May is a time to honour the contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage throughout history and their ongoing impact on Canada. This month celebrates the resilience and diversity of Asian Canadian experiences.
The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is excited to share upcoming events, along with recordings from past events, in celebration of Asian Heritage Month. We invite you to explore our collection and engage with the events that highlight the rich cultural and historical contributions of Asian Canadians.
Events
LiterASIAN Toronto 2026: Re-Generation
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
Location: Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, 8th Floor, Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street, Toronto
Registration (required): https://libcal.library.utoronto.ca/event/4013537
Program & Reception: 2:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. (EDT) (Doors open at 2:15 p.m.)
Past Event Recordings:
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2025 Asian Heritage Month Literary Celebration
View the recording of the past event, 2025 Asian Heritage Month Literary Celebration on May 29, 2025 via YouTube and MyMedia.
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LiterASIAN Toronto 2024: Recovery
View the recording of the past event, LiterASIAN Toronto 2024: Recovery on May 22, 2024 via YouTube and MyMedia.
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"Asian Canadian Voices: Facets of Diversity" Book Launch & Panel Discussion
View the recording of the past event "Asian Canadian Voices: Facets of Diversity" Book Launch & Panel Discussion on May 9, 2023 via YouTube and MyMedia.
Publication
Asian Canadian Voices: Facets of Diversity
Read our publication Asian Canadian Voices: Facets of Diversity, which brings together eleven perspectives from diverse fields of research to share their remarkable stories, reflections, and insights relating to Asian Canadian heritage and experience.
Resources
Asian Canadian Studies Resources
Visit our Asian Canadian Studies resource page, which provides information related to the library's holdings of archival materials, community publications, e-resources, and further links to resources that support the research of Asian Canadian Studies.
Guide on Anti-Asian Racism: Asian Canadian History
Visit our research guide on anti-Asian racism in Canada, designed to provide starting points to learn about the histories and experiences of Asian Canadians and Asians in Canada since their first arrival in the late 1700s. The guide includes a timeline of some key historical events in Asian Canadian history, a chronological list of resources from the University of Toronto Libraries on Asian Canadian history, and links to community supports around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the University of Toronto (U of T).
Stay tuned for announcements throughout May. Explore our events pages, and follow us on X (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram to discover exciting events and activities happening at U of T.
