Royal Roads University honours the contributions of people of Asian descent in our university and beyond.
People of Asian descent were integral in the development of the grounds where our university now resides. Much of Hatley Park, which is now the Royal Roads campus, exists because of the labour, hard work and vision of Asian immigrants and visitors.
Today our university community is enriched by the dynamic contributions of Asian students, alumni, faculty and staff. Read on for stories, videos and more.
Thank you to everyone, in particular the Royal Roads members of Asian ancestry, who contributed their time and perspectives to this page.
Royal Roads 2026 Events
Recording | South Asian Canadians: Journeys Shaping Today’s Successes & Challenges
The history of South Asian Canadian migration might have been lost, erased, omitted and neglected if it were not for the pioneering spirit of archivists, historians, anthropologists and sociologists to unearth it and make it real.
RRU Global Showcase 2026
Celebrate the vibrant and diverse campus, community, and culture that define Royal Roads University as Canada’s university for changemakers.
This year, we honour our students by showcasing the legacies, achievements, and experiences of RRU’s diverse global community and beyond through dance, music, fashion, and more.
Bringing Asian Cultures to the Table
A group of students gathered to share their culture through food by introducing a favourite dish from their country at this potluck lunch.
“Chinatown is not just heritage. It’s a living community.”
Victoria’s Chinatown is often seen as a historic landmark. But for many, it’s something more complex. This Asian Heritage Month, MA Tourism Management alum Chris Cheung speaks about his research.
2026 Community Events
Explore the RRU Library's digital display
The RRU Library's highlighted resources explore various facets of Asian heritage in Canada and across the world, with a focus on themes of relevance to the RRU community.
Discover Asian voices and representation in popular media, contemporary experiences of anti-Asian racism, climate vulnerability and sustainable development in Asia, and stories of immigration and injustice in BC and Canada, including the story of the gardeners who designed Hatley Park's own Japanese gardens.
Watch past Royal Roads events
What does it mean to be "Asian"?
Advancing Asian Canadian Research, Teaching and Public Engagement
Intergenerational Trauma and Resilience and Our Collective Solidarities
President Steenkamp: Royal Roads celebrates Asian Heritage Month
Voices
Past video messages and stories from the RRU community
- Watch: RRU students celebrate their roots
- Read: "I connect with my heritage in quiet, personal ways”
- Watch: Student Victoria Chen talks about the importance of sharing culture and stories with others
- Read: "This month is a meaningful time to celebrate our diversity"
- Watch: MA Intercultural and Int’l Comms student Sarjina Trima talks about the beauty of cultural difference
- Read: “Embrace your cultural identity with confidence and pride”
- Watch: From religion to festivals, student Ritesh Khurana speaks about India’s diversity
- Watch: MA in Environment and Management student Reihaneh Alavi speaks about food and festivals in Iran
- Watch: Tourism Management student Kinzang Choden talks about the national dress that connects her to home
- Watch: From cooking Chinese food to practicing calligraphy, Bojie Yang talks about connecting to his roots
- Watch: RRU student Arnab Das speaks about one of his favourite festivals in India
- Watch: RRU student Caitlin Hittini speaks about what her Asian heritage means to her
Societies and groups
RRU
Royal Roads University's Anti-Racism Task Force
President’s Steering Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
BC
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia: Celebrating Asian Heritage Month
Canada
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
University partners
We are proud to partner with universities in Korea, Japan and Vietnam