Asian Heritage – Edmonton

Edmonton's Chinatown: A Living Library http://janeswalk.org/canada/edmonton/edmontons/ Did you know that Edmonton's Chinatown is the largest in area of any North American Chinatown? Did you know that Chinatown has a few different hearts? Come along for a walk to learn about Chinatown's past, present, and future. We'll also be crowd-sourcing your photos and stories to create … Continue reading Janes’ Walk – Asian Heritage Month →

Asian Canadian Film Series 2017 This is the second presentation of the Asian Canadian film series at Metro Cinema, featuring Canadian made films for Asian heritage month. In a time where Hollywood continues to whitewash films and leave diverse voices out of the conversation, it’s more important than ever to show Asian people on the … Continue reading The Apology – Asian Heritage Month →

The Model Minority is a stage production featuring local Asian Canadian artists in a variety of disciplines including dance, music and media arts. This show is an emotional expression of how people interact with stereotypes and race in daily life. It is open to everyone, and is a unique evening of eclectic, beautiful performance arts … Continue reading The Model Minority →

Workshop on Chinese and Western Approaches to Inclusion Presented by Professor Chris Forlin Concordia University of Edmonton, Centre for Chinese Studies Monday, May 15, 2017 at Concordia University of Edmonton This workshop will focus on global perspectives towards inclusive education. International models will be explored with an emphasis on Western and Chinese approaches to inclusion. … Continue reading Global Perspectives of Inclusive Eduacation – Asian Heritage Month →

The Confucius Institute in Edmonton is a centre for the administration of internationally recognized testing, providing formal credentialing in Chinese language. These tests are administered in the spring and fall in three categories. The CIE will offer the 2017 HSK Test on May 20.  Deadline for registration is May 5, 2017 Please contact us at (780) 970-5233 for … Continue reading HSK Test – Asian Heritage Month →

Window Horses is an animated feature about love, poetry, family, and identity. The main character of the film, Rosie Ming, is a young mixed race Canadian poet who is invited to an international poetry festival in Iran, against the wishes of her Chinese grandparents. Metro Cinema May 20 @ 6:45pm May 21 @ 12:45pm May … Continue reading Window Horses – Asian Heritage Month →

ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH Mixed Chorus, Male or Female Chorus Duet, Solo, Piano Solo, Dance Conductor: Shirley Du, Karren Fang Tickets: Asian Books and Gift and West Edmonton Mall T & T and Supermarket Northgate

The annual Chinese Bridge Competition is an opportunity for learners of Chinese language at all levels to demonstrate their skills in Chinese language and their understanding of Chinese culture. The Chinese Bridge offers an opportunity for elementary, junior high, high school students to put their Chinese language skills and knowledge of Chinese culture to the … Continue reading 10th Alberta Chinese Bridge Competition for School Students – Asian Heritage Month →

In partnership with Reconciliation in Solidarity Edmonton (RISE) and Metro Cinema’s 2nd Annual Asian Canadian Film Series, this screening will take place on Sunday May 28, 2017, launching Reconciliation Week (May 28-June 3) and concluding Asian Heritage Month (May). Following the film, there will be a moderated Q & A with the filmmakers, and a … Continue reading All Our Father’s Relations (祖根父脈) Film Screening – Asian Heritage Month →

Presenter: Mei Lanfang Peking Opera Troupe Organized by Confucius Institute in Edmonton May 31, 2017 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 13750 Woodcroft Avenue Contact: 780 970 5233 Free Admission