a journal of japanese canadian community, history + culture
a journal of japanese canadian community, history + culture
The results of the presidential election in the USA were shocking to everyone including, I think, the president-elect. The political pundits have been providing their versions of an analysis, but one thing is clear to me, we must stand together…
I was putting the first tray of lemon meringue tarts into the oven when I glanced at my phone. There was a voice mail message. I checked it and it was from April Shimizu, one of the GVJCCA Board Directors.…
And the award for outstanding volunteers goes to… Our GVJCCA volunteers. Yes, we really appreciate you! Thank you again for all your talents and time to support the GVJCCA including helping with the monthly mail out of The Bulletin/Geppo magazine…
The long, hot days of summer are transitioning into preparation for back-to-school and the routine of fall. We say it every year, but it does seem as if time is flying by. We were fortunate to have three wonderful, talented…
Long summer days mean feasting on the local crops of fruit and vegetables. I’ve been enjoying blueberries and am hoping to get out to a local farm for some blackberries, sweet corn, and maybe some late strawberries. It’s also about…
It turned out to be a nice day. Sometimes when the weather is too good, it discourages people from attending indoor events. That wasn’t the case with the GVJCCA Honouring Our People book launch. The room was packed with about…
The Asian Canadian community came out to the 20th Anniversary explorASIAN gala on June 11th to celebrate the success of this year’s Vancouver Asian Heritage Month events. The Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society which is the organization behind explorASIAN hosted…
I flip through the pages of the book and some quotes catch my eye. “Mom worked tirelessly well into the wee hours of the night and we would all be fast asleep. In the winter she would ensure that there…
As we publish this edition of The Bulletin/Geppo, we are preparing for Asian Heritage Month, the annual celebration of Asian Canadian arts, culture, and heritage. The April 16th opening event at the Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre, the SFU campus…
Time flies and I don’t just mean the one hour we moved forward. A year has passed since I was elected to be president of the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association (GVJCCA), and I am honoured now, as I…
Congratulations to the voters who came out in the 42nd federal election. We saw an increase in voting to 68% up from 61% of eligible voters in 2011. However, we can’t rest on our laurels since it still means 32%…
Walking from table to table at the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association (GVJCCA) Legacy of Redress Forum, you could hear the ideas bubbling from the conversations – “Speaking truth to power.” “Everyone has a story.” “People waking up.” The…
