On November 2, Kanpai! Sake Celebration brought together sake enthusiasts, food lovers, and cultural aficionados.
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Category Archives: News
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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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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Heartwarming event Kansha (感謝)
We hosted a heartwarming event Kansha (感謝) on September 22, 2024, to commemorate over 24 years of working together.
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Linda 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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Archives at Ensoku 2024
On August 17, 2024, the Japanese Canadian community was invited to ensoku 2024, an intergenerational gathering and Obon ceremony at the former Tashme internment camp.
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Nikkei Matsuri 2024: A Celebration of Japanese Culture
The 12th annual Nikkei Matsuri, held from August 30 to September 1, was a resounding success!
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Archives Open House
Join the Collections team for our new Archives Open House drop-in hours. The Charles H. Kadota Resource Centre will be open to the public.
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