Celebrate Asian Heritage Month 2025 with CBC Saskatchewan
Highlighting the rich heritage and contributions of Asian Canadians in the community.

May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to our country.
To commemorate the occasion, CBC Saskatchewan is sharing the stories and voices of some amazing Asian Canadians, highlighting those who are making meaningful contributions in the community and proudly celebrating their culture.
Artist Patrick Fernandez
Patrick Fernandez was confident he could launch himself into a new art career in Canada when he first came here in 2017. The reality turned out to be a little more complicated for the Filipino artist, but now he's one step closer to achieving his dreams, having been named the newest artist-in-residence at the Mackenzie Art Gallery in Regina.

Saskatoon Bites features SULU
Where in Saskatoon can you enjoy bao buns made from scratch, a cocktail featuring rum from the Philippines and skewers grilled to perfection on an authentic Japanese grill?
The answer is SULU, now open at 226 Second Ave S. in Saskatoon.

Regina Bites brings the best of bubble tea
Hot weather is already upon us. What better way to cool off than with a fruity or creamy (and chewy tapioca or coconut jelly) bubble tea?
You'll find multiple variations of the popular Taiwanese treat throughout Regina. For Asian Heritage Month, Regina Bites columnist Allan Pulga sat down with three bubble tea operators to learn about the best they have to offer.

Xiaofeng Wu spreads Tai Chi
This Regina teacher came to Canada 30 years ago, and found it to be a difficult adjustment. Connecting with a healthier lifestyle and embracing the art of Tai Chi helped her cope with those mental struggles. Now, she volunteers to share her knowledge and experience of Tai Chi with others.

Finding freedom to run
Atefa Rahimi always loved to run in her home in Afghanistan, even though doing so was an act of defiance against her family and society that frowned on girls and women participating in sports. Now, having come to Canada, she's rediscovered her love of running and hopes to encourage others to find their own inner power.

Journalist explores Chinese family's experience with discriminatory immigration policies
When Florence Hwang worked at CBC Saskatchewan, she reported on the Chinese Exclusion Act and the history of Chinese immigration in the province. Now, for Asian Heritage Month, she's delivering a lecture on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Moose Jaw's Western Development Museum about her great-grandfather's own experience immigrating in 1910 and having to pay the Chinese Head Tax.
Looking for more?
Visit CBC Gem for a collection of series, documentaries and films that honour the culturally diverse and rich heritage of Asian Canadians.