The theme for Asian Heritage Month 2021, “Recognition, Resilience, and Resolve, “embodies the myriad of sentiments that peoples of Asian descent in Canada have experienced and honours their contributions and their diverse stories which are rooted in resilience and perseverance. It is also a call to action for all Canadians to come together to combat all forms of anti-Asian racism and discrimination. Let us celebrate the incredible diversity that is our strength and be resolute in our stand against all forms of anti-Asian racism and discrimination.
The month of May, declared Asian Heritage Month by the Government of Canada, is a time to highlight the contributions of Asian Canadians to Canadian society. This is the 19th year that Asian Heritage Month activities will be carried out in Manitoba.
Snapshots from Asian Heritage Month’s Opening Ceremonies, Livestream
Since the inaugural Asian Heritage Month in 1993, cities across Canada have held annual festivities. In Manitoba, the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba consisting of representatives from the Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Sri Lankan, Vietnamese, Indo-Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Syrian, Singapore and Malaysian organizations, have planned a variety of activities to share the Asian cultures with other Canadians.
In May 2017, the Government of Manitoba formally recognized May as Asian Heritage Month.
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