Asian Heritage Month
Exploring Canada’s racist history of drug prohibition
July 15, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Staff Writer Content warning: anti-Asian racism, anti-Indigeneity, white supremacy, xenophobia, drugs, and drug-related death This month, BC set out to be Canada’s first province to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs starting January 2023. The decision is a landmark step towards freedom for many British Columbians, but we can’t forget the insidious history of racial discrimination that characterizes Canada’s drug policy. Shila Avissa and Cherlyn Manderson-Cortes addressed this history in their May 27 seminar, “Railroads, Riots and Reefer: A Brief History of How Drug Prohibition Shaped the Early Asian Immigrant Experience.” Presented by SFU faculty…
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The meaning of cultural identity: (Re)making Chineseness
May 18, 2022By: Kelly Chia, Humour Editor How does our perception of cultural heritage intertwine with our memories? Canadian artists Lucy Lu and Melanie Choi tackle this question in their photography exhibition, (Re)making Chineseness: Reflections of Cultural Heritage. Visitors can view Lu and…
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Monday Music: Songs that are not just for Asian Heritage Month
May 31, 2021By: Marco Ovies, Features Editor “Off the Rails” by Wallice [caption id="attachment_118265" align="alignnone" width="300"] Image courtesy of Wallice[/caption] Coming hot off the heels of her 2020 hit “Punching Bag” is Wallice with another coming-of-age bop. “Off the Rails” is punchy,…
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Four must-watch films for Asian Heritage Month
May 22, 2021By: Alea Mohamed, Staff Writer 1. Nomadland [caption id="attachment_118162" align="alignnone" width="200"] Image courtesy of Searchlight Pictures[/caption] Nomadland is a recent Oscar-winning movie starring Frances McDormand and David Strathairn. The movie follows a woman who lives as a nomad in the…
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“The Hafu It” podcast educates others on the experiences of mixed-race Japanese Canadians
May 16, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate This May, Vancouver is celebrating Asian Heritage Month with a full list of cultural programming. Running until June 10, the 25th annual explorASIAN Festival features museum and art exhibitions, podcasts, performances, and more. One of…
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Monday Music: Asian excellence to enjoy year-round
June 1, 2020By: Michelle Young, Staff Writer During isolation, many of us have been on the hunt for new tracks to add to our playlists. So why not check out the many talented Asian-American and Asian-Canadian artists who are making their mark…
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In honour of Asian Heritage Month: Immigration, hope, and the Canadian Dream
June 1, 2020By: Katarina Chui, SFU Student One: The introduction I was born in Vancouver to two Hong Kong-born immigrants. I’ve had the privilege of growing up in two cultures: a culture found in my home, family, and church, and a culture…
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