What you need to know about the archives
Subheading: Everyone must be aware of why the archive exists and the purpose it serves for informing people about the history of Asian Canadians.
DATELINE: Vancouver, BC – March 13, 2024
CONTACT: Pedro Mori, Communications team, Kamloops, BC pedro.isao@gmail.com
About the South Asian Canadian Legacy Project
- A foundation aimed at promoting and educating people about Asian Canadians who played a role in developing BC
- 8 project managers who organize the effort
- 12 partners supporting the project
- 14 articles published
- Launched on April 12, 2022
- University of Fraser Valley Initiative
Asian Canadians
- About 7 million Asian Canadians
- South Asian the fastest growing demographic
- Projected to be over 10 million by 2040
GOING DIGITAL
- Digital Archive also available to preserve pictures and other content
- Aiming to preserve community archives as well