Editor:
May is Asian Heritage Month across Canada, a time during which we acknowledge, celebrate and reflect on the rich history and vast contributions Canadians of Asian descent have made and continue to make to the cultural, social and economic landscape of our country.
This year, as we observe Asian Heritage Month, we also find ourselves in the middle of a public health emergency and an increase in prejudice and anti-Asian sentiment and violence.
It is therefore all the more important that we continue to stand in solidarity with Asian workers and communities across Canada in calling for an end to anti-Asian racism, as well as take this time to acknowledge the history of Canadians of Asian descent, and honour the tireless efforts of community members and activists in struggling for human rights towards a more just society for all.
Miyuki Shinkai, President, Sunshine Coast Labour Council
