An Invitation: Japanese Canadians from Mayne Island Are you a Japanese Canadian survivor or descendant with family history related to Mayne Island? Would you be interested in contributing family histories, stories, or images to a signage project related to the Japanese Canadian history of Mayne Island? If so, we would like to hear from you. Our...Continue reading
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Experience the Art of Ikebana in New Denver!
Don’t miss this special one-day event on July 27, 2024, featuring an Ikebana exhibition, demonstration, and hands-on workshop. Discover the beauty and history of Japanese flower arranging in the picturesque town of New Denver, BC. Date: July 27, 2024 Location: Bosun Hall, 710 Bellevue St., New Denver, BC Exhibition: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Free...
及川島の物語
及川島の物語 NAJC前会長 ロリーン・及川 2024年、全米日系カナダ人協会(NAJC)は、1800年代以降にカナダに移住した日系カナダ人が住んでいた地理的な場所と、1942年に強制収容された場所を調べている。
The Story of Oikawa Island
The Story of Oikawa Island By Lorene Oikawa, Past President NAJC 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 incarcerated in 1942. My uncle, George Oikawa, told me about the time he went to...