UVic Café Historique | Jordan Stanger-Ross: The Exile of Japanese Canadians: A Failure of Law and Citizenship Wed. February 5th, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM doors at 5:30 PM PST (All Ages) | In-Person (sold out) & Virtual Café Historique series resumes this year on Wednesday February 5th, as we continue our exploration of our 2024-25 theme, “Why History...
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Celebrating a Community Hero: Darren Oike
We are incredibly proud to recognize Darren Oike, Fire Chief of Lillooet for 11 years and a true leader, who was awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal on December 6, 2024, in Mission, BC, for his outstanding leadership and contributions to our region. Darren has been a driving force behind the East Lillooet...
Kokyu Mini Concert: Misato Tachidani
Join us for a captivating evening with Misato Tachibana, a celebrated artist blending traditional Japanese melodies with contemporary music. Hosted at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, this event promises an unforgettable experience of musical artistry and cultural expression. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the harmonious beauty of Misato’s performance. Date:...Continue reading
Highlights of Popoff Bay Farm and Slocan
In 2024, the National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) is looking at geographic locations where Japanese Canadians lived after migrating to Canada, since the 1800s, and where they were interned/incarcerated in 1942. We respectfully acknowledge the ancestral and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples who are the traditional keepers of the lands and waters. The Story...Continue reading
JCLS – Community Fund 2 Launches
Community Fund 2 Launches Community Projects and Infrastructure The $14 million Community Fund addresses the enduring intergenerational impact that BC government actions had on the Japanese Canadian community, investing in the future of the community by allocating funds to six project streams: community projects, arts, sports, scholarships, infrastructure, and intergenerational wellness. Community Fund 1 is...
JC Artist Looking for Feedback
I am Jon Sasaki, a Toronto-based Yonsei artist, currently working on a temporary public art project commissioned by the City of Vancouver. The work is scheduled to be installed in October 2024 at Hastings Park in Vancouver, home of the Pacific National Exhibition that was the site of the incarceration of 8000 Japanese Canadians during...
Celebrate With Us! 30th Anniversary Celebrations : June 22 & 23, 2024
Spend a memorable weekend in New Denver featuring: Exciting Taiko Drum Performances Dynamic Martial Arts Demonstrations Community Baseball Tournament Inspiring Live Poetry Readings Informative Site Tours Special Dinner Event Mark your calendars! For more details, check out www.nikkeimemorial.ca Celebrate With Us! 30th Anniversary Celebrations : June 22 & 23, 2024