Derek Iwanaka

By Derek Iwanaka Thanks to all the bowlers and supporters who came out to participate at our February 22nd JCCA Community Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser. This first-of-a-kind Japanese Canadian community fundraiser was completely sold out and it was all in support of…

What a wonderful way to end 2014! After managing to pull through a challenging year full of change, it was so extremely heartwarming last month to see our tiny new office overflowing with envelopes filled with JCCA membership renewals, donations…

With the end of 2014 nearly upon us, I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every GVJCCA member and sponsor for supporting our organization this year. By helping us keep The Bulletin/Geppo alive, you are ensuring that…

The JCYLC was an excellent opportunity for young leaders (from teenagers to 39-year-olds) to connect, bond, and generate even more enthusiasm, which has been building between the young leaders who have been working together on the organizing committee . . .

On this 100th Anniversary of the Komagata Maru Incident, the GVJCCA acknowledges the bigotry of the Canadian government and society at that time that prevented the landing of over 350 Sikh passengers. History has revealed that South Asian communities, as…

On May 4, 2014 at 2pm at the new Tonari Gumi/GVJCCA building on 42 West 8th Avenue