Asian Heritage Month: China

Nearly 2 million Canadians trace roots to China, whether they have recently immigrated themselves, or have family that came to this land hundreds of years ago. Come down to your School Library to learn more about Chinese civilization, Chinese Canadians, and the global Chinese diaspora.


May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada

Asian Heritage Month

Canada is a nation made up people who trace their roots all across the globe. Many Canadians are themselves immigrants from the many lands of Asia, or are the descendants of Asian immigrants. It is estimated that nearly 1 in 5 Canadians have Asian Heritage. Learn more this month in your School Library as we celebrate Asian Heritage Month.


source: Government of Canada

Find out more:

Asian Heritage by the Numbers

The History of Asian Communities in Canada

Biographies of some Canadians of Asian Heritage

Beltane


Beltane is the ancient Celtic festival marking the beginning of summer. Bealtaine, (or various other spellings) is old Irish for “bright fire” or “mouth of fire.” On Beltane great bonfires may be lit, so it also known as the Fire Festival. Beltane takes place on May 1st, although celebrations may take place in the days leading up to and following that. Beltane is celebrated in Ireland, Scotland and in other places where people have tried to revive Celtic festivals and observances. Remnants of Beltane traditions can be seen in many May Day festivals. Beltane traditions can be found in many parts of Canada, especially where there are large populations of Irish immigrants, such as Newfoundland.

source: uisneach.ie

Find out more:

RTE (Irish Radio & Television)

Uisneach

Newgrange: Beltane

Irish Culture and Customs

The Irish Independent

Your Irish Culture: Bealtaine