Ella here 
to talk about #asianheritagemonth ! 
Asian Heritage Month started on May 1 and “ends” on May 31 (although it is important to think about Asian history every day of the year). It has been celebrated in so-called Canada since the 1990s!
The theme for 2023 is “stories of determination” – pointing out the perseverance that Asians in so-called Canada have exhibited since they arrived, facing discrimination and exclusion, working towards a better future for their families and future generations 
In addition to learning about the history of Asians and Asian discrimination in so-called Canada, there is more to the story. I encourage you to ask why Asians felt like they had to leave their homelands, put up with discrimination, and how this may have intergenerational impacts. As a member of the Asian diaspora, these are questions I continue to ask myself that are helping me to better understand where I came from and what I want to do for my community to address injustices towards Asians that are still going on 
Where to learn about Asian history in BC:
• The Chinese Canadian Museum exhibits in Fan Tan Alley in Victoria and The Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver (opening July 1st)
• Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby
• The Korean Cultural Centre (in Ottawa, learning resources online)
• Royal BC Museum in Victoria (online catalogues about Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese history)
• Filipino Canadian Art Museum in Kelowna (in-person and virtual gallery)
• South Asian Canadian Legacy Project (learning resources online)
Who to support/follow/donate to:
@migrantecanada
@hanvoicecanada
@representasianproject
@asians4antiracism
@theasncanadian
@dearasianyouth
@swan_vancouver
@asianjusticemovement
@pacmtl
+ local Asian businesses in BC!
