print email comment close Asian Heritage Month URL: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/multiculturalism/asian/index.asp Description: The month of May has been Asian Heritage Month in Canada since 2001. "This acknowledges the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada." This site provides a listing of commemorative events, and brief biographical sketches of inspirational Canadians of Asian heritage (such as novelist Michael Ondaatje and geneticist Dr. David T. Suzuki). Includes links to related sites. In English and French. From the Citizenship and Immigration office, Canada. Publisher: Multiculturalism National Office, Canada LII Database Information: Record 23685 created by Maria Brandt on 04/20/2007 Last modification on 10/07/2009 Published: 05/10/2007   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23685