Asian Heritage – Edmonton

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 … Continue reading Discrimination Against Asian Women: A Panel with Politicians and Community Leaders →

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 … Continue reading Work of the Week Celebrates Asian Heritage Month →

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 … Continue reading Unsung in the City of Champions: The Story of Martial Arts and Lion Dance in Edmonton →

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 … Continue reading A Celebration of Asian Heritage at the University of Alberta →

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 … Continue reading Inaugural Asian Youth Summit →

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 … Continue reading ECAMPing Trip: Hulaan Mo! Guess it! →

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 … Continue reading Asian Heritage Month: Writing With Nisha Patel →

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 … Continue reading Goodwill Ambassadors: Edmonton China Dolls →

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 … Continue reading Riverdale Book Club Discussion: Why Grow Here →

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 … Continue reading Anti-Asian Racism Conversations →