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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
ACAM310
ACAM310
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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  • May 24, 2025 11th Annual ACAM Graduation Celebration
  • April 23, 2025 11th Annual ACAM 350 Community Film Screening
  • April 5, 2025 Hope + Healing + Humanity: Envisioning Asian Canadian Futures
  • April 3, 2025UBC Giving Day

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Russell Chiong (BS, Environmental Science)

Kathy Thai (BA, English Languages and Literature)

Victoria Sin

Dominique Bautista (BA, English Literature and Sociology)

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Statement of Support and Solidarity (Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party)

We are devastated by the tragic events that occurred at the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party on 26 April 2025. We extend our deep condolences to everyone who has lost loved ones and hold in our thoughts all who have been hurt, who witnessed or have been affected by the violence, and who are mourning today. […]

Sessional Teaching for 2024W Term 2

Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies Program – Sessional Teaching for 2024W Term 2 (January 1 to April 30, 2025) Posted: November 5, 2024 The Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies Program (ACAM) is now accepting applications for a sessional position in 2024W Term 2 (4 instructional months; January 1 to April 30, 2025). The […]

Statement of Solidarity with the “People’s University For Gaza” encampment at UBC

Members of the faculty leadership and staff teams of the Centre for Asian Canadian Research and Engagement (ACRE) and the Asian Canadian and Asian Migration (ACAM) Studies program express our solidarity with the “People’s University For Gaza” encampment at UBC and our unwavering support of the rights of students, faculty, staff and community members to […]

Sessional Teaching for 2024W Term 1

Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies Program – Sessional Teaching for 2024W Term 1 (September 1 to December 31, 2024) Posted: February 28, 2024 The Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies Program (ACAM) is now accepting applications for a sessional position in 2024W Term 1 (4 instructional months; September 1 to December 31, 2024). The successful […]

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 […]

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 […]

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