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The SEAD<\/strong> portion of the Fund has been established to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to Japanese Canadians furthering their studies and skills in the visual or performing arts, sports, or academic fields (but is not meant to replace scholarships\/bursaries for tuition), and was funded by an initial grant of $250,000 received from the Japanese Canadian Redress Foundation.<\/p>\n

The Cultural Development<\/strong> portion of the Fund has been established to provide financial assistance in the form of grants for Japanese Canadian cultural programs and activities, and was funded by an initial grant of $350,000 received from the Japanese Canadian Redress Foundation.<\/p>\n

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2020 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SPORTS, EDUCATION AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT (SEAD)<\/h2>\n
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Suzanne Eiko Yoko Hartmann, <\/strong>Toronto,\u00a0Research and writing about postwar community's cultural & historical contributions to Toronto landscape, Granted: $2,500.00<\/p>\n

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CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (CD)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Total Cultural Development Grants Awarded:\u00a0 $30,700<\/p>\n

Chad Townsend, <\/strong>Vancouver,\u00a0 Short film of Mr K. Nomoto, Steveston minister, Granted:\u00a0 $4,500.00<\/p>\n

Manami Hara, <\/strong>North Vancouver,\u00a0Play \"Courage Now\", workshops and public readings, Granted:\u00a0 $4,500.00<\/p>\n

Kunji Mark Ikeda, <\/strong>Calgary,\u00a0Theatre performance \"Momotaro movement\", Granted:\u00a0 $3,800.00<\/p>\n

Jeff Chiba Stearns, <\/strong>Burnaby,\u00a0Graphic novel \"On Being Yukiko\", Granted:\u00a0 $4,500.00<\/p>\n

Nikkei Cultural Society of Lethbridge & Area,\u00a0<\/strong>Web virtual reality interactive experience project, Granted:\u00a0 $4,500.00<\/p>\n

Vernon Japanese Cultural Society, <\/strong>Board, printer and books for Japanese Language School, Granted:\u00a0 $1,000.00<\/p>\n

Mike Murakami, <\/strong>Toronto,\u00a0Listing and cataloguing document collections for archiving, Granted:\u00a0 $3,400.00<\/p>\n

District of Lillooet,\u00a0<\/strong>Upgrade the East Lillooet Internment Memorial garden,\u00a0Granted:\u00a0 $4,500.00<\/p>\n

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2019 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SPORTS, EDUCATION AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT (SEAD)<\/h2>\n
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John Ota, <\/strong>Toronto,\u00a0<\/strong>A Place of Pride: Building the First JC Cultural Centre, Raymond Moriyama Architect Exhibit, Granted: $2,500.00<\/p>\n

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CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (CD)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Total Cultural Development Grants Awarded:\u00a0 $29,850<\/p>\n

Paul Kariya, <\/strong>Ucluelet,\u00a0<\/strong>Project: Gathering of Nikkeis, First Nations, and settlers in Ucluelet, Granted:\u00a0 $850.00<\/p>\n

Village of New Denver,\u00a0<\/strong>Kyowakai Book Project, Granted:\u00a0 $5,000.00<\/p>\n

Wakana Takai-MacLean, <\/strong>Vernon, Establishing an introduction to Kamishibai Program, Granted:\u00a0 $1,000.00<\/p>\n

Kelowna Lake Country Japanese Culture Society,\u00a0<\/strong>Startup of Kelowna Lake Country Japanese Culture Society, Granted:\u00a0 $5,000.00<\/p>\n

Eiko Kawabe Brown, <\/strong>Toronto,\u00a0<\/strong>Production of \u201cHome and Native Lands\u201d short documentary shot at UBC and Toronto, Granted:\u00a0 $5,000.00<\/p>\n

Chuck Tasaka, <\/strong>Vancouver,\u00a0<\/strong>WWI Japanese Canadian soldiers\u2019 memorial monument for 12 veterans and panel tribute to 3 Vancouver Asahi players, Granted:\u00a0 $3,500.00<\/p>\n

Brian Smallshaw, <\/strong>Saltspring Island, Publish historical book \u201cAs If They Were the Enemy: The Dispossession of Japanese Canadians on Saltspring Island\u201d, Granted:\u00a0 $4,500.00<\/p>\n

Alejandro Yoshizawa, <\/strong>Surrey, Production of a film about Mary Kitagawa, Granted:\u00a0 $5,000.00<\/p>\n

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2018 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SPORTS, EDUCATION AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT (SEAD)<\/h2>\n
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Eiko Eby, <\/strong>Nanaimo, BC, Participation in the World Cup for Field Hockey for Masters in Barcelona, July 27-August 5, 2018, Granted: $2500.00<\/p>\n

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CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (CD)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Total Cultural Development Grant Awarded:\u00a0 $30,000<\/p>\n

Angela Foreman, Lakehead Japanese Cultural Association,<\/strong>\u00a0Project: Workshops of Kaminari Wan Taiko in northwestern Ontario communities including Thunder Bay, Granted:\u00a0 $5,000.00<\/p>\n

Shirley Shigematsu, Calgary Japanese Community Association,<\/strong>\u00a0Invitation to Eitetsu Hayashi, Taiko master, to perform and teach a workshop to high level students of Taiko from all over Alberta, Granted:\u00a0 $5,000.00<\/p>\n

Bryce Kanbara, <\/strong>Hamilton,\u00a0<\/strong>Monograph about Japanese Canadian Art and Artists within the Canadian Culture, Granted:\u00a0 $1,000.00<\/p>\n

Hirokazu Okusa, <\/strong>Burnaby,\u00a0<\/strong>Book about the history of JC through the lens of the Japanese Martial Art Kendo in Canada, Granted:\u00a0 $4.900.00<\/p>\n

Sherri Kajiwara, Nikkei National Museum,<\/strong> Burnaby, Revision of the Nikkei National Museum Field trips, research and development of new materials, Granted:\u00a0 $5,000.00<\/p>\n

Darrell Oshiro, Vernon Japanese Cultural Society,<\/strong> Haru Matsuri Spring Festival project activity and materials: taiko, tea ceremony, koto, sushi, calligraphy and children\u2019s activity, Granted:\u00a0 $3,100.00<\/p>\n

Matt Miwa, Ottawa Japanese Community Association,<\/strong> Photoshoot of models in kimonos at Takahashi Dojo with photographer Kyoko Tsunetomi who specializes in kimono styling, Granted:\u00a0 $1,000.00<\/p>\n

Graham Cairns, VR360 Media Inc., <\/strong>Virtual reality documentary project about JC interned at the New Denver Camp. Use cameras in 360 degrees, Granted:\u00a0 $5,000.00<\/p>\n

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2017 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SPORTS, EDUCATION AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT (SEAD)<\/h2>\n
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Atsuko Tanaka, <\/strong>Travel to 12 World Cup competitions around the world to compete and earn the Olympic spot for 2018 in ski jumping, Granted: $2500.00<\/p>\n

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CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (CD)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Total Cultural Development Grant Awarded:\u00a0 $28,500<\/p>\n

Alan Tanaka, <\/strong>JCCC of Montreal, Project: screening of Japanese and Japanese Canadians films and documentaries on a monthly basis for the community and to welcome others as well, Granted:\u00a0 $2500.00<\/p>\n

Colleen Lanki, Tomoe Arts Society, Vancouver,<\/strong> Performance of new chamber opera, Kayoi Komachi\/Komachi Visited<\/em> \u2013 a Noh opera, Granted:\u00a0 $2,000.00<\/p>\n

David Tanaka, Lethbridge Nikkei Cultural Society, <\/strong>Host the Ghost Town Bus Tour and offer travel subsidies for 15 Young Leaders under 35 years of age, Granted:\u00a0 $3,750.00<\/p>\n

Jean-Marcel Duciaume, Edmonton Ikenobo Ikebana Society, <\/strong>Hosting a visiting Professor of Ikenobo Ikebana from Japan. Purchase of ikebana vases for classes and for future use of vases by the Ikenobo Ikebana Society\u2019s workshops and classes, Granted:\u00a0 $2.570.00<\/p>\n

Maki Ito, Regina Hibiki Taiko, <\/strong>Developing a Taiko program for children and Youth as part of culture and history of Japanese art, Granted:\u00a0 $1,850.00<\/p>\n

Rumiko Kanesaka, Japanese Garden Society of Saltspring Island, <\/strong>To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of JC Internment, this group would like to conduct research of other JC communities on other Gulf Islands, especially the history of the charcoal kilns, Granted:\u00a0 $2,500.00<\/p>\n

Sherri Kajiwara, Nikkei National Museum, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Develop a historical walking tour of the Fairview area, a former area where many JC families lived prior to WWII, Granted:\u00a0 $3,500.00<\/p>\n

Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre, <\/strong>Vancouver, Producing and performing a play, 1 Hour Photo<\/em>, a story of the life of one JC\u2019s (Mas Yamamoto) and the effects of world events on his life, Granted:\u00a0 $3,830.00<\/p>\n

George Uyeda - Kamloops Japanese Community Association, <\/strong>Application for SEAD Grant referred to Culture Development Grant. The committee determined that the KJCA application was more fitting for a CD grant.\u00a0 The grant is to purchase judo mats for the Judo Club, Granted:\u00a0 $1000.00<\/p>\n

Lucy Yamashita, individual application, <\/strong>Winnipeg, MB, Grant to purchase umbrellas (kasa\u2019s) for the Aurora Dance Group, Granted:\u00a0 $4,000.00<\/p>\n

Charles Tasaka, individual application,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Commemorative event to honour 75th anniversary of internment, Granted:\u00a0 $1,000.00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2016 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SPORTS, EDUCATION AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT (SEAD)<\/h2>\n

Lynn Deutscher Kobayashi,\u00a0<\/strong>World Association Track Meet, Granted:\u00a0 $2405<\/p>\n

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CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT<\/h2>\n

Total Cultural Development Grant Awarded:\u00a0 $35,000<\/p>\n

Cindy Mochizuki, <\/strong>Japanese Version of Book \u201cThings on a Shoreline\u201d, Granted:\u00a0 $4000<\/p>\n

Central Vancouver Island JCCS (7 Potatoes)<\/strong>, Forming a Taiko Drumming Group, Granted: $4000<\/p>\n

Hasting Park Foundation<\/strong>, Book Project \u201cNishga Girl\u201d, Granted: $4000<\/p>\n

Regina Hibiki Taiko Club Inc.<\/strong>, Training Taiko Workshop, Granted: $1500<\/p>\n

Jean-Pierre Antonio<\/strong>, Translation of Masayuki Yano diary, Granted: $2500<\/p>\n

Kamloops KJC<\/strong>, Document JC Family Histories, Granted: $2000<\/p>\n

Keiko Miyamatsu Saunders, <\/strong>Translation of \u201cGateway to Promise\u201d, Granted: $1500<\/p>\n

Lillian Maguire, <\/strong>Theatre Play \u201cHidden Memories\u201d, Granted: $2500<\/p>\n

Michael Maddeaux, <\/strong>Produce pilot episode with Asian Canadian cast, Granted: $3000<\/p>\n

Nikkei National Museum, <\/strong>Commemoration of 100th year anniversary of WWI participation by JC soldiers, Granted: $1500<\/p>\n

Edmonton Japanese Community Association, <\/strong>Natsumatsuri (Japanese Summer Festival), Granted: $2500<\/p>\n

Tamai Kobayashi, <\/strong>Japanese translation of \u201cPrairie Ostrich\u201d, Granted: $2000<\/p>\n

Vancouver Nisei Curling Club, <\/strong>Host 50th Annual BC Nisei Curling Bonspiel, Granted: $2500<\/p>\n

Yoshi Inouye, <\/strong>Photo Works of tattoos, Granted: $1500<\/p>\n

Yoshie Bancroft, <\/strong>Theatre production based on internment camps, Granted: $2000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2015 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SPORTS, EDUCATION AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT (SEAD)<\/h2>\n

Jennifer Matsunaga, <\/strong>Ottawa, ON, Archival research: Japanese Canadian redress Sscretariat and Indian residential Shcools adjunction secretariat, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

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CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT<\/h2>\n

Chuck Tasaka, <\/strong>Nanaimo, BC, Ohairi Park, Granted: $ 3,500<\/p>\n

Elena Kusaka, <\/strong>Burnaby, BC, Historical project on Dr. Shuichi Kusaka, Granted: $ 2,700<\/p>\n

Japanese Garden Society of Salt Spring Island, <\/strong>Saltspring Island, BC, Restoration of charcoal pits, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba, <\/strong>Winnipeg, MB, Preserving family histories, Granted: $ 3,350<\/p>\n

Kagan Goh, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Documentary film \"Breaking the Silence\", Granted: $ 3,500<\/p>\n

Mark Kunji Ikeda, <\/strong>Calgary, AB, Theatre project \"Sansei- The Storyteller\", Granted: $3,000<\/p>\n

Powell Street Festival, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Asahi tribute project, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Regina Japanese Canadian Club Inc<\/strong>., Regina, SK, Regina based Taiko group, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Tetsuro Shigematsu<\/strong> , Vancouver, BC, Theatre show \"Empire of the Sun\", Granted: $ 3,500<\/p>\n

Vivian Wakabayashi Rygnestad, <\/strong>Richmond, BC, Pidgeon English, Granted: $ 3,500<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2014 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SEAD<\/h2>\n

Tyler Nagano, <\/strong>Oakville, Ontario, Golf, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

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CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT<\/h2>\n

Brefni Shuttleworth, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Exhibition of Japanese Canadians in WWII internment camps, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Hastings Park Foundation for Rights and Freedoms, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Runaway horses, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Mylee Nordin and Thomas Buchanan, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Grassy Narrows play, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Emiko Morita, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Exhibit \"Hiroshi Calling\", Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

GVJCCA Bulletin, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, expansion of the Japanese section of the Bulletin Magazine, Granted: $ 5,000<\/p>\n

Regina Japanese Canadian Club, <\/strong>Regina, SK, Taiko workshop, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Miyazaki House Society , <\/strong>Lillooet, BC, Preservation of Dr. Miyazaki Heritage Site, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Victoria Kyudo Association, <\/strong>Victoria, BC, Equipment for beginners and novice members, Granted: $ 700<\/p>\n

The Corporation of the Village of New Denver, <\/strong>New Denver, BC, Free public event commemorating NIMC, Granted: $ 5,000<\/p>\n

Nikkei Museum, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Restoration of the Japanese Canadian War Memorial Cenotaph, Granted: $ 5,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2013 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Lisa Uyeda, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Master of Archival Studies, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

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CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Japanese Canadian Association of Yukon, <\/strong>Whitehorse, YK, Celebration 25th. Anniversary of Redress, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

David Fujino, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Staged reading of \"The Plum Tree\", Granted: $ 1,364.56<\/p>\n

Japanese Social Services, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Assistance of socially isolated Japanese immigrant women and their children, Granted:$ 2,400<\/p>\n

Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Travelling exhibit \"A Call for Justice- Fighting for Japanese Canadian Redress (1977-1988)\", Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Powell Street Festival<\/strong>, Vancouver, BC, Expansion to Nikkei community and Greater Vancouver, Granted: $ 5,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2012 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Maiko Yamamoto, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Masters of Applied Arts, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Ruthie Sumiko Tabata, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Studies of Arts Administrator, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Julia Aoki, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Doctoral studies, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

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CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Greater Toronto Chapter NAJC, <\/strong>Toronto, ON,\u00a0 Nikkei Manga Project, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, <\/strong>Toronto, ON,\u00a0 Keisho Conference, Conference of history of Japanese Canadians post war years, Catalogue for exhibition of art by Ken Fukushima, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, <\/strong>Burnaby, BC,\u00a0 On: Art and Internment Exhibit, historical panels at Hastings Park, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Lakehead Japanese Canadian Culture Centre, <\/strong>Thunder Bay, ON,\u00a0 Taiko Workshops, Granted: $ 800<\/p>\n

France Benoit, <\/strong>Whitehorse, YT, Kiri\u2019s Piano, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Jeff Chiba Stearns, <\/strong>Burnaby, BC, Mixed Match, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Seikyu Kai, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Kyudo Equipment, Granted: $ 700<\/p>\n

Concrete Theatre Society, <\/strong>Edmonton, AB, Production of Paper Song, play for children and families, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Japanese instrument Sho, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Vancouver Opera Company, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Touring production of \"Naomi's Road\", Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Ayaka Yoshimizu, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Historical research of Japanese Canadian women, Granted: $ 1,200<\/p>\n

Kyudo Association of Canada, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC,\u00a0 Seminar, Granted: $ 700<\/p>\n

Greg Masuda, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC,\u00a0 Documentary, \u2018Goddess of Mercy\u2019, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Julie Tamiko Manning and Matt Miwa, <\/strong>Montreal, QC,\u00a0 Tashme Project, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Arrow Lakes Art Council, <\/strong>Nakusp, BC, sculpture by Toru Fujibayashi, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Yayoi Theatre Movement Society, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, production of Medea, contemporary adaptation of two plays, Granted: $ 700<\/p>\n

Tonari Gumi, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, installation of kitchen and new home, Granted:$1,500<\/p>\n

Pamela Sugiman, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Symposium for 25th. anniversary of the Redress settlement, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, <\/strong>Winnipeg, MB, Japanese language workshops for teachers, Granted: $ 800<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2011 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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Fall<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Lisa Rie Hansen, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Studies of Library and information technology, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Danielle Jette, <\/strong>Calgary, AB, sudent exchange programme, Granted:$ 1,000<\/p>\n

Erin Kuwabara, <\/strong>Brantford, ON, training Quinte Ballet School, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

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CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Asian Canadian Studies Society, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Translation of \"Vancouver Asahi Monogatai\", Granted: $ 1,800<\/p>\n

Kamloops and Area NAJC, <\/strong>Kamloops, BC, Museum room for Japanese Canadian Association, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Cindy Mochizuki, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Docu-animation \"Shiro Yagi\", Granted: $ 1,200<\/p>\n

Masako Sharpe, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Fifth annual workshop, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Hideo Takahashi, <\/strong>Toronto, BC, Diary of Mr. Takahashi, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

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Spring<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Alejandro Yoshizawa,<\/strong> Montreal, QC, Research and film of Matsutake hunting, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

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CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Julia Aoki<\/strong>, Powell Street Festival Society, Vancouver, BC, Japanese Canadian artists, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Beth Carter<\/strong>, Japanese Canadian National Museum, Vancouver, BC, Photographs \"Monogatari-Tales of Powell Street (1900-1941)\", Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Ken Galloway<\/strong> , Toronto, ON, Documentary \"Japantown\", Granted: $ 1,400<\/p>\n

Rose Murakami & Richard Murakami, <\/strong>Salt Spring Island, BC, 8 gravestones, cedar posts & plaques, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Kenji Tokawa<\/strong>, Toronto, ON, Book of poetry \"Nikkei 41\", Granted: $ 650<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2010 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Alexandra Yoshi Allen, <\/strong>Winnipeg, MB, REno POle Vault Summitt, Granted: $ 800<\/p>\n

Christina Sumie Hirukawa, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Studies University of Glasgow, Granted: $ 800<\/p>\n

Amanda Kimoto, <\/strong>Calgary, AB, Competition figure skating, Granted: $ 600<\/p>\n

Maki Oba,<\/strong> Edmonton, AB, Tennis tournament, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Austin Sora,\u00a0<\/strong>Pickering, ON, Studies at Marmount Manhattan College, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Yota Kobayashi, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Stuides at Univesrity of British Columbia Music, Granted: $ 800<\/p>\n

Catrina Megumi Longmuir,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Document stories of internees from New Denver, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Julie Tamiko Manning,\u00a0<\/strong>Montreal, QC, Workshop Canada's National Voice, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

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CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n

April Sora, <\/strong>Saskatoon, SK, Taiko drums purchase and workshops, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Momoko Allard, <\/strong>Montreal, QC, visual art project \"Parthenogenisis\", Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Kaori Kasai, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Animated video \"Sora Space Monogatari\", Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Pia Massie<\/strong> , Vancouver, BC, Exhibit documentary \"Just Beyong Hope\", Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Pangea Arts, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Original street theatre, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Sakura Singers Society, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, uniforms and new music scores, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Sakura Kai Dance Group, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Host 50th. Anniversary Dance Recital, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Steveston Buddhist Temple, <\/strong>Richmond, BC, Publication of book outlinign history of the temple, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Jean Maeda, <\/strong>Winnipeg, MB, Booklet and interview Nikkei who came from Kawasaki City, Japan in 1940's, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Katherine Yamashita, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Multimedia installation, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Tiresias, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Production of \"Halos of the Moon\", Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Hideo Takahashi, <\/strong>Scarborough, ON, Memoirs form WWII, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Rachel Sachiko Mercer, <\/strong>Hamilton, ON, Presentation of \"Latin and Jazz travels, The Travelling Cell\", Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre, <\/strong>Burnaby, BC, Exhibit \"Kizuna: Connection through Generations\", Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Wendy Ord,<\/strong> Winfield, BC, Film \"Tora\" about internment of Japanese Canadians, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

New Denver Kyowakai Society, Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre,<\/strong> New Denver, BC, Restoration of Peace Garden, Granted: $ 3,700<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2009 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Alison Reiko Loader, <\/strong>Montreal, QC, Animation studies, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Keiko Marumo, <\/strong>Edmonton, AB, Kendo, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Zen Nakamura, <\/strong>Montreal, QC, Exhibit in Gendai Gallery, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

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CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ayame-Kai Dance Group, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, 25th Anniversary Concert, Granted:$ 3,000<\/p>\n

Bendan Uegama, <\/strong>Delta, BC, Film \"Henry's Glasses\", Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Calgary Japanese Community Association, <\/strong>Calgary, AB, History preservation project, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Powell Street Festival Society, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, 33rd. Annual Powell Street Festival, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Yayoi Theatre Movement Society, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Multimedia dance performance \"Identity\", Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Tomoe Arts Society, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Translations, space rental and other, Granted: $ 3,500<\/p>\n

Starry Stroll Productions, <\/strong>Edmonton, AB, \"Reiko\", Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Fubuki Daiko, <\/strong>Winnipeg, MB, Concerts, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Pi Theatre, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Community liaison, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2008 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kyo Maclear and Kerry Sakamoto, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Second Novel of Banff\u00a0 Centre for the Arts, Granted: $ 1,800<\/p>\n

Yu Maemura, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Studies, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Jamie Naka, <\/strong>Kelowna, BC, Studies at Royal Conservatoryof Music, Granted: $ 1,600<\/p>\n

\n

CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Maya Kyoko Deforest, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Galt Museum, <\/strong>Lethbridge, AB, Travelling exhibit Nikkei Journey, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Linda Ohama, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Display boards for Stanley Park, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Japanese Social Services, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Granted: $ 3,500<\/p>\n

Powell Street Festival Society, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Kokoro Dance, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Heritage Committee, JCCC, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Showcase exhibition, catalogue, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Nikkei Research and Education Project of Ontario, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Oto-Wa Taiko, <\/strong>Kanata, ON, Concerts and workshops, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Tonari Gumi, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Festival, culture, art, history in Japantown, Oppenheimer, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Former Cumberland #1 Japanese Town Residents, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Sakura trees in Heritage Park, Granted: $ 3,100<\/p>\n

Vancouver Taiko Society, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2007 Recipients<\/h3>\n
\n\t

Fall<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SEAD<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Emma Kimoto,<\/strong> Richmond, BC, Training and development Track and field, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

\n

Cultural Development<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Gendai Gallery,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Exhibition and catalogue works Shizuye Takashima, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Yayoi Theatre Movement Society,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Showcase project \"Sonezaki Shinju\", Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Greater Vancouver JCCA Human Rights Committee,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Performance by the Frontline for Peace, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Momiji Dancers Society,<\/strong> Lethbridge, AB, Purchase yukata and fans, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Karen Brownlee,<\/strong> Lethbridge, AB, Travelling exhibition \"The Sakura Tree\", Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Kirsten Emiko McAllister,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Conference and literary event \"Tracing the Lines\", Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

\n

Spring<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Cultural Development\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jeff Chiba Stearns,<\/strong> Kelowna, BC, Short documentary and animated film \"One Big Hapa Family\", Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Hiromi Goto,<\/strong> Coquitlam, BC, Translation of the book \"Chorus of Mushrooms\" in Japanese, Granted: $ 6,000<\/p>\n

Heritage Committee,<\/strong> JCCC, Toronto, ON, Published the 1920 directory, Granted: $ 5,000<\/p>\n

Terry Watada,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Play \"Obon: Festival of the Dead\", Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Takako Yanagida-Lordly,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Recording and publishing of Japanese Art Song, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2006 Recipients<\/h3>\n
\n\t

Spring<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SEAD<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Steven Uchikata,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Participation in The Canadian National Junior Ten Pin Bowling Team, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

\n

Cultural Development<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Emiko Ando,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Film Production \"Blue\", relationships within Japanese Canadian family, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Yuki Okada,<\/strong> Otawa, ON, Creation of Children's Taiko Group, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Betty Inouye,<\/strong>Kamloops, BC, Book Project: Kamloops 30th Anniversary History Preservation Project, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Lillian Nakamura Maguire,<\/strong> Whitehorse, Yukon, Photo Exhibit, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre,<\/strong> Burnaby, BC, Oral Histories Project, Ohanashi-Stories of our Elders, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Nikkei Week 2006 Suian Maru Centennial Committee,<\/strong> Burnaby, BC, Celebration to Acknowledge the 100th Anniversary of the Early Japanese Settlers, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Mieko Watanabe,<\/strong> Montreal, QC, Video Production on her 60 Year Career & Life as an Ikebana Teacher, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Fall<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SEAD<\/span>
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Aretha Aoki,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Dance studies, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Nicole Tsukishima,<\/strong> Lethbridge, AB, Competitions in Judo, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Blake Tsuyuki,<\/strong> Port Moody, BC, Judo, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

\n

Cultural Development\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

JCCC Heritage Cookbook Project Committee,<\/strong> JCCC, Toronto, anthropological resource for Japanese Canadian cooking, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Japanese Garden Society of Salt Spring Island,<\/strong> Salt Spring Island, BC, Creative interpretive panles on Japanese Candian history, Granted: $ 7,000<\/p>\n

Keiko Tenney-Sean Homma,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Publication of children's book, Tomekichi Homma's struggle and perseverance, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Nikkei Cultural Society of Lethbridge and Area,<\/strong> Lethbridge, AB, Junior taiko group, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Raiden Taiko,<\/strong> Kamloops, BC, workshops in Vancouver, Edmonton and Seattle, Granted: $ 2,400<\/p>\n

Yamabiko Taiko,<\/strong> Kelowna, BC, Equipment, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2005 Recipients<\/h3>\n
\n\t

SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tracy Matsuo,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Research Project: Canadian Nikkei Groups, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Kirsten Manley-Casmir,<\/strong> Mississauga, ON, Beach Volleyball World Tour, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Naoko Metz<\/strong>, Delta, BC, Research Project: Healthcare for Japanese Canadians, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Kim Kobayashi,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Ethnomusicology Thesis on Taiko, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Bernard Arai,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Lessons on Shakuhachi, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

\n

Cultural Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Notre Dame High School Alumnus,<\/strong> Port Coquitlam, ON, Printing of School Chronicle, Granted: $ 600<\/p>\n

Masashi Crete-Nishihata<\/strong>, Toronto ON. Video Production, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Ron Reid,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Promotion of Japanese Culture, Granted: $ 700<\/p>\n

Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre,<\/strong> Winnipeg, MB, Purchase of Library Software & Computer, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Japanese Canadian Legacy Project,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Oral Histories & Web Development, Granted: $ 5,000<\/p>\n

National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Center, <\/strong>Burnaby, BC, BC Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet & Asahi Community Celebration, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Nanaimo Art Gallery,<\/strong> Nanaimo, BC, Exhibition of Images of Internment, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Calgary Kotobuki Society,<\/strong> Calgary, AB, Production of History Books, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Canadian Japanese Ministries,<\/strong> Scarborough, ON, Reprinting of History Book, Granted: $ 700<\/p>\n

Masako Fukawa, <\/strong>Burnaby, BC, Teacher's Professional Development Session, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Gendai Gallery, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Exhibition of the Works of Akira Yoshikawa, Granted: $ 1,200<\/p>\n

Kay Kishibe,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Preparation of a Manuscript on the History of the Japanese Canadian Volunteer Soldier in WWI, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Jack Nakamoto,<\/strong> Ottawa, ON, Publication of Book, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Joshua Olson, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Documentary Film Project, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Powell Street Festival Society, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Project Focused Upon the Social & Cultural Histories of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Historical Exhibit & Publication for its Centennial Celebrations Project, Granted: $ 4,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2004 Recipients<\/h3>\n
\n\t

SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Shaun Tanaka,<\/strong> Kingston, ON, Research Project: Nikkei Cultural Dynamics, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Jessica Kimura,<\/strong> Vernon, BC, Development and training of snowboarder, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Cindy Mochizuki<\/strong>, Vancouver, BC, Research Project: Kika-nisei, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Philip Takeo Morishita Sonea,<\/strong> Ottawa, ON, Training and competition Waterpolo, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

\n

Cultural Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Aiko Suzuki,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Exhibition \"A Space Gallery in Toronto\", Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Concrete Theatre<\/strong>, Edmonton, AB, Theatre production \"Teh Plum Tree\" by Mitch Miyagawa, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Japanese Community Volunteer Association,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Publication of History of Tonari Gumi, Granted: $ 5,000<\/p>\n

Japanese Folklore Theatre Production,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Theatre addressing cultural and anti-racist issues, Granted: $ 5,000<\/p>\n

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal,<\/strong> Montreal, QC, History preservation project of Japanese Canadians in Montreal, Granted: $ 3,100<\/p>\n

Yoshiko Sunahara, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Exhibit art work of Walter Sunahara, Gendai Art Gallery, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society,<\/strong> Victoria, BC, Unimari Taiko Group: purchase of taiko drums, Granted: $ 1,800<\/p>\n

Jeff Chiba Stearns,<\/strong> Burnaby, BC, short animated film, Granted: $ 3,100<\/p>\n

Pamela Sugiman,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Study of nisei men in WWII, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Pangea Arts Society, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, NOH play entitled The Gull written by Daphne Marlatt, Granted: $ 5,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2003 Recipients<\/h3>\n
\n\t

SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ann Nakashima,\u00a0<\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Scientific paper in Korea, NOise Control Engineering Conference, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Kimiko Zakreski,<\/strong> Calgary, AB, Training camps of snowboarder, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Mariko Kage<\/strong>, Vancouver, BC, Study Butah, Granted: $ 1,250<\/p>\n

Michiko Brown-Kai,<\/strong> Whitby, ON, Competition of highland dancer, Granted: $ 750<\/p>\n

Tamiko Brown-Kai,<\/strong> Whitby, ON, Competition of highland dancer, Granted: $ 750<\/p>\n

Thalia Namiko Kunimoto,<\/strong> Kelowna, BC, Studies, Granted: $ 1,250<\/p>\n

\n

Cultural Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Alison Reiko Loader,<\/strong> Montreal, QC, Experimental video celebrating Montreal's Arashi Daiko, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Arthur Miki<\/strong>, Winnipeg, MB, History and achievements of Manitoba JC community, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Lethbridge Kyodokan Judo Club,<\/strong> Lethbridge, AB, Book to commemorate 50th. anniversary, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Michael Tora Speier,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Poem about internment, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Heather Midori Yamada,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Exhibition of \"108000 Small Secrets\", Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Steveston Judo Club, <\/strong>Richmond, BC, Production of video and book, Granted: $ 4,000<\/p>\n

Emiko Ando,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Production of short film, grandfather with Alzheimer's disease, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Ottawa Japanese Cultural Centre,<\/strong> Ottawa, ON, Ottawa Tulip Festival, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre,<\/strong> Burnaby, BC, Pre-internment Japanese Canadian community, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Firehall Theatre Society, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Performing Arts, Granted: $ 4,000<\/p>\n

Sir Alexander Galt Museum and Archives, <\/strong>Lethbridge, AB, Nikkei Tapestry exhibit, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

NeWest Press, <\/strong>Edmonton, AB, Publication of Roy Kiyooka, Granted: $ 4,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2002 Recipients<\/h3>\n
\n\t

SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Joanna Harue Mukai, <\/strong>Richmond, BC, Field hockey, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Kathleen Horibe,<\/strong> Montreal, QC, Photographic exhibit, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Kathy Shimizu<\/strong>, Vancouver, BC, Eduction at Emily Carr, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Sarah Kamino,<\/strong> Markham, ON, Synchronized skating competition, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

\n

Cultural Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Canadian Kendo Federation,<\/strong> Training camps for competition, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Hamilton Chapter of NAJC<\/strong>, Hamilton, ON, Exhibit of Japanese Canadian National Museum, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Kyo Maclear and Kerri Sakamoto,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Publication of Aiko Suzuki's art, Granted: $ 5,000<\/p>\n

Gary Nagata,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Production of \"Koku\", 8 original compositions of Taiko, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Gendai Gallery,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Research of Japanese Canadian artists, Granted: $ 4,000<\/p>\n

Bryce Kanbara, <\/strong>Hamilton, BC, Catalogue and art exhibition, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Powell Street Festival Society,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Productions for festival, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Team 2002 Japanese Canadian Midget Hockey,<\/strong> BC, 12-day trip to Japan Ice Hockey Federation, Granted: $ 3,500<\/p>\n

Momiji Dancers Society,<\/strong> Lethbridge, AB, Anniversary performance, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Hinode Taiko, <\/strong>Winnipeg, MB, Commemoration Hinode's 20th. anniversary, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2001 Recipients<\/h3>\n
\n\t

SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mayumi Hoshi,<\/strong> Calgary, AB, Internet Japanese Canadian learning, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Reiko Lindsay Tagami,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Masters archival studies, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Cindy Mochizuki<\/strong>, Vancouver, BC, Art visual display, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Bradley Fujimoto,<\/strong> Fernie, BC, Chiropractic studies, Granted: $ 1,300<\/p>\n

Sharay June Yaeko Taneda,<\/strong> Westbank, BC, Figure skating, Granted: $ 1,300<\/p>\n

Matthew Noji,<\/strong> Manitoba, MB, Judo training, Granted: $ 1,300<\/p>\n

\n

Cultural Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Changing Japanese Identity in Multicultural Canada Conference,<\/strong> Victoria, BC, Conference, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Committee to Organize Nikkei Fisherman's Reunion (Vancouver) Paul Kariya, <\/strong>Victoria, BC, Reunion tribute, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Japanese Canadian National Museum, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Exhibition, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Katari Taiko Drum Group Association,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Performance and workshop, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Addie Kobayashi,<\/strong> Richmond Hill, ON, Archival collection of Roger Obata, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Matsuri-Festival Japon Committee, <\/strong>Montreal, QC, Recreation of Japanese Summer festival, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Kathleen Chisato Kudo Merken,<\/strong> Montreal, QC, Translation of book Japanese to English, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Powell Street Festival Society, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Visual arts project, Granted: $ 1,700<\/p>\n

Steveston Buddhist Temple Taiko Club,<\/strong> Steveston, BC, New Taiko group, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Wakaba-Kai Dance Group,\u00a0<\/strong>Edmonton, AB, Concert and workshop, Granted: $ 2,750<\/p>\n

Chibi Taiko,\u00a0<\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Regional Taiko gathering, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Eileen Kage for Nishihara & Kage,\u00a0<\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Music adaptation, Granted: $ 1,250<\/p>\n

Christopher Hope,\u00a0<\/strong>Toronto, ON, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Esau Tamura, <\/strong>Calgary, AB, Book research, Granted: $ 300<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2000 Recipients<\/h3>\n
\n\t

SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tyler Boras,<\/strong> Coaldale, AB, Judo<\/p>\n

Sean Hantke,<\/strong> Richmond BC, Medicine Study<\/p>\n

Katsumi Bruce Kimoto<\/strong>, Montreal, QC<\/p>\n

Kimberley Anne Kozuki,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Tetsuumi Nagata,<\/strong> Nanaimo, BC, Violin studies, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Michio Ronald Sameshima,<\/strong> Richmond, BC, Granted: $1,000<\/p>\n

Sharay June Yaeko Taneda,<\/strong> Kelowna, BC, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

\n

Cultural Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Gendai Gallery, Aiko Suzuki,\u00a0<\/b>Toronto, ON<\/p>\n

Yuriko Iga,<\/strong> AB<\/p>\n

Sadashi Inuzuka<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kamloops Judo Club,<\/strong> Henry Uyeda<\/p>\n

Kokoro Dance Jay Hirabayashi,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC<\/p>\n

Lethbridge & District JC Association<\/strong><\/p>\n

Metro Edmonton Japanese Community School<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baco Ohama<\/strong><\/p>\n

Team 2000 Paul Kariya,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC<\/p>\n

Vancouver JCCA Bulletin, John Endo Greenaway<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1999 Recipients<\/h3>\n
\n\t

SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mitsuho Michelle Ariga,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Identity and minority rights conference, Granted: $ 1,200<\/p>\n

Emiko Carley,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Textiles (shibori) symposium in Chile, Granted: $ 1,100<\/p>\n

Mark Miyashita<\/strong>, Vancouver, BC, Lacrosse World championship, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Tetsuumi Nagata,<\/strong> Nanaimo, BC, Violin studies, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Susan Nishi,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Writing program, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Deanna Leah Oye,\u00a0<\/strong>Rochester, NY, USA, Music study, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Craig Takeuchi,\u00a0<\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Creative writing program, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

\n

Cultural Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Edmonton Chigiri-E Circle Keiko Frueh<\/strong><\/p>\n

Japanese Canadian Community of Ucluelet and Tofino<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kagan Goh, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC<\/p>\n

LOUD Eileen Kage,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC<\/p>\n

Lynda Nakashima,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC<\/p>\n

Thomas Kuwabara Sando, <\/strong>Edmonton, AB<\/p>\n

Michael Tora Speier,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC<\/p>\n

Vernon Japanese Canadian Cultural Society, Odori Group\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1998 Recipients<\/h3>\n
\n\t

SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tanya Clark,<\/strong> Lethbridge, AB, Research \"Predictators of Racial identity among Japanese Canadians\"<\/p>\n

Christa Junko Horita Kadach,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Piano performance in Czech Republic<\/p>\n

Oliver Joshua Oike<\/strong>, Winnipeg, MB, Communication Design studies, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Chiyoko Szlavnics,<\/strong> Toronto, ON<\/p>\n

Jonathan Vandervet,<\/strong> Brantford, ON<\/p>\n

Steve Watanabe, <\/strong>Etobicoke, ON<\/p>\n

\n

Cultural Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sadashi Inuzuka<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dana Ishiura<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lethbridge & District Japanese Canadian Association<\/b><\/p>\n

History Preservation Committee<\/b><\/p>\n

Bryce Kanbara, <\/b>Urasaki Project<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1997 Recipients<\/h3>\n
\n\t

SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Krista Hirose,<\/strong> Winnipeg, MB, Artistic gymnastics, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Yoko Ishii,<\/strong> Calgary, AB, Research of Japanese Canadian view on education<\/p>\n

Aya Miyagawa<\/strong>, North Vancouver, BC, Music school, Granted: $ 2,400<\/p>\n

Steve Oye,<\/strong> Winnipeg, MB, Judo training, Granted: $ 1,600<\/p>\n

Wendy Taeko Takeda,<\/strong> Coaldale, AB, Chinese medicine, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Brent Keiji Tanada, <\/strong>Richmond, BC, Judo training, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

\n

Cultural Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Chibi Taiko Association,\u00a0<\/strong>Vancouver, BC<\/p>\n

Sally Sachiko Ito,\u00a0<\/strong>Edmonton, AB<\/p>\n

Japanese Canadians of Greenwood,\u00a0<\/b>BC<\/p>\n

Nikkei Artist Network,\u00a0<\/b>Montreal, QC<\/p>\n

Mieko Ouchi,\u00a0<\/b>Edmonton, AB<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1996 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Yukimi Henry,<\/strong> Cornwall, PEI, Law school, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Daien Ide,<\/strong> Ottawa, ON, Anthropology, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Rebecca Jefferies<\/strong>, Penticton, BC, Music training, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Shasta Kadonaga,<\/strong> Calgary, AB, Rythmic gymnastics training, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Bruce Kamstra,<\/strong> Prince George, BC, Judo training, Granted: $ 800<\/p>\n

Alison Loader, <\/strong>Montreal, QC, Computer animation studies, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Paul Miyagawa,\u00a0<\/strong>North Vancouver, BC, Nuclear physics, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Corie Namba,\u00a0<\/strong>Winnipeg, MB, Kendo training, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Kendra Ohama,\u00a0<\/strong>Calgary, AB, Wheelchair for sports, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Donna Yamamoto,\u00a0<\/strong>North Vancouver, BC, Acting course, Granted: $ 1,300<\/p>\n

\n

Cultural Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Calgary JCA Youth Group, Jason Lee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Campbell River Twinning Association<\/b><\/p>\n

Fujiwara Dance Inventions,\u00a0<\/b>Toronto, ON<\/p>\n

Gendai Contemporary Art Gallery, <\/b>Toronto, ON<\/p>\n

Japanese Canadian War Memorial Committee<\/b><\/p>\n

Chizuko Kimura, <\/b>Gibbons, AB<\/p>\n

Manitoba JC Cultural Centre<\/b><\/p>\n

Manitoba Japanese Community Youth<\/b><\/p>\n

Waylen Miki,\u00a0<\/b>Vancouver, BC<\/p>\n

NAJC Quebec Chapter,\u00a0<\/strong>Montreal, QC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1995 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mary Burke,<\/strong> Vaudreuil, QC, Vocal studies in New York, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Renay Egami,<\/strong> Montreal, QC, Studies in Fine Arts, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Tomiko Leslie Johnson<\/strong>, Waverley, NS, Kayak sprint racing training, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Dean Kimoto,<\/strong> Vernon, BC, Tennis, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Peter Kosaka,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Studies in vocal acting, Granted: $ 1,200<\/p>\n

Andrew Mukai, <\/strong>Richmond, BC, Judo, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Akemi Nishidera, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Papermaking symposium, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Yuki Sato, <\/strong>Calgary, AB, Multieducational fiedl-study in Japan, Granted: $ 500<\/p>\n

Richard Shimoda, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Law, Granted: $ 700<\/p>\n

Emi Tasaka, <\/strong>Richmond, BC, Judo, Granted: $ 1,200<\/p>\n

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Cultural Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Edmonton Odori Group, Wakaba-kai<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yoko Hirota, <\/b>Saskatoon, SK<\/p>\n

Karen Kobayashi, <\/b>Vancouver, BC<\/p>\n

Ottawa Japanese Language School<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/b>Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre<\/b><\/p>\n

Mona Oikawa, <\/b>Toronto, ON<\/p>\n

Ottawa Odori Group<\/b><\/p>\n

Oto-wa Taiko, Erin Yoshida<\/b><\/p>\n

Heather Yamada, <\/strong>Montreal, QC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1994 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Megan Hattori,<\/strong> Kelowna, BC, Squash, Granted: $ 1,200<\/p>\n

Kamilyn Kaneko,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Acting vocal & mime lessons, Granted: $ 800<\/p>\n

Ko Maddock<\/strong>, Toronto, ON, Skiing, freestyle training, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Susan Sirovyak,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Art administration, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Allison Tanaka,<\/strong> Ottawa, ON, Wrestling freestyle training, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Stewart Tanaka, <\/strong>Ottawa, ON, Judo training and competitions, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

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Cultural Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Japanese language course, Granted: $ 4,000<\/p>\n

Japanese Canadian Odori Group of Toronto, <\/b>Toronto, ON, Workshops, Granted: $ 5,000<\/p>\n

Bill Hasegawa, <\/b>Calgary, AB, Education and public pamphlets, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

K. Emiko Morita,\u00a0<\/b>Vancouver, BC, Research, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Gary Nagata, <\/b>Toronto, ON, Taiko drums, Granted: $ 5,000<\/p>\n

NAJC Kamloops & Area Chapter, <\/b>Kamloops, BC, Tea ceremony equipment, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Gerry Shikatani, <\/b>Montreal, QC, Manuscript preparation and production, Granted: $ 5,000<\/p>\n

Katherine Shozawa, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Japanese Canadian hisotircal travelling exhibit, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Pamela Sugiman, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Social research study of Japanese in Ontario and BC during prewar and WWII and post war periods, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1993 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kevin de Forest,<\/strong> Montreal, QC, Fine arts studies, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Renay Egami,<\/strong> Montreal, QC, Fine arts studies sculpture, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Hiromi Goto<\/strong>, Calgary, AB, Creating writing and editing skills with Professor Aritha Van Herk, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Jonathan Hirota,<\/strong> Nanaimo, BC, Decathalon skills, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Craig Kiyono,<\/strong> Westbank, BC, Karate traingin with BC Team, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Kyo Maclear, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Writing, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Scott McFarlane,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Education Sociology, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Kathy Masaki,\u00a0<\/strong>Sandy, Utah, USA, Music study, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Sharon Minemoto,\u00a0<\/strong>Richmond, BC, Music Jazz study, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Aya Shannon Miyagawa,\u00a0<\/strong>North Vancouver, BC, Music study, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Kim Sandra Lyn Nagata,\u00a0<\/strong>Calgary, AB, Deisgn studies: metals, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Jim Neil Natsuhara,\u00a0<\/strong>Kelowna, BC, Track & field: jumping skills, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Taro Tan,\u00a0<\/strong>Montreal, QC, Judo training, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

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Cultural Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hamilton Seniors Minyo Odori Group, <\/strong>Hamilton, ON, Japanese fans, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

JPSE Cdn. 55 Plus Club, Lakehead Japanese Cultural Association,\u00a0<\/b>Thunder Bay, ON, Costumes, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Japanese Language Centre of Montreal, <\/b>Montreal, QC, Programming, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Kaeda Cultural Association, <\/b>Calgary, AB<\/p>\n

Kita No Taiko, Dan Kinoshita, <\/b>Edmonton, AB, Skills development, Granted: $ 3,500<\/p>\n

Sakura Dancers, Nobue Teramura, <\/b>Lethbridge, BC, Kimono materials, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Tom Sando & Yumiko Hoyano,\u00a0<\/b>Edmonton, AB, Book publishing, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Sachi L. Yamabe,<\/strong> Vancouver, BC, Artist's travel and transportation costs, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Vancouver JCCA Music Group\/Sakura Singers, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Electric piano, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1992 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Susan Dunstan,<\/strong> Thunder Bay, ON, Study music theatre, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Karen Gomyo,<\/strong> Montreal, QC, Violin studies, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Jeanette Hirasawa<\/strong>, Toronto, ON, Music studies, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Aya Hironaka,<\/strong> Raymond, AB, Traditional Japanese dance studies in Japan, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Jay Kojima,<\/strong> Winnipeg, MB, Law School<\/p>\n

Waylen Miki, <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Music studies<\/p>\n

Stefan Mitani,<\/strong> Dryden, ON, Judo training<\/p>\n

Gary Nagata, <\/strong>Richmond Hill, ON, Traditional Japanese drumming studies in Japan, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Kendra Ohama, <\/strong>Calgary, AB, Wheelchair basketball skills, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Jay Ono, <\/strong>Burnaby, BC, Acting studies,<\/p>\n

Steven Oye, <\/strong>Winnipeg, MB, Judo training, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Kurt Ouchi, <\/strong>Vernon, BC, Swim development<\/p>\n

Aja Shimizu, <\/strong>Toronto, ON, Rhythmic gymnastics development, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Tara Shioya, <\/strong>BC<\/p>\n

Chiyoko Szlavnics,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Jazz study<\/p>\n

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Cultural Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Edmonton Japanese Community Association,<\/strong> Edmonton, AB, newletter upgrade<\/p>\n

Sadashi Inuzuka, <\/b>Toronto, ON, Resident artist, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Japanese Heritage Bunk Society, <\/b>Lethbridge, AB, promotional workshop, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Kamloops JCA, <\/b>Kamloops, BC, Odori instructor, Granted: $ 4,000<\/p>\n

Momiji Dancers' Society, <\/b>Lily Yamashita, Costumes, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Nikkei Women's Collective, <\/b>Toronto, ON, Book and video presentation, Granted: $ 2,500<\/p>\n

Baco Ohama, <\/b>Montreal, QC, Resident artist, Granted: $ 800<\/p>\n

Ottawa Odori Group, Amy Yamasaki, <\/b>Ottawa, ON, Kimono<\/p>\n

Seibei Kai Sogetsu Study Group, S. W. Watanabe,<\/b> Montreal, QC, Ikebana presentation<\/p>\n

Shisui-kai Group,\u00a0<\/b>Vancouver, BC, Laito (wooden sword), Granted: $ 600<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1991 Recipients<\/h3>\n
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SEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Carly Fuchihara,<\/strong> Thunder Bay, ON, Ski training downhill<\/p>\n

Kenneth Futamura,<\/strong> Pierrefonds, QC, Gymnast training, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Kathryn Hatashita-Lee<\/strong>, Vancouver, BC, College of Art and Design children's book, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Robert Hirano,<\/strong> Lethbridge, AB, Traditional Japanese Architecture and Garden study in Japan<\/p>\n

Monica Hirayama,<\/strong> Port Albertni, BC, Piano studies, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Eric Koyanagi, <\/strong>Burlington, ON, Film school, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Kirsten McAllister,<\/strong> Ottawa, ON, Communications<\/p>\n

Jeam Maeda,\u00a0 <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Traditional Japanese folk dance study in Japan, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Kayo Miki, <\/strong>Nanaimo, BC, Violin: East man school of Music<\/p>\n

Michael Tora Speier, <\/b>Vancouver, BC, Nihonga Painting studies in Japan, Granted: $ 1,769<\/p>\n

Hisako Takahashi, <\/strong>Lethbridge, AB, Traditional Japanese song \"Enka\" studies in Japan, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Khristina Wood, <\/strong>Deep River, ON, Ontario College of Art, Granted: $ 1,500<\/p>\n

Donna Yamamoto,\u00a0<\/b>North Vancouver, BC, Acting school<\/p>\n

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Cultural Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

JYGSAW Toronto, Sandy Usami,<\/strong> Toronto, ON, Talent and variety show, Granted: $ 2,000<\/p>\n

Manitoba JCCC Language Classes, <\/b>Winnipeg, MB, Language classes, Granted: $ 3,000<\/p>\n

Nikkei Arts & Crafts, Cheryl Suzuki, <\/b>Vancouver, BC, Nikkei arts and crafts fair, Granted: $ 1,000<\/p>\n

Vancouver Japanese Language School, <\/b>Vancouver, BC, Historical display of school, Granted: $ 5,000<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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