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Hiroshima Immigrants in Canada, 1891 – 1941 by Michiko Midge Ayukawa UBC Press, 2008 review by Jacob Derksen Anyone who has ever endured a post-secondary history class has likely come away wondering why the majority of academic historians feel the…

As we celebrate the Centenary and rejoice in the fact that we are an integral part of this wonderful province which has rewarded our endeavours abundantly for half a century, let us be mindful that while this citizenship has granted us privileges, it has increased our civic responsibility. Since the J.C.C.A. is the only nationally representative organization for Canadians of Japanese origins, it shoulders a tremendous responsibility.

A well-known English proverb says “you are what you eat.” I, on other hand, believe that you are what you hear.

One purpose stated in the JCCA Constitution is to “protect and promote the past, present and future legal rights and democratic freedom of all persons in Canada regardless of race, religion, status or sex.” (JCCA Constitution 1985) The Greater Vancouver…

Almost 200 people attended the 11th annual Nikkei Community Shinnenkai held on January 19 at the Nikkei Heritage Centre.

The North American Association of Asian Professionals (“NAAAP”) – Vancouver Venture (www.naaap.bc.ca) hosted its first annual Spotlight on Leadership Celebration on October 25, 2007. The purpose of the event was to inspire and cultivate future leaders in the Asian community…