USask recognizes Asian Heritage Month

Dear USask students, faculty, staff and community members,

Recognized nationwide, May is Asian Heritage Month. This month honours the legacy and contributions of members of the Asian communities that span East Asia, South East Asia, South Asia, Western Asia, and Central Asia. We encourage all members of the USask community to join in celebrating the diverse communities, achievements and stories of Asian-identifying students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

Now in its second year of being broadly recognized at the University of Saskatchewan, Asian Heritage Month is becoming a rich campus tradition. Building on last year’s focus of addressing the complexities and diversity of Asian communities at USask, this year’s theme is “Reclaiming Asian ‘Excellence.’” Please join us on May 1 for a kick-off event and panel discussion at Louis’ Loft, located on the Saskatoon campus.  A group of faculty, student, and alumni panelists will share their experiences and insights that highlight the importance of acknowledging and addressing the historical and systemic challenges faced by Asian communities. Building this understanding is essential for promoting excellence within USask’s learning, teaching and research activities, and aligns with our ongoing commitment to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive university.

You can visit spotlight.usask.ca to find more information about events, initiatives and resources available across the USask community during Asian Heritage Month.

Thank you to the Asian Heritage Month planning committee for your work in organizing this year’s initiatives. We look forward to many years of celebration as we continue to enrich our recognition of Asian Heritage Month at USask.

Sincerely,

Dr. Patti McDougall (PhD) and Dr. Hyunjung Shin (PhD)
Co-chairs of USask’s Asian Heritage Month committee