceed to the cemetery to pay respect to the ancestors and offerings At 12:30 pm, lunch back at the Kaiping District Association Building Details Contact : Edmond Poon, 780-910-0809
Excited for mahjong on Sunday. If you have been wanting to try, bring a friend and come learn. Toi Shan Society of Alberta 9557 - 102 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB Sunday, May 7 12 Noon to 4 pm FREE and for all levels $10 Lunch Boxes Available
