Asian Heritage Month

Asia is the world's largest, most populous continent, but the Western notion of Asian identity rarely acknowledges the rich tapestry of culture hailing from its five regions. In part 1 of our Asian Heritage Month series, we explore the many facets of Asian identity, and how the stereotype of a monolithic identity can be broken. The VR sets for this series is by Mike Lapalme and Chris Kirkwood.

From 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' sweeping awards season, to Bollywood, K-Pop and K-Drama, Hollywood and pop culture has come a long way from the offensive stereotypes and whitewashing that defined the industry’s origins. But, as barriers continue to be broken, many more remain standing. In part 2 of our Asian Heritage Month series, we look at the achievements thus far – and the work that still remains to support Asian creators and to achieve fair representation.

From building a cross-country railroad, to achieving status as industry pioneers, Asian-Canadians have long contended with exclusionary practices and discriminatory policy. Yet, despite the countless barriers in place, many have left an undeniable mark on Canadian society through their indomitable spirit. In the final part of our Asian Heritage Month series, we explore 10 Asian-Canadians who have helped shape Canada into the country it is today.