1 of 14

Asian Heritage Month

A Celebration of Asian’s Contributions to Canada’s Rich Cultural Heritage.

2 of 14

3 of 14

Asians make up a significant

proportion of the Canadian

population.

4 of 14

Asia

5 of 14

Flags

6 of 14

How to Say Hello in Different �Asian Languages

7 of 14

Let’s Write Hello in Different Languages!

Activity

8 of 14

Asians in Canada – A Long History

Building the first trans-Canada railroad (British Columbia Section) – the CPR finished in 1885

Canadian Soldiers

9 of 14

Well-Known Asian Canadians

David Suzuki

Environmentalist/TV Host

Adrienne Clarkson

Radio/TV Host

Governor General

Patrick Chan

Figure Skater

Three Olympic medals

Grace Park

Actress

Simu Liu

Canadian Actor – In Marvel Film

Jagmeet Singh

Lawyer and Current NDP Leader

Dr. Teresa Tam

Chief Public Health Officer

Sandra Oh

Actress

10 of 14

Qipao

Kimono

Chut Thai

Traditional Clothes

Sari

11 of 14

Activity Read Aloud: Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

12 of 14

Traditional Asian Food – tiny sample!

Japanese Osechi and Mochi

Vietnamese Pho

Korean Bibimbap

Indian Lamb Chili

Thai Tom Yum Soup

Iranian Kebab

13 of 14

Optional Activity: Eat With Chopsticks

Practice!

14 of 14

Asians Heritage in Canada

Diversity is Our Strength