People, All Asian, Asian Heritage

The definition of “Asian” may be inclusive and broad, and applies to people who come from or whose ancestors come from East Asia, Southern Asia, South Eastern Asia and Central Asia.

To find out more about Asian Canadians in Canada:

• World Directory of Minorities and Indigenous Peoples
• The Canadian Encyclopedia
• Statistics Canada
• Asian Heritage Month by the Numbers (Statistics Canada): 2022 ; 2021
• Significant Events in History of Canadians of Asian Heritage (Canadian Heritage)
• General History

Learn more using the Asian Canadians and Collection Galleries sub-indexes as you explore the Museum.