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  • Hi everyone! On Saturday March 17th, the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association held its Annual General Meeting at Nikkei Place. This year’s turnout was small in numbers, but it...

    President’s Message

    Posted on April 2, 2012 | No Comments
    Hi everyone! On Saturday March 17th, the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association held its Annual General Meeting at Nikkei Place. This year’s turnout was small in numbers, but it...

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  • On Saturday February 25th a Special General Meeting was held at 511 Broadway, Vancouver, BC. At this Special General Meeting, the Greater Vancouver Japanese Citizens’ Association membership approved the entering of a joint venture agreement with Tonari Gumi in the purchase and development of property at 42 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.

    President’s Message

    Posted on February 29, 2012 | No Comments
    On Saturday February 25th a Special General Meeting was held at 511 Broadway, Vancouver, BC. At this Special General Meeting, the Greater Vancouver Japanese Citizens’ Association membership approved the entering of a joint venture agreement with Tonari Gumi in the purchase and development of property at 42 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.

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  • On January 21st, the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association held its Keiro-kai at Nikkei Place for seniors 70 years or older. This event was thoroughly enjoyed by the over...

    President’s Message

    Posted on February 9, 2012 | No Comments
    On January 21st, the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association held its Keiro-kai at Nikkei Place for seniors 70 years or older. This event was thoroughly enjoyed by the over...

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  • I’d like to extend special condolences to the Greenaway family on the passing of Fumiko Greenaway, mother of Bulletin editor John Endo Greenaway. Although I never had the chance to...

    President’s Message

    Posted on January 13, 2012 | No Comments
    I’d like to extend special condolences to the Greenaway family on the passing of Fumiko Greenaway, mother of Bulletin editor John Endo Greenaway. Although I never had the chance to...

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  • Well, another year is almost done and on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association, the GVJCCA Human Rights Committee, the Nihongo Committee,...

    President’s Message

    Posted on November 30, 2011 | No Comments
    Well, another year is almost done and on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association, the GVJCCA Human Rights Committee, the Nihongo Committee,...

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  • A reminder that Friday, November 11th is Remembrance Day and many organizations and supporters will be participating in the Remembrance Day Service at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial Cenotaph in Stanley Park. The Service will be at 10:40 AM and I hope that everyone will attend this moving ceremony.

    President’s Message

    Posted on November 7, 2011 | No Comments
    A reminder that Friday, November 11th is Remembrance Day and many organizations and supporters will be participating in the Remembrance Day Service at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial Cenotaph in Stanley Park. The Service will be at 10:40 AM and I hope that everyone will attend this moving ceremony.

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  • Hi everyone! The GVJCCA and the Hastings Park Commemoration Committee is still encouraging community members to come forth and voice some of their thoughts on the Hastings Park Redevelopment Project....

    President’s Message

    Posted on October 3, 2011 | No Comments
    Hi everyone! The GVJCCA and the Hastings Park Commemoration Committee is still encouraging community members to come forth and voice some of their thoughts on the Hastings Park Redevelopment Project....

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  • Hi everyone! Before I get into my message for the month I would like to say that the passing of Jack Layton brought me great sadness. I try to be...

    President’s Message

    Posted on September 3, 2011 | No Comments
    Hi everyone! Before I get into my message for the month I would like to say that the passing of Jack Layton brought me great sadness. I try to be...

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  • The Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association would like to welcome all participants, volunteers, donors, funders, and attendees to the 35th Annual Powell Street Festival. This time of year is...

    President’s Message

    Posted on August 1, 2011 | No Comments
    The Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association would like to welcome all participants, volunteers, donors, funders, and attendees to the 35th Annual Powell Street Festival. This time of year is...

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  • Hi everyone! On June 18 and 19, the 16th Annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival was held in Burnaby, BC. Every year the organizers of the event invite a guest country to...

    President’s Message

    Posted on July 28, 2011 | No Comments
    Hi everyone! On June 18 and 19, the 16th Annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival was held in Burnaby, BC. Every year the organizers of the event invite a guest country to...

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  • Hi everyone! We’ve been experiencing a bit of crazy weather, but I think it will change now for the better. In a recent story in the Vancouver Sun I read...

    President’s Report

    Posted on June 9, 2011 | No Comments
    Hi everyone! We’ve been experiencing a bit of crazy weather, but I think it will change now for the better. In a recent story in the Vancouver Sun I read...

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  • The Greater Vancouver JCCA expresses our heartfelt concern for the people in Japan who have been devastated by the recent horrific earthquake and tsunami. We also think about relatives and families here who are waiting for news of their loved ones. For those wishing further . . .

    Japan Earthquake Information

    Posted on March 12, 2011 | No Comments
    The Greater Vancouver JCCA expresses our heartfelt concern for the people in Japan who have been devastated by the recent horrific earthquake and tsunami. We also think about relatives and families here who are waiting for news of their loved ones. For those wishing further . . .

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