This payroll ledger from the Mayo Lumber Company reveals the names and wages of workers from various backgrounds, including Japanese Canadian, Chinese, Punjabi, and European.
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Author Archive: Nichola Ogiwara
New Year Message from NNMCC Executive Director
2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
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Tanaka Family Tofu Making
These unassuming stones offer a glimpse into traditional tofu production and the resilience of the Japanese Canadian community.
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Preserving Our Past, Inspiring Our Future
The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre’s journey, from its founding driven by dedicated individuals to its current role as a national hub for preserving Japanese Canadian history and culture.
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Reflections of Remembrance Day 2024
Held at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial cenotaph in Stanley Park, the ceremony brought together approximately 300 attendees.
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Connecting Across Borders: Past Wrongs, Future Choices Symposium Brings Together Researchers, Artists
The University of Victoria’s Past Wrongs, Future Choices Project’s first symposium took place on November 15-17, 2024 in Banff, AB.
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A Memorable Sake Celebration
On November 2, Kanpai! Sake Celebration brought together sake enthusiasts, food lovers, and cultural aficionados.
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Haq and History: Exhibition Reception
We celebrated the opening of our latest exhibition, Haq and History: The Punjabi Canadian Legacy Project: A quest for community voices.
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George Tanaka—A Japanese Canadian to Remember
A linguist with the Canadian Army’s S-20, advocated for Japanese Canadian voting rights.
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Grand-niece of Japanese Canadian Baseball Manager Finds Family History at Museum
Eriko Ishikawa, a Japanese illustrator and author, visited to research her grandmother’s life as a Japanese Canadian. She viewed historical artifacts, shared family photos, and connected with her family’s heritage. Her research will be featured in an upcoming picture book, “Bessie’s Story.”
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