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The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to celebrate Asian Canadian Heritage Month in May. The theme for the 2024 Asian Canadian Heritage Month is Asians’ Diverse Identities and Excellence in STEAMS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math and Sports).
Asian Canadian Heritage Month acknowledges the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It also provides an opportunity for Canadians across the country to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Asian Canadians to the growth and prosperity of Canada.
Asian Canadian Heritage Month has been celebrated across Canada since the 1990s. In December 2001, the Senate of Canada adopted a motion proposed by Senator Vivienne Poy to officially designate May as Asian Canadian Heritage Month in Canada. In May 2002, the Government of Canada signed an official declaration to designate May as Asian Canadian Heritage Month.
Diversity represents one of Canada’s greatest strengths, and we strive to ensure that all Canadians have the opportunity to reach their full potential and participate in Canada’s civic life. Over the last two centuries, immigrants have journeyed to Canada from East Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, Southwest and Southeast Asia, bringing our society a rich cultural heritage representing many languages, ethnicities and religious traditions.
The people of this diverse, vibrant and growing community have contributed to every aspect of life in Canada — from the arts and science to sport, business, and government. Asian Canadian Heritage Month offers all Canadians an opportunity to learn more about the history of Asian Canadians and to celebrate their contributions to the growth and prosperity of Canada. Thereby, we declare May as Asian Canadian Heritage Month in Canada.
Explore the events and workshops that we have planned for Asian Canadian Heritage Month.
Refer to the following Asian Canadian Heritage Month proclamation:
Education about the Tamil Genocide and the Sri Lankan Civil War context is a key component to helping Sri Lankan communities heal.
Learn more about Asian Canadian heritage with these resources:
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