The Calgary Japanese Community Association, the National Association of Japanese Canadians, and the University of Calgary warmly invite you to a special book reading and conversation with Art Miki, author of Gaman – Perseverance: Japanese Canadians’ Journey to Justice. Event Details Date: Saturday September 28, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Location: 410 University...
You are invited to attend the screening of the film Hold These Truths, The Gordon Hirabayashi Story. Edmonton Sun Dec 3, 2023, 7–9 pm Telus International Centre, University of Alberta, Room 134 11104 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 0X8 Register for Edmonton >> Calgary Tue Dec 5, 2023, 6–9 pm Calgary Nikkei Cultural &...
We are thrilled to announce one of the most eagerly anticipated events on Calgary’s cultural calendar – the Calgary Japanese Festival, fondly known as “Omatsuri”. Happening on Friday, August 11 (7pm-11pm) and Saturday, August 12 (10am-5pm) at Max Bell Center, Omatsuri is a vibrant showcase of the rich cultural heritage of Japan, right here in...Continue reading
The Landscapes of Injustice Project Fact Finding! by Pat Jetté March 4, 2018 – After 44 hours of non-stop snowfall we were glad to see that Mr. Michael Abe (Victoria) and Dr. Eric Adams (Edmonton) were able make it safely to the Centre to present their Landscapes of Injustice project recap. Michael is the Project...
CALGARY CJCA is once again participating in National Canadian Film Day. Please come and join us on the weekend of April 14 and 15. Calgary Nikkei Cultural & Senior Centre 2236-29 Street SW, Calgary We will be screening two shows this year: Saturday, April 14 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm “The Whale” This touching documentary...
“O Matsuri EH!” by Ted Wada Together, we have completed another very successful Japanese Festival, Omatsuri-2017. The August weather was perfect, the crowd was enthusiastic, the entertainment was exciting, the food was delicious and well managed, the cultural demonstrations were interesting, the market was full of people, and the kids’ corner was popular all day. I’ve heard...Continue reading