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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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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We hosted a heartwarming event Kansha (感謝) on September 22, 2024, to commemorate over 24 years of working together.
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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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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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The 12th annual Nikkei Matsuri, held from August 30 to September 1, was a resounding success!
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Online access through SFU’s Digital Collections will end in August but you’re welcome to view copies in-person at the NNMCC in Burnaby, BC or in Toronto at the MHSO.
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The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is excited to announce the 12th annual Nikkei Matsuri, an authentic celebration of Japanese culture. Join us for a weekend of festivities on Friday, […]
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Celebration of Life on Aug 18, 2pm at Nikkei Centre.
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1. scanning kit for photographs, 2. photography kit for objects, 3. audio cassette digitization kit
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