- Subject: South Asia Heritage Month “Celebrating Asian Canadian Legacy”
- Date: May 3, 2025 – 11am to 4pm
- Event mode: Hybrid – Virtual or at the Ottawa Membership Centre, 2525 St. Laurent Blvd, Suite 204 Ottawa, ON K1G 4K3
- RSVP: Email Mezaun Hodge at [email protected]
- RSVP if attending virtually
The Ontario legislature passed The South Asian Heritage Act in 2001, proclaiming May as South Asian Heritage Month to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of South Asian origins. Over the last two centuries, immigrants have journeyed to Canada from East Asia, Southern Asia, Western, Central and Southeast Asia including those thru Guyana & Trinidad, bringing to our society a rich cultural heritage representing many languages, ethnicities, and religious traditions. The people of these diverse, vibrant and growing communities have contributed to every aspect of life in Canada: from the arts and science to sport, business and government.
The Coalition of Racialized Workers (CoRW) Region 4 invites you to discover and participate in the rich tapestry of history, culture, and achievements that shape Canada’s vibrant diversity. Please save the date. The event will take place on Saturday May 3, 2025, at the Ottawa Membership Centre from 11 am to 4 pm.
This event will start off with our guest speaker Fareed Khan. Fareed Khan is passionate about issues which impact human rights and civil liberties, combat racism, and support broader issues of social justice. Because of his human rights and anti-racism work, he is regularly called upon by CBC, CTV, Global, Canadian Press, Toronto Star, OMNI News and other news media outlets to provide analysis and commentary.
The second part of our celebration features a performance by Jasmine Jasani who was a Refugee Status Determination Case Manager for the UN and has been a Bollywood choreographer and performer for over 15 years. She choreographs for corporate events, birthday extravaganzas and weddings in Bollywood, Pop, and Line Dance. Jasmine has taught children and adults of all ages, focusing on the development of self-confidence and stage presence in all her students. Jasmine loves dance, and loves sharing it even more. After her performance she will teach us some dance moves!! And there will be South Asian Food!
You are welcome to celebrate with us. Please confirm your attendance with CoRW Region 4 Delegate Mezaun Hodge at the email address: [email protected]