Ron Nishimura

It’s been a full decade that the Canadian Government has recognized Asian Canadians’ contributions to Canada and the world. Here in Vancouver, we are blessed with our rich diversity of Asian cultures, enriching us socially, culturally, and economically.

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 was a good group. Forming the coming year’s GVJCCA Board…

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.

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 160 attendees who were treated to a wonderful lunch from…

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 know Fumiko personally, The Bulletin and the Greater Vancouver Japanese…

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, the Bulletin/Geppo staff and our families, I would like to…

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.

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. The Hastings Park Redevelopment Project Management team would still like…

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 non-partisan when it comes to political parties, but I think…

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 always exciting for Japanese Canadians in the Lower Mainland of…

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 take part, using that country’s culture as the theme of…

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 that the Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement, who have served…