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 fourth week's contest, share your observations of the differences between living here and in Asia 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 30th, 2025.
Asian Heritage Month facts:
- Canadians with Asian ancestry are both the largest and fastest growing group in Canada, after European Canadians.
- Canadians with Asian ancestry make up roughly 20.2% of the Canadian population.
- Most Asian Canadians live in Southern Ontario, Southwestern British Columbia, Central Alberta and other large Canadian cities.
- According to the most recent Census, which was conducted in 2021, Saskatchewan had 137,615 immigrants living in Saskatchewan. The top three newcomer demographics came from the Philippines, India and China.
- According to Statista, a total of 24,183 permanent residents arrived in Saskatchewan in 2024.
We hope you enjoyed sharing your stories and learning facts with us!