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Why ACAM?

Asian Canadian and Asian Migration (ACAM) Studies is a multidisciplinary undergraduate minor that focuses on the histories, cultures, and social development of Asian communities in Canada in a global context.

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Why ACAM?


Asian Canadian and Asian Migration (ACAM) Studies is a multidisciplinary undergraduate minor that focuses on the histories, cultures, and social development of Asian communities in Canada in a global context.

Who we are | ACAM Trailer
Read more about our history
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    Why ACAM?

    Asian Canadian and Asian Migration (ACAM) Studies is a multidisciplinary undergraduate minor that focuses on the histories, cultures, and social development of Asian communities in Canada in a global context. Who we are | ACAM Trailer Read more about our history  

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ACAM320J
ACAM320J
Asian Canadian Community Organizing
ACAM320C
ACAM320C
Asian Canadian Culture, Creative Expression, Activism, and Community
ACAM320D
ACAM320D
Race and New Technology
ACAM300
ACAM300
Asian Canadian Histories for Our Times

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  • September 27, 2023 ACRE ACAM Welcome Back Social
  • May 23, 2023 ACAM Graduation Celebration 2023
  • March 7, 2023 Refugee Lifeworlds: Celebrating Dr. Y-Dang Troeung
  • January 14, 2023 Day at the Museum

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Amanda Wan (BA, English Language and Literatures, Honours)

Leilan Wong (BA, Gender, Race, Sexuality & Social Justice)

Elizabeth Cheong (B.Comm.)

Mary Chen (BFA, Creative Writing)

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Remembering Larry Wong

On Saturday, September 2, 2023, longtime ACAM and UBC INSTRCC supporter Larry passed away. We will never forget Larry Wong’s impact on our students and his devotion to storytelling the untold histories of Asian Canadians. As ACAM marks its 10th anniversary, we are sad to lose one of the key community members who advised and […]

ACAM Sessional Teaching for 2023W

Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies Program – Sessional Teaching for 2023W Term 2 (January to April 2024) Posted: August 10, 2023 The Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies Program (ACAM) is now accepting applications for a sessional position in 2023W Term 2 (4 instructional months; January to April 2024). The successful candidate will teach […]

Remembering Y-Dang Troeung

The faculty, staff, and students of the Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies Program are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Y-Dang Troeung on November 27, 2022. Y-Dang was a beloved teacher, researcher, friend, mentor, advocate, colleague and community member. The brilliance of her teaching and research, and the thoughtfulness of her mentorship and […]

ACAM 390A students partner with Vancouver’s Punjabi Market Collective to showcase revitalization efforts 

Take your learning beyond the classroom and make a positive impact in a local community this summer.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Wellness Support

Mental Health and Crisis Hotlines KUU-US Crisis Line Society 24-hr toll-free crisis line. Serves Indigenous adults and youth in BC. Adults/Elders (250-723-4050) Child/Youth (250-723-2040) Toll free (1-800-588-8717) Métis Line (1-833-MétisBC) Hope for Wellness 24-hr toll free crisis line and online chat. Serves Indigenous people across Canada. Languages (phone): English, French, Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut Indian Residential […]

Dr. Madeline H. Chung (1925-2021)

The faculty, staff, and students of the Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies Program are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Madeline H. Chung on August 22, 2021. Dr. Chung was the first female Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in BC, and the first of Chinese descent. After arriving in Vancouver in the mid-1950s, a time […]

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