Asian Heritage Month
Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to learn more about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada, as well as to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian origin who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love.
The theme for Asian Heritage Month 2026 is: Honouring Asian Canadians: Stories that Built Canada. This theme recognizes the essential contributions Asian Canadians have made to Canada’s social, cultural, and economic life across generations. It highlights how individuals, families, and communities helped build the country, often while facing exclusion and systemic barriers, and affirms that their histories are a foundational part of Canada’s national story. By centring the theme on lived experiences and community narratives, it supports learning, reflection, and a more inclusive understanding of who we are as Canadians.
Watch below as Edmonton Catholic Schools students and staff share personal insights and cultural experiences as part of our celebration for Asian Heritage Month.
About Asian Heritage Month
Asian Heritage Month has been celebrated across Canada since the 1990s. In December 2001, the Senate of Canada adopted a motion proposed by Senator Vivienne Poy to officially designate May as Asian Heritage Month in Canada. In May 2002, the Government of Canada signed an official declaration to designate May as Asian Heritage Month.