Acc Acc s Asie and Asian Canadian Wiki

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Accè Acc s Asie and Asian Canadian Wiki Janet Lumb

Accè Acc s Asie and Asian Canadian Wiki Janet Lumb

Seven Generations n acknowledgement of Anishinabek Nation n aboriginal way of life of sustainability

Seven Generations n acknowledgement of Anishinabek Nation n aboriginal way of life of sustainability for seven generations: – energy, water, and natural resources – relationships

Butterfly Effect n fighting here for more socially just society has repercussions internationally n

Butterfly Effect n fighting here for more socially just society has repercussions internationally n Think globally, act locally

Our Ancestors n every right, shift, movement, wave, and transformation are fought for by

Our Ancestors n every right, shift, movement, wave, and transformation are fought for by those before us

1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Generations first generation n – born outside Canada

1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Generations first generation n – born outside Canada second generation n – born in Canada

Jean Lumb, 1919 -2002

Jean Lumb, 1919 -2002

n multidisciplinary arts festival to celebrate arts, culture, history and contributions of Asians in

n multidisciplinary arts festival to celebrate arts, culture, history and contributions of Asians in Canada

1976 n – established in US 1993 n – Toronto Asian Heritage Month Group

1976 n – established in US 1993 n – Toronto Asian Heritage Month Group 2001 n – 10 cities in Canada

n culturally diverse groups – lack of funding – underrepresented in the arts

n culturally diverse groups – lack of funding – underrepresented in the arts

n need for stronger Asian presence in Quebec

n need for stronger Asian presence in Quebec

Asia

Asia

Who is “Asian”? n East Asia – Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan n Southeast Asia

Who is “Asian”? n East Asia – Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan n Southeast Asia – Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore

Who is “Asian”? n South Asia – Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka n Central

Who is “Asian”? n South Asia – Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka n Central & Middle Eastern Asia – Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Afghanistan, Armenia

Multiculturalism n 1971 Policy – multiculturalism and diversity as fundamental characteristics of Canada?

Multiculturalism n 1971 Policy – multiculturalism and diversity as fundamental characteristics of Canada?

Multiculturalism n 1988 Multiculturalism Act § preserve and enhance multicultural heritage of Canadians §

Multiculturalism n 1988 Multiculturalism Act § preserve and enhance multicultural heritage of Canadians § management of diversity § Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, language or religion are all equal

Employment Equity n Employment Equity Act, 1986 – remove barriers in labour market –

Employment Equity n Employment Equity Act, 1986 – remove barriers in labour market – four “disadvantaged” groups: women, aboriginals, people with disabilities and visible minorities

Visible Minorities n non-Caucasian in race n non-white in colour n not Aboriginal n

Visible Minorities n non-Caucasian in race n non-white in colour n not Aboriginal n Asians, Blacks, Arabs, Latin Americans

Population Statistics n 1960 s, visible minorities 2%

Population Statistics n 1960 s, visible minorities 2%

Population Statistics n 2011 – 19. 1% visible minorities n 2012 - grade 12

Population Statistics n 2011 – 19. 1% visible minorities n 2012 - grade 12 teens in GTA 70% visible minorities

Population Statistics n 2031 – projected to grow to 30% visible minorities – Vancouver

Population Statistics n 2031 – projected to grow to 30% visible minorities – Vancouver and Toronto to be “majorityminority” cities – 3 out of 5 people (60%) visible minorities

Cultural Climate n In 80 s and 90 s, visible minority artists, arts organizations

Cultural Climate n In 80 s and 90 s, visible minority artists, arts organizations and activists fought for government action n lack of cultural, racial diversity in the arts

Barriers n Eligibility for federal arts funding – accreditation in arts school – for

Barriers n Eligibility for federal arts funding – accreditation in arts school – for western classical dance and music – artists from developing countries, like India, Africa, not eligible for public funding

n culturally diverse arts organizations benefitted from public funding n Canada Council created equity

n culturally diverse arts organizations benefitted from public funding n Canada Council created equity department, 1991

n Hawaiian word meaning "quick“ n website for collaborative content and structure, 1994 n

n Hawaiian word meaning "quick“ n website for collaborative content and structure, 1994 n content management system n no defined owner or leader n structured according to user needs

n information sharing, interactive website promoting Asian Canadians, groups, and communities n database of

n information sharing, interactive website promoting Asian Canadians, groups, and communities n database of Asian Canadian artists, groups, organizations

n Developed out of Asian Heritage Symposium, Montreal, 2010 n no database, contact organizations

n Developed out of Asian Heritage Symposium, Montreal, 2010 n no database, contact organizations or centralized location to connect with artists and organizations n No way to inform and involve artists and arts organizations across Canada.

n spearheaded by Accès Asie n volunteers created and compiled online lists of artists,

n spearheaded by Accès Asie n volunteers created and compiled online lists of artists, arts organizations, and third -party information n Canada Council funding, 2012

n For sharing and accessing information about Asian Canadians n breaks down barriers of

n For sharing and accessing information about Asian Canadians n breaks down barriers of vertical decision making process

n challenges differences between those who know and those who do not know n

n challenges differences between those who know and those who do not know n democratizes information sharing and exchange of

n allows self-representation n open, free availability of information to all

n allows self-representation n open, free availability of information to all

n highlights ordinary Asian Canadians doing extraordinary things n cultivates n develops interests about

n highlights ordinary Asian Canadians doing extraordinary things n cultivates n develops interests about Asian Canadians and expands e-communities and e-networks.

Thoughts… Comments…Questions http: //www. asiancanadianwiki. org n http: //www. asiancanadianwiki. org

Thoughts… Comments…Questions http: //www. asiancanadianwiki. org n http: //www. asiancanadianwiki. org