Category: Theme Months & Other Displays

Asian Heritage Month

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada.


Millions of Canadians trace their roots to Asia and the many different nations, people groups and ethnicities of that vast continent. Asian Heritage is an incredibly diverse tapestry of history, art, religion and many other cultural pieces that have enriched our concept of what it means to be Canadian. Come down to your school library throughout the month of May to learn more.

Black History in British Columbia

Learn more about the history of Black Canadians in our province. “The British Columbia Black History Awareness Society (BCBHAS) celebrates the achievements of Black people in British Columbia by creating an awareness of the history of Blacks in B.C., stimulating interest in the contributions of persons of African ancestry to B.C. and Canada today, and celebrating historical and contemporary achievements in the arts, education, government, sports, science etc.” BC Black History Awareness Society.

Visit the virtual museum exhibit: British Columbia’s Black Pioneers: Their Industry and Character Influenced the Vision of Canada

Rosa Parks

One of the icons of the US Civil Rights movement looked an unlikely hero but proved to be someone whose strength of character belied her appearance. Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1934.  In the face of the overt racism of 1950’s America, Rosa famously refused to give up her seat on the bus, as black people were expected to do for white people. She was arrested, and the resulting Montgomery Bus Boycott proved to be one of foundational events of the Civil Rights Movement.

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For more on Rosa Parks:

Come down to the School Library to check out our titles on Rosa Parks and other books for Black History Month: