WEBINAR: Case for Equitable Access to Mental Health Services for Asian Canadians

We extend a warm welcome to individuals engaged in the mental health and settlement sectors, community service providers, East and Southeast Asian Canadian communities, public entities, and the broader public. Date: November 14, 2023 Time: 9-10:30 am (PST)/10-11:30 am (MT)/12-1:30 pm (EST)/1-2:30 pm (AST) Featured Speakers: Dr. Hieu Ngo: Academic Director at the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, University of Calgary. Dr. Ngo will present ACCT’s recent research findings…

Addressing Anti-Asian Racism In Our Community – ‘What Flowers They Bloom’

Join us for a screening of the award-winning film “What Flowers They Bloom” detailing the surge of anti-Asian racism experienced through the pandemic. An interaction Q&A follows featuring local community leaders, mental health experts, and educators. Come be a part of positive community action. Tickets: Free with registration Edmonton: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/addressing-anti-asian-racism-in-our-communty-edmonton-tickets-670283334497 Calgary: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/addressing-anti-asian-racism-in-our-communty-calgary-tickets-680407235357

WATCH: Ceremony Marking 100th Anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act

On June 23, 2023, Senator Woo, Senator Oh and ACCT held a national remembrance event at the Senate Chamber to commemorate the centennial of the Chinese Exclusion Act. It was a historic event where guests were able to take a moment to reflect on the consequences of the Act. A plaque was also unveiled at the event. If you haven’t had the opportunity to watch it, you can watch it here.

Gallery: National Remembrance Event

Chinese Exclusion Act Centenary Website

Chinese Exclusion Act Centenary Website is located at https://chineseexclusioncentenary.ca/

Press Conference: June 23 National Remembrance Day Event

On March 16, the Honourable Senators Victor Oh and Yuen Pau Woo, in partnership with Action! Chinese Canadians Together, held a press conference to announce a National Remembrance Ceremony in the Senate of Canada Building to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Introduction of the Chinese Exclusion Act – in addition to other commemorative initiatives. You can watch the conference here. The media advisory and backgrounder documents are below: