Fact Sheet

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