{"id":4913,"date":"2015-04-30T09:28:52","date_gmt":"2015-04-30T14:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.une-sen.org\/press\/?p=4913"},"modified":"2015-05-12T13:56:45","modified_gmt":"2015-05-12T18:56:45","slug":"may-is-asian-heritage-month-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/?p=4913","title":{"rendered":"May is Asian Heritage Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cI\u2019m Asian.\u201d \u201cNo, you\u2019re not. You\u2019re Filipino.\u201d<\/p>\n

This was part of a conversation between my niece and a friend of hers several years ago. As Filipinos, we too are part of Asia but somehow we end up being identified solely as Filipinos. It is important to note that Asians are a diverse group of people that celebrate different cultural practices and religious beliefs.<\/p>\n

One interesting fact about Asia is that it is the largest continent. \u00a0Asia is comprised of around 50 different countries.<\/p>\n

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Canada is home to a large percentage of immigrants from these countries.\u00a0 They brought their rich culture along with their determination to strive and work hard to achieve their goals. In various ways, they contribute to the development and growth of Canada.<\/p>\n

In May, 2002, the Government of Canada signed a declaration designating May as Asian Heritage Month. \u00a0Adopted by the senate in 2001, this was proposed by Senator Vivienne Poy, the first Canadian senator of Asian heritage.\u00a0 This is to acknowledge and recognize the various contributions of Asians in Canadian society.<\/p>\n

There is a long list of Canadians of Asian heritage who have excelled in various fields: \u00a0politics, economics, science, arts and service – but I would like to add to this list – all Canadians of Asian heritage. In their own diverse ways, directly or indirectly, they have contributed something to their community, their workplaces and to Canadian society as a whole. In May, let us celebrate all Asians in Canada. Let us be one with them and show our support for them in their effort and struggle to achieve their goals and realize their dreams.<\/p>\n

On behalf of all Asians I invite and welcome everyone to experience Asian culture.\u00a0 Check out the activities and festivities that have been organized by Asian Heritage Month Societies and other Asian groups in your communities.\u00a0 Explore the exotic spices and culinary delight that will leave your taste buds craving for more. \u00a0\u00a0May is a very opportune time to learn more about Asia and appreciate its history, culture and its people.<\/p>\n

HAPPY ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH!<\/p>\n

Submitted by:<\/p>\n

Shirley Torres<\/p>\n

Filipino…..and Asian<\/p>\n

Shirley Torres is the UNE\u2019s regional human rights representative for British Columbia and Yukon.<\/i><\/p>\n

* Event in B.C. – May 14th –\u00a0short films & panel discussion | snacks | photo booth and henna!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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sponsored by:\u00a0 Canadian Labour Congress, BC Federation of Labour, Public Service Alliance of Canada, Union of National Employees – BC\/Yukon, Unifor, BCGEU, Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association, Migrante Canada\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m Asian.\u201d \u201cNo, you\u2019re not. You\u2019re Filipino.\u201d This was part of a conversation between my niece and a friend of hers several years ago. As Filipinos, we too are part of Asia but somehow we end up being identified solely as Filipinos. It is important to note that Asians are a diverse group of people … <\/p>\n

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