Asian Heritage – Edmonton

Organizer: Chinese Benevolent Association of Edmonton Park Name: Kinistinaw Park WebinarEvent 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. … Continue reading Importance of community parks and green spaces from diverse cultural views →

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 … Continue reading A Conversation About Anti-Asian Racism →

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 … Continue reading Festival of Cultures →

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 … Continue reading “Living Book” Karina Zapata – Zoom Webinar →

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. ​ ​Come and enjoy, there will be individually portioned Canada Day … Continue reading Canada Day Celebration →

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. ​ ​Come and enjoy, there will be individually portioned Canada Day … Continue reading Canada Celebration →

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 … Continue reading Experience local ravines in a virtual heritage tour →

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 … Continue reading Edmonton Heritage Festival →

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 … Continue reading A Garden, River Valley and Park: About stewardship and stewards →

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 … Continue reading Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival 2021 →