Educating and empowering communities, government, media to eliminate hate/racism against Asian Canadians. Standing in solidarity w/all marginalized communities.
Canada Day isn’t the same for everyone.
For some, it’s a day of celebration.
For others, a reminder of whose stories have been excluded — and how far we still have to go.
This year, we reflect and recommit. #SeeUsHearUs#MyStoriesAreOurStories#CanadaDay
Harassment in public space isn’t always a crime, but it’s always harm. If you witness a hate incident, use the 5 Ds of bystander intervention:
Distract
Delegate
Document
Delay
Direct
Report hate: https://t.co/ZAbYJ9uk9r
#StopAsianHate#Elimin8Hate#BystanderIntervention
Hate incident ≠ hate crime. But both hurt. One might not break the law, but it still breaks trust, safety, and dignity. 🎯 Know the difference. 📢 Report both.
🔗 https://t.co/ZAbYJ9tMjT
#SeeUsHearUs#StandUpToRacism#Elimin8Hate
May Asian Heritage Month + Mental Health Awareness Month. For too long, mental health struggles in Asian communities have been silenced. It’s time to speak up. Your story matters. Your voice is powerful.
What helps you care for your mental health?
“I didn’t know I could report what happened to me. I thought it wasn’t bad enough.” You don’t need to wait for it to be “bad enough.” You are enough. 📲 Report. Speak. Be seen. #SeeUsHearUs
We’re back 🎶 See Us, Hear Us 2.0 at Portside Pub on May 23! An all-Asian Canadian lineup + opening remarks by @VAFFvancouver founder Barbara Lee. Tickets by donation. Proceeds support Filipino BC via the Kapwa Strong Fund. #SeeUsHearUs#AsianHeritageMonth#FilipinoBC
Not every act of hate looks like violence. Being followed. Mocked at school. Overlooked at work. It still counts. It still matters. And it can be reported. #SeeUsHearUs#StopAsianHate#Elimin8Hate
Happy Asian Heritage Month! We’re not just celebrating this month, we’re showing up.
Today we’re launching #SeeUsHearUs, a campaign about being visible, being loud and being unapologetically Asian.
Because being seen is one thing.
Being heard is everything.
#AsianHeritageMonth
UPDATE: A 24-hour assistance centre has been established at the Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Avenue. Vancouver Police officers and Victim Services professionals have been deployed to help anyone who has not been able to contact a loved who was at the Lapu Lapu Festival. If you are not able to attend in person, please call 604-717-3321.
Words cannot express the horror of what has happened at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver.
Sending our love to the Vancouver Filipino community and to our entire city grieving and reeling from this horrific incident.
Vancouver, for an undemanding way to show up for the Asian diaspora.
Every year we select films showing at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival that promotes understanding and awareness. This year we've selected the 3 below to recommend.
#vancouver#MovieNight#vaff27
Finding Freedom Nov 11, 12pm Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver (Documentary)
With mobile phones provided by the filmmakers, the four main characters, including two now in Vancouver, reveal truths about the grim challenges faced by refugees seeking asylum.
https://t.co/GTRXsqhpgS