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Broken Promises Exhibit Opens at Nikkei National Museum Sept. 26

The new Broken Promises exhibit opens at Nikkei National Museum on September 26. Watch the livestream!

Broken Promises exhibit explores the dispossession of Japanese Canadians in the 1940s

The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) is celebrating 20 years in its Burnaby BC location at Nikkei Place which was born of dreams to provide a gathering place for our varied and diverse community. Today, the NNMCC continues its mission to honour, preserve, and share Japanese culture and Japanese Canadian history and heritage through programs, exhibits, and community partnerships extending nationwide through education, research assistance, and communications.

On Sept 26, 2020, Nikkei National Museum opens a new travelling exhibit, Broken Promises, co-curated by the Nikkei National Museum with the Royal British Columbia Museum and the Landscapes of Injustice research collective.

WATCH: Broken Promises - 1min Trailer

Grounded in research from Landscapes of Injustice – a 7 year multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, community engaged project, this exhibit explores the dispossession of Japanese Canadians in the 1940s. It illuminates the loss of home and the struggle for justice of one racially marginalized community. The story unfolds by following seven narrators over decades. Learn about life for Japanese Canadians in Canada before war, the administration of their lives during and after war ends, and how legacies of dispossession continue to this day.

This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet a été rendu possible grâce au gouvernement du Canada.

Virtual launch: Sept. 26, 2020 — Join the live stream!

Join in on the live stream and virtual programming
Saturday, September 26, 2020
1:00-2:00 pm PDT/ 4:00-500 pm EDT

Programming will include the launch of a Landscapes of Injustice book, knowledge mobilization outputs, and exciting information about digital offerings.

From September 29 onwards, the exhibit will be open 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday.
COVID protocols are in place. The gallery has a limited capacity of 8 people.

For more information about the exhibit

Visit https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/broken-promises/

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Monthly Donations Update (August 1 — August 31, 2020)

The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from August 1, 2020 — August 31, 2020 inclusive!

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 August 1, 2020 — August 31, 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.

DONATIONS

Dan Uyesugi
Mary Okabe
Jacqueline Wu

HONOURS & TRIBUTES

In Celebration of Akio & Ami Momotani’s 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mas & Kaori Yano

In Celebration of Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi’s 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mas & Kaori Yano

In Honour of Craig Natsuhara
Laurie Newell

In Memory of Robert Banno
Yoshio Arai
Mutsumi Hamakawa
Cathy Makihara
Norman Shuto
Tsukiko Takagi
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi

In Memory of Sayo Hattori
Minoru Tanaka

In Memory of Sunako Hinada
Norm Flockhart

In Memory of Gordon Kadota
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi

In Loving Memory of Nikkei fisherman Shigeaki Kamachi of F.V. Eventide III
Dr. Lindsay Kamachi, Dr.Daphne Wong-Kamachi, Dr. Kyle Kamachi, Dr. Lauren Kamachi & Zachary Kamachi

In Memory of Peggy & Mamoru Madokoro
Ken & Michiko Kochi

In Memory of Dennis Maihara
Dorothy Yamamoto

In Memory of Okinu Miki
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki

In Memory of Terry Sakai
The Maihara Family

In Memory of Masako Sakamoto
Karen Locken
Jean & Patrick Yetman

In Memory of Shirley Shoji
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto

In Memory of Shoji Tabata
Rob Rothwell, Leslee Caulfield, Sheila Rothwell, Ruth Rothwell, Chris Downs

In Memory of Miyoshi Tanaka
Minoru Tanaka

In Memory of Marie Teraguchi
Louis HoriiPatsy Mayede

In Memory of Nikkei Fisherman Hideo Ui
Ronald Ui

In Memory of Atsushi (Atsu) Uyeda
Rona Tanaka

In Memory of Michiyo (Mickie) Uyeda
Rona Tanaka

In Memory of Masako Yada
Minoru Tanaka

NNMCC Resilience Fundraiser

Anonymous
Miwako Aoki
Mutsumi Hamakawa
Miki & Miyako Hirai
Ayumi Hirose
George & Elaine Homma
Ian Miki & Fortis BC
Edward Kaminishi
Reiko Kurushima
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
Catherine Nakagawa
Daniel & Rury Nakagawa & Family
Hayato Ueda
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
Shino Watanabe
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto

MONTHLY GIVING CLUB

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Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
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
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip & Santa Ono

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

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Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Turns 20

The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre celebrates 20 years since opening their doors on September 22, 2000.

Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Celebrates 20 years

Over 30 years ago, the idea of having a gathering place for Japanese Canadians of all ages, and welcoming the larger community to share in this space, was just a dream. In December of 1986, a small group conceived of Nikkei Place — a multi-purpose complex joining a national Japanese Canadian cultural centre, seniors’ housing, and a care home. It took planning, commitment, and tenacity to bring the project to construction. On August 9, 1997, a ceremonial groundbreaking and tree planting took place to begin construction of the New Sakura-So seniors’ housing facility, the first building of the Nikkei Place campus.

Soon after, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) was built (then named the Nikkei National Heritage Centre) and officially opened to serve the community on September 22, 2000. The community gathered, along with dignitaries and special guests, to share in fanfare and celebration. Since then, NNMCC has welcomed hundreds of thousands of people to experience exhibits, cultural programs, special events, educational tours, and more.

Ruth Coles and many others at the opening of the NNHC Sept 22, 2000

Pictured ribbon cutters: Building Committee Sam Yamamoto, JC National Redress Foundation Chair Dr. Henry Shimizu, Burnaby Mayor Douglas Drummond, Japanese Ambassador Katsuhisa Uchida, Secretary of State Asia Pacific Raymond Chan, NNHC Society President Gordon Kadota, BC Multiculturalism & Immigration Minister Sue Hammel, NAJC president Keiko Miki, and George Oikawa.

Odori on the grounds of the NNHC opening September 22, 2000

Chibi Taiko performing at the NNHC opening Sept 22, 2000

Mikoshi on grounds of NNHC awaiting the Sumo competition at the opening of the NNHC, September 22, 2000

NNMCC’s 20th anniversary year has been unlike any other in its history. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the closure of the facility in March 2020, and a re-opening in June under drastically reduced capacity to comply with public health orders. Popular community events such as their Japanese Book Sale and Nikkei Matsuri have been completely re-imagined to allow for safe gatherings and cultural exchange to continue. Their online resources have become more important than ever — working to maintain and enhance the online archival research database, educational activities, and online exhibits, and to develop innovative distance-friendly programming.

As the 20th anniversary of Opening Day arrived, the NNMCC marks the occasion in a similar way to the beginning of Nikkei Place with the planting of a pine tree. Due to the pandemic, the ceremony on Sunday, September 20, 2020, was kept to a small gathering of current board members and guests.

Toshiyuki Izawa (President, Vancouver Japanese Gardeners’ Association), Kenji Usuda (Kyoto Garden Landscaping), Sam Yamamoto (Nikkei Place Advisor), Herb Ono (President, NNMCC), Karah Goshinmon Foster (ED, NNMCC)

NNMCC 20th Anniversary Celebration - September 20, 2020

Chibi Taiko performs at NNMCC 20th Anniversary Celebration - September 20, 2020

NNMCC 20th Anniversary Celebration - September 20, 2020

Vancouver Okinawa Taiko performs at NNMCC 20th Anniversary Celebration - September 20, 2020

At the start of 2020, the NNMCC envisioned a large 20th anniversary gathering that would also see the opening of the Broken Promises exhibit. Broken Promises is the culmination of a 7-year partnership with the Landscapes of Injustice project exploring the 1940s dispossession of Japanese Canadians through a multi-disciplinary lens with academic and community partners across Canada. Although the grand in-person celebration had to be cancelled, Broken Promises will host an opening via online livestream September 26th, available to anyone around the world. And on Friday, September 18, 2020, the NNMCC hosted the Nikkei Kotoba Forest Lounge where they presented an original live poetry installation, Nikkei Poem, at Nikkei Centre in collaboration with the local Tasai Collective. Nikkei Poem gathered literary submissions from the Nikkei community to create a unique and distance-friendly work of art.

WATCH: The NNMCC Then & Now - Video Slideshow

No one could have foreseen a 20th anniversary year like this one for the NNMCC. A place that has served as a physical gathering place for a our diverse community, the NNMCC has faced enormous challenges from government orders for public health. But enormous challenges have also come with opportunities for resilience: for NNMCC to continue modified programming and a sense of community at a time when many other gathering places are unavailable; and to broaden our reach to a worldwide community online.

We need your support today to maintain Nikkei Centre as a gathering place for future generations. Your support can help protect Japanese Canadian history, heritage, and culture. Please consider donating to the NNMCC’s Resilience Fundraiser. All donations made before December 31 will be matched up to $100,000.

Whether you’ve been with us for decades or minutes, thank you for being part of our community. #NNMCC2020

Donate Today

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Monthly Donations Update (June 30 — July 31, 2020)

The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from June 30, 2020 — July 31, 2020 inclusive!

Important Notice:

Thank you to our recent donors!

Gifts listed from June 30, 2020 — July 31, 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.