The opening reception for Beautifully Broken – Kintsugi by Naoko Fukumaru was held on October 11, 2025 during the Thanksgiving weekend.
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Category Archives: Exhibits
Restored Tea Set Honours Japanese Canadian Heritage
Now part of our permanent collection, this tea set is a poignant reminder of a painful past, and a symbol of resilience, memory, and cultural connection. It reflects our ongoing mission to honour, preserve, and share Japanese Canadian history and heritage.
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25 Together: Celebrating 25 Years of Nikkei Centre
Celebrate 25 years of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre! Explore our special “25 Together” exhibit, featuring original items, architectural models, and heartwarming photos that celebrate the community members, volunteers, and donors who made it all possible.
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Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity (Part 2)
Part 2 of Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity officially opened on May 29, 2025, with a conversation featuring exhibiting artists and curator Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara.
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Artists’ Conversations from Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity
On February 13, 2025, attendees enjoyed a thought-provoking conversation between three of the exhibiting artists and Curator Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara. Here are some highlights from their discussion.
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The Mayo Lumber Company and its Intercultural Workforce
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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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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Haq and History: The Punjabi Canadian Legacy Project Now Open
This exhibit, developed by the South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) and the Royal British Columbia Museum (RBCM), explores the lives, experiences, and contributions of Punjabi Canadian immigrants in British Columbia.
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Setsuko Piroche Exhibit Opening
On the afternoon of March 16, 2024, over 140 guests gathered for the much-anticipated opening reception of “WOVEN: Setsuko Piroche’s Wonderland.”
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The Superlative Artistry of Japan Exhibit Opened with Fanfare
On Now until January 20, 2024.
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