News and events: Asian Heritage Month in Vancouver - OXD
Summary
Today, organizations like The National Association of Japanese Canadians honour the sacrifices of the Issei and Nisei generations by encouraging the youth and community members to vote—keeping their rights safe. It wasn’t until May 2014 that Premier Christy Clark on behalf of the BC legislative assembly delivered a formal apology to Chinese Canadians for the historical wrongs committed by past provincial governments. It lobbied the government on many political and social matters, such as establishing burial rights for the early Chinese communities in Victoria and Vancouver, opposing the Head Tax, and successfully achieving the relaxation of the Immigration Act in 1956 which permitted Chinese-Canadians to bring their wives from China. Within the Chinatown community, the CBA was recognized for being impartial, which meant speaking on behalf of members regardless of surnames, birthplace, or political allegiances, and as such helped mediate and resolve conflicts among organizations. The usual Asian Heritage Month celebrations and street festivals may not be happening this year due to the pandemic, but we invite you to take part in the many other ways we’ve highlighted—including eating all the delicious food!
