We are sharing some of the tasks and projects that our Collections & Archives Team are involved in.
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Past Wrongs, Future Choices Archives Cluster, Community Outreach Update
In the past year, the PWFC Archives Cluster ran three workshops centered around helping members of the Japanese Canadian community navigate and interpret the records found in the Landscapes of Injustice (LOI) database.
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Thank you for your donations!
NNMCC Auxiliary gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following individuals who donated items that contributed to the success of our Otakara (Treasure) Market at Nikkei Matsuri 2025.
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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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A Legacy of Culture: Honouring Yoko Matsuno-sensei
Yoko Matsuno sensei was a beloved dance master whose smile and graceful moves were part of the Japanese Canadian community and beyond.
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Unpacking Family History Through Jewelry
This blog post by Reiko Pleau explores Japanese Canadian history, family heirlooms, and intergenerational memory through the lens of Nakataro Matsubayashi’s jewelry business and contemporary Nikkei art.
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Celebrating 60 Years of Friendship: Nikkei Place at the Heart of Burnaby-Kushiro Sister City Relations
To commemorate this special occasion, the beautiful Kushiro Lane Garden was officially opened right beside Nimi Nikkei Home.
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Tanabata Market: A Community Celebration
The Tanabata Market, held on Sunday, July 6, welcomed over 2,000 visitors to a day of shopping and Japanese culture.
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The Art of Remembrance: How Marlene Howell’s Work Preserves Japanese Canadian History
Discover Marlene Howell’s powerful painting, exploring the dispossession of Japanese Canadian fishing boats during WWII. Learn about her artistic process and ongoing work.
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Get Ready to Create! Announcing Our Summer Manga Camp!
Our Summer Manga Camp (July 28- August 1) helps ages 9-12 strengthen identity & develop drawing skills through character creation and Japanese cultural activities.
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