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Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Asian Heritage Month 
 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. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/multiculturalism/asian/index.asp Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 7, 2009 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Details and resources about the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month each May by the Smithsonian Institution. Features a calendar of events and links to online exhibits and lesson plans on topics such as Korean Americans, art of Buddhism, the Japanese art of screen painting, Puja (Hindu worship), and Islamic arts. From the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies. http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/heritage_month/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated May 10, 2007 Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
This collection, compiled for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May), features collections and exhibitions, photos, audio and video, and other Library of Congress material about these populations. Also includes announcements about related Library of Congress events and links to other library resources. http://asianpacificheritage.gov/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, United States History Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
In honor of this annual May commemoration "this site showcases historic properties listed in the National Register and National Park units highlighting important aspects of the Asian and Pacific experience in America." Featured properties include the Granada Relocation Center (Colorado) and the Chinatown Archaeological Site (Riverside, California). Also includes links to other parks, travel itineraries, and related sites. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/NR/feature/asia/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Dec 4, 2007 Asian-Pacific Heritage Month
"You and your students can celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage month [May] by taking a trip to Asia with a host of original EDSITEment lesson plans and reviewed Internet resources." Includes lesson plans on Angkor Wat, haiku, the Chinese zodiac, Indian epics (such as "The Ramayana"), George Orwell's essay on life in Burma, and more. From EDSITEment, a joint project of the National Endowment for the Humanities and other organizations. http://edsitement.neh.gov/monthly_feature.asp?id=125 Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, United States History Last updated Apr 13, 2009 |
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