Celebrate Family Day at Nikkei Centre
Enjoy free admission to the NNMCC gallery + family-friendly activities on Saturday, February 19!
Enjoy free admission to the NNMCC gallery + family-friendly activities on Saturday, February 19!
If you're looking for something to do for Family Day next weekend, head to Nikkei Centre for some family fun! There will be workshops + activities, a magic show and more! Visit Nikkei Centre’s website for full details on times and how to participate.
THINGS TO DO INCLUDE…
Tsumami Zaiku Workshop | つまみ細工ワークショップ
Learn the traditional Japanese craft of Tsumami Zaiku with Fumiko Horan, where you will make flowers using small square-cut pieces of cloth!Cookie Decoration Workshop | クッキーデコワークショップ
Enjoy the art of cookie decorating that includes all materials!Girls' Day Kimono Dressing Demonstration | 桃の節句着物着付けデモンストレーション
Join us for our Kimono dressing demonstration to learn the steps and tricks to putting on a Kimono by Fumiko Horan. Enjoy a beautiful visual display of traditional Japanese clothing.Magicjo's Magical World | マジックジョーのマジカルワールド
Enjoy the Art and Science of Magic performance by MagicJo! Awaken your wonder and revitalize your mind through an element of surprise.Hina Doll Displays | 雛段飾り & Scanvenger Hunt
Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to take a photo with the stunning Japanese Hina dolls! Can you find all the Hina Doll displays? Come and grab the entry ticket for the scavenger hunt at the reception and explore the centre. Children can enter to win a small gift!Free admission to the SAFE | HOME Exhibit
Browse the Museum Shop
The Province of British Columbia has provided Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre a grant in support of this free, community Family Day activity.
To learn more visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/celebrating-british-columbia/bc-family-day
Starting the Year with Gratitude
We begin this year with gratitude to you, our supporters, for your overwhelming contributions and generosity to our Nikkei Place community during our 2021 Year-End Campaign.
We begin this year with gratitude to you, our supporters, for your overwhelming contributions and generosity to our Nikkei Place community during our 2021 Year-End Campaign. It was a great success, raising over $40,000 across our three charities at Nikkei Place! Thank you for giving to Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society, or Nikkei Place Foundation, and supporting our causes. Your support is making a difference for Japanese Canadian history, heritage, and culture, senior care, and the legacy of our community now and into the future.
Thank you to our Year-End Campaign donors!
Anonymous (17)
Dr. Robert & Molly Akune
Grace Asao
Donald Campbell
Eileen Carefoot
Catherine & Shawn Chapell
Adrienne Clark
Phil & Pauline Cooper
Dr. Millie Creighton
Laura Dempsey
Shigeyoshi Ebata
Lorraine M. Elliott
Kenneth Ezaki
David & Beverley Foy
Etsuyo Fujiwara
Bill & Noemi Gruenthal
Satoshi & June Hamada
Sachie Harpain
Rodney Yutaka Hatanaka
Shinobu Homma
Jim Hori
Masako Hori
Shirley Isojima
Hiroshi & Takako Iura
Yoshiko Iwamoto
Ed & Carole Iwanaka
Sandra James
John Jamieson
Patricia Jette
Ellen K. Kadonaga
Archie & Marjory Kamiya
Michiyo Katayama
Barry Kato
Tobo & Hiroko Kawamoto
Sharon Kawasaki-Chan
Yaeko Kikuchi
Yukimasa & Tamiko Kishimoto
Ken & Michiko Kochi
Kevin Kochi
Kevin & Karey Kondo
Bruce Kosugi
Joy Koyama
Tetsuo & Noriko Kumagai
Reiko Kurushima
Dan & Caprice Lau
Lola Lee
Ronald & Shirley Lee
Esther Matsubuchi
Ruth & Bruce Matsuda
Heather Matsune
Bill McNulty
Nancy Miki & Adam Smith
Eileen Miyanaga
Mr. & Mrs. Masao Mizumoto
Junji Mizutani
Melissa Mukai
Donald & Misaye Munro
Diane Murakami
Richard Murakami
Mary Murao
Reizo Nagai
Wendy S. Nagasaka
Daniel & Rury Nakagawa & Family
Edward & Jennifer Nakamoto
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto
Luke & Miyoko Nakashima
Naomi Nakatsu
Joyce Nasu
Shirley Nasu
Terence & Susan Nishi
Shawn Nishimura
Sunni Nishimura
George & Linda Oike
Lisa Okada
Ronald Okada & Carol Nishi
Sachiko Jean Okamura
Kevin Okano
Dr. Douglas & Mrs. Marion Oldenburg
Steve Cain & July Ono
Tony Penikett
Toshiko & Ernest Quan
Aileen Randall
Karen Read
Gemma Shimizu
Pat M. Sakai
Margaret Sakon
Wayne Seller
Kazuhiro Shibata
Diane Shikaze & Michael Borowski
Howard & Sher Shikaze
Gentaro & Rose Shimizu
Hiroko Shimizu
Norman Shuto & Patricia Wallace
Hozumi Takahashi
Tsuneko & Stanley Takaki
Robert & Anna Takashiba
Susan Takashiba
Wayne & Rachel Tanaka
Mel & June Tanemura
Dan Tokawa
George & Hiroko Tsuchiya
Saeko Tsuda
Ronald Ui
Margie Uyeda
Mark & Paula Waslen
Keith Westover
Fred Wiley
Dr. Michael C. Wilson
Sheila Wong
Roy Yabuki
Rickey & Margaret Yada
Keiko Yakumo
Beverley T. Yamaura
Yuko Yasutake
Christine H. Yoshida
Monthly Donations Update (December 21, 2021 - January 25, 2022)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from December 21, 2021 - January 25, 2022 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. 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 December 21, 2022 - January 25, 2022 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
Miwako Aoki
Dr. Millie Creighton
Trevor Christie
Kenneth Ezaki
Satoshi & June Hamada
Tobo & Hiroko Kawamoto
Sharon Kawasaki-Chan
Ken & Michiko Kochi
Tetsuo & Noriko Kumagai
Ruth & Bruce Matsuda
Gail Mayer
Mr. & Mrs. Masao Mizumoto
Harry & Akemi Mizuta
Mary Murao
Sunni Nishimura
Dr. Douglas & Marion Oldenburg
Antony David John Penikett
Vivian Rygnestad
Wayne Seller
Kazuhiro Shibata
Shizuka Tsuzuki
Margie Uyeda
LEAFS
Builder
Anonymous
Gold
Anonymous
Nancy Miki & Adam Smith
Leigh Ann Shoji-Lee
Yuko Yasutake
Copper
Anonymous
Bronze
Dr. Robert & Molly Akune
Miki & Miyako Hirai
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Carrie Okano
Burgundy
Michael Abe
Anonymous
Rickey & Margaret Yada
Red
Kevin Kochi
Lillian S. Morishita
Nancy Okano
RE/MAX Real Estate Services -
Justin Ault on behalf of Kyoko Miyashita & Family
Norman Shuto & Patricia Wallace
Mark & Paula Waslen
Orange
Anonymous (2)
Yoriko Vickie Fukui
Rodney Yutaka Hatanaka
Shinobu Homma
John Jamieson
Ellen K. Kadonaga
Yukimasa & Tamiko Kishimoto
Yuki Matsuno
Bill McNulty
Eileen Miyanaga
Diane Shikaze & Michael Borowski
Keiji & Melody Shudo
The Vancouver Japanese Gospel Church
Dan Tokawa
George & Hiroko Tsuchiya
Green
Joan Inouye
Karen Read
Pat M. Sakai
Thomas D. T. Suzuki
Hozumi Takahashi
Yoshiko Uwasa
Roy Yabuki
Keiko Yakumo
Kathryn Hayashi
Reiko Cheryl Honkawa
Shinobu Kadome
Kim Kamimura
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Yuki Matsuno
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
Craig Natsuhara
Dan & Colleen Nomura
Carrie Okano
Nancy Okano
Leigh Ann Shoji-Lee
Keiji & Melody Shudo
In Honour of Margaret Foster
Keith Westover
In Honour of Darcy Hagan
Kathleen Hepburn
In Honour of Inspiring Founders & Leaders
Dan & Colleen Nomura
In Honour of Kaye Kaminishi’s 100th Birthday
Theresa Marks
In Honour of Cy & Ritsu Saimoto Family Collection Project
Debra Saimoto
Laura Kumi Saimoto
Ritsu Saimoto
S. Saimoto
Shigeo Saimoto
Diane K. Yamaguchi
Roger S. Yamaguchi
In Memory of Yasu & Tom Asao
Grace Asao
In Memory of Dale Banno
Sandra James
In Memory of Robert T. Banno
Sandra James
In Memory of Atsuko (Hayashida) & Takeo Hirasawa
Dr. Kaye Hayashida
In Memory of Miyo & Tanejiro Hayashida
Dr. Kaye Hayashida
In Memory of Dick Atsushi Hiraoka
Patricia Jette
In Memory of Mastuye Hori
RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Justin Ault
In Memory of Yoshitada Isojima - Port Alice V.I.
Shirley Isojima
In Memory of Toshi Isotani
Noreen Isotani
In Memory of Jiro Kamiya
Archie & Marjory Kamiya
In Memory of Takeo & Kanako Kariya
Phil & Pauline Cooper
In Memory of Jimmy & Kayoko Kondo
Kevin & Karey Kondo
Dan & Caprice Lau
In Memory of Aza & Nori Kosugi
Bruce Kosugi
In Memory of Kenneth Matsune
Dorothy Matsune
In Memory of Okinu Miki
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
In Memory of Wally Nagamatsu
Ed & Carole Iwanaka
In Memory of Yoshiko & Ted Nakatsu
Naomi Nakatsu
In Memory of Mary & Sadao Nishimura
Shawn Nishimura
In Memory of Miyoko Nose
Laura Dempsey
In Memory of Tommy Ono
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto
The Maihara Family
In Memory of Ray Ota
Anonymous
In Memory of Fred G. Randall
Aileen Randall
In Memory of Marie Saito
Kelty McKinnon
In Memory of Setsuko Shoji-Araki
Chris & Herb Kikuta
In Memory of Hideo & Misaye Ui
Ronald Ui
In Memory of Jim Wong-Chu
Allan Cho
Anonymous (2)
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
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Audrey Shimozawa
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
Jack Yeh
Gwendolyn Yip & Santa Ono
HERITAGE ESTATE GIVING CIRCLE
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Monthly Donations Update (December 1 - 20, 2021)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from December 1 - 20, 2021 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. 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 December 1 - 20, 2021 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.
Platinum
Howard Shimokura
Kenneth & Rosemarie Takeuchi
Gold
George & Elaine Homma
Copper
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
Paul & Diana Kariya
Richard Murakami
Bronze
Naoto Horita
Burgundy
Bill & Noemi Gruenthal
Kevin & Denise Isomura
Hiroshi & Takako Iura
Kazuko Koyanagi
Steve Cain & July Ono
Red
Etsuyo Fujiwara
Masako Hori
Daniel & Rury Nakagawa & Family
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto
Terence & Susan Nishi
George & Linda Oike
Gentaro & Rose Shimizu
Mr. & Mrs. Sueyoshi
Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association
Vernon Yonemoto
Christine H. Yoshida
Orange
Shigeyoshi Ebata
Lorraine M. Elliott
Frances H. Isomura
Don & Kumiko Iwanaka
Junji Mizutani
Wendy S. Nagasaka
Edward & Jennifer Nakamoto
Luke & Miyoko Nakashima
Chikako Rahman
Salim Rahman
Margaret Sakon
Howard & Sher Shikaze
Green
Yoshiko Iwamoto
Michiyo Katayama
Donald & Misaye Munro
Diane Murakami
Reizo Nagai
Sachiko Jean Okamura
Kevin Okano
Lui Passaglia
Gemma Shimizu
Susan Takashiba
Mel & June Tanemura
Sanae Togashi & David Peters
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
Anonymous (5)
Karen Baker-MacGrotty & David MacGrotty
Maiko Behr
Troy Bullock
Mutsumi Hamakawa
George & Elaine Homma
Naoto Horita
Kevin & Denise Isomura
Frances H. Isomura
Dick Iwanaka
Don & Kumiko Iwanaka
Erik, Sara, Ruby & Colin Johnston
Dan Kunimoto
Evy Miki
Jason Miki
Tsuneko Miki
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
Lui Passaglia
Chikako Rahman
Salim Rahman
Howard Shimokura
Mr. & Mrs. Sueyoshi
Kenneth & Rosemarie Takeuchi
Sanae Togashi & David Peters
Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association
Felicia Yee
NNMCC WAR MEMORIAL
Lydia Yatabe
In Celebration of Ken & Miyo Saito’s 50th Wedding Anniversary
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
Miyo Saito
In Celebration of Tsuneo Miki’s 88th Birthday
Evy Miki
Tsuneko Miki
In Celebration of Sam Yamamoto’s 100th Birthday
George & Elaine Homma
Dan Kunimoto
Dorothy Yamamoto
In Honour of Yoshiko Hirano
Catherine & Shawn Chapell
In Honour of Peter & Aster Nimi & Family
Fred Wiley
In Honour of Joyce & Ray Shimokura
Adrienne Clark
In Honour of Barbara Voye
Nancy Voye
In Memory of Hedy Arai
Janice Shimizu
In Memory of Tom & Emily Baker
Karen Baker-MacGrotty & David MacGrotty
In Memory of Robert T. Banno
Donald Campbell
In Memory of Kay Bartnik
Anonymous
In Memory of Nobuo & Hisae Domai
Toshiko & Ernest Quan
In Memory of Toshi Isotani
Sabeena Bacchus
Ross Nogami
In Memory of Motoi & Suyeko Iwanaka
Dick Iwanaka
In Memory of Eikichi Kagetsu
Anonymous
In Memory of Jean Shizuko Kamimura
Irene L. Yano
In Memory of Karen R. Kester
Joy Koyama
In Memory of Shirley Koyanagi
Frank & Patricia Hamanishi
Irene L. Yano
In Memory of Hiroshi Makihara
Yukimi Makihara
In Memory of Robert Miki
Tsuneko Miki
In Memory of Nancy Mizuno
Anonymous
In Memory of Shirley Mukai
Melissa Mukai
In Memory of Katsu & Alan Nasu
Shirley Nasu
In Memory of Nikkei Fishermen
Sheila Wong
In Memory of Dennis Okada & Chieko Okada
Lisa Okada
In Memory of Tamotsu & Misao Ono
Erik, Sara, Ruby & Colin Johnston
In Memory of Tommy Ono
Anonymous
Frank & Patricia Hamanishi
Mary M. Okabe
Carol Nishi & Ronald Okada
Sachi Pretty
In Memory of Harry & Mae Osaka
Tatsu & Karen Mizushima
In Memory of Frank & Faith Sato
David & Beverley Foy
In Memory of Mioko & Victor Shimizu
Janice Shimizu
In Memory of Jane Shimokura
Anonymous
Lola Lee
In Memory of Setsuko Shoji-Araki
Barry Kato
In Memory of Tomoko (Toni) Suzuki
Sumiko Kamachi
Robert & Anna Takashiba
In Memory of Tatsuo Tsuji
Yaeko Kikuchi
In Memory of Masako Yada
Wayne & Rachel Tanaka
In Memory of Dr. Florence Yakura
Sachie Harpain
In Memory of Mas Yamamoto
Frank & Patricia Hamanishi
In Memory of David T. Yamaura
Beverley T. Yamaura
In Memory of Noboru Yano
Irene L. Yano
Anonymous (2)
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
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Audrey Shimozawa
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
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Reflecting on this year & Renewing aspirations for the next
Reflecting on This Year & Renewing Aspirations for the Next
As 2021 comes to an end, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all Nikkei Place supporters for their dedication throughout this pivotal year. Nikkei Place is a unique cultural gathering place and home — not only for Japanese Canadians, but a welcoming place for all. We continue to focus on collaboration among the three Nikkei Place charities to rebuild opportunities with the return of more in-person and online programming and services. We are grateful to our founders, who had the vision to build a place to preserve and share Japanese Canadian history, heritage, and culture, care for seniors, and connect generations through exhibits, events and programming — we remain committed to this lasting legacy.
Highlights in 2021
Nikkei Place Foundation
Collaborates to honour and support our community, and ensure its enduring legacy.
• NEW planned giving resource available: the Japanese language edition of our Will Toolkit.
• The $1,000 Nikkei Youth Athletics Bursary’s 2020-21 recipient will be awarded in the new year.
• Worked closely with Nikkei Senior’s Health Care & Housing Society’s “Inspire Action” spring fundraiser, and the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre’s current “Inspiration” fundraiser to support their ongoing needs and goals.
Throughout the year, we helped to highlight some of our amazing volunteers, staff, nurses and donors that contribute to our vibrant community.
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Continues to connect, learn, and inspire, while providing a place for our culture and history to be discovered, re-discovered, and shared.
• “Taiken” digital Field Trips launched to reach students across Canada and the US.
• Nikkei Matsuri festival returned with “Mini Matsuri”, offering a smaller but lively 2-day showcase of Japanese arts and culture to 3,500 people.
• Upgrades to our museum’s Collections Vault — the installation of compact mobile shelving units maximize storage for valuable historical and cultural artefacts, effectively doubling our capacity.
After 21 years, our cultural centre is now in need of enhanced care and repair. From now until the end of February 2022, our Inspiration Fundraiser is on to support our Friends of Nikkei Centre Maintenance Fund!
Pictured Item: Registration card of Ed Kitagawa, center fielder for the Vancouver Asahi baseball team. You can also visit the SAFE | HOME exhibit in our Karasawa Gallery until April 2022, where contemporary artist Kellen Hatanaka re-imagines the influence and importance of the Vancouver Asahi through yonsei (4th generation) eyes.
Watch “Treasures from the Vault” on the NNMCC YouTube channel to discover items in our museum’s collection and the fascinating stories behind them.
NNMCC YouTubeチャンネルより「Treasures from the Vault」を、ぜひご覧ください。当館のコレクション及び、その背景にある魅力的なストーリーを発見していただけます。
Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society
Remains focused on the health and wellness of seniors in our community, and fighting the effects of the pandemic.
20th Anniversary
Join Nimi Nikkei Home in 2022 as it celebrates its 20th Anniversary!
2022年、Nimi Nikkei Homeは創立20周年を迎えます。
• Launched the Japanese Canadian Survivors Health & Wellness Fund through funding from the BC government and NAJC BC Redress initiatives, to help administer health and wellness grants to Japanese Canadians who lived through the internment.
(Learn more: www.jcwellness.org)
• A limited run of hybrid outreach programs began in the fall, including “Kenko Talks” educational series, “Be Fit” and “Outfight Parkinson’s” exercise, and “Iki Iki Light” and “Eat, Move & Relax” social connection programs.
• In 2022, we will see the revitalization of our bathing facility, the installation of a new spa tub, and the return of more hybrid outreach programming — made possible through the success of our INSPIRE ACTION spring fundraiser! We are also partnering with Powell Street Festival Society on a Radio Taiso pilot project.
Together We Can Make a Difference
Successes this year were made possible through the support of individuals like you. Thank you for encouraging us to remain resilient and resourceful. Each one of us can make a difference in the world today. We all have something to give — unique talents, gifts, perspectives and experiences that inspire and strengthen our community.
As this year comes to a close, we ask you to consider making a year-end gift to Nikkei Place this holiday season. If you have already made your year-end gift, we thank you for your generosity! Gifts can be made online here, by mail, or by phone (604.777.2122).
Wishing you and your families health and happiness throughout the holiday season, and into the New Year! We look forward to all that 2022 will bring.
Monthly Donations Update (November 1 - 30, 2021)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from November 1 - 30, 2021 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. 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 November 1 - 30, 2021 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.
Ambassador
Sam Yamamoto
Patron
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
Builder
Fred & Linda Yada
Copper
George & Elaine Homma
Dr. Akira & Mrs. Hamako Horii
Burgundy
Anonymous
Alice Asako Bradley
Kami Insurance Agencies Ltd.
FortisBC Energy Inc.
Yuki Kurozumi
Red
Anonymous
Bill & Noemi Gruenthal
Takashi Iwata
Alan & Wakako Morris
Maryka Omatsu
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Anibal & Tracey Valente
Orange
Jim Pike Ltd.
Art Kanzaki
Takiko & Takehisa Kawasaki
Ronald & Shirley Lee
Margaret Sakon
Green
Elaine Englar
Toshie Hosonuma
Mihoko Kanashiro
Takiko Kawasaki
Karen Kobayashi
Sue Miyanishi
Sachiko Jean Okamura
Rumi Sasaki
Anonymous
Jim Pike Ltd.
Michael & Frances F. Johnson
Bill & Toshiko Kajiwara
FortisBC Energy Inc. - Art Kanzaki
Debbie Miki
Jason Miki
Joseph & Suanne Miki
Izumi Miki McGruer
Patrick T. Miki
Alan & Wakako Morris
Fred Parsche
Charles Tasaka
Anibal & Tracey Valente
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
Jack Yeh
Charito Yuen
NNMCC WAR MEMORIAL
Chiyo D. Inouye
In Honour of Tsuneo Miki’s 88th Birthday
Keiko Funahashi
Debbie Miki
Jason Miki
Joseph & Suanne Miki
Izumi Miki McGruer
Patrick T. Miki
Fred Parsche
Charito Yuen
In Honour of Sam Yamamoto’s 100th Birthday
Bill & Toshiko Kajiwara
Ben & Martha Ohashi
Bruce Yamamoto
In Honour of My 100th Birthday Party
Sam Yamamoto
In Honour of Japanese Canadian War Veterans
Charles Tasaka
In Honour of Tomiko Spain
Norman & May McFarland
In Memory of Trooper Michael Hayakaze
Ted Hayakaze
In Memory of Jean Shizuko Kamimura
Naoko Kadota
Maryka Omatsu
In Memory of George Kamitakahara
Anonymous
Larry & Jeanne Ryan
In Memory of Shirley Koyanagi
Fumiko Horii & Mike Sokugawa
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Janet Nasu
Roberta H. Nasu
Dorothy Yamamoto
Yaeko Yoneda
In Memory of Tommy Ono
Arlene K. Mayede
Allan & Keiko Mayede
Joyce M. Nakamoto
John & Marion Nakamoto
Roberta H. Nasu
Dorothy Yamamoto
In Memory of Ruth Suzuki
Lily Kamachi
In Memory of Faye Taeko Takahashi
Michael Takahashi
In Memory of Tatsuo Tsuji
Gail Hirsch
Akio Tsuji
Roy & Yaeko Uyesugi
In Memory of Sandy Wakabayashi
Goro Nishimura
In Memory of Reen (Irene), Tad & Aki Wakabayashi
Thelma & Malcolm Webb
In Memory of Masako Linda Yada
Osamu & Virginia Tanaka & Family
In Memory of Mas Yamamoto
Anonymous
Dr. Akira & Mrs. Hamako Horii
Tatsu & Karen Mizushima
Dorothy Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
In Memory of Chieko Yano
Gerry & Louis Horii
Anonymous (3)
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
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Audrey Shimozawa
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
We thank and honour the legacy gifts made by our supporters following their passing:
Estate of Tamiko Corbett
Estate of Mitsuo Hayashi
Estate of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
#Giving Tuesday is on November 30: A Day Dedicated to Giving
Help spread generosity and good will this season with a gift to our Nikkei Place community on Giving Tuesday!
Giving Tuesday is on November 30
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. What better way to start off your holiday season than to give back?
Here’s how your support can make a difference:
Give to Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in support of their Inspiration Fundraiser, on now until February 2022. Nikkei Centre is a home for Japanese Canadian history, heritage and culture. When you give to Nikkei Centre, you support a place where diverse audiences come together to connect, learn and inspire! All proceeds support the Friends of Nikkei Centre Maintenance Fund.
Give to Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society to help ensure independence, respect, dignity, privacy, and choice for seniors at Nikkei Place. Your support can provide funding for programs that help seniors remain socially, mentally, and physically engaged, and promote Kenko de nagaiki — a long and happy life!
Give to Nikkei Place Foundation to help ensure the future of Nikkei Place for the next generation. Be part of our lasting legacy.
Please consider making a gift to Nikkei Place on November 30, 2021, in support of our vital missions and our enduring community legacy. If you have already made a gift, we thank you for your generosity! If you are not able to donate, please help us spread the word to your friends and family.
Monthly Donations Update (October 1 - 31, 2021)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from October 1 - 31, 2021 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. 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 October 1 - 31, 2021 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.
Ambassador
Akiko Gomyo
Patron
NNMCC Auxiliary
Platinum
Howard Shimokura
Bronze
Kumi Shanahan
Copper
Dr. Akira & Mrs. Hamako Horii
Paul & Diana Kariya
Burgundy
Anonymous
John & Carol-Anne Kamitakahara
Red
Kelvin & Kay Higo
Derek Inouye
Hiroshi Minemoto
Jean Neher
Karen Nishi & Michael Bruce Family
Yuji Ohara
Tom Teranishi
Nancy Woodward
Dorothy Yamamoto
Orange
Anonymous
Keiko Funahashi
Ronald Okada & Carol Nishi
Harry Tonogai
Hayato Ueda
Green
Yukimasa & Tamiko Kishimoto
Florence Mitani
Roy & Tsuyako Sokugawa
Yuichiro Watanabe
Manami A. Calvo
Dean & Ayumi Dalke
Akemi Eddy
Akiko Gomyo
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Art Kanzaki
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
Roberta H. Nasu
NNMCC Auxiliary
Brock Radloff
In Honour of Tsuneo Miki’s 88th Birthday
Manami A. Calvo
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
In Honour of Sam Yamamoto’s 100th Birthday
Anonymous (3)
Lindsay & Andrew Fong
Ella, Andrea & Dave Hamamoto
Midori Hamamoto
Dr. Akira & Mrs. Hamako Horii
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Sato Kobayashi
Yvonne Kong
Kazuko Koyanagi
A. Minato
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
Dr. Patrick & Diane Miki
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
Roberta H. Nasu
Niece Gail, grandma & nephew Noa
Maryka Omatsu
Satsuki-kai
Jun Shindo
Kenneth & Rosemarie Takeuchi
Kiyo Toda
Fred & Linda Yada
Bruce Yamamoto
Mika Yamamoto
Norine K. Yamamoto
Stan & Lucy Yoshioka
In Memory of Robert T. Banno
Dean & Ayumi Dalke
In Memory of Robert Horii
Satoshi & June Hamada
In Memory of Jean Shizuko Kamimura
Frank & Patricia Hamanishi
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
In Memory of Yosh & Kay Kanzaki
Art Kanzaki
In Memory of Sansuke & Koto Kawamoto
Linda Kawamoto Reid
In Memory of Lily Tomiye Mah
Lynn Sasaki
Sandra Sasaki
In Memory of Yoshiko Matsumoto
Shawn Nishimura
In Memory of Dr. Tatsuo Okamura
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
In Memory of Bernice Radloff
Brock Radloff
In Memory of Setsuko Shoji-Araki
Kristin Carlson
NNMCC Board of Directors
Ruby Ohashi
Shirley Takahashi
In Memory of Sandy Wakabayashi
Kazuko Koyanagi
A. Minato
Heidi Murao
In Memory of Masako
Linda Yada
Fred & Linda Yada
Ken & Dorothy Yada & Family
In Memory of Kenji Yamamoto
Sharon Croft
In Memory of Chieko Yano
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Akio & Amy Momotani
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
Irene L. Yano
Anonymous (3)
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
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
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
We thank and honour the legacy gifts made by our supporters following their passing:
Estate of Tamiko Corbett
Estate of Mitsuo Hayashi
Estate of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Tom Teranishi: Paying It Forward
Tom has been a long-serving member of the Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society's board since their incorporation in 1986, and our community has been fortunate to benefit from his perspective, wit, and expertise. In this story, he shares how the pandemic has highlighted the needs of seniors, and his hopes for Nimi Nikkei Home.
Tom Teranishi: Paying It Forward
From a young age, Tom Teranishi has wanted to be able to give back and help others. Having received a lot of help himself because of his own visual impairment, he has chosen to pay that support forward throughout his life through his work and volunteerism.
Tom was born in Minto during the internment, and returned to Steveston in 1949. His first job was in grade 12, working with the Parks Board in recreation at Camp Capilano, a camp for children with downs syndrome. During university, he worked at a summer camp at Crescent Beach for underprivileged kids from the east side.
He developed an interest in social work, and became an ad hoc interpreter for Steveston Japanese seniors applying for old age pensions. He recalls that “there were no real services for the majority of Japanese speaking Issei’s” in the early 1980’s.
It was through his profession as a social worker that he met Ruth Coles, the current Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society’s Board President, and decided to join the Society’s board of directors. Tom has been a long-serving member of the board since Nikkei Senior’s incorporation in 1986, and our community has been fortunate to benefit from his perspective, wit, and expertise.
Tom says that spending a lot of time in hospitals, both as a social worker and as a patient, has given him a rather unique viewpoint, which has influenced his work with Nimi Nikkei Home.
“I try to make information on programs and services as accessible as possible because providers and resources are always changing”, he says.
Tom has volunteered his time over the years writing Nikkei Senior’s articles for The Bulletin.
Tom feels the pandemic has really highlighted the need for socialization amongst the elderly — for someone to be there to reach out to them, and see how they’re doing.
“The pandemic has pushed isolated seniors even further into isolation which brings on depression and anxiety. How the pandemic has affected seniors’ mental health issues needs to be looked at especially”, he says.
What are your hopes for Nimi Nikkei Home in the short or long term?
“My short term hopes are that Nikkei Home can begin returning to a pre-covid state, with families being able to visit, and seniors able to go out into the community again”, he says.
“In the long term, I think we need to start looking at how our culture at Nimi Nikkei Home is changing, and how we can be more inclusive of peoples of other cultures”, he says. “Another trend we will need to address is that the average age of new residents is becoming older, so we will need to adapt to having more frail residents and how to allow their time at Nikkei Home to be as comfortable as possible.”
In his down time, Tom can be found enjoying music, concerts, plays, and art clubs. He also enjoys watching and playing sports, such as blind cross country skiing, blind curling, Vancouver disabled sailing, and doing yoga.
Thank you Tom for everything you have and continue to contribute to Nikkei Seniors!
Monthly Donations Update (September 1 - 30, 2021)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from September 1 - 30, 2021 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. 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 September 1 - 30, 2021 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
Anonymous
Gladstone Japanese Language School
Mitsuko Kawashima
Carolyn Nakagawa
Copper
Leigh A. Shoji-Lee
Bronze
Kaori Namiki
Burgundy
Fortis BC Energy Inc.
Red
George Koyanagi
Orange
George & June Kawaguchi
Satsuki-kai
Green
Berene Campbell & Amy Newbold
– Asian LOVE Banners
Yosh Koyama
Tom & Yoko Matsuno
Yuichiro Watanabe
Satsuki-kai
Anonymous
Cathy Makihara
Kaori Namiki
Craig Natsuhara
L.A. Shoji Foundation
Fortis BC Energy Inc.
HONOURS & TRIBUTES
In Honour of Sam Yamamoto’s 100th Birthday
Anonymous
Kazuo & Marion Arai
Eileen Jang
Greciana Langamon
Peter Pulis
Karlie Yamamoto
Sueko Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
In Honour of Jasper & Smokey
Anonymous
In Honour of Masaji Nakade’s Happy 100th Birthday
Kazuo & Marion Arai
To support the Joe Komori Family Collection
Elsie Komori
In Memory of Robert T. Banno
Cathy Makihara
In Memory of Robert Horii
Frank & Patricia Hamanishi
In Memory of Jean Shizuko Kamimura
Fumiko Horii & Mike Sokugawa
Lily Kamachi
Howard Shimokura
In Memory of Yoshiko Matsumoto
The Matsumoto Family
In Memory of Setsuko Shoji-Araki
Apex Utilities Inc.
Gordon Doyle
Murielle Elliott
Anna & Barry Kato
Lucila Lee
Donna McMinn
Dean Rawson
Deb Wilson
In Memory of Masako Takata
George & Irene Nowak
Lynda Tsuchiya
In Memory of the Uyeda Family of Nakusp
Kathy Bone
Gwendolyn Papov
Roger Pratt
Anonymous (3)
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
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
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
We thank and honour the legacy gifts made by our supporters following their passing:
Estate of Tamiko Corbett
Estate of Mitsuo Hayashi
Estate of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto