Asian Heritage Month

Grade Level: 6 – 12

Time Requirements: 90 minutes (includes interactive Q&A)

Technical Requirements:  access to lighting panel and electric outlets

Who: presentation includes young Asians Canadians: a musician, radio host, DJ/television personality and actress/dancer

 

Presentation Overview:

Through dialogue, song, dance, and video this presentation will explore the diverse and vibrant Asian cultures that are driving forces in contemporary Canada.  This presentation is designed to engage young people through the use of contemporary arts and media. This presentation will highlight significant contributions of Asian Canadians to Canada and showcase young Asian Canadian artist.

What Is Asian Heritage Month[1]:

May is Asian Heritage Month. This 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 Heritage Month has been celebrated in the United States since 1979. Over the past decade, many Asians in Canada have begun to celebrate their heritage during the month of May. In December 2001, Senator Vivienne Poy introduced a motion in the Senate of Canada to designate May as Asian Heritage Month. The Government of Canada officially recognized May as the Asian Heritage Month in May, 2002.

 

Key Messages:

·       Asian communities in Canada are diverse and vibrant and have played a significant role in the development of Canada.

·       Immigrant communities in Canada face considerable challenges, despite these challenges members of immigrant communities have helped define Canada as a nation.

·       Young people have the ability and power to shape the development of their communities.

 

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