Chinese Canadian National Council for SJ

YOU’RE INVITED TO CCNC-SJ's NATIONAL FORUM: 20 Years After Redress: Activism, Resilience, and Collaboration! 📅 March 20–21, 2026 📍UofT Chestnut Conference Centre (89 Chestnut St, Toronto) Register here now: …sj-national-forum-2026.eventbrite.com

This interactive session is designed to bring community members into a dialogue and the practice of Freedom Dreaming about our education systems, the current state of anti-racism and anti-oppression education, and what civic power means for our communities.

We're honoured to have our partner, ACENet, bring this expert panel on the landscape of Canadian education! This panel will be an intentional and meaningful conversations about the trajectory of equity and democracy in Canadian education as it pertains to our Asian communities.

Announcing CCNC-SJ National Forum's Agenda for Day 1 and Day 2! Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow and Saturday for rich and fulfilling conversations and dialogues over the next two days. See you all soon!

Community Spotlight: We’re excited to welcome Thank You Chinatown to our National Forum! Support local by stopping by their table for art, prints, crafts, and goods made in Chinatown that celebrate our creativity and stories. All proceeds support grassroots Chinatown organizers.

Panel & Session Highlight: Thriving Chinatowns. Drawing from local experiences, the panel will explore cultural heritage, community governance, development pressures, and the lessons organizers have learned in supporting community-led futures for Chinatowns across Canada.

Panel & Session Spotlight: Online Harms Regulation. In this session, we will hear from long time advocates and experts working towards building regulatory infrastructures to ensure our communities can navigate online spaces safely.

National Forum Panel & Session Introduction: Debaters from across the country will engage directly with the legacies of the 2006 Federal Apology and Redress for the Chinese Head Tax and Exclusion Act, as well as the role of the internet and social media in contemporary activism.

We're so excited to announce our keynote speakers for the National Forum this Friday and Saturday! Swipe through to check out all of our keynote speakers.

With Election season approaching, we are offering a workshop to learn about how Chinese and South Asian Canadians took action and organized to challenge historically exclusionary laws that led to our right to vote today, so we can take meaningful actions in Canada’s civic future

On IWD, we want to highlight the incredible civic work championed by Asian Canadian women who have helped create a more equitable and inclusive society. Their advocacy is an inspiration for us to continue to foster racial equity and a sense of belonging. #InternationalWomensDay

📣 We're excited to announce a second offering of the Digital Skills for Democracy workshop for anyone who missed the first one! 📣 Learn and practice the five digital strategies to combat mis/disinformation online. Register now: eventbrite.ca/e/digital-skil… #CombatDisinformation

Congratulations to Dr. Joseph Wong for receiving the Key to the City in recognition of his lifetime of advocacy work for the Chinese community and beyond! For the full press release: toronto.ca/news/mayor-oli…

While developing our digital literacy around mis- and disinformation is important, we must also develop skills and strategies to combat mis- and disinformation when we encounter them online. #DigitalLiteracy #CombatDisinformation #DigitalSkills #CombatMisInformation

Today, Mayor Chow presented a Key to the City to Dr. Joseph Wong for his extraordinary contribution to our city and its people. A family physician by profession, Dr. Wong has also worked tirelessly as an advocate and community leader for a multitude of causes. Starting in 1987, Dr. Wong campaigned for the creation of a facility that offered culturally and linguistically appropriate care for seniors. In 1994, thanks to his efforts, the Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care was opened, and the centre has now expanded to multiple locations across the GTA. He was also instrumental in the founding of the Chinese Canadian National Council and has held leadership roles in institutions such as the United Way of Greater Toronto, ALPHA Education and the WongAvery Asia Pacific Peace Museum. For more on Dr. Wong’s enduring service to Toronto: toronto.ca/news/mayor-oli…

Congratulations to our Board President Amy Go for being named in MSN's article, "15 Asian Canadian Trailblazers You Should Know"! We are incredibly proud that Amy's advocacy continues to be recognized widely. To read the full article: #image=4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">msn.com/en-ca/news/wor…

With social media and AI influencing all aspects of our daily life, developing digital literacy and understand how they impact information consumption online is critical for our wellbeing. It is especially important for navigating information about our democracy and elections.

Happy Year of the Fire Horse! 🐴🔥 In 2026, the Fire Horse brings vitality, innovation, and clarity. We wish everyone good health and hope this year brings you auspicious tidings, forward momentum, and meaningful transformation! 🍊🥮🧧 #LunarNewYear #HappyNewYear

Happy Year of the Fire Horse! CCNC-SJ will be closed next Tuesday, February 17 in honour of Lunar New Year. Wishing everyone a festive and prosperous new year! 🧧

As we approach Election Season this year, we are collaborating with Elections Canada to bring crucial resources and skills to our classrooms and community. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/198229779907… #DemocracyNow #Disinformation #DigitalLiteracy #Misinformation