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