Welcome
Chinese Canadian Heritage Lenses is a commemorative website designed to showcase and remember important dates in Chinese Canadian history. The homepage dynamically presents dates that are upcoming or recent relative to the current day, while the 'Months' section allows for a deeper exploration of historical occasions by month. The 'Browse' page offers a comprehensive view, allowing users to search, filter, and sort through all available occasions. The author is based in the Greater Toronto Area, and this project naturally reflects a perspective that may highlight occasions and narratives of particular resonance to this region, while striving for broader Canadian relevance. This project is an ongoing effort, and we warmly welcome suggestions for new commemorative dates or any corrections to existing entries. This project is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not for commercial use. All images and media used are included with fair use in mind—specifically for commentary, criticism, teaching, or research. No copyright infringement is intended. Chinese Canadian identity faces a clear threat. In 2025, challenges to Canada's sovereignty coincided with the dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the United States—principles at the heart of Canada's multicultural society. We should draw on the wisdom and lessons of those who came before us as we reflect on our place in this country. At the same time, we must strengthen our commitment to mutual respect and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, who are the original and rightful stewards of Turtle Island.
Author's Land Acknowledgement
The land I am dwelling on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. I also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.