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.
> read moreConnecting 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.
> read moreA Memorable Sake Celebration
On November 2, Kanpai! Sake Celebration brought together sake enthusiasts, food lovers, and cultural aficionados.
> read moreHaq 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.
> read moreGeorge Tanaka—A Japanese Canadian to Remember
A linguist with the Canadian Army’s S-20, advocated for Japanese Canadian voting rights.
> read moreGrand-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.”
> read moreHaq 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.
> read moreHeartwarming event Kansha (感謝)
We hosted a heartwarming event Kansha (感謝) on September 22, 2024, to commemorate over 24 years of working together.
> read moreLinda Ohama’s Kids for Kids Cloth Letter Project
Artist Linda Ohama visited the museum this past summer to donate the cloth letters from her Kids for Kids Cloth Letter Project.
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