a journal of japanese canadian community, history + culture
a journal of japanese canadian community, history + culture
What’s in a name? This is a question being posed by a team of Vancouver-based community leaders and university researchers that has been actively engaged in conversations with Downtown Eastside (DTES) residents, both past and present, about their experiences of human rights in the neighbourhood.
To be recognized as a leader in the community, by leaders in the community, and accepted by the government of Japan into their program, formalizes the responsibility that I have been willingly but slowly growing into since first volunteering at the Powell Street Festival in 2007.
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) recently announced that its official opening will take place on September 20, 2014. More than 13 years ago CanWest founder Israel (Izzy) Asper had a vision to build a national human rights museum in Winnipeg.
by Eleanor Quirk Arriving from England in 1968 my family first lived a block from Hastings Park, later moving to Steveston. When I came to live in New Denver in 1977 I had just seen the photo show 1877-1977: 100…
Dear all For all of those who have spent many years working towards the creation of Asian Canadian studies at UBC, we are writing to pass on the happy news that last night, at the February 19, 2014 meeting of…
by Ken Noma President, National Association of Japanese Canadians Vancouver subscribers of The Bulletin will have already have heard through the grapevine that Gary Matson, President of the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens Association, has decided not to seek another…
Two fantastic exhibits – showcasing over one hundred woodblock prints from the 1800s from a private collection in Japan are currently on display at the West Vancouver Museum and the Nikkei National Museum. Ukiyoe Spectacular includes compelling images and gives…
We are aware of an initiative that is underway by the JCCA Human Rights committee in Vancouver to clear the air and bring closure for the victims of our father’s heinous sexual attacks while he was a priest of the…
Presentations of its On-going Effects Based on Research and Residence in Tohoku Cities and Communities Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 4:30-6:00 Choi Building, University of British Columbia (UBC) Commemorating the third anniversary of Japan’s March 11, 2011 (3.11) triple disaster and…
Tsuneko Kokubo will be exhibiting paintings from her Monochromatic Contemplation series at the Roundhouse Exhibition Hall as part of the Vancouver International Dance Festival. The exhibition will run from March 13 to 29. There will be an opening reception for…
Each year, before the first performances of the Vancouver International Dance Festival, we find ourselves in a state of anxious excitement. We never know exactly what to expect. Will people come? Will this be our last festival? We let those doubts drop away knowing that we are bringing outstanding artists that have proven themselves again and again in cities around the world.
“there is no stranger under the cherry tree” Kobayashi Issa, 1763 – 1827. Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival - Festival-at-a-Glance