2026 Asian Heritage Month in Okanagan
May is Asian Heritage Month. This acknowledges the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It also provides an opportunity for Canadians across the country to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage to Canada’s growth and prosperity. Discover Asian Heritage Month 2026 events in Kelowna and the Okanagan region, including cultural showcases, exhibitions, family activities, community dialogues, and the Opening Forum organized by OCCA and local partners.
About Asian Heritage Month 2026
The OCCA Communities Association is excited to invite you to our 2026 Asian Heritage Month (AHM) events! This year’s theme, “Intercultural Collaboration and Social Innovation,” celebrates the rich histories of Asian Canadians while looking forward to a promising future of community growth and partnership. Join us for the Opening Forum on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Trinity Church, and enjoy a diverse lineup of cultural events throughout April, May, and June.
AHM 2026 Featured Events (Coming)
2026 AHM Highlights
AHM Cabinet Display – Kelowna City Hall (April 8 – June 15) 🌐News on the website
World Taichi Day Event – April 25 at West Kelowna City Hall, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM ⓕ More on Facebook
Promoting AHM at the Vaisahki Parade – April 25 at Sikh Temple, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM ⓕ More on Facebook
AHM Opening Forum – May 2 at Trinity Church (Family Room), 1905 Springfield Rd. 🌐News on the website
Genealogy 101 with Linda Yip – May 5 (Online via Zoom), 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Asian Heritage Exhibition – Okanagan Regional Library (Downtown) – May 1–31
Kelowna’s Chinatown Tours – Okanagan Heritage Museum – May 16, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
AHM Movie Week – May 11–15 at Okanagan Regional Library & Online
Multicultural Family Sundays – Kelowna Art Gallery – May 10, 17 & 24, 10:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Kelowna Go Tournament – Super 8 Wyndham – May 30, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Multicultural Drumming Rehearsals – Weekends in May & June at Kelowna City Park
Multicultural Community Showcase – May 31 at Kelowna Event Centre, 2041 Harvey Ave.
2026 AHM -Full Schedule
* This page is updated regularly as new events are confirmed.
Past Events:
Opening Forum- May 2, 2026
Our Asian community partners, including the Okanagan Filipino-Canadian Society (OFC), Okanagan Korean Culture & Knowledge Society (OKCK), Kelowna Japanese Language Society (KJLS), and the Okanagan Sikh Temple, are all set to celebrate with us. This year’s Opening Forum will feature VIP greetings, heritage dialogues, and valuable networking opportunities.
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Doors open at 1:45 PM)
Location: Trinity Church, the (Family Room), 1905 Springfield Rd, Kelowna
Admission: FREE (Complimentary refreshments provided)
Register Here: Click here to register.
The Asian Heritage Okanagan Committee is grateful for the support of the Government of Canada, Province of British Columbia, City of Kelowna, and all our community partners.
Everyone is Welcome!
