Asian Heritage Month Cultural Cafe
2026-05-26 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Panel Discussion: Voices of the New Generation / Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Community in Montreal / Presentation of the documentary "Boat People: A 50 Year Journey")
2026-05-27 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho: The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street
2026-05-27 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
How do you reconcile having parents who would do anything for you except stay with you?
This was Wiley’s situation from the age of twelve, when her parents returned to Taiwan to work, leaving her to grow up with her siblings in Canada. They were to study hard, stay out of trouble, and not tell “outsiders” about their family.
In her memoir The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street, Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho traces the emotional fault lines of a family divided by an ocean amid shifting global powers, and her struggles against silence and ambiguous loss to find a sense of home – between places, cultural norms, and identities.
Join us for a conversation between Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho and former Vancouver Poet Laureate Fiona Tinwei Lam, as they discuss what it takes to uncover and write difficult family stories.
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Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho has published short stories and personal essays in PRISM international, Ricepaper Magazine, River Teeth, Room and several anthologies, and was a finalist for the 2021 Jim Wong-Chu Award for Emerging Writers (presented by the Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop). She lives in North Vancouver, BC, where she likes to grow Asian vegetables in her front yard. The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street is her first book.

Fiona Tinwei Lam is a poet, nonfiction writer, teacher, editor, and anthologist. She has authored three books of poetry, Intimate Distances, Enter the Chrysanthemum, and Odes & Laments and a children’s book, The Rainbow Rocket. Her work has been included in over 45 anthologies, including Best Canadian Poetry and Best Canadian Essays. Besides editing or coediting 3 anthologies of poetry and nonfiction, her award-winning poetry videos made in collaboration with animators and filmmakers have been screened at festivals internationally. She teaches at Simon Fraser University (Continuing Studies) and was Vancouver’s Poet Laureate for three years from 2022-24. Her forthcoming collection of nonfiction, Playing for Time, will be coming out in 2027 with Caitlin Press.

An Evening with Kim Thúy
2026-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Calgary French & International School, 700 77 St SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3H 5R1, Canada
Parents and members of the community are warmly invited to join us for a special evening with acclaimed Vietnamese-born Canadian author Kim Thúy on May 27. This unique event offers the opportunity to hear her speak in person and to take part in a rich and engaging conversation about her story as a refugee and immigrant to Canada, as well as about the importance of language, identity, and belonging.
Kim Thúy is an internationally acclaimed writer and a Member of the Order of Canada (2023) “for amplifying the voices and experiences of migrants and refugees as an acclaimed novelist on Canada’s literary scene”. She has also been named Chevalière de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France and her work has earned numerous honours. Her first novel Ru, which captures her and her family’s history as “boat people”, her immigration journey, and a celebration of the people who first welcomed them to Canada, was awarded the Governor General’s Literary Award.
An Evening with Kim Thúy will invite reflections on how language shapes our identity and perception, as well as how lived and cultural experiences influence the way we see and think critically about the world today. Her work invites thoughtful exploration of voice, memory, truth, and the acceptance of others.
Many of our students had the opportunity to meet Kim Thúy virtually in 2020 and in 2021. This year, we are delighted to welcome her back in person and to share this exceptional experience with our community.
We hope you will join us for what promises to be an inspiring and memorable evening. Limited tickets available.
Get your tickets at https://www.cfis.com/events/news-details/~board/je-suis-parent-board/post/an-evening-with-kim-thy

Asian Heritage High School Symposium
2026-05-28 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The AHSM and the CMHR are co-sponsoring the Asian Heritage Symposium for high school students as we gather for a full school day. This day will engage students with discussions of Asian Canadian history, tour of Asian exhibits, career panelists, Q&A sessions, and workshops.

Asiate en court - 3rd edition: Keith Lock's Intimate Diasporas
2026-05-28 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
Asiate en court – 3rd edition: Keith Lock’s Intimate Diasporas
In partnership with Panorama Cinéma, the Festival Accès Asie and Asiate en court present three short films as part of the retrospective Keith Lock’s Intimate Diaspora. The short films will be screened following a feature film by filmmaker Keith Lock.

Ottawa Asian Fest Night Market
2026-05-29 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Accès Asie at Jardins Gamelin
2026-05-29 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
Accès Asie at Jardins Gamelin
Festival Accès Asie invites you to a concert at Jardins Gamelin to close the month of celebrations!
Two bands and a DJ will have you dancing from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Personal Journeys
2026-05-29 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview

An evening of storytelling and dialogue exploring cross-cultural experiences/Une soirée de récits et de dialogue interculturel.

Please note: This event will take place in English.
Personal Journeys is an evening of storytelling and dialogue that brings together diverse voices to share lived experiences, explore identity, and discover common ground across cultures. Through conversation, music, and art, the event encourages reflection, connection, and cross‑cultural understanding.
Featured Speakers

Professor Boulou Ebanda de B’Beri, University of Ottawa (Media and Cultural Studies)
Ms. Tasha Simon, Senior Specialist, Indigenous Program, University of Ottawa
Mr. Ron Korb, Grammy Award–nominated and Juno Award–winning flautist and composer

Moderator: Professor Adrian Harewood, Carleton University, renowned retired CBC Television Ottawa news anchor
Special Performance
The evening includes a 15‑minute musical performance by Ron Korb, highlighting music as a powerful form of storytelling and cultural expression.
Art Display
An on‑site art display will feature works by five distinguished local artists from diverse backgrounds:
Andy Ahkanga, Emily Akikodjiwan Brascoupe‑Hoefler, Maya Hum, Don Kwan, and An Nguyen.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Note
This event will be conducted in English only.
Simultaneous French interpretation may be available upon request if requested by May 15, 2026.
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Veuillez noter que cet événement se déroulera en anglais.
Parcours personnels est une soirée de récits et de dialogue réunissant des voix diverses afin de partager des expériences vécues, explorer les questions d’identité et découvrir des points communs entre les cultures. À travers la conversation, la musique et les arts visuels, l’événement invite à la réflexion, à l’écoute et à une meilleure compréhension interculturelle.
Panélistes

Professeur Boulou Ebanda de B’Beri, Université d’Ottawa (études médiatiques et culturelles)
Mme Tasha Simon, spécialiste principale, Programme autochtone, Université d’Ottawa
M. Ron Korb, flûtiste et compositeur, nommé aux Grammy Awards et lauréat d’un prix Juno

Animation : Professeur Adrian Harewood, Université Carleton, ancien présentateur renommé du Téléjournal d’Ottawa de CBC Télévision
Performance spéciale
La soirée comprendra une performance musicale spéciale de 15 minutes par Ron Korb, mettant en lumière la musique comme forme universelle de narration et d’expression culturelle.
Exposition artistique
Une exposition sur place présentera des œuvres de cinq artistes locaux reconnus issus de divers horizons :
Andy Ahkanga, Emily Akikodjiwan Brascoupe‑Hoefler, Maya Hum, Don Kwan et An Nguyen.
Des rafraîchissements légers seront offerts.
Note
L’événement se déroulera en anglais seulement.
Une interprétation simultanée en français pourrait être offerte sur demande, à condition que la demande soit soumise au plus tard le 15 mai 2026.

Asian Heritage Gala - Moncton
2026-05-30 | Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Tribute to Asian Cadets / Youth Hope and Opportunity Job Fair
2026-05-30 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Asian Canadian Festival - Performer Showcase (Day 1)
2026-05-30 14:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Chinatown History Tour: "Chinatown since the 19th Century"
2026-05-30 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Asiate en court - 3rd edition
2026-05-30 18:30 (America/Toronto) | Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Asian Canadian Festival - Performer Showcase (Day 2)
2026-05-31 14:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Shashank Flute
2026-05-31 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | River Park Church, 3818 14a St SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2T 3Y2, Canada
Event Rescheduled – Get your tickets today! https://ShashankMay31.eventbrite.ca
Grammy-nominated Shashank Subramanyam returns to Calgary to deliver a finale performance to Asian Heritage Month. Experience Carnatic music like no other through the renowned flautist. More details and how to get your ticket to this golden jubilee event coming soon.

explorASIAN Awards Ceremony
2026-05-31 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
