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May is Asian Heritage Month and to celebrate, CBC Calgary is highlighting the rich heritage and contributions of Asian Calgarians through a series of ten profiles.&nbsp;

Starting May 10, join CBC Calgary as we celebrate the 

. This series will highlight stories of legacy, heritage and cultural pride from Calgary's Asian communities.

We welcomed nominations of diverse individuals with different goals and interests, and a common commitment to giving back to the community. Through an internal voting process, CBC Calgary staff selected the Asian Changemakers for 2022 and asked them each to write a self-profile:

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How Sangeeta Sharma helps immigrant women with career opportunities

CBC Calgary is highlighting the rich heritage and contributions of Asian Calgarians through a series of 10 self-profiles to mark Asian Heritage Month. Here is the latest profile, from Sangeeta Sharma.

Sangeeta Sharma struggled with financial stability as a newcomer and now runs a successful cosmetology college in the city, while offering scholarships to women who faced domestic abuse or were victims of human trafficking.

Sangeeta Sharma 

Why Nasir Uddin wants to see more opportunities for newcomers with disabilities

CBC Calgary is highlighting the rich heritage and contributions of Asian Calgarians through a series of 10 self-profiles to mark Asian Heritage Month. Here is the latest profile, from Nasir Uddin.

Nasir Uddin represented Canada in the 24th Deaflympics in Brazil this year and also runs his own subcontracting business in Calgary. Uddin lost his ability to hear as a child and faced hardships as a newcomer with disabilities. He wants to see more opportunities for people like him who are new to the city.

Nasir Uddin 

Nasir Uddin represented Canada in the 24th Deaflympics in Brazil this year and also runs his own subcontracting business in Calgary. 

How Vanessa Padillo uses her finance background to strengthen Calgary's arts community

CBC Calgary is highlighting the rich heritage and contributions of Asian Calgarians through a series of 10 self-profiles to mark Asian Heritage Month. Here is the latest profile, from Vanessa Padillo.

Vanessa, titled Top 40 under 40 in 2021, co-founded a wealth management firm, acts as a board member of various non-profit groups, and is an active choreographer, dancer, and a mentor. She hopes to see more Asian representation in the city.

Vanessa Padillo 

Vanessa Padillo co-founded a wealth management firm, acts as a board member of various non-profit groups and is an active choreographer, dancer and mentor. She hopes to see more Asian representation in Calgary.

How Tamania Jaffri is emphasizing the importance of raising bilingual children

CBC Calgary is highlighting the rich heritage and contributions of Asian Calgarians through a series of 10 self-profiles to mark Asian Heritage Month. Here is the latest profile, from Tamania Jaffri

Tamania Jaffri (Urdu Mom) is an advocate for multilingual upbringing. She believes, 'When children lose their mother tongue, they also lose parts of their culture and identity.'

Tamania Jaffri 

Tamania Jaffri (Urdu Mom) is an advocate for multilingual upbringing. She believes, 'when children lose their mother tongue, they also lose parts of their culture and identity.'

Why Meenakshi Lamba finds fulfillment in helping newcomers

CBC Calgary is highlighting the rich heritage and contributions of Asian Calgarians through a series of 10 self-profiles to mark Asian Heritage Month. Here is the latest profile, from Meenakshi Lamba.

Lamba strives to live by her grandmother's words of wisdom: 'When you are helping someone with your right hand, your left hand should not know.' 

Meenakshi Lamba

Meenakshi Lamba provides new immigrants with employment and settlement resources, helping them make Canada their new home.

How Paolo Oliveros, a Filipino media personality, is highlighting the Asian LGBTQ community

CBC Calgary is highlighting the rich heritage and contributions of Asian Calgarians through a series of 10 self-profiles to mark Asian Heritage Month. Here is the latest profile, from Paolo Oliveros.

Paolo Oliveros, co-publisher and writer of Mabuhay Calgary, also host and creator of a digital show called Ladlad (Coming Out), actively works towards Asian LGBTQ representation in media.

Paolo Oliveros

Paolo Oliveros, co-publisher and writer of Mabuhay Calgary, also host and creator of digital show Ladlad (Coming Out), actively works towards Asian LGBTQ representation in media.

How hair stylist Celeste Theory creates a safe haven for victims of abuse

CBC Calgary is highlighting the rich heritage and contributions of Asian Calgarians through a series of 10 self-profiles to mark Asian Heritage Month. Here is the latest profile, from Celeste Theory.

Celeste Theory is a damaged hair specialist who found solace in bringing out stories of abuse victims and is working on a docu-series to capture these stories.

Celeste Theory

Celeste Theory is a hair stylist who specializes in damaged hair. She found solace helping victims of abuse tell their stories.

How Mae Chun dedicated almost three decades serving seniors and immigrants

CBC Calgary is highlighting the rich heritage and contributions of Asian Calgarians through a series of 10 self-profiles to mark Asian Heritage Month. Here is the latest profile, from Mae Chun.

Mae Chun says she did not set out to be a changemaker. She saw a growing societal problem and set out to do something about it.

Mae Chun

Why 13-year-old Harveer Gill wants to be a role model for her peers

CBC Calgary is highlighting the rich heritage and contributions of Asian Calgarians through a series of 10 self-profiles to mark Asian Heritage Month. Here is the latest profile, from Harveer Gill.

Harveer Gill, 13, is a champion for youth initiatives in Calgary and was titled YouthLink's first female ambassador for 2021 and won four back-to-back awards for her continued service to the youth.

Harveer Gill 

Harveer Gill, 13, is a champion for youth initiatives in Calgary and was titled YouthLink's first female ambassador for 2021. She's won four back-to-back awards for her continued service to youth.

Avid volunteer Alice Lam is all about community change making

CBC Calgary is highlighting the rich heritage and contributions of Asian Calgarians through a series of 10 self-profiles to mark Asian Heritage Month. Here is the first, from Alice Lam.

Alice Lam is a child of Chinese-Vietnamese refugees who moved to Canada in 1985. She works as a property manager but her passion is volunteering.

Alice Lam

Alice Lam is a child of Chinese-Vietnamese refugees who moved to Canada in 1985. She works as a property manager but spends most of her free time volunteering for various causes close to her heart.

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