Asian Heritage - Edmonton

Lunar New Year of the Tiger - Virtual Celebration
2022-01-29 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Online
Presented by:
Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta
Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association
Sponsored by:
Kingsway Mall

The Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta (CGAA) and the Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association (ECBEA) invite you to the Virtual Lunar New Year of the TIGER Celebration on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

This virtual showcase will feature many Chinese Community Organizations, through interactive activities, and performances. Online performances and interactive activities include virtual choir, story-telling, lion dances, dragon dance, drumming, colourful dances, martial arts, story-telling, puppet show, painting, calligraphy and craft making with the audience and cooking demonstrations.

Join us for an exciting and fun afternoon of activities for all ages. Be entertained while being safe.

Event: Lunar New Year of the TIGER
Location: Online at Lunarnewyearyeg.ca
Date: Saturday, January 29, 2022
Time: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm Mountain Time
For interviews, contact: Stephen at Stephensuntsang@gmail.com (780) 934-6114

Dragons on the Tibetan Plateau - Virtual Exhibition
2021-12-29 08:00 - 2022-01-31 17:00 | Online
Silk was one of the most important representative commodities in the cultural exchange between Tibet and China during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Chinese emperors often gifted silk to foreign ambassadors and visitors to help build the diplomatic relationships with other territories.
Tibetan aristocrats such as the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, and other ambassadors to and from Tibet highly valued the Chinese dragon-patterned silk and sought it as gifts when offering tributes or trading with China. The symbols and figures on the silk represented prominent Buddhist ideas and also the political power of the Ming and Qing empires. The variations of the dragon pattern found on chubas, Tibetan robes, as either gifts or commodities demonstrates some of the regulations of the Chinese imperial court.
Tibetan textiles in Dragons on the Tibetan Plateau include robes and textiles made of Chinese silks and decorated with variations on Chinese dragon patterns. The textiles in this exhibition feature dragons with claws, horns, tails, and in a variety of colours, and they were produced using different weaving and embroidery techniques.
All textiles featured in this exhibition are from the University of Alberta Museums’ Mactaggart Art Collection. Edmonton philanthropists Drs. Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart, generously began donating their collection to the University of Alberta in 2005. The Mactaggart Art Collection contains more than 1,000 works of art, textiles, handscrolls, albums, and more from ancient and modern East Asia.
https://www.ualberta.ca/museums/visit-explore/exhibitions/online-exhibitions/vrdragonsonthetibetanplateau.html

Audio Tour Transcripts

Welcome to Dragons on the Tibetan Plateau [PDF]
Variations on the Dragon Pattern – 1 [PDF]
Variations on the Dragon Pattern – 2 [PDF]
Regulating Costumes During the Qing Dynasty – 1 [PDF]
Regulating Costumes During the Qing Dynasty – 4 [PDF]
Making the Dragon: Pattern Making Techniques – 1 [PDF]
Making the Dragon: Pattern Making Techniques – 2 [PDF]
Conclusion and Tibet Textile Imports and Trades with China [PDF]

Chinese Bridge Online Winter Camp for Canadian Students
2021-12-04 20:00 - 2021-12-16 21:30 | Online
The Centre for Chinese Studies at Concordia University of Edmonton is excited to announce that registration for the Chinese Bridge On-Line Winter Camp for Canadian Students is now open!
The Chinese Language and Culture Online Winter Camp is specially designed for Canadian students. It aims to enhance the students’ understanding of China, Chinese language, and Chinese culture with an embedded sports theme. This Winter Camp is sponsored by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) and in collaboration with CUE’s partner university in Shanghai, China — Donghua University. All instructors and language buddies are from Donghua University, China. This Winter Camp is free of charge and open to all communities, including K to 12 students, University students, faculty members, staff, and community learners.

Date: December 4th to December 16th, 2021
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mountain Time
Chinese Language Classes:
A total of 10 Chinese language lessons. 90 minutes per lesson. All virtual live lessons through a CLASSIN app.
Topics: Family, Time & Schedule, Transportation, Sports, Travel, Shopping, Food, and Ordering Meals.
Chinese Cultural Lectures:
Our first guest speaker is Canadian table tennis player Mr. Jeremy-Hazin. He will share his experience of fulfilling his Olympic dream. Our second guest speaker is Ms. Wenting Xu from Shanghai University of Sport. She will tell us the history of Ping-Pong and its stories in China.
Chinese Language Buddies:
A share and exchange learning experience with a Chinese language buddy.
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3wybhwt
For more information please contact us at extension@concordia.ab.ca or 780-378-8437.

Candlelight: Best of Anime Soundtracks
2021-09-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Pioneers Cabin, 9430 Scona Road NW, Edmonton, T6E 3W2
Come get whisked away for a magical night paying tribute to some of the greatest anime songs of all time. This dazzling concert will feature timeless classics from iconic series like Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball, and more! The glow of the dim candlelight will create a serene atmosphere to accompany these beautiful and nostalgic pieces, allowing the violins’ harmonic melodies to sweep you off your feet. Enjoy your favorite songs like never before in this truly unforgettable experience!
What You Will Enjoy
🕯️ An intimate ambience in a beautiful venue bathed in candlelight
🎻 A talented string quartet performing the most famous Anime Soundtracks
🏛️ The stunning setting of the iconic Pioneers Cabin
✔️ A safe, comfortable and socially-distanced event
🍽️ Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale
General Info
📌 Venue: The Pioneers Cabin
📅 Dates and times: various dates at 19:30 and 21:30 (select during purchase)
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 10 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🔗 Your safety is Fever’s priority. You can read the safety measures for this event here.

ASSIST 14th Annual Walk and Run
2021-09-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Victoria Park, 12130 River Valley Road NW, Edmonton, T5K 1L4
In support of seniors in our community.
Annual Fundraising Event at Victoria Park
Registration and Pledge forms are available at our offices:
9649 – 105 A Avenue
810 Saddleback Road
For information call: 780 429 3111 or 780 429 3119

Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival 2021
2021-08-13 08:00 - 2021-08-15 20:00 | Telford Lake, 4801 - 44 Street, Leduc, T9E 5T3
Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival is held, every year, in mid August. The festival is focused on rowing groups’ competitions. The boats which participate in the competitions are long wooden boats that their bows are shaped as dragon figures according to ancient Chinese tradition.
Where: Telford Lake at the Leduc Boat Club, Leduc , Alberta near Edmonton, Canada
When: Friday, August 13, 2021 – Sunday, August 15, 2021 – Estimated date!

Check back for updates:
https://www.carnifest.com/edmonton-dragon-boat-festival-2021/

A Garden, River Valley and Park: About stewardship and stewards
2021-08-01 14:00 - 15:00
Organizer: Chinese Benevolent Association of Edmonton
Park Name: Chinese Garden in Louise McKinney Park

Webinar
Event is an actual example of stewardship presented with ideas of stewardship activities that one can do. Edmonton’s Chinese Garden is ideal for discussion on stewardship of parks and greenspaces. A partnership between a non-profit society and City of Edmonton in which the former will build the garden and the latter provided park land in the river valley and maintenance. We will use this model to initiate conversation on stewardship of our community’s parks, river valley, and ravines, and what we can do individually or collectively to preserve our green environments for the future.

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Edmonton Heritage Festival
2021-07-31 09:00 - 2021-08-02 20:00 | Hawrelak Park, Edmonton
Satisfy your wanderlust at the Edmonton Heritage Festival from July 31-August 2. Take a peek at Pakistan, feel the beat of Brazil and explore cultures from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. We’ve been a world apart – now the world is coming together in Hawrelak park!
This iconic three-day outdoor event invites you to sample delicious food, see creative performances, and celebrate Canada’s multiculturalism. With physical distancing and other guidelines in place, you can safely sample culinary treats, shop for artwork, and chat with folks who are proud to discuss their unique roots and the rich multi-cultural communities they have created in Canada. Discover toe-tapping tunes from around the globe at World Music Week with different talent taking the stage each evening.
Three days just isn’t enough, so now you can satisfy your craving for culture during Multicultural MonthTM! An array of awe-inspiring virtual content will be available online, so you can welcome the world to your very own living room. You can also order delicious meals directly from participating restaurants right on the Edmonton Heritage Festival website. This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate culture all month long and gain a better understanding and appreciation for our country’s remarkable diversity.
For the first time in the festival’s history you will need to reserve your pass with a timed entry slot. Entry passes are 100% free, but you will need one to be admitted into the festival. Food and beverage tickets can be purchased inside the festival, and all purchases made will be cashless.

Experience local ravines in a virtual heritage tour
2021-07-18 14:00 - 15:00
Organizer: Chinese Benevolent Association of Edmonton
Park Name: Ravine along the southern boundary of Chinatown

Webinar
Event addresses sustainability practices and making commitments to carry them out through the discussion on ravines. A heritage video tour and talk of the ravines near Chinatown where gogi berry bushes, sown by early Chinese settlers, and native berries and plant life growing in the area, such as wild rose hips, dandelion greens, etc. for home remedies, traditional medicine, or food. Participants gain a new perspective of the ravines and its ties to Indigenous and settler cultures and learn about sustainability practices of these greenspaces.

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Canada Celebration
2021-07-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Wongs Benevolent Association, 10240 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, T5H 2G9
Date: July 11, 2021
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM.
Location: 96 Street & 102 – 103 Ave
​Free admission!

Come for a memorable afternoon of fun activities and entertainment, including martial arts, songs and dances, arts and crafts, vendor exhibitions, and heritage Chinatown Tours.
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​Come and enjoy, there will be individually portioned Canada Day cake- specially made by one of Edmonton’s local Chinese bakery!
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​Invite all your friends and family for a day of smiles and laughter!

Canada Day Celebration
2021-07-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Wongs Benevolent Association, 10240 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, T5H 2G9
Date: July 1, 2021
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM.
Location: 96 Street & 102 – 103 Ave
​Free admission!

Come for a memorable afternoon of fun activities and entertainment, including martial arts, songs and dances, arts and crafts, vendor exhibitions, and heritage Chinatown Tours.
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​Come and enjoy, there will be individually portioned Canada Day cake- specially made by one of Edmonton’s local Chinese bakery!​
​Invite all your friends and family for a day of smiles and laughter!
​​​Members of the public can find out more information about the celebration at CBAEdmonton.com, on Twitter: @CBAofEdmonton, Instagram: @CB_of_YEG, Facebook: CBAofEdmonton, or by email: cba.edmonton.ca@gmail.com

"Living Book" Karina Zapata - Zoom Webinar
2021-06-27 17:30 - 19:30
LIVING BOOK is a series featuring stories and conversations on aspects of the lives of Filipino-Canadians. In recognition of Philippine Heritage Month, we feature Karina Zapata, a promising young journalist born and raised in Calgary and recipient of a 2021 Joan Donaldson CBC News Scholarship.

Karina will share her story of how she fulfills her passion for helping people feel heard – while simultaneously learning more about herself – through her career as a journalist. Committed to making an impact through her work, Karina has reported on topics like heritage language loss, decolonizing mental health, the lack of clean water in Indigenous communities, and more. Most recently, she wrote an article about skin lightening in the Filipino community, and in the process, learned more about her Filipino identity. Karina will give us insight into her life-long goal of helping the public understand the lived experiences of underrepresented communities through empathy, connection, and the power of words.
Karina’s Bio
Karina Zapata, born and raised in Calgary is a journalist who is passionate about telling in-depth, seldom told truths. Karina grew up with a strong love of words and her nose always in a book. When she realized that words can transform lives, she pursued her Bachelor of Communication with a major in Journalism and a minor in Social Innovation at Mount Royal University. She is currently a 2021 Joan Donaldson CBC News Scholar, where she gets to share the stories of people across the country. Prior to her scholarship with the CBC, Karina worked on award-winning investigative projects with the Institute for Investigative Journalism, such as Tainted H2O and Broken Promises. She also co-produced a multimedia website, Bad Blood, which explores Canada’s blood donation restrictions against men who have sex with men. The project won the Canadian Association of Journalists’ Student Award of Excellence, as well as second place at the ACP Pacemaker Awards for 2020 Multimedia Story of the Year. In her spare time, she runs Femme Handbook, a magazine she co-founded that is dedicated to empowering women through creative content.
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Festival of Cultures
2021-06-27 13:00 - 15:30
Everyone is invited to register to attend the Canadian Multiculturalism Day event via the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/canadas-multiculturalism…
Event Details:
The Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation invites you to a virtual afternoon event on Sunday, June 27 to appreciate Canada’s rich cultural diversity on Canadian Multiculturalism Day. We have an exciting program consisting of messages from dignitaries and special guests, Festival of Cultures performance, mini-talks called Spotlights on Diversity and a special panel discussion on Canada’s Multicultural Policy at 50: Reflection and the Future. 2021 is the 50th anniversary of the multicultural policy (1971-2021). Join us on June 27! Register on Eventbrite. For more information, go to www.cmef.ca.

A Conversation About Anti-Asian Racism
2021-06-24 19:00 - 20:30
n March 2021, the Chinese Canadian National Council reported 1,150 instances of anti-Asian racism in Canada in the previous 12 months, noting that misinformation and racist beliefs related to the pandemic contributed to this surge. The horrific act of violence, in which eight people were killed by a gunman in Georgia, six of which were Asian American women, is tied to sexism and fetishization that Asian women in particular are subjected to.
Join us for this important discussion as we listen to guest speakers share their perspectives on #StopAsianHate in Canada.
Panelists:

Sandra SG Wong (she/her) writes fiction across genres, including the cross-genre Lola Starke novels and Crescent City short stories. She has been a finalist for the Arthur Ellis Awards for Excellence in Canadian Crime Writing (Best First Novel and Best Short Story) and longlisted for the Whistler Independent Book Awards (Best Crime Fiction). She currently serves as National President of Sisters in Crime, a U.S.-based non-profit dedicated to equity in the crime writing community.
Linda Hoang is one of Alberta’s leading social media strategists. She is a popular blogger and social media content creator, an ethical influencer and passionate entrepreneur. Linda uses her online platform to support communities, inspire, and educate audiences on a range of topics including supporting local, BIPOC business owners, as well as Anti-Asian Hate initiatives.
Wing Kar Li was born in Hong Kong, and immigrated to Stony Plain, Alberta with her family at the age of 4. She has lived in Alberta ever since. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Lethbridge. Wing is passionate about raising awareness about racial justice and social equity issues.
Rajah Maggay is a community activist passionate about gender parity, anti-oppressive and anti-racist efforts. Rajah currently working as a research and policy advisor for a local city councillor. She is the Vice Chair of Research for ParityYEG and Co-Founder of a peer support group for racialized women in politics called Political DIVAS.

Importance of community parks and green spaces from diverse cultural views
2021-06-14 19:00 - 20:00
Organizer: Chinese Benevolent Association of Edmonton
Park Name: Kinistinaw Park

Webinar
Event is devoted to environmental education from a multicultural perspective.
Panelists representing 5 cultural groups will share about the significance of community parks and greenspaces in their cultures and how their cultural community utilize local parks and greenspaces in Edmonton and what are the benefits. This webinar will also explore environmental issues and actions to take to improve parks and greenspaces.

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Nature & Humanity as One
2021-06-10 19:00 - 21:00
How the Western idea of Genius Loci intersects with Indigenous and Chinese wisdom and practices relating to landscape

Join us for this free webinar that will feature presentations and a conversation among Dr. Harvey Locke (China Institute, University of Alberta, Dr. Leroy Little Bear (University of Lethbridge) and Dr. Yang Rui (Tsinghua University). This program will last approximately seventy-five minutes followed by Q & A.

China Mission: The Chester Ronning Story
2021-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Event
Free Public Screening
Augustana 110 Celebrations
China Mission: The Chester Ronning Story
Please join us [online] for a free public screening with an exclusive introduction from University of Alberta alumnus and award winning filmmaker, Tom Radford, ’66 BA. Radford’s documentary chronicles the life of Chester Ronning, ’46 MA, ’65 LLD (Honorary), best remembered for his close and longstanding relationship with China. Over the course of his life, Ronning worked as a cowboy, ambassador, college president, missionary and a member of the Alberta legislature. But throughout all of his careers, his lifelong ambition was to explain China to the western world. His story is a rare example of the meeting of East and West in a compassionate, remarkable man.
Link to the background on Chester Alvin Ronning.
Presented by: The Chester Ronning Centre, Augustana Office of Alumni, and the National Film Board

Knitting for a Good Cause: Chinese Women's Club
2021-05-30 15:00 - 16:00
During World War II, the Chinese Women’s Club of the United Church of Canada in Edmonton knitted many clothing articles for the “Bundles for Britain” campaign, which was founded in 1940 by an American living in New York City, Natalie Latham, in the aid of British servicemen and citizens. Who were these Chinese women?
Event via Zoom and free.
Register at Eventbrite

Anti-Asian Racism Conversations
2021-05-29 12:00 - 17:00
The Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta (CGAA) invites you to participate in the
ANTI-ASIAN RACISM CONVERSATION, part of 2021 Asian Heritage Month on Saturday,
May 29, 2021 from Noon to 5 pm Mountain Time
Through videos, conversation sharing and panel discussions, we hope to capture the thoughts and feelings of community members across various sectors in Alberta, allowing us to have a glimpse of concerns arising from the current situation.
We feel that it is important to bring awareness to the current issues among the local community at this critical time.
www.asianheritagemonth.ca/yeg
Supported by the Edmonton Heritage Council.

Riverdale Book Club Discussion: Why Grow Here
2021-05-27 19:30 - 22:00
Next Riverdale Book Club May 27, 7:30pm
New people welcome! This month, we are reading a book by local author Kathryn Chase Merrett—AND she will join us for our discussion! Her book is Why Grow Here: Essays on Edmonton’s Gardening History. “Vacant lot gardeners, rose gardeners, and horticultural societies have all contributed to the beautification of the capital city of Alberta, and through the enthusiasm of florists, seedsmen, and plant breeders the city has developed a distinct horticultural character. In this collection of nine essays, each with a different theme, Kathryn Chase Merrett depicts the development of Edmonton’s social, cultural, and physical landscape as it has been shaped by champions of both nature and the garden.” (www.uap.ualberta.ca/titles/311–9781772120486–why–grow–here) —
A perfect read for the spring, especially if you are interested in gardening, local history, or urban design. The library has three hard copies and two ebooks. The Zoom link will be emailed out closer to the date. If you are interested in joining or cannot get a hold of the book, please contact wilhelm@uvic.ca (Andrea) or 780–761–6982 (Julie).

Goodwill Ambassadors: Edmonton China Dolls
2021-05-23 15:00 - 16:00
Back in the 1960s the Edmonton China Dolls could be spotted at Chinese community events. These young women were there as goodwill ambassadors for Chinatown. Curious to find out more?
These webinars are presented by the Chinese Benevolent Association and sponsored by Edmonton Heritage Council and Edmonton City as Museum Project (ECAMP).
Partnering organizations are the Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta and Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association (Asian cultural performance).
Event via Zoom and free.
Registration on Eventbrite.

Asian Heritage Month: Writing With Nisha Patel
2021-05-22 13:00 - 15:00
Nisha Patel is an award-winning queer poet & artist. She is the City of Edmonton’s Poet Laureate, and the 2019 Canadian Individual Slam Champion. She currently works as the 2021 Regional Writer in Residence. She is a recipient of the Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund Award and the University of Alberta Alumni Award of Excellence. Her debut collection COCONUT is available now at Glass Bookshop. You can find her at nishapatel.ca
Register at no cost.

ECAMPing Trip: Hulaan Mo! Guess it!
2021-05-20 19:00 - 20:30
Hosted by the Edmonton City as Museum Project with special guest Ida Beltran-Lucila from the Philippine Arts Council, join us for an evening of celebrating Filipino heritage through play! Through fast-paced trivia questions we will commemorate Asian Heritage Month, learn about one of Edmonton’s largest immigrant communities, and gain a deeper insight into Philippine history & culture.

FREE ZOOM WEBINAR. Register via Eventbrite.
ECAMPing Trips are online experiences that connect Edmontonians to the history & cultural heritage of this place.
Please note that the presentation will be recorded, live streamed to Facebook, and made publicly available on the ECAMP website.

Ida Beltran-Lucila is a highly accomplished dancer, teacher, director, arts administrator, and dance therapy pioneer. Formerly a principal dancer with Ballet Philippines, she has worked unceasingly to develop Philippine art and culture in Edmonton. Ida spearheaded a multitude of projects including the Philippine Arts Festival, Edmonton Filipino Fiesta, Kalinangan, and The Learning Table through the Philippine Arts Council. She is the director and writer of the recently released documentary Paglalayag: the Philippines to Canada Journey and advocates for Philippine art and culture through her writing for the Alberta Filipino Journal. Ida was the recipient of the City of Edmonton’s Citation Award for Culture and the Arts (2019), the Golden Balangay Gluckstein Award for Excellence in Art and Culture (2019), and the Edmonton Artist Trust Fund by the Edmonton Arts Council and Edmonton Community Foundation (2017).

Inaugural Asian Youth Summit
2021-05-20 15:30 - 17:00
It begins with a Panel of Asian Distinguished Speakers who are leaders in their field. They share experiences with Youth for inspiration and offer candid discussion about limitations and successes in being Asian and where they are today. This will be followed by a moderated panel discussion with Youth Ambassadors across Canada sharing their experiences and perspectives of anti-Asian racism and the impact on their lives and the changes they wish to see.
The moderated discussion of key issues identified by Youth Ambassadors will result in Calls to Action that will go forward to creating a vison for Youth, by Youth, which can guide government decision-making. East Asian Youth voices are heard and integrated into decisions affecting this next generation.
May 20, 2021
Mountain Standard Time 3:30 – 5:00 pm

A Celebration of Asian Heritage at the University of Alberta
2021-05-19 16:30 - 18:30
Topic
A Celebration of Asian Heritage at the University of Alberta

Description
On the occasion of the Asian Heritage Month in May, the Association of Chinese Canadian Professors (ACCP) & Engage India: Association of Professors (EIAP) in collaboration with University of Alberta International, will jointly host an event to celebrate the many achievements of our campus community members of Asian heritage and to promote Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity by expressing solidarity against anti-Asian racism.
Program:
– Opening by Dr. Cen Huang, Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (International)
– Remarks from Prof. Bill Flanagan, President and Vice-Chancellor
– Presentations by faculty, students and staff
> Dr. Steve Patten, Interim Dean, Faculty of Arts
> Dr. Lijun Deng, President of ACCP
> Dr. Amit Kumar, President of EIAP
> Mr. Chanpreet Singh, President of International Student Association
> Dr. Cen Huang, Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (International)
– Conclusion by Dr. Wendy Rodgers, Deputy Provost

Time

May 19, 2021 04:30 PM in Edmonton
Registration required

Unsung in the City of Champions: The Story of Martial Arts and Lion Dance in Edmonton
2021-05-16 15:00 - 16:00
Edmonton was once touted with the moniker “City of Champions”, but that was about the city’s hockey and football teams that won Stanley Cups and Grey Cups. In Chinatown, and little known beyond the Chinese community, the Edmonton martial arts organizations have champions who competed worldwide and brought back numerous high honours. Want to hear their stories?
These webinars are presented by the Chinese Benevolent Association and sponsored by Edmonton Heritage Council and Edmonton City as Museum Project (ECAMP).
Partnering organizations are the Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan Association (Asian cultural performance), and for the May 16 webinar the martial arts and lion dance associations:

Canadian Ging Wu Kung Fu Martial Arts Association
Jing Ying Martial Arts
Hong De Cultural & Athletic Association (Canada)
Edmonton Hung Mon Athletic Club
5 Elements Drums and Lion Dance Crew
Shang De Tai Chi Praying Mantis Martial Arts Association
Gravity And Grace Tai Chi and Bagua
Wellness Sport Club (Tai Chi)
Ji Hong Wushu & Tai Chi College
Chiu Lau Kung Fu College

Register via Eventbrite

Work of the Week Celebrates Asian Heritage Month
2021-05-14 08:00 - 2021-05-20 17:00
Presented by the Alberta Foundation of the Arts
For this week’s Work of the Week, we are highlighting a few of the diverse artworks in our collection by Canadians of Asian descent, because May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada!
Asian Heritage Month is a time to learn about and celebrate the many contributions of Canadians of Asian descent, who have done so much to make our country an amazing place to live. Immigrants to Canada from East Asia, Southern Asia, Western, Central and Southeast Asia have brought with them a rich cultural history, including diverse languages, art, religions and traditions.
This year’s Asian Heritage Month comes at a time when Canadians of Asian descent have been facing an increase in anti-Asian hate and violence. That’s why it’s important to take this time to acknowledge and appreciate the achievements of Asian-Canadians and to stand together against all forms of anti-Asian racism.
Please enjoy these artworks by Chin Shek Lam, Diana Un-Jin Cho and Do-Hee Sung.
https://www.affta.ab.ca/news/work-week-celebrates-asian-heritage-month

Discrimination Against Asian Women: A Panel with Politicians and Community Leaders
2021-05-10 19:00 - 21:00
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)

Self-Defense Workshop
2021-05-08 01:00 - 14:00
FREE introductory self-defence session led by
Shang De Tai Chi Praying Mantis Martial Arts Association
this Saturday, May 8, 1-2pm! The session will cover: basic self-defence, basic hand strikes and kicks, and street awareness.

Register here: https://forms.gle/t2rPnQoTgU1atg5r8

If the participant is under the age of 18 years, instead of filling this google form, please email info@shangdemantis.com and ask for the class waiver and return with parent/guardian signature.

Dragon Masters: A Cultural Odyssey
2021-05-02 08:00 - 23:55
DRAGON MASTERS is the untold story of the Chinese dragon in America.

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month 2021 this film will be available for free viewing May 2nd – now until 11:59 pm

https://www.dragonmastersfilm.com/
