Asian Heritage Month

Explore the rich history and diverse cultures of Asian Canadian communities in Vancouver and across Canada with these helpful resources.

Asian Canadian History Guide 

Discover digital resources on Asian Canadian history, including books, online databases, websites, and suggested library catalogue searches, and explore specific materials related to Chinese Canadian, Indo-Canadian, and Japanese Canadian communities.

Vancouver History: Chinatown 

Learn more about the largest historical Chinatown in Canada, located in Vancouver’s very own Downtown Eastside.

Genealogy and Family History

Explore your family's history and heritage using a wide range of print and digital resources, including a special section on Chinese Canadian Genealogy. 

For more information or recommendations, ask staff at any VPL location, or contact us at 604.331.3603 or info@vpl.ca.

Check out some great reads for children and teens that celebrate Asian Canadian history and culture.

Asian Heritage Month resources for young people

Asian Heritage Month books for kids (For preschool to Grade 7)

Asian Heritage Month reads for young adults 

For more information or recommendations, ask staff at any VPL location, or contact us at 604.331.3603 or info@vpl.ca.

Celebrate Asian Canadian voices and explore the diverse experiences, history, and achievements of Asian Canadians through books, films, and audio recordings.

Celebrating Asian Voices 

Discover Asian Heritage Month ebooks and audiobooks via OverDrive or the Libby app.

National Film Board: Asian Communities in Canada

Enjoy a curated selection of films that celebrate the achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage throughout history.

Streaming Movies for Asian Heritage Month

Celebrate how art and culture connect us all with this curated list of streaming videos and films that you can watch at home using Kanopy Streaming or the World Cinema Collection.

This Vancouver: Chinatown Stories

Explore our collection of short videos that pair recorded audio interviews with long-time Chinatown residents and visual imagery to depict their experiences in Vancouver's Chinatown.

Uplift Asian 

Learn more about VPL's Uplift Asian series, a celebration of the rich diversity of Asian culture and experiences in Vancouver, featuring authors, artists, and panel discussions. Browse through the recordings of past events and discover new and upcoming Asian Heritage Month programs.

For more information or recommendations, ask staff at any VPL location, or contact us at 604.331.3603 or info@vpl.ca.