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15. Mai 2024 · Former senator and University of Toronto Chancellor Emerita Vivienne Poy was special guest of KPE at a recent celebration of Canadian Asian contributions to sport, physical activity and the study of movement.
14. Mai 2024 · The Asian American/Canadian identity is one rooted in activism, struggle, and solidarity. Lily Zheng and Dr. Vivienne Poy discuss what it means to be Asian in North America, how to belong, and what to advocate for during Asian Heritage Month and beyond.
17. Mai 2024 · In 1998, Senator Vivienne Poy was the first Canadian of Asian descent appointed to the Senate of Canada. Within the senate, she was integral in the movement to recognize the month of May as Asian Heritage Month.
17. Mai 2024 · Former senator Vivienne Poy, the first Chinese-Canadian senator, tabled a motion in the Senate in 2001 to designate May as Asian Heritage Month.
14. Mai 2024 · The federal government officially designated May as Asian Heritage Month in Canada back in 2002. The idea was proposed by Vivienne Poy, Canada’s first senator of Asian descent. As she said at the time, “Asians have helped to build Canada and it’s important that it is recognized.”
14. Mai 2024 · In 2001, Senator Vivienne Poy, Canada's first Chinese-Canadian senator, proposed a motion to designate May as Asian Heritage Month. In May 2002, the Government of Canada officially declared May as Asian Heritage Month in a formal ceremony.
11. Mai 2024 · The Honourable Dr. Vivienne Poy, former Senator who tabled the Motion in the Senate of Canada, and Founding Patron, Asian Heritage Month-CFACI (tbc) Mr. Justin Poy, Honourary Patron of Asian Heritage Month-CFACI, and Chinese Canadian Legend Award holder. Keynote and Asian Heritage Month Lecture “Resilience. The ongoing journey from ...
