How many of these Asian Canadian trailblazers do you know?

This Asian Heritage Month, learn about and celebrate some remarkable members of UBC’s Asian Canadian community.

In honour of Asian Heritage Month, this year we’re shining the spotlight on a dozen members of UBC’s Asian Canadian community who have made notable contributions in a diverse range of fields, from arts, culture, and cuisine to science, politics, and sports. Take this quiz to learn about and celebrate the accomplishments of some extraordinary Asian Canadians — they’re just some of the UBC alumni and honorary degree holders who have made an impact on the world. 

UBC theatre alum Samantha Quan (BA’98) was a producer for which Oscar-winning 2024 film?
UBC’s Alumni Centre is named after which Chinese Canadian philanthropist?
A man with long hair and clear aviators sits in a lab
Photo courtesy of the UBC Archives [UBC 44.1/2960-1]
When did the first Chinese Canadian student graduate from UBC?
Mary Kitagawa (LLD’20) is an internment camp survivor and human rights advocate. Kitagawa accomplished a lot as a private citizen without an official role in power. What was her job?
Alannah Yip (BASc’18) competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the year her sport was first included in the Olympic Games. What is Yip’s sport?
Which UBC alum topped Vancouver Magazine's Power 50 List in 2025?
What TV show did this actor star in?
Photo by Xavier Collin / Image Press Agency / ABACAPRESS.COM
Which award-winning author and political advisor wrote The Concubine’s Children?
Ujjal Dosanjh (LLB’76) was the first South Asian Canadian to serve in which political position?
What is the name of the character Andrea Bang (BA’12) played on the CBC television series Kim’s Convenience?