Asian Heritage Month is recognized formally across the nation through an official declaration that was signed in May 2002. Subsequently, the Province of Ontario passed the Asian Heritage Act (2005), and the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) elected Trustees passed a motion to recognize Asian Heritage Month in April 2007.
This year our theme is Joining Our Table: Celebrating Asian Canadians.
The TDSB is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada. Nearly one-quarter of our students were born outside of Canada and collectively speak more than 120 languages. According to the 2017 TDSB Student & Parent Census 40% of TDSB students self-identified as Asian.
Please see the below links about events and resources to recognize and celebrate Asian Heritage Month.
- Join the Asian Heritage Month Virtual Celebration on May 15th (1-2pm)
- Toronto Public Library
- Follow Asian Heritage Month on Twitter: @AsianTDSB