2014 Vancouver New Music Festival

Composers and sound artists all over the world are turning their ears to the music of the earth and its people to reconsider what artistic creation really means in a context that fosters sustainable ideas about creativity, culture, and tradition.

Vancouver International Film Festival 2014

September 25 – October 10, 2014 Various locations viff.org DISCONCERTO (Mahoro Ekimae Kyosokyoku) Omori Tatsushi (Japan, 123 min) Fri. Sep 26, 8:15 pm, International Village #9 Sat. Sep 27, 10:30 am, International Village #9 **World Premiere** Omori follows The Ravine of Goodbye with a delicious comedy-drama about the perfect odd couple: Tada (Eita), who runs … Read more

Japanese Canadian Young Leaders Conference (JCYLC)

Between September 19 and 21st, Japanese Canadian young leaders from across the country will gather in Vancouver for the 2014 Japanese Canadian Young Leaders Conference (JCYLC). Organized in partnership with the National Association of Japanese Canadians’ annual general meeting, the JCYLC will offer a unique opportunity for youth to connect and engage in community based … Read more

Hapa Palooza Festival 2014

Canada’s Largest Celebration of Mixed Heritage & Hybrid Identity September 23-28, 2014 Various locations hapapalooza.com Now in its fourth year, Hapa-palooza Festival is Canada’s largest festival celebrating and stimulating awareness of mixed heritage and hybrid identity. Held annually in Vancouver, a diverse city that celebrates hybridity, synergy and acceptance, Hapa-palooza Festival embraces the word ‘Hapa,’ … Read more

What are we? symposium honouring nikkei identity

Be a part of this dynamic meeting of creative minds to discuss how our past informs our present. World renowned artist Kip Fulbeck will get us started with a morning keynote. Respected elders will share a brief historical perspective. In the afternoon, Kip and a panel of nikkei arts & culture professionals who have joined us from Quebec, Ontario, California, and BC will present some of their thoughts and ideas for the future. There will be plenty of time for lively discussion and active participation.

Thank you to the volunteers!

Photo by Jeanie Ow

Along with another fantastic Powell Street Festival came another group of fantastic volunteers. Over 200 individuals formed a community, working together to make the best possible Festival. Their enthusiasm and hard work plays a huge part in how smoothly the Festival runs, and we could not be more grateful for their support and dedication! And so, from … Read more

Thank you from Powell Street Festival

Photo by Jeanie Ow, 2014 Dear Powell Street Festival Supporters, The 38th Annual Powell Street Festival was a great success! Thank you for all of you who made it out to the Festival this year, even with the last-minute change in venue. It’s great to know that there is so much support for, and interest … Read more

Nikkei National Museum – EMC Heritage Trust competition

Nikkei National Museum is a finalist this year in the international EMC Heritage Trust competition – one of seven finalists in the world and the only Canadian entry. This is a competition to support the digitization, preservation and access to historical collections. Voting closes on Friday, August 15th at noon, EST. For more information and … Read more

Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver 125th Anniversary Children & Youth Art Competition

Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver 125th Anniversary Children & Youth Art Competition Send art work to the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver Submit by August 31, 2014 More info: vancouver.ca.emb-japan.go.jp The Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. Children and Youth in B.C. and Yukon are invited … Read more

New Location: 9th Annual Asahi Tribute Game

New Location: 9th Annual Asahi Tribute Game Saturday, August 16, 11:00am-2:00pm Woodland Park (McLean Drive and Adanac Street) Free Come celebrate the legacy of the Vancouver Asahi baseball team with a fun ball game. Sign up to play by email jcnm@nikkeiplace.org or call 604.777.7000 ext. 109. Presented by the Nikkei National Museum and Carnegie Community Centre. Image … Read more

New Locations for The 38th Annual Powell Street Festival!

PSF's New Location!

The show must go on! After some rapid reorganizing, we are excited to finally announce our new site plans for the 38th Annual Powell Street Festival this weekend, August 1 – 3! This year’s Festival has shifted to nearby Alexander Street (between Princess and Dunlevy) and Jackson Avenue (between Railway and Cordova), ensuring that we … Read more

Powell Street Festival Announcement

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We want to assure everyone that The 38th Annual Powell Street Festival will proceed on August 1 – 3 and be a great celebration. However, we will not be making use of any area of Oppenheimer Park where the current protest is taking place and are looking at other viable options. Please find our full … Read more

PARALLEL PATHS: Japanese Diplomacy and Nikkei Heritage — Post-war Rebuilding Period

Saturday, August 2 Beginning at 12:30pm Vancouver Japanese Language School More information (PDF) In the years following World War II and the end of hostilities, the Consulate of Japan reopened in Vancouver and the interned Japanese Canadians began to re-enter mainstream society. In this fourth forum, keynote speaker Gordon Kadota will talk about how the … Read more

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