2022 Year in Review
As this year comes to a close, we share with you some highlights from 2022 across the Nikkei Place campus, as well as our plans for the new year.
Nikkei Place: A legacy to be proud of
This holiday season, what are you thankful for? Because we are thankful for you.
When you visit Nikkei Place, you know that you will find…
A place where seniors call home,
and friends & families make memories
A place to honour & remember
the legacies of Japanese Canadians
A place to share & celebrate Japanese culture
It’s a special place that represents a legacy to be proud of. Moreover, it was made possible with the support of our community members.
We carry forward with resilience, pride, memory & respect for our elders
As this year comes to a close, we share with you some highlights from 2022 across the Nikkei Place campus, as well as our plans for the new year. We were able to serve our community is a number of ways thanks to donor support. Some of the exciting news, programs, exhibits, services, and events from this year include...
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Japanese Canadian survivors reconnected at Nikkei Centre for the 80th Anniversary of Internment / Relocation Reunion Luncheon on September 22. Supported by the NNMCC Auxiliary and funding from the Japanese Canadian Survivors Health & Wellness Fund.
Development of a National Japanese Canadian Digitization Strategy for museum collection preservation and access, in partnership with the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (Toronto).
The newly refreshed Taiken: Generations of Resilience exhibit is now on display on the 2nd floor of Nikkei Centre, starting on the Kadota Landing. Free and accessible to public, the exhibit is the foundation for our popular Taiken School Field Trip education programs.
Japanese cultural festivities returned this summer with the 10th Nikkei Matsuri family festival in full swing, including performances and a new Food Truck Plaza. Plus locals and new visitors enjoyed the 2nd season of Nikkei Garden Farmers Market.
Return of in-person activity and weekly programming was complimented by online programs to reach beyond our walls; Washi Talk - The Timeless Allure of Washi with Nancy Jacobi drew over 300 registrants, drawing online guests from all around the world.
Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society
Outreach programs for seniors ran through 2022 with COVID protocols in place. Our team delivered dementia-friendly programs in a hybrid model to 50 participants weekly, connecting residents and seniors in the larger community. As we continue to improve our programs, we began offering participants the option to receive a delivered bento meal.
Volunteers returned in April to better support our seniors and the community. This has been an integral part of delivering higher quality, more supportive programming.
Renovations of our spa tub and bathing facility is now complete, giving residents that need assistance a more comfortable and relaxing experience.
We began our own food service operations, following the closing of Hi Genki Restaurant after 20 years of service to our residents, families, and the larger community. Stay tuned for future updates on catering and public sales openings.
In the spring, we hosted a smaller “Beat the Odds of Dementia” Charity Golf Day, in support of our dementia-friendly programs. Join us for a full scale tournament next year on May 26, 2023!
Robert Nimi Nikkei Home celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a luncheon on September 17. Over 175 guests came together to reflect, reminisce, and recognize the long-standing service of staff/volunteers. Watch the livestream: http://bit.ly/3tW6unV
Nikkei Place Foundation
We worked closely with the NSHCHS to fundraise for their Nikkei Place Charity Golf Day, successfully raising funding to run their dementia-friendly programs in 2023.
NPF and the NNMCC honoured Japanese Canadian leaders and celebrated nikkei youth bursary recipients at the “Legacy Gala” on October 22. We honoured the late Robert T. Banno, Raymond Moriyama, Suki Takagi, Susanne Tabata, Paul Kariya and Yoshi Hashimoto.
Change is in the air. After 5 years, Naomi Kawamura stepped down as our Executive Director. Our Recruitment Committee continues a search for leadership at NPF, while Karah Foster acts as Interim ED.
Building a strong & vibrant community in 2023
Nikkei Place serves a powerful purpose that we continue to uphold: to Build a Strong and Vibrant Community. While Nikkei Place began as a collective dream decades ago, it came to be what it is today thanks to dedication, hard work, and the generosity and commitment of many individuals and organizations.
We look forward to sharing more events, programs, and initatives with you in 2023. As this year comes to a close, please consider making a year-end donation to Nikkei Place this holiday season and help continue the legacy. If you have already made a gift recently, we thank you for your generosity.
Thank you for being part of our growing community, and for your support time and again. From all of us at Nikkei Place, we wish you and yours a happy and safe holiday season!
Monthly Donations Update (November 1 - 30, 2022)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from November 1 - 30, 2022 inclusive!
Thank you to our recent Nikkei Place donors!
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society.
Gifts listed from November 1 - 30, 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.
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
Anonymous
FortisBC Energy Inc. - Ian Miki
Stanley & Masako Fukawa
Toshie Hosonuma
Keiko Kobiyama
Betty Miller
Herbert Ono & Tara O’Connor
Tsuyako Sokugawa
Building Maintenance
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
Nikkei Matsuri 2022
Otowa Ryu Japanese Dance Group
War Memorial
Jeffrey Yamasaki
History & Preservation For Shuzo Fujiwara Camera Acquisition
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Nikkei Place Foundation
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
Anonymous (2)
Grace T. Asao
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Jean Laborie
Hiroshi Minemoto
Richard Murakami
Brian Tsuji
Roy & Yaeko Uyesugi
Nikkei Place Legacy Gala
Alan & Betsy Shimokura
Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society
Anonymous
Grace T. Asao
Robert & Cathey K. Hoogerbrug
Ronald & Shirley Lee
Atsuko Mori
Miyoko Watanabe
In Celebration of Sam Yamamoto’s 101st Birthday
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
In Honour of Gabrielle Nishiguchi
Jada Watson
In Honour of Barbara Voye
Nancy Voye
In Memory of the Greenwood survivors who have passed away
Charles Tasaka
In Memory of Tatsuo Kage
Lisa Uyeda
In Memory of Lily Kamachi
Ethel Adachi
Dr. Lindsay Kamachi & Family
Toyoko & Alan Oikawa
In Memory of Takeo & Kanako Kariya
Gail Mayer
In Memory of Mas Kosaka
Philip & Pauline Cooper
In Memory of Toshimi Mitsui
Dorothy Yamamoto
In Memory of Sakie Nariiwa
Akio Tsuji
In Memory of Peter Nimi - For Nikkei Youth Athletics Bursary
Jane Nimi
Mikel & Patty Ruegamer & Family
Stan & Audrey Kanegawa & Family
Don & Donna Nimi & Family
In Memory of Peter Nimi
Shirley Joe
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Susan Yagi
In Memory of Shirley Ohono
Farhang Arjomandi
In Memory of Akira (Chuck) Oye
Philip & Pauline Cooper
Mitsuyo Kawabata
Nancy & Richard Minato
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
Dorothy Yamamoto
In Memory of Satoshi Sakamoto
Kazuko Sakamoto
Anonymous (2)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Mary F. Kawamoto
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Marie McKee
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Audrey Shimozawa
Barbara Shishido
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
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
Legacy Giving Circle
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
LEGACY GIFTS
Estate of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Estate of LA Dinsmore
Estate of Gordon Kadota
The Nikkei Place Foundation is searching for a Development Director
Applications are invited for this unique opportunity until December 12.
The Nikkei Place Foundation is searching for a Development Director
The Nikkei Place Foundation (NPF) is excited to announce an employment opportunity for a Development Director. Applications are invited for this unique opportunity until December 12.
The NPF manages an Endowment Fund which supports the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) and the Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society (NSHCHS). These three societies are collectively known as Nikkei Place (NP).
The NPF fundraises and promotes philanthropic giving to build the NPF Endowment Fund to provide sustainable funding to both the NNMCC and NSHCHS. As the Development Director, you will be responsible for all development and fundraising strategies and their successful implementation to ensure the NPF meets its mandate.
Learn more and how to apply here:
Nikkei Place gets into the holiday spirit with the Christmas Extravaganza
Decorated trees and wreaths will be on display at Nikkei Centre beginning on November 19 & 20, as we kick off the season with the 20th Annual Nikkei Craft Fair.
Nikkei Place gets into the holiday spirit with the Christmas Extravaganza
Nikkei Place is getting into the festive spirit with the Christmas Extravaganza! Decorated trees and wreaths will be on display at Nikkei Centre beginning on November 19 & 20, as we kick off the season with the 20th Annual Nikkei Craft Fair. Trees are hand decorated by Nikkei Place staff and volunteers, complete with the name of a donor or sponsor that has given immense support to our community this year. Thank you to our supporters for helping build a strong and vibrant community!
TREES
Cathy Makihara
Jane Nimi
Ken & Junko Shinozaki
Sam Yamamoto
Wreaths
Leigh Ann Shoji-Lee
Akiko Gomyo
Fred & Linda Yada
Nancy Miki & Adam Smith
Andrew & Donna Elliott
Masaye Uyesugi
The Nikkei Craft Fair has been a time honoured tradition since 2002. Tickets are available for $5 at the door, and gives you access to over 80 local vendors, food, and more. Free for NNMCC members. There is also a chance to participate in the following workshops/activities:
Nikkei Origami Christmas Tree Decorating - Free - Drop-in | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
In conjunction with the Washi 和紙 (Japanese paper art) exhibit, come decorate a Christmas tree with red and gold Origami decorations. Drop by the Karasawa Gallery to learn origami and add your creation to the tree!Photos with Santa - Sunday, November 20 only - By Donation - Bring Your Own Camera
Capture your holiday memories and get a festive photo taken with Santa.Tsumami Zaiku Workshop - $35 +tax - Register Here | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Price includes entrance fee into the Nikkei Craft Fair.
Expert craftswoman Fumiko Horan will teach you how to make palm-sized and elegant Christmas ornaments out of cloth and textiles.Temari Workshop - $35 +tax - Register Here | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Price includes entrance fee into the Nikkei Craft Fair.
Learn how to make a palm-sized base for a Temari Ball and stitch together a traditional Japanese Pine Leaf pattern. Take it home and decorate your Christmas tree!
On December 29, join us for Nikkei Mochitsuki もちつき hosted with the NNMCC Auxiliary Volunteers, and experience the traditional Japanese new year activity of mochi pounding! The event features mochi pounding by the Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association, and cultural demonstrations. Try your hand at pounding rice to make sticky, gooey, irresistible mochi.
The 2022 Legacy Gala raises over $105,000 for the Japanese Canadian community at Nikkei Place
Thank you to all our friends, donors, sponsors, volunteers and staff for making the Nikkei Place Legacy Gala a great success!
The 2022 Legacy Gala raises over $105,000 for the Japanese Canadian community at Nikkei Place
On October 22, 2022, the Nikkei Place Legacy Gala was hosted at Nikkei Centre. On behalf of the Nikkei Place Foundation and Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, thank you to all our guests for joining us! We extend our deepest appreciation to our friends, donors, sponsors, volunteers and staff for making the Nikkei Place Legacy Gala a great success.
Special thanks to our Gold sponsors Canadian Tire (Cambie & 7th and Grandview Hwy & Ruper St.), Tompkins Wozny, and our Award sponsor DLA Piper for their support.
Our event committee worked tirelessly to bring together an evening to remember; 180 guests gathered to reconnect, rediscover, and honour community leaders for their enduring and dedicated service. Among the guests included Premier John Horgan, City of Burnaby Mayor, His Worship Mike Hurley, newly appointed Consul General Kohei Maruyama, and Deputy Consul General Masayo Tada.
Emceed by actors Hiro Kanagawa and Jennifer Spence, the program included:
Welcome Blessing by Elder Sam George of Squamish Nation
Live Entertainment by Jason de Couto Jazz Trio
Silent Auction featuring spotlight sponsor Air Canada
Welcome to Burnaby from Mayor Mike Hurley
Dinner Service by Zen Japanese Restaurant
Award Presentations
Speech by Premier John Horgan
Fund-a-Need
50/50 winning number drawn by Consul General Kohei Maruyama
It was an inspiring evening, that gave us the opportunity to celebrate our 2020-22 nikkei youth athletics bursary recipients Max Hamanishi, Kenji Yamamoto, and Kianna Darbyshire, and honour the following six awardees for their immense contributions to the Japanese Canadian community:
ROBERT BANNO
2022 Thomas Shoyama Lifetime Achievement Award
Posthumous Recipient
YOSHI HASHIMOTO
2022 Outstanding Community Service Award
RAYMOND MORIYAMA
2020 Thomas Shoyama Lifetime Achievement Award
PAUL KARIYA
2022 Outstanding Community Service Award
SUKI TAKAGI
2020 Nikkei Community & Business Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award
SUSANNE TABATA
2022 Outstanding Community Service Award
In conjunction with the award presentation to Susanne Tabata and Paul Kariya for their leadership for BC Redress, Premier Horgan spoke poignantly about historical wrongs, and the $100M Legacy Package promised to the Japanese Canadian community by his BC Government in May 2022.
The evening also came with an official announcement of the naming of Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi Hall at Nikkei Centre:
“...It is a pleasure to officially announce the naming of this event hall in their honour through a legacy gift to the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre from the family of Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi…Stay tuned for upcoming news on the official unveiling and honouring their legacy!”
In the room, we saw a number of generous donors raise their paddles during the fund-a-need portion of the program, and we are immensely grateful for all the support. We also wish to thank donors who contributed directly to the Robert Banno Endowment Fund. In total, the Legacy Gala raised over $105,000 for Nikkei Place! These funds support the needs of children, families, new immigrants, and seniors in the Japanese Canadian community.
Thank you to everyone for being a part of continuing the legacy!
Legacy Galaへの多大なご支援、ありがとうございました。今後ともどうぞよろしくお願い申し上げます。
Photo Gallery
Photographer: Adam PW Smith
Monthly Donations Update (October 1 - 30, 2022)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from October 1 - 30, 2022 inclusive!
Pathways to Giving: Nikkei Place’s New Donor Program
Click to Learn more about Pathways to Giving
Nikkei Place Foundation recognises the generosity of donors at Nikkei Place. Through our Pathways to Giving Program, we honour individuals who have demonstrated their dedication to Nikkei Place by reaching substantial cumulative lifetime giving. These donors are recognized as members of one of our three honorary leadership societies. For questions, contact us at 604.777.2122 or gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org.
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society.
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from October 1 - 30, 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.
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Anonymous
Jennifer Barnett
Kids Booth Bubble
Harry Tonogai
Building Maintenance
Thomas R. & Aki Li Foster
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
Nikkei Matsuri 2022
Satsuki-kai
War Memorial
Jeffrey Yamasaki
History & Preservation For Shuzo Fujiwara Camera Acquisition
Anonymous
Nikkei Place Foundation
Anonymous
Ruth & Michael Coles
Paul & Diana Kariya
Glen Katsuyama
Yuki Kurozumi
Alan Nakamoto
Carrie Okano
George & Linda Oike
Fred & Linda Yada
Nikkei Place Legacy Gala
Anonymous (2)
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
Kevin Banno
Dean & Ayumi Dalke
Sandy Elliott
Akiko Gomyo
Masami Hanashiro
Weiguo He
Jason Hicks
Kevin & Denise Isomura
John & Carol-Anne Kamitakahara
Yoshiko Karasawa
Paul & Diana Kariya
Cathy Makihara
David Makihara
Yukimi Makihara
Yuki Matsuno
Hidemi Matsushita
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
Kathy Miki
Nancy Miki & Adam Smith
Dr. Patrick Miki & Diane Miki
Karen Nishi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Laura Kumi Saimoto
Kumi Shanahan
Ray & Joyce Shimokura
Leigh Ann Shoji-Lee
Norman Shuto & Patricia Wallace
Suki Takagi
Karen Tanaka
Glenn Tanaka
Brian Tsuji
Shino Watanabe
Robert Banno Endowment Fund
Anonymous
Paul & Sandra Beauchamp
Don Bell
Linda Parsons & Douglas Buchanan
Donald Campbell
Dean & Ayumi Dalke
Robert & Irene Groves
Pablo Guzman
Cathy Makihara
Justin Mooney
Barry Penner
Richard Press
David Reid
Michael Richards
Michael Styczen
Brian Tsuji
Sam Yamamoto
Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society
Jane Nimi
Satsuki-kai
20th Anniversary
Anonymous
Dr. Robert Akune & Molly Akune
Gladstone Japanese Language School
Kazuo & Mieko Iwaki
Kelvin & Kay Higo
Mitsuko Mizuguchi
Satsuki-kai
In Honour & Memory of Robert Banno
Paul & Sandra Beauchamp
Dean & Ayumi Dalke
Weiguo He
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
Richard Press
David Reid
Norman Shuto & Patricia Wallace
Brian Tsuji
In Celebration of Sam Yamamoto’s 101st Birthday
Kazuko Koyanagi
A. Minato
In Memory of Toyoko Hayashi
Nancy Hayashi
In Memory of George Homma
Anonymous
Donna Brendon
Rose Grosul
Elaine Homma
Dr. Akira Horii & Hamako Horii
Kamitakahara Family
Phyllis Kobayashi
John Perpich
Karie Shiozaki
In Memory of Lily Kamachi
Alayne Fiedler
Dr. Yoshihiro Kamachi & Jean Kamachi
Sumiko Kamachi
Nancy & Chris Suda
Deanne Tashiro
Amy Tashiro
In Memory of Shigeaki & Yoshiko Kamachi
Kiyo Goto
Joyce Oikawa
In Memory of Mas Kosaka
Jeffrey Yamasaki
In Memory of Okinu Miki
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
In Memory of Miyoko Nose
Laura Dempsey
In Memory of Akira (Chuck) Oye
Kamitakahara Family
Mitsuyo Kawabata
Gail Mayer
Heidi Murao
Denis & Pat Nishi
Hanako Oye
Irene L. Yano
In Memory of Gary Yamasaki
Jeffrey Yamasaki
Anonymous (2)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Mary F. Kawamoto
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Shinobu Kadome
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Marie McKee
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Roberta H. Nasu
Craig Natsuhara
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Audrey Shimozawa
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
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
Legacy Giving Circle
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
LEGACY GIFTS
Estate of LA Dinsmore
The Nikkei Place Foundation is searching for a new Executive Director
Nikkei Place Foundation is searching for a new Executive Director
The Nikkei Place Foundation (NPF) is excited to announce an employment opportunity for a part time Executive Director of Development.
The Nikkei Place Foundation manages an Endowment Fund which supports the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) and the Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society (NSHCHS). These three societies are collectively known as Nikkei Place.
The Foundation fundraises and promotes philanthropic giving to build the NPF Endowment Fund to provide sustainable funding to both the NNMCC and NSHCHS.
Monthly Donations Update (July 28, 2022 - August 29, 2022)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from July 28, 2022 — August 29, 2022 inclusive!
Pathways to Giving: Nikkei Place’s New Donor Program
Click to Learn more about Pathways to Giving
Nikkei Place Foundation recognises the generosity of donors at Nikkei Place. Through our Pathways to Giving Program, we honour individuals who have demonstrated their dedication to Nikkei Place by reaching substantial cumulative lifetime giving. These donors are recognized as members of one of our three honorary leadership societies. For questions, contact us at 604.777.2122 or gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org.
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society.
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from July 28, 2022 — August 29, 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.
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Anonymous
Minnie Hattori
Edward Kaminishi
Kids Booth Bubble
Stan Kirk
Carrie Okano
Sachiko Okuda
Leigh Ann Shoji-Lee
Nikkei Matsuri 2022
Anonymous
Carrie Okano
Leigh Ann Shoji-Lee
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
War Memorial
K. Homma, M. Kitagawa & Y. Nakata
Sanny Nishi
In Memory of Robert T. Banno
Fred & Linda Yada
In Memory of Herby Hamade
Sandra Kroeker
In Memory of Robert & Naomi Hughes
Hiroko Stuart
In Memory of Katsuko (Kathy) Ishikawa
Chad Home
Fumiko Horii
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
Irene L. Yano
Mas & Kaori Yano
In Memory of Toshiko Kajiwara
David Kunimoto
Cheryl Lee
Kazuko Makihara
May Mukaida
Teiji Nakamura & Family
Kaiden, Bill and Shirley Tajiri
Stanley & Tsuneko Takaki
Don Takaki
Sharon Tanabe
Penelope Tham
Sam Yamamoto
Nancy Yamauchi
In Memory of Yoshiko Kamachi
Cherylyn Morrison
In Memory of Dr. Karen Kobayashi
Fumiko Horii
Mas & Kaori Yano
In Memory of May Nakano
Hiroko Stuart
In Memory of Tadao Nakauchi
Brian Milligan
Pearl Wilson
In Memory of Steven Nasu
Harpreet Chhina
In Memory of Tomie Oishi
Masako Hori
In Memory of Setsuko Shoji-Araki
Sarah Elliott
In Memory of Chiyoko (Chic) Tanaka
K. Homma, M. Kitagawa & Y. Nakata
May H. Ishikawa
Sanny Nishi
In Memory of Michiko Urata
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
Anonymous (2)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Mary F. Kawamoto
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
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Audrey Shimozawa
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
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
Legacy Giving Circle
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
LEGACY GIFTS
Estate of LA Dinsmore
A Farewell Message from our Executive Director Naomi Kawamura
After five years at the Nikkei Place Foundation, I will be stepping down as Executive Director.
A Farewell Message From Our Executive Director Naomi Kawamura
Dear friends,
After five years at the Nikkei Place Foundation, I will be stepping down as Executive Director. I will be pursuing an opportunity this Fall to lead a U.S.-based organization that I have long admired.
In the past two years, we have had to respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This shifted our operations in significant ways. We also experienced the painful loss of our founding Board President Robert Banno. Despite these ups and downs, I am deeply grateful to the Foundation staff for the work ethic and commitment to Nikkei Place. I am also incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together during my tenure, including:
Significantly lowering the Foundation’s operating expenses year over year
Expansion of our planned giving program and significantly increasing the endowment
Ensuring our procedures align with best practices and Canada Revenue agency’s requirements for charitable organizations
Overhauling and redesigning the look and feel of our website with a focus on user experience
Awarding six Youth Bursary Awards to deserving youth since its launch in 2016.
Receiving several new awards from new granting organizations - including federal and international funding sources.
Thanks to our long-time supporters, the Foundation is also now in a healthy financial situation.
I am deeply appreciative to the Nikkei Place Foundation staff and volunteers who made the day-to-day work feel connected and personally meaningful. I will continue to support the future successes of Nikkei Place.
With gratitude,
Naomi Ostwald Kawamura
Monthly Donations Update (May 30 - June 30, 2022)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from May 30 - June 30, 2022 inclusive!
Pathways to Giving: Nikkei Place’s New Donor Program
Click to Learn more about Pathways to Giving
Nikkei Place Foundation recognises the generosity of donors at Nikkei Place. Through our Pathways to Giving Program, we honour individuals who have demonstrated their dedication to Nikkei Place by reaching substantial cumulative lifetime giving. These donors are recognized as members of one of our three honorary leadership societies. For questions, contact us at 604.777.2122 or gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org.
Nikkei Place is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society.
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from May 30 - June 30, 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.
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Lauro Chartrand - From the Cast & Crew of Shogun
Takashi Iwata
Michael & Frances F. Johnson
Bill & Toshiko Kajiwara
Kids Booth Bubble
Kats & June Kitamura
Harry & Akemi Mizuta
Atsuko Mori
Kenso Okino
S. Saimoto
Peter & Masako Stillwell
Kenneth & Rosemarie Takeuchi
Harry Tonogai
Joe & Minae Uchinami
Nikkei Matsuri 2022
Anonymous
Akiko Gomyo
Gary Matson
Saeko Tsuda
War Memorial
Naoe Ikeda
Kamitakahara Family
John & Marion Nakamoto
Edward & Jennifer Nakamoto
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
Mas & Kaori Yano
Nikkei Place Foundation
Anonymous (5)
Bill & Noemi Gruenthal
Shigeru & Akemi Hirai
Rae Kuwabara
Setsu Miyanishi
Hideyuki Tom Motomochi
Kenso Okino
Hozumi Takahashi
Hayato Ueda
Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society
Anonymous (2)
Edward & Jennifer Nakamoto
Ruiko Okino
Kenso Okino
NSHCHS CHARITY GOLF DAY
Cathy Makihara
Ken & Junko Shinozaki
Brooke and Tracey Wade Foundation
In Celebration of Yoshi Hashimoto
Anonymous
Yoshi Hashimoto
Mutsumi Hamakawa
George & Elaine Homma
Reiko Cheryl Honkawa
Masako Hori
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Pat & Kyoko Meehan
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
Roberta H. Nasu
Catherine Nishikawa
Howard Shimokura
Roy Yabuki
Norine K. Yamamoto
In Honour of Hana Hasegawa
Fiona Dickson
Thank you to Linda Reid and the Archive Staff
Ann Clayson
In Memory of Eiko (Uyeyama) Ainsworth
Phelan Jung
In Memory of Mark Ando
Reiko & Masashi Moizumi
In Memory of Setsuko (Sally) Hashimoto
Lily Kamachi
In Memory of John Hayashi
Barry & Suzuko Higo
In Memory of Teruko (Terry) Homma
Masako Hori
John & Carol-Anne Kamitakahara
In Memory of Minnie Horiuchi
Lily Kamachi
In Memory of Robert & Naomi Hughes
Dorothy Yamamoto
Mas & Kaori Yano
In Memory of Dr. Karen Kobayashi
Yoko Nishimura
In Memory of Fujikazu Kondo
Seiji & Sachi Matsuo
In Memory of Sue Miyamoto
Mary M. Okabe
In Memory of Tadao Nakauchi
Phil & Pauline Cooper
Marcia Foreman
Mutsumi Hamakawa
Kaz Ishii
Shirley Nishi
Nancy Ranger
Wayne & Rachel Tanaka
In Memory of Steven Nasu
Don & Renata Hamagami
Nobue Hatanaka
Donald & Misaye Munro
Joyce Nasu
Denis & Pat Nishi
Tomi Wakabayashi
In Memory of Sadako Oyama
Lily Kamachi
Emi Locke
In Memory of Tomiko Aoyama Spain
May & Norman McFarlan
In Memory of Chiyoko (Chic) Tanaka
Naoe Ikeda
Kamitakahara Family
John & Marion Nakamoto
Edward & Jennifer Nakamoto
Yoko Nishimura
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
Mas & Kaori Yano
In Memory of Minoru Tanaka
Larissa Kondo
In Memory of Masako Uchida
Karen Uchida
In Memory of Joe Yamake
Betty Higuchi
Geoffrey Higuchi
Gwen-Brian Toole
Cheryl Van Herk
Anonymous (2)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Mary F. Kawamoto
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
Vivian Rygnestad
Jim & Norma Sawada
Howard Shimokura
Audrey Shimozawa
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Michael Takahashi
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
Legacy Giving Circle
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Cathy Makihara
Jane Nimi
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
LEGACY GIFTS
Estate of Mitsuo Hayashi