In 2021, 4,936,930 people in Canada were born in Asia. This represents 13.6% of the total population.

This Asian Heritage Month ( #AHM2024 ), learn more about the Asian population in Canada: statcan.gc.ca/en/dai/smr08/2….
#DiversityData

Our latest infographic highlights South Asian immigration to Canada: www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-627-…. #AHM2024 #DiversityData

⚾️ Celebrate #AHM2024 with a doc on a legendary Vancouver baseball team! From champions to internment camp survivors, discover how the Asahi's passion for the sport united communities even in dark times in SLEEPING TIGERS: THE ASAHI BASEBALL STORY → bit.ly/3L9R8Cx

As #AHM2024 comes to a close, we encourage all #CdnBusinesses to continue promoting diverse voices and to adopt better #EDI practices.

Learn more about improving workplace diversity with the #50_30Challenge : bit.ly/3YaDtBM

While #AsianHeritageMonth is drawing to a close, there is still so much we can learn about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada as we look towards a brighter future together. Discover these stories ➡️ parks.canada.ca/culture/patrim…
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Asian representation in survivor stories helps reduce the stigma, silence, and shame surrounding sexual violence in Asian communities. Read more about Chanel Miller's experience at time.com/5879561/chanel…. #SVAM #AHM2024

Senators Senator Ratna Omidvar, Sen. Mobina Jaffer, Senator F. Gigi Osler and Hassan Yussuff participated in a webinar to celebrate Asian Heritage Month 2024 with students from across Canada.

#SenCA #AHM2024 #SENgage

“I will continue to protect the values of freedom and independence that my great-grandfather died for 105 years ago.” LCdr Bob Kang paid tribute to Pak Ui-song, a leader in Korea’s 1919 March 1 Independence Movement, during his visit to Seodaemun Prison. #AHM2024 1/2

Today, we celebrate Asian Heritage Month by spotlighting Vanessa Sharma. Vanessa Sharma is a vibrant force within the labour movement, channelling her passion into advocacy for anti-racism, mental health awareness, and community empowerment. 1/5

#AsianHeritageMonth #AHM2024

Happy Asian Heritage Month, Canada! #AHM2024 gives us the chance to honour and celebrate the incredible contributions Asian Canadians have made to our country. Last night on Parliament Hill, we did just that!

Day 6: 'Follow your dreams and if they don't turn out right try again.' - Portia White

#singer
#AHM2024
#blackhistory
#blackcreators

Day 15: 'Do a little bit of good where you are, it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.' - Viola Desmond

#AHM2024
#blackhistory
#blackcreators
#Hairdresser
#trailblazers .

Day 19: 'One cannot be totally, satisfied until you see changes on the street. Changes within the courts. Changes in the institutions' ~ Dudley Laws

#activst
#AHM2024
#Ontario
#blackwriters
#blackcreators
#BlackHistoryMonth

Day 23: 'Black history is not just for Black people- Black History is Canadian history' - Jean Augustine

#politician
#blackhistory
#activst
#AHM2024

Day 28: “I outright reject the term runaways. I see courage, cleverness and forethought.' - Sylvia D. Hamilton

#writer
#filmmaker
#pioneer
#AHM2024
#blackhistory
#blackcreators

Day 7: 'Look at what we're doing, follow our lead.If something comes up, don't run from it.' - Burnley Rocky Jones

#activst
#advocate
#teacher
#revolution
#AHM2024
#blackhistory
#blackcreators

Feb 14: 'Keep on being a star in your own right. Keep on defining yourself. Don't be defined by others.'
- George Elliott Clarke

#activst
#Poet
#AHM2024

Day 16: 'Driven by impact and the journey to financial freedom, I build success through experience and wisdom, always seeking mentors and aspiring to guide others. Each step is a lesson, every challenge is a teacher.' - Trevor Silver

#trevclothing
#blackcreators
#AHM2024

Day 9: 'Know thyself- your value doesn't decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth.' - Randy Headley

#AHM2024
#blackhistory
#blackcreators
#teacher
#educater
#dbdli

Day 24: 'Black History lost, has been found: Strayed has wandered back and Stolen, is being returned.'
- Carrie Best

#journalist
#activst
#AHM2024
#blackhistory