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JCAM shares Japanese Canadian culture at Folklorama Festival


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 21 Sep 2023   Posted by Theresa Oye

Pavilion ambassadors Rhea Teranishi, Miwako Miyoshi, Minami Tokairin, Nicolai Kazuyuki Diaz Tsuzuki, and greeter Daniel Cowen. Photo credit: Dr. Tse Luk. Not only does the Japanese Pavilion present outstanding entertainment, food, and drink, but it is the one event that brings family and friends...

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JCAM’s Aurora Dancer Group celebrate 25 years with Silk & Saké fundraiser


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 23 Aug 2023   Posted by Mackenzie Sato Dyck

The Silk & Saké fundraiser, celebrating the Aurora Dance Group's 25th anniversary at the Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba on June 4. Photo credit: Royce O'Toole. Recalling the success of our first Silk & Saké fundraiser in 2013, we decided to organize it again for 2023, this...

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Bayview United Church to amalgamate with Cummer Avenue United Church


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 03 Aug 2023   Posted by Bayview United Church

Bayview United Church members now worship at Cummer Avenue United Church. Photo courtesy: Bayview United Church. Due to a decline in the number of people able to provide leadership for the Bayview Church, the church council and members determined that supporting the church building and organizing...

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Momiji celebrates its volunteers for National volunteer week


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 25 May 2023   Posted by Ailin Oishi-Stamatiou

Volunteers with years of service ranging from a year to 30-plus were honored at Momiji Health Care Society’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Event on Apr. 22. Organized volunteering emerged in the 19th century with the founding of the Red Cross and YMCA. The word 'volunteer' was originally associated...

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The exceptional ones: Grappling with use of Emergencies Act


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 20 Apr 2023   Posted by Lara Okihiro

Lara Okihiro's grandparents, Koichiro and Hisa Okihiro in front of a New Year's feast Hisa prepared in their dining room of their home. Photos courtesy: Dr. Lara Okihiro. As the inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act is underway, one Japanese Canadian whose family was subject to the War Measures...

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Japonica goes digital: Momiji Health Care Society’s innovative approach to fundraising


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 23 Mar 2023   Posted by Caitlin Kaneko

Unique and vintage Japanese items like kimono, teaware, games, and artwork are available at Japonicamomiji.ca. Photos courtesy: Caitlin Kaneko. One of Momiji's most highly anticipated fundraisers is Japonica, which features unique and vintage Japanese items for sale. However, the pandemic resulted...

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Landscapes of Injustice receives top research award


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 27 Jan 2023   Posted by Michael Abe

Project Director Dr. Jordan Stanger-Ross, Project Manager Michael Abe, and Research Coordinator Kaitlin Findlay were on hand to accept the award. Photo credit: Alexandra D’Arcy. The prestigious Impact Awards recognize the highest achievements from outstanding researchers and students in social...

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Celebrating a century: Nisei war veteran and esteemed journalist Frank Moritsugu turns 100


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 17 Jan 2023   Posted by Kelly Fleck

Left: A 19-year-old Frank Moritsugu sitting on the roof of a Yard Creek camp shack in 1943. Repository: JCCC. Collection: Dawn Miike Collection. Accession Number: 2014.02.01.09. Right: Current day Frank holding a letter with birthday wishes from the Queen for his 100th birthday. “Becoming 100 years...

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Chris Hope steps into the role as JCCC president


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 24 Nov 2022   Posted by Kelly Fleck

New JCCC President and Board Chair Chris Hope says he is honoured to accept the voluntary role "to help to define the future of an organization that has meant so much to [his] family and the community.” Photo credit: Kelly Fleck. While Okura prepared for the Caravan festival with the Hifumi...

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Japanese Canadian culture through a Japanese lens


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 23 Nov 2022   Posted by Mirui Kiuchi

Exchange student Mimi experiences Japanese culture the Canadian way while volunteering at Japan Festival CANADA 2022. Photo: Canadians join Bon Odori folk dances, even if they don't know the moves, to celebrate Japanese culture at Japan Festival CANADA 2022. Photo credit: Dr. Jonathan Eto. Japan...

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