Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month and is an opportunity to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage who, throughout history, have made tremendous contributions to the country.
Read on to discover how Concordia's Asian community has made its mark at the university, in Montreal and beyond.
Celebrating the rich cultural contributions of Concordia's Asian communities
Learn about six Concordians working to promote and preserve their rich cultural heritage, and hear from a current and a past member of the university’s Filipino student group.
Celebrating the rich cultural contributions of FOCUS
Edgar Maldo, the Vice-President of Internal Affairs at the Filipino Organization of Concordia University Students (FOCUS) sits down with former member, Kiara Palanca, BA 20. They discuss their experiences as Filipino students organizing at Concordia.
Reimagining Chinatown
Two-time Concordia grad Donny Seto, BA 04, MA 08, lecturer at Concordia's Department of Geography, Planning and Environment, talks about his work around Montreal's Chinatown. In 2018, Seto joined a group of concerned citizens who wanted to protect and reinforce Montreal's Chinatown. They formed the Chinatown Working Group, the launching pad for the Jia Foundation.
Standing Together against Racism and Identity-based Violence
The mandate of the STRIVE Task Force is to oversee and coordinate the work needed to address identity-based violence as it manifests across the university.
Learn
Read
Explore a curated collection of books and articles by the Concordia Library that shed light on the significance of Asian Heritage Month and more.
Watch. Listen.
Stop and set aside some time today and beyond, to learn about past and present Asian histories and cultural heritage. The Concordia Library has these recommendations for you.
Join the conversation
Encountering Rapid Mobility and World-Classness in Transport Paraphernalia
PhD candidate Yogi Joseph talks about the discourse around planning and implementation of mass transit projects in Indian cities.
