South Asian Heritage Month

Ashley Park Receives an IMDb STARmeter Award

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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IMDb ( www.imdb.com ), the world's most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, presented an IMDb “Breakout Star” STARmeter Award to Emily in Paris and Joy Ride actor Ashley Park .

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  • IMDb ( www.imdb.com ), the world's most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, presented an IMDb “Breakout Star” STARmeter Award to Emily in Paris and Joy Ride actor Ashley Park .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230512005392/en/
    Ashley Park receives an IMDb STARmeter Award.
  • “I’m genuinely stunned and humbled to receive this STARmeter Award, which is especially meaningful to me because it comes from IMDb and fans around the world,” said Park.
  • Previous IMDb “Breakout Star” STARmeter Award recipients include Ayo Edebiri, Emma D’Arcy, Regé-Jean Page, Simone Ashley, Nicholas Braun, and Jacob Elordi.

Statement by the Prime Minister marking 100 years since the Chinese Immigration Act of 1923

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Sunday, May 14, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, May 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark 100 years since the Chinese Immigration Act of 1923:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark 100 years since the Chinese Immigration Act of 1923:
    "The Chinese Immigration Act of 1923, also known as the Chinese Exclusion Act, was a dark time in Canada's history that has lasting impacts today.
  • Along with the Chinese Immigration Act of 1885, which imposed a head tax on Chinese newcomers to Canada, the racist 1923 legislation almost completely prevented people from China from entering Canada for 24 years.
  • That's why, 100 years since this terrible legislation was enacted, we must continue to fight anti-Asian racism, violence, and hate.
  • As we celebrate Asian Heritage Month , we recognize the important contributions of Chinese communities in Canada to shaping our national fabric.

Take a peek inside Canada’s first Chinese Canadian Museum

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Set to open to the public on Saturday, July 1st, the Chinese Canadian Museum is Canada’s first museum recognizing past, present, and future contributions and stories of Chinese Canadians towards the growth and success of B.C.

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  • Set to open to the public on Saturday, July 1st, the Chinese Canadian Museum is Canada’s first museum recognizing past, present, and future contributions and stories of Chinese Canadians towards the growth and success of B.C.
  • announced plans for Canada’s first Chinese Canadian Museum, our passionate and dedicated Board members and museum staff have been working hard towards our unveiling,” said Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee, CEO of the Chinese Canadian Museum.
  • A painted mural by Chinese Canadian artist Marlene Yuen, highlighting Chinese Canadian journeys and experiences past to present.
  • “The Chinese Canadian Museum is a transformative place where we can bridge cultures and generations, as well as honour and recognize the Chinese Canadians who came before us and helped shape the country we live in today,” said Grace Wong, Board Chair of the Chinese Canadian Museum.

The Chinese Canadian Museum Receives Major Gifts From Two Stalwart Families of the Chinese Canadian Community in Canada

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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“The significance of these major gifts from two prominent and respected Canadian nation-building families of Chinese heritage is not lost on us,” says Ms. Grace Wong, Chair of the Chinese Canadian Museum.

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  • “The significance of these major gifts from two prominent and respected Canadian nation-building families of Chinese heritage is not lost on us,” says Ms. Grace Wong, Chair of the Chinese Canadian Museum.
  • reinforce the national scope and impact embodied by the new Chinese Canadian Museum.”
    The Chinese Canadian Museum is the first of its kind in Canada and will be located in the historic Wing Sang Building in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
  • We hope the Poy Family’s support of the Chinese Canadian Museum will help to build bridges in Canadian society,” states Dr. Vivienne Poy.
  • “The Chinese Canadian Museum is truly grateful for these transformational donations from Dr. Vivienne Poy, Ms. Doreen Lam Lau, and their families.

"Slicing His Way to the Top," View the VIBE's May Digital Cover Features TikTok ASMR Sensation, Cancer Survivor and Top Chef, Wallace Wong

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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TORONTO, May 4, 2022 /CNW/ -View the VIBE's May 2022 digital cover stars, Wallace Wong, aka.

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  • TORONTO, May 4, 2022 /CNW/ -View the VIBE's May 2022 digital cover stars, Wallace Wong, aka.
  • This month, for Asian Heritage month, is featuring the rising culinary talent that is "Slicing His Way to the Top."
  • Wallace Wong is a Michelin Star trained chef, who's been climbing the ranks from Top Chef, to the Top of TikTik.
  • For the full digital cover feature story, please visit: https://viewthevibe.com/this-tiktok-star-is-slicing-his-way-to-the-top-w...
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iQIYI's Asian Heritage Month Special Collection Launches in U.S. and Canada for the Second Year

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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BEIJING, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Apr. 28, iQIYI, an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, announced that starting May 1, the company's platform in the U.S. and Canada will launch a special content collection in honor of Asian Heritage Month and as part of the company's continued effort to promote Asian content worldwide.

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  • North America-based users can access the special collection via the official iQIYI International site ( www.iq.com ) and mobile app.
  • For the month of May, users in the U.S. and Canada can also become iQIYI subscribers at a special discounted first-month rate of $0.99.
  • We see Asian Heritage Month as the perfect opportunity to further shed light on and celebrate the excellence of Asian content."
  • iQIYI's 2022 Asian Heritage Month special collection includes a diverse range of content.

Indigo Exceeds Representation Goal on Anniversary of Joining Fifteen Percent Pledge

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, Indigo (TSX: IDG) announced it has exceeded its representation targets since joining the Fifteen Percent Pledge.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, Indigo (TSX: IDG) announced it has exceeded its representation targets since joining the Fifteen Percent Pledge.
  • In 2021, Indigo exceeded 15% representation across the majority of its business areas including in social (30%), creative studio (86%) and book displays (30%).
  • Indigo continues to expand its assortment with more BIPOC-owned businesses and exciting upcoming partnerships with BIPOC-creators with its private label brands.
  • Indigo founded the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation in 2004 to address the underfunding of public elementary school libraries.