Hiroshima- Vancouver Peace Concert Venue: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby Date: August 9, 2016 Description: Please join us on Tuesday, August 9, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm for the Hiroshima – Vancouver Peace Concert at Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre 6688 Southoaks, Burnaby, BC, featuring special guests from Japan who will be … Continue reading
Update for the GVJCCA’s “Legacy of Redress” event on May 14th. Two speakers have been confirmed: Special guest speaker: Elder Larry Grant, who is of mixed Chinese and Musqueam ancestry, will share his story, and speak about historical injustice and reconciliation. Guest speaker: Carolyn Nakagawa, a fourth generation Japanese Canadian, will talk about what redress … Continue reading
In addition to the “Japanese Canadians and the Labour Movement” and the GVJCCA’s “Legacy of Redress Forum” printed in our festival program,the GVJCCA is offering the additional events below: Honouring Our People: Breaking the Silence Book Launch at Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks, Burnaby Saturday, June 4th, 2:00 pm On three days … Continue reading
All events at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre (6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC). Contact: 604-777-7000, http://www.nikkeiplace.org for details. Exhibit February 13-May 6, 2016; opening reception Saturday, February 13, 3-5pm Takao Tanabe – Sumie: Ink Brush Paintings Sumie is often translated as brush painting, ink wash painting, or Japanese ink painting. In 1959, … Continue reading