To Be Takei DOXA Documentary Film Festival Thursday, May 8, 2014 7:30pm Vancouver Playhouse More info: doxafestival.ca George Takei started his career in film and television more than five decades ago, but he is still most familiar as Mr. Sulu, the helmsman of the Starship Enterprise. Over the course of his career, George has been … Read more
Family Settlement: Early 20th Century – Pre-war May 23, 2014 | 7:00pm Steveston Community Centre at the Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond Free, but registrations recommended (event [at] vc.mofa.go.jp) Flyer (PDF) For more information: vancouver.ca.emb-japan.go.jp Based on his research of documents from the Japanese Diplomatic Archives, Consul General Okada will talk about consulate … Read more
Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall Spring Market Fair Saturday, April 26, 9:30am – 2:30pm Japanese Hall, 487 Alexander Free Admission For more information: vjls-jh.com Spring is almost here! It’s time to go to VJLS’s Spring Market Fair! There will be independent vendors, Japanese dolls, craft items, Japanese kimono and other items for sale! … Read more
GVJCCA Community Meeting Sunday, May 4, 2pm – 4:30pm The new Tonari Gumi / JCCA Building (42 West 8th Avenue) Tea and snacks will be provided For more information: jccabulletin-geppo.ca For over 60 years, the GVJCCA has served the Japanese Canadian community in various ways – initially serving JCs returning to the coast after internment … Read more
Legacy Sakura Memorial Windows Unveiling Ceremony April 18, 2014 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Oppenheimer Park (488 Powell Street, Vancouver) Please join us as we unveil the memorial windows to commemorate the history of Japanese Canadians and cherry blossom trees planted in 1977. Before 1942, Oppenheimer Park was the centre of a thriving Japanese Canadian … Read more
Wondrous Tales of Old Japan April 4 – 20, 2014 Carousel Theatre for Young People For more information: carouseltheatre.ca Wondrous Tales of Old Japan is a collection of amazing Japanese folk tales including worlds where ogres clash with heroes who are born from giant peaches, fishermen fall in love with dragon princesses, and magical dogs … Read more
Jesse Nishihata – Visual Storyteller April 1 – May 4, 2014 Opening reception Wednesday, April 2, 7 – 9pm Curator’s talk Saturday, April 12, 2pm Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby BC) Admission by donation For more information: centre.nikkeiplace.org Pioneer Japanese Canadian filmmaker Jesse Nishihata (1929 – 2006) is showcased in … Read more
Happy National Volunteer Week! April 6 – 12, 2014 National Volunteer Week (April 6-12, 2014) is a time to recognize, celebrate and thank Canada’s 13.3 million volunteers. Powell Street Festival Society heavily relies on volunteers as we only have 2 year-round staff and 3 seasonal staff. We would like to say a special thank you … Read more
Early Settlement: Late 19th Century – Early 20th Century March 28, 2014 | 7:00pm Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall (487 Alexander St. Vancouver, BC) Free, but registrations recommended ([email protected]) Flyer (PDF) For more information: vancouver.ca.emb-japan.go.jp A series of 6 forums tracing the parallel histories of the Japanese consulate in Vancouver and the Japanese … Read more
Reel Causes Presents Cutie and the Boxer Thursday, March 27, 2014 | 6:30pm Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts (149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver BC) Reel Causes Members $10 • Non-Members $12 For more information: reelcauses.org A reflection on love, sacrifice, and the creative spirit, this candid New York story explores the … Read more
Music for Carl Saturday, April 5, 2014 | 8pm Western Front (303 East 8th Avenue) Carl worked in the same office as Powell Street Festival Society under DKAM. He brought to the office a wealth of experience about Vancouver’s festival scene, silly jokes, and a shared love of chips. We are grateful for his ready … Read more
Celebrate Spring 2014 Saturday, April 12, 2014 | 11:00am – 4:00pm Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby BC) Free For more information: centre.nikkeiplace.org Celebrate the cherry blossom season with a fun, family-friendly spring festival. Kimono dress-up, Tea ceremony, Delicious Sweets & Snacks, Kids activities, Entertainment, Crafts sales and much more! Pre-order … Read more
A farewell to Ken Shikaze, a pioneer Japanese Canadian activist, who passed away last Saturday. Ken Shikaze was an important figure in the early 1970s Japanese Canadian movement on Powell Street. He was a strong supporter of Tonari Gumi and a key participant in the early Powell Street Festival, and an integral part in ensuring … Read more
March 11, 2013 at 6:30pm – 7:00pm 5th Floor, Woodward’s Building (111 West Hastings Street, Vancouver) Come learn about our plans for the coming year! Meet our board and staff, ask about our various committees, and find out if there’s a role for you. We will also be holding a raffle at the Powell Street … Read more
The Powell Street Festival is currently accepting applications for participation in this year’s Festival. Please fill out the appropriate form online. Please note that we are no longer accepting faxed or hard copy applications. The final deadline for applications is Monday March 3rd, 2014. Please call the PSFS office at 604 739 9388 if you … Read more
The historic building at 439 Powell Street was almost demolished in December 2013 but the community has rallied to try to save it. Please read this article in The Bulletin for more information and at the Friends of 439 Powell website. Petition to the Vancouver City Council to Restore and Repair 439 Powell Street Please … Read more
Our latest newsletter has been published! Download the Winter 2014 Newsletter. Powell Street Festival 2013 in Review By Kristen Lambertson 2013 was by far one of our busiest years ever! 2013 included Orientique at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Gardens – an evening of dance, musical performance and fashion; Kibatsu Cinema at the Cinema- theque; … Read more
Letter to Mayor Gregor Robertson Addressing the Demolition of 411 Powell Street To read a letter from Powell Street Festival Society’s President Nina Inaoka Lee to Mayor Gregor Robertson addressing the demolition order for 437-441 Powell Street please click on the link below: MayorandCouncil_437-441PowellSt A building of historical importance to the Chinese Canadian and Japanese … Read more
The Powell Street Festival Society is proud to share this news from the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association (JCCA) Human Rights Committee. Read the motion below or download a copy of the motion here. For more information, please see this article in The Bulletin.
Bound for internment camps in 1942. Source: Nikkei National Museum item# 1994-69-4-29 An interesting documentary film about Japanese Canadians’ epic call for justice, Children of Redress by filmmaker Greg Masuda was shown at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre’s A Call for Justice exhibition in the Fall of 2013. Description In 1942 the Canadian … Read more
Saturday, August 17th, 11:00am-2:00pm at Oppenheimer Park. Come celebrate the legacy of the Vancouver Asahi baseball team with a fun ball game. Sign up: jcnm at nikkeiplace.org
