SEIU-West's Workers of Colour Multicultural Mentorship Committee (WoCMMC) wants you to join them to celebrate Asian Heritage Month by celebrating with a weekly contest for the month of May!
Asian Heritage Month offers an opportunity to grow our awareness about the contributions of Canadians of Asian descent who, for over two centuries, have done so much to contribute to make Canada a country worth living in.
It is also a reminder for us to come together to fight Anti-Asian hate, racism and discrimination.
For our third week's contest, tell us about your favourite Asian character in a book or movie for a chance to win a book by local author, Ponziano Aluma, who has gathered stories of newcomers' adventures of adapting to Canadian life. Complete this form by May 25th, 2025.
Asian Heritage Month facts:
- Asian Heritage month has been celebrated since the 1990's and was officially designated in May 2002 by the Government of Canada.
- Canadians of Asian heritage voluntarily enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces and served in the First World War and the Second World War.
- May was selected as Asian Heritage Month in recognition of historical events, including the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States, on May 7, 1843.
- According to the 2021 Canadian Census, approximately 19.3% of Canadians report being of Asian origin.
Stay tuned for more Asian Heritage Month facts and contests!