Monthly Donations Update (March 31 — April 27, 2020)

Important Notice:

Since March 18, 2020, Nikkei Place Foundation has transitioned all staff to work remotely until further notice, in response to the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Until we are able to resume normal office operation, we are unable to recognize Tree of Prosperity donors by their Leaf Colours. We thank you for understanding during this challenging time. Rest assured, we are still accepting donations, but encourage you to donate online to avoid any delays with receiving your tax receipt. For any questions or concerns, we can be reached at gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org or 604.777.2122. 

Thank you to our recent donors!

Gifts listed from March 31, 2020 — April 27, 2020 inclusive

We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.

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DONATIONS

Atomic Bomb Survivors Support Division
Estate of Nobu Ellis
Masako & Stanley Fukawa Kikuye
Inoue Yasuko Takahashi
Toshiyuki & Yukiko Tosa
Vancity Community Foundation - Innovation Fund 

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GALA TICKETS CONVERTED TO DONATON

Keiko Funahashi
Akiko Gomyo
Paul & Diana Kariya
Maryka Omatsu
Kumi Shanahan
Ken & Sara Takagi
Tom Teranishi 

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HONOURS & TRIBUTES

In Honour of Yosh Teresa Hirano’s 100th Birthday
Yosh Teresa Hirano

In Honour of Shig Kuwabara
Beverly Browning

In Memory of Ristuko Veronica Imai
Anonymous
Michiko Jean Maeda
Ed & Jenny Nakamoto
John Nakamoto
Jim & Louise Nakano
Ann Teranishi

In Memory of Ross K. Fukui
Wendy Foster

In Memory of Mary Obara
Momoye Sugiman

In Memory of K. Shimizu
Kelvin & Kazuyo Higo

In Memory of Miyoshi Tanaka
Henry & Ruiko Moritsugu

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MONTHLY GIVING CLUB

Anonymous
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito
Roberta H. Nasu

Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Mary Yamada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip

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HERITAGE ESTATE GIVING CIRCLE

Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto

Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi

Monthly Donations Update (February 25 — March 30, 2020)

Important Notice:

Since March 18, 2020, Nikkei Place Foundation has transitioned all staff to work remotely until further notice, in response to the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Until we are able to resume normal office operation, we are unable to recognize Tree of Prosperity donors by their Leaf Colours. We thank you for understanding during this challenging time. Rest assured, we are still accepting donations, but encourage you to donate online to avoid any delays with receiving your tax receipt. For any questions or concerns, we can be reached at gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org or 604.777.2122. 

Thank you to our recent donors!

Gifts listed from February 25, 2020 — March 30, 2020 inclusive

We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.

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DONATIONS

Elaine Englar
George Koyanagi
Brian Nasu

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GALA TICKETS CONVERTED TO DONATON

McMillan LLP
Hidemi Matsushita
Kumi Shanahan
Rickey & Margaret Yada

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HONOURS & TRIBUTES

In Memory of Ristuko Veronica Imai
Reiko Barabas
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto

In Memory of Tom Madokoro
Isao & Ina Kuramoto

In Memory of James Nishimura
Isao & Ina Kuramoto

In Memory of Taye Takahashi
Michael Takahashi

In Memory of Akiko Wakabayashi
Linda McElgunn
Abe Yokome
Evelyn Yokome
Rick Yokome

In Memory of Masako Yada
Rickey & Margaret Yada

In Memory of Shiro Yesaki
Isao & Ina Kuramoto

In Memory of Lin Hee  Yoon
Anonymous

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MONTHLY GIVING CLUB

Anonymous
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito
Roberta H. Nasu

Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Mary Yamada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip

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HERITAGE ESTATE GIVING CIRCLE

Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto

Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi

Thomas Shoyama Sakura Gala Postponed

Thomas Shoyama Sakura Gala Postponed

In response to the global pandemic of COVID-19

We have made the difficult decision to postpone our upcoming Thomas Shoyama Sakura Gala due to rising health concerns with the coronavirus pandemic. For the safety and peace of mind for all involved, we feel that this is the best decision at this time.

All attendees, please hold on to your tickets, we will be sending out information about the rescheduled Gala date as soon as we are able to confirm with our award recipients, venue, and partners. Ticket refunds will be made available after the announcement for any attendees that are unable to attend.

Please contact us at gala@nikkeiplacefoundation.org with any questions, concerns, or requests.

Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together to protect the safety and health of our community. We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.

— The Gala Committee 

Brian Tsuji (Event Chair), Naomi Kawamura (Executive Director), Robert Banno (President of the Board), Paul Kariya, Dennis Shikaze, Don Campbell, and Cathy Makihara.

Monthly Donations Update (January 29 — February 24, 2020)

Thank you to our recent donors!

Gifts listed from January 29, 2020 — February 24, 2020 inclusive

We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.

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LEAFS

Visionary

Yoshiko Karasawa

Bronze

Makoto Kubo

Orange

Yukimi Makihara

Green

Terry & Sumiko Nakano

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GENERAL

Anonymous
Kikuye Inouye
Helen Duckworth
Brian Fujimoto
Tosh Kitagawa
Wade Kitagawa
Keiko Kobiyama
Jennifer Madoc-Jones
Douglas Munday
Aileen Randall
Harge & Irene Suga

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HONOURS & TRIBUTES

In Honour of Yoshiko Hirano’s 100th Birthday
Anonymous
Teresa Chapell
Linda & John McGarvie

In Memory of Sung Kwan Eum
Won Shik Eum

In Memory of Jean Kobayashi
Masako Hori
Minoru Tanaka

In Memory of Tami Matsunaga
Frances & Mark Glover

In Memory of Tom Madokoro
Enkatainers
Roberta H. Nasu

In Memory of James Nishimura
Anonymous
Esther Ayukawa
Lyle Cheng
Hiro & Kaz Hasebe
Mot Tanaka & Doris Nishizaki
Harold & Sachie Sato

In Memory of Sam Minoru Oyama
Ruth Ikoma
Minoru Tanaka

In Memory of Yukio Tony Nasu
Roberta H. Nasu

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MONTHLY GIVING CLUB

Anonymous
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito
Roberta H. Nasu

Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Trevor Jones & Darlene Tanaka
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Mary Yamada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip

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HERITAGE ESTATE GIVING CIRCLE

Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto

Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi

Seniors celebrate an early spring tradition: Hina Matsuri (Girls' Day)

Seniors at the Iki Iki Light program celebrate Hina Matsuri (Girls’ Day)

Iki Iki Light is an activity and social program offered by Nikkei Seniors Society for those living with dementia. During the program on February 26, seniors spent some time decorating paper hina dolls in honor of Hina Matsuri — a Japanese early-spring tradition of families wishing for the health and happiness of young girls in Japan. On the 2nd floor at Nimi Nikkei Home, the hina dolls are out on display in honour of this festival. Hina Matsuri is celebrated on March 3 of each year.

For the participants of Iki Iki Light, it is a wonderful way to connect to a traditional festival. The figures that are being decorated are the emperor and empress dolls which are placed at the top tiers, with other court members placed on the lower tiers. For all the volunteers who helped, we thank you very much for making this day a special one at Iki Iki Light. 

Iki Iki Light is a recurring Wednesday program running from 10 am to 2 pm at Nimi Nikkei Home’s Kenko Wellness Lounge. It offers a variety of activities and lunch for seniors in a gentle and encouraging environment. Registration is required for this program - please contact Nikkei Seniors Society for more information.

We thank all the volunteers and donors who have made this program possible.

Internationally renowned Nikkei architect Raymond Moriyama to be honoured with the 2020 Thomas Shoyama Lifetime Achievement Award at Charitable Gala in Vancouver

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nikkei Place Foundation
220-6688 Southoaks Crescent
Burnaby, BC  V5E 4M7
604.777.2122
nikkeiplacefoundation.org

BURNABY, BC – Nikkei Place Foundation (NPF) is thrilled to announce that internationally renowned Nikkei architect Raymond Moriyama has been chosen as this year’s Thomas Shoyama Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Moriyama will be presented with the award at their annual fundraising gala, the Thomas Shoyama Sakura Gala, on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Coast Coal Harbour Hotel. Proceeds support Nikkei Place Foundation to strengthen, connect, and invest in the future of the Nikkei (Japanese Canadian) community.

The Thomas Shoyama Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the achievements of outstanding individuals who have served as leaders in their fields and in the Japanese Canadian community. Previous awardees have included Dr. David Suzuki, Arthur Hara, Gordon Kadota, Henry Wakabayashi, Joy Kogawa, and Kaye Kaminishi (Asahi Baseball Team).

Raymond Moriyama has applied his visionary architectural approach to projects around the globe, including: Ottawa's City Hall, the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, the Saudi Arabian National Museum, and the Canadian War Museum, among others. During the Second World War, Raymond Moriyama and his family were interned in Slocan Valley and his experiences in the camp have informed his personal and professional career. Moriyama believes that "architecture has to be humane and its intent the pursuit of true ideals, of true democracy, of equality and of inclusion of all people."

He has received some of the highest professional honours including the Confederation of Canada Medal, and the RAIC Gold Medal. Moriyama has also received honourary degrees from ten Canadian universities, the Order of Canada, the Order of the Rising Sun, and the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal.

“The Thomas Shoyama Lifetime Achievement Award was created to honour Japanese Canadian heroes – to recognize the outstanding achievements of those who have made a profound and lasting mark on the fabric of Canada, and the inspiring legacy they give to future generations. It is with great excitement that we recognize Raymond Moriyama with this award at our upcoming gala.” said Naomi Kawamura, Executive Director at Nikkei Place Foundation.

The gala brings together community leaders, philanthropists, and business professionals to honour and celebrate the achievements of Nikkei in Canada. The evening’s agenda also includes the presentation of the 2019-2020 Nikkei Youth Athletics Bursary recipient (to be announced) and recognition of a Nikkei entrepreneur (to be announced).

Please check www.nikkeiplacefoundation.org/thomas-shoyama-gala for the most updated event information. Tickets on sale now. Purchase online at www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/nikkei-place-foundation/events/thomas-shoyama-sakura-gala-2020/ or contact the Nikkei Place Foundation office at 604-777-2122 or gala@nikkeiplacefoundation.org for tickets and sponsorship information.

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About Nikkei Place Foundation

Nikkei Place Foundation is the charitable fundraising organization for the Nikkei Place Japanese Canadian community in Burnaby. We are the bridge that connects philanthropy with Nikkei history, arts, culture, community, and senior care. Together with our partners, the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) and the Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society (NSHCHS), we work to build a strong and vibrant community for all.

For media inquires, please contact:

Lindsay Fong
Marketing & Communications Manager
creative@nikkeiplacefoundation.org

A Family Day Festival is Coming to Nikkei Centre This Weekend!

Celebrate Family Day Weekend at Nikkei Centre

Come down to Nikkei Centre on Feb 15 & 16 to celebrate Family Day weekend with food, games, movies and more!

Family Day celebrates the importance of families and family life to people and their communities. If you’re looking for something fun for the whole family to do on Family Day, look no further! Join us at Nikkei Centre for some food, games, movies and more. Keep scrolling to find out what’s planned!

Event Details

Family Day Weekend
Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16
10am-4pm
Nikkei Centre — 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC V5E 4M7

There’s lots to see, do and eat!

Check out the program guide below

On Both Days - February 15 & 16

Japanese Book Sale
February 15 & 16
10am - 4pm

Browse and discover thousands of Japanese books, manga, CDs and DVDs! The widest selection of used Japanese books in Metro Vancouver! There will be a small section of English books too! Come and enjoy browsing through an ample selection of books. Come and browse through tables of treasures! Please bring your own bags.

古本市
2020年最初のブックセール、お楽しみに

Food
February 15 & 16
10am - 4pm

Games
February 15 & 16
10am - 4pm
FREE

Have you ever experienced virtual reality? Well, now's your chance! Make sure to stop by the second floor landing, where Telus will be presenting virtual reality games for all ages to try out!! Come try your hand at other family-friendly games, too, and win some prizes!

ゲームコーナーバーチャルリアリティなどのゲームが楽しめます！

Japanese Culture Corner
February 15 & 16
10am - 4pm
FREE

Learn to play with a traditional Japanese toy, Kendama, colour and craft a fan (Uchiwa), or try making some beautiful flowers with Origami papers during the Family Festival! Fun for all ages

ニッポン庵
けん玉、うちわ作り、折り紙など日本的なアクティビティを体験できます。

Sand Art Workshop
February 15 & 16
10am - 11am
$20+ depending on the decorations used

Join us for this child-friendly craft workshop! Create your unique sand art creation with various decoration pieces that you like! During the workshop, you will be given a glass cup, which you will then fill up with colourful sand! Fun for all ages.

Register today to secure your spots and pay on site!

サンドアートワークショップ 
カラフルな砂で自分だけの作品を作ってみませんか？好みのアレンジで楽しく参加できます。

Kamishibai Theatre
February 15 & 16
2pm - 4pm
FREE

Be inspired! Enjoy a Kamishibai, Japanese theatre-style storytelling, by team Earth Ojisan and learn how to be eco and earth-friendly. Feel free to come in anytime to try some hands-on activities during the open hours! The team Earth Ojisan will teach children at a young age (and adults!) to be environmentally aware, so that you can build lifelong habits that could potentially make a dramatic difference in the future of the earth. 

These fun activities and resources are brought to you by team Earth Ojisan, inspired and adapted by the Japanese picture book, Earth Ojisan.

紙芝居
身近なことから変えていこう！かわいい絵が魅力のEARTHおじさんと学ぶ地球の問題。ご家族でどうぞ！

Saturday, February 15 Only

Chocolate Making Workshop
February 15
2pm - 4pm
$30+ (see below)

Popular local chocolatier Coconama will be sharing the art of chocolate-making in an exciting workshop ideal for all lovers of chocolate! This is your opportunity to gain a hands-on introduction to the chocolate-making experience. Coconama will guide participants through a step-by-step process, where you'll start with nothing but cacao beans and finish with your very own edible creation! This is a unique chance to learn how chocolate is made, and eat chocolate crafted by your own hands.

Learn a brief story about cacao beans, taste chocolate from different countries, and experience the art of chocolate making.

Special Family Day Rates:
$30 /per person or $50 /for two
$60 for a group/family of 3
Suitable for 6 and up
Reserve your spots today!

チョコレート作り

チョコレートってなにから作るの？チョコレートってどうやって作るの？そんな子どものなぜなぜに答えがでます！カカオ豆からチョコレートを作れるこのレアなチャンスをお見逃しなく！

Magic Show by Magic Joji!
February 15
1pm - 1:30pm
FREE

Don't forget to witness the incredible magic acts of local magician, Magic Joji! This special guest performance will only be held ONCE, Saturday at 1pm, so don't miss it!!

手品

人気ローカルマジシャン、マジックジョージのショーをお楽しみください！

Sunday, February 16 Only

“Modest Heroes” Anime Movie Screening
February 16
1:30pm / 2:30pm / 3:30pm

PG | Animation, Adventure, Family | August 2018 (Japan)Studio Ponoc, the new animation studio founded by two-time Academy Award®-nominee Yoshiaki Nishimura (The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, When Marnie Was There) and featuring many artists from the venerable Studio Ghibli, made an immediate splash with their acclaimed debut film Mary and The Witch’s Flower, a 2017 Animation is Film selection. The studio returns to the festival this year with Modest Heroes, an ambitious collection of three thrilling tales created by some of the greatest talents working in Japanese animation today.

Click here for more screening information!

映画

小さな英雄 -カニとタマゴと透明人間ファミリーデイの期間、日系センターで映画が無料で楽しめます！スタジオジブリでも活躍した監督たちによるショートフィルムをお楽しみください。

Tea Class Free Demo
February 16
12pm / 1pm / 2pm

Join us for a free Valentine's-themed demonstration of our new Japanese cultural program for kids, tea ceremony. Tea ceremony combines many aspects of Japanese culture into a single experience: from etiquette to art appreciation, attention to seasons, traditional sweets, and of course matcha tea. In this class, beginning in April, kids ages 6-8 will learn the basics of the "chado" philosophy, or the "way of tea". Parents are encouraged to observe the class, and may enjoy matcha while observing for a small additional fee. The demonstration is free for all kids and their families!

茶道クラスデモンストレーション
4月から始まる新キッズ茶道クラスに先立ち、デモンストレーションが開催されます。どなたでも参加できます！

Monthly Donations Update (January 1 — January 28, 2020)

Thank you to our recent donors!

Gifts listed from January 1, 2020 — January 28, 2020 inclusive

We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.

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LEAFS

Visionary

Jane Nimi

Gold

Howard Shimokura

Copper

Kikuye Komori Ken & Dorothy Yada & Family

Burgundy

Frank & Naomi Kamiya

Red

Fortis BC Energy Inc.
Archie & Marjory Kamiya
Daniel & Rury Nakagawa & Family
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto
Fumiko Horii & Mike Sokugawa
David Suzuki Bruce & Nan Tasaka

Orange

Yoshiharu & Fumiko Aura
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Frank & Vickie Fukui
Frank & Patricia Hamanishi
Gerry & Louis Horii
Don & Kumiko Iwanaka
Arthur Iwata
John & Marion Nakamoto
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Chris Oikawa
Gwendolyn Yip & Santa Ono
Michiko Ota
Ken & Peggy Takahashi
Rona Tanaka
Karl & Elleen Willms
Dorothy Yamamoto
Fukashi & Chiyo Yasui

Yellow

Douglas Ayukawa
May H. Ishikawa
Kay Koyanagi
Luke & Micki Nakashima
Ronald Okada & Carol Nishi
Nancy Woodward

Green

Gordon & Masayo Mayede
Keiko & Allan Mayede
Richard & Vivian Omori

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GENERAL

Gail Dodek Wenner
Akira Furuzawa & Shirin Eshghi
Kathy Harris
Fay Y. Ishii
Wayne Seller
James Suzuki
Margie Uyeda
Keiko Yakumo

FRIENDS OF NIKKEI CENTRE MAINTENANCE FUND

Glenn Chow

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HONOURS & TRIBUTES

In Honour of Toshio Murao’s 100th Birthday
Barry Higo

In Honour of Takashi & Sachiko Ono
Gwendolyn Yip & Santa Ono

In Memory of Ronald Inouye
Rona Tanaka

In Memory of Fumiko Greenaway
Millie Creighton

In Memory of Jean Kobayashi
Yoshiharu & Fumiko Aura
Frank & Naomi Kamiya

In Memory of Tom Madokoro
Dorothy Yamamoto

In Memory of James Nishimura
Anonymous
Yoshiharu & Fumiko Aura
Douglas Ayukawa
Herman Chan
Glenn Chow
Frank & Vickie Fukui
Derek Goto
Kiyoko Hamada
Frank & Patricia Hamanishi
Hap Hirata
Gerry & Louis Horii
Lila & Ken Ikesaka
May H. Ishikawa
Don & Kumiko Iwanaka
Arthur Iwata
Archie & Marjory Kamiya Mits Kazuta
Jerold King
Mas Kitagawa
Faith Koyanagi
Kay Koyanagi & Family
Andrew Leong
Mamoru Madokoro
Gordon & Masayo Mayede
Keiko & Allan Mayede
David & Kiyomi Minamata
Akio & Amy Momotani
Dale Murao
Mike & Sachi Nagai
Daniel & Rury Nakagawa & Family
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto

In Memory of James Nishimura (Continued)
John & Marion Nakamoto
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Jane Nimi
Richard & Barbara Odamura
Fumiko Okada
Ronald Okada & Carol Nishi
Ruby Okano
Lena Oliveira
Richard & Vivian Omori
Alan & Carol Sakai
Mitsuka Sakai
Noboru & Elizabeth Sakiyama
Sharks Hockey Team
Howard Shimokura
Martin Aura & Lorraine Shiyoji
Phil Shoji
Mr. & Mrs. Y. Shoji
Fumiko Horii & Mike Sokugawa
Ken & Peggy Takahashi
Butch & Ruby Tanaka
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
Curtis Tateyama
James & Jean Tateyama
Lenny & Shelley Tateyama
Margaret Trickett
Margaret Vaid
Vancouver Nisei Curling Club
Lydia Wong
Mary Wong
Ken & Dorothy Yada & Family
Dorothy Yamamoto
Mas Yamamoto
Fukashi & Chiyo Yasui
Tom & Suzy Yesaki

In Memory of Ray Ota
Michiko Ota & Family

In Memory of Sam Minoru Oyama
Anonymous
Emi Locke

In Memory of Jane Shimokura
Luke & Micki Nakashima

In Memory of Violet Ui (Misaye Kondo)
Ronald Ui

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MONTHLY GIVING CLUB

Anonymous
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito

Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Trevor Jones & Darlene Tanaka
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Mary Yamada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip

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HERITAGE ESTATE GIVING CIRCLE

Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto

Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi

Nikkei Centre Volunteers Go Bowling!

Nikkei Centre Volunteers Go Bowling!

More social gatherings for Nikkei Centre volunteers are coming this year

Last week, Nikkei Centre volunteers took to the nearby bowling alley and blew everyone away with their skills!

Thank you to everyone who came out, ate pizza, won prizes, and made it an unforgettable night. We appreciate everything you do, and could not think of a better way to show it! Make sure to keep an eye out for future volunteer socials!

Become a Volunteer

If you wish to become a part of our wonderful volunteer team and join events such as these in the future, please fill out our online application form!

TSUNAGU: Intergenerational Conversations

TSUNAGU: Intergenerational Conversations

Tsunagu will open up a conversation between generations. “Tsunagu” means to connect like a bridge to our shared history and experiences.

The mass incarceration of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War had an incalculable impact on our community and on the lives of all of those imprisoned. Most of the Issei who lost their life work are gone, but many Nisei who experienced the incarceration as children, youth and young adults are still often reluctant to share their experiences. The past is the past. Just look to the future. But what impact has this silence about their family history had on them, on Sansei, Yonsei and Gosei and on our community?

As this session is an intergenerational conversation, it is not so much a re-telling of family history, as it is about how each family TALKED about (or didn’t talk about) their history, especially with respect to the wartime uprooting and incarceration.  And how they talked about it WITHIN the family, not so much to outsiders.

Event Details

Date/Time: Saturday, February 15, 2020  10 am - 4 pm
Fee: $25 plus tax and fees — Includes lunch and refreshments
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Registration closes February 8.

Tsunagu will open with a presentation by Dr. Karen Kobayashi, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Social Sciences, a Professor in the Department of Sociology, and a Research Affiliate at the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health at the University of Victoria. She has published widely in the areas of family and intergenerational relationships, ethnicity and immigration, dementia and personhood, and health and social care. Karen is a Sansei who was born and raised in Toronto. Her grandparents and parents were interned in Lemon Creek and Bay Farm in the Slocan Valley. Karen has volunteered and worked for several Nikkei community organizations.

Karen's presentation will be followed by three moderated intergenerational conversations. Family panelists include Mary and Landon Kitagawa, Mike and Natsuki Abe, and Kevin and Kayla Isomura.

After a lunch break, we will show a short film by Connie Kadota and Lucy Komori about the experiences of Sansei and Yonsei . We'll then divide into table groups. As this session is an intergenerational conversation, it is not so much a re-telling of family history, as it is about how each family TALKED about (or didn’t talk about) their history, especially with respect to the wartime uprooting and incarceration.  And how they talked about it WITHIN the family, not so much to outsiders.

Each table group will have a facilitator and note taker to capture the conversations. We'll regroup at the end and share highlights of discussions.

Tsunagu is programmed by Connie Kadota and Lucy Komori in collaboration with the Nikkei  National Museum.

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This event is run by volunteers with no project funding. Please consider donating to support this event! Click on the donate button below, and select the 'Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre', and include a note for your donation to go towards the Tsunagu event. Thank you!