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Founded in 1963, the JCCC is a not-for-profit organization which celebrates the unique culture, history, and legacy of Japanese Canadians for the benefit of all Canadians. The JCCC is recognized worldwide as an important and vibrant community institution. Their mission is to introduce the culture, history and legacy of the Japanese Canadians to all Canadians while creating a tribute to the history of the Nikkei community and their contributions to the building of our nation.

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The CCC is a vibrant multicultural hub in Canada with three decades proud history in serving the diverse community. CCC takes pride in taking the leadership role in promoting and preserving Chinese culture and heritage in the context of Canadian society. Over the past 30 years, they has become a Home for the West to meet the East and the Past to meet the Future where people from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds come together, share and enjoy the cultural diversity and artistic mosaic of Canada.

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The KCCA directly serves the 120,000 Koreans living in the Greater Toronto Area. The KCCA was established in 1965, it is a community-based, not-for-profit charitable organization. For the last 52 years, KCCA has played a critical role in promoting an understanding and appreciation of the Korean culture and heritage to Canadians of all backgrounds. The KCCA organizes and runs programs and events centered on the promotion of Korean culture and encouraging cultural understanding within Canada.

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CCYAA is a registered, non-profit organization whose main objectives include promoting sports, fair play, and a sense of community for youth across the Greater Toronto Area. Established in 1995, CCYAA currently organizes a range of programs and events that services over 2,000 participants annually. These programs include seasonal sport leagues, special events and programs. CCYAA holds a very prominent role in the basketball community by facilitating tournaments and leagues in various locations across the GTA that cater to every demographic.

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The CCC is a vibrant multicultural hub in Canada with three decades proud history in serving the diverse community. CCC takes pride in taking the leadership role in promoting and preserving Chinese culture and heritage in the context of Canadian society. Over the past 30 years, they has become a Home for the West to meet the East and the Past to meet the Future where people from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds come together, share and enjoy the cultural diversity and artistic mosaic of Canada.

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The CCNCTO is an organization of Chinese Canadians in Toronto that promote equity, social justice, inclusive civic participation, and respect for diversity. Their objectives are to promote rights of all individuals for their equal participation in Canadian society, to create an environment where the rights of all individuals are protected, to develop community resources through volunteering, community networks and coalitions, and to educate, train and empower Chinese Canadians in civic participation, social and political advocacy through participant-led programs.

Get involved with the CCNCTO community.

Compiled by the Asian Mental Health Collective, an American non-profit organization aiming to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health within the Asian community. The Asian Canadian Therapist Directory is a resource to help to facilitate the search for a therapist in Canada.

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Established in 1982, Hong Fook is a community mental health agency with a consolidated culturally competent team serving Asian and other communities in the GTA. They provides a continuum of mental health services covering the spectrum from “promoting wellness” to “managing illness” in Cambodian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese and English.

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Japanese Social Services (JSS) is dedicated to supporting the Japanese-Canadian and Japanese speaking communities across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond, providing counselling and various support programs. They assist and empower individuals in fulfilling needs and leading lives that are meaningful to them.

Reach out to JSS.

ACAS is a charitable, non-profit, community-based organization located in Toronto, Canada. They provide safer sex education and services to the East and Southeast Asian communities and support services to persons living with HIV/AIDS and members of the LGBTQ communities. They offer a variety of programs, projects and services to the East and Southeast Asian communities they serve.

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FUTFS is a Korean-Canadian community that has been operating in Toronto for over 20 years, providing counseling and outreach services, and providing various educational programs and services for seniors, adults, and youth. In addition to free training, there are also many events. We appreciate your participation.

Learn more about FUTFS.

Butterfly was formed by sex workers, social workers, legal and health professionals. It provides support to, and advocates for, the rights of Asian and migrant sex workers. The organization is founded upon the belief that sex workers are entitled to respect and basic human rights. Butterfly asserts that, regardless of their immigration status, Asian and migrant sex workers should be treated like all other workers.

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Founded in September 2018, SAT has become one of the largest online Asian communities with members across the world. Their mission is to connect Asian individuals globally to create a community that celebrates similarities and differences within Asian culture and sub-cultures.

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Founded by Sean Miyashiro and Jaeson Ma, 88rising is an American multinational music company, that first gained popularity as a platform and record label primarily for Asian Americans and artists from Asia who release their music in the United States, including Joji, Rich Brian, and NIKI.

Listen to 88rising.

The most active Asian-American community on the web. r/AznIdentity on Reddit serves the Asian diaspora living anywhere in the West, helping Asians make sense out of their own life experiences, find a supportive like-minded community, and live the best possible life.

Hear stories from r/AznIdentity.

Character Media reports on the latest in Asian American culture, entertainment and news. “Characters” are people in movies, films and books. “Character” is a symbol in an Asian language. And “character” is the quality that makes each human unique. The Asian American community is diverse and creative. “Character Media” celebrates, curates and analyzes this rich trove of stories. Our videos and articles engage viewers with influencers who are making a difference.

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Three long time best friends (Edward, Mike & Sheldon) began making funny videos online to share culture and build bridges, focusing on the intricacies of the life of Chinese diaspora. Now, Cantomando represents a community of hundreds of thousands of like minded individuals, coming together for one united purpose. To share culture and build bridges to make a true positive impact on the world.

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Wong Fu Productions is an independent digital production company specializing in film production and content creation, that believes in being positive influences, representing Asian Americans, and working hard to tell creative stories. Founded by Philip Wang, Wesley Chan, and Ted Fu, their first major short film, "Yellow Fever," was released in January 2006, and their most recent series, "The Shell," released January 2022.

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The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from the Asian diaspora. Works include films and videos by Asian-identifying artists in Canada, U.S., Asia and all over the world. As Canada’s largest Asian film festival, Reel Asian provides a public forum for Asian media artists and their work, and fuels the growing appreciation for Asian cinema in Canada.

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The CCM Society was founded in March 2020 as an independent, non-profit society to establish and operate a public museum in British Columbia honouring Chinese Canadian history, contributions, and living heritage. The museum will be a testament to Chinese Canadian experiences, foster respect, inclusion, and collaboration among all communities and across generations.

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The Japanese Canadian Artist Directory, is a cross-Canada venture to establish an electronic website of names, contact information and samples of JC artists. This directory is a platform to showcase all Japanese Canadian artists, past and present. Their hope is to increase awareness of JC artists, encourage JC artists to network with the public and each other, and also to announce events, profile artists and job possibilities.

Discover the directory.

Launched in 2020, the Sticky Rice project is a new Tio'Tia:ke (Montreal)-based E-Zine and a non-profit organization that is hosting an online platform that aims to promote interculturalism by bringing the experience of Canadians of Asian descent to the forefront, opening a conversation around what it means to be Asian-Canadian.

Read Sticky Rice Magazine.

A wholesome arts space tucked away in T'karonto's Chinatown Centre, Tea Base co-founders describes their multi-purposed space as: “we’re kind of a tea space, we’re kind of a rental space, we’re kind of an office that we just come and work out of, we’re kind of a mahjong hall, we’re kind of a garden club.” They have hosted over 140 events in T'karonto.

Learn more about Tea Base.

The RepresentASIAN Project is a Canadian platform dedicated to celebrating, advocating and elevating Asian representation and voices in media and beyond. Their mission is to share and tell stories of successful Asians in their respective industries to inspire and motivate members of the Asian community. They also want to foster a sense of community within the Asian Canadian diaspora while celebrating our individuality.

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BINU BINU is a brand of modern soaps, incense, and bath accessories inspired by the ritual of the Korean public bath, a place free of vanity and inhibition where generations are brought together in the simple act of cleansing. Their formulas are based on the idea of daily ritual, intergenerational bonding, and the infamous Korean scrub treatment "seshin," a vigorous, pragmatic and extremely effective exfoliating treatment that represents the possibility of renewal.

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One of Toronto’s most sought after makeup artists with over one decade of industry experience, Joan accentuates the beauty found in the personality and appearance of her clients through makeup. She seeks to understand the needs – be it make-up or skin-care related – of those she works with to achieve the desired looks. Serving as a skincare specialist for four years, Joan will not only make you look dazzling on the day of your event but show you the full potential of your skin.

Get glowing with AGLOWBYJOAN.

At QUINSCO ("kweens-co"), their mission is to create timeless jewelry pieces that are high-quality, long-lasting, and most importantly, affordable. Created in 2015 by Rachelle Joaquin in downtown Toronto, all pieces are handcrafted using 14k gold-filled materials - an affordable alternative to solid gold. QUINSCO jewelry is made for care-free everyday wear and is water-safe and tarnish-resistant.

Shop jewelry at QUINSCO.

Japanese stationery store carrying unique paper goods and art supplies. Specializing in Japanese stationery supplies and products in the heart of Parkdale, Toronto on West Queen St West. We are a community space offering workshops and meetups on various creative topics.

Get creative with Paper Plus Cloth.

aiai 아이 (pronounced ah-ee: means children/daughters in Korean). ai is a Toronto-based, sustainable fashion brand that carefully curates and produces PETA-Approved vegan handbags and accessories made in small batches. Fashion-obsessed mother (Hun) with her 3 daughters (Hannah, Rebekah, and Joanna) work together with artisans in Seoul, bringing you sustainable-luxury pieces made in Seoul, South Korea. All products are shipped directly from our Toronto office to you.

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Proudly founded in Toronto, LÀ LÁ Bakeshop invites you to come discover flavours inspired by their memories of Southeast Asia. Their products fuse nostalgic Asian ingredients with modern technique. In Vietnamese, “là lá” means “it’s a leaf.” That’s why their logo is the golden gingko, a tree that originates in Asia and has migrated to North America — a metaphor for our products, our team, and our vision.

Enjoy LÀ LÁ Bakeshop downtown and in Scarborough.

ASOM is a Canadian independently owned small business. Designed for creators, by creators - we make purposeful products for work-from-home. Somewhere between restlessness and relaxation is your most creative state of mind, and their Wearable Duvets were born to help fuel this exact feeling. Hand quilted, luxe fabrics, and just slightly weighted to keep your eye on the prize. Whether it’s a passion project or an empire, this state of mind is where things are born, and that’s something we'll always get behind.

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I HAVE A CRUSH ON YOU is a gift shop meets gallery meets workshop that found its first home in Liberty Village at the end of May. Amy Kwong opened the space in Unit 201 at 51 Jefferson Avenue, if you need a sassy greeting card for your friend with an offbeat sense of humour, or a piece of antique china with Rob Ford's confused face printed on it, you've found your haven.

Get gifts from I HAVE A CRUSH ON YOU.

Frustrated by the big price tag for high-quality natural skin care products, co-founders Connie Lo and Laura Burget, launched Three Ships in 2017 in Connie’s Toronto apartment kitchen. Made with 100% natural ingredients and certified cruelty-free, Three Ships is all about proven skin care results at an affordable price.

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