BC Heritage Sites is a key program of Japanese Canadian Legacies, developed to invest in BC communities and assist the project teams in promoting public awareness of pre-war Japanese Canadian history through interpretive heritage projects at sites of ancestral communities…
We are seeking suggestions of unsung heroes within our community, including Survivors and Descendants who, through their quiet leadership, have contributed to the growth of JC community and culture in Canada
Call to Researchers (Expression of Interest) – Place-Based Research and Dissemination of the History of Japanese Canadian Residents of New Westminster Submission Deadline: 11:59 pm (PST) on April 9, 2025 Researcher Fee: $75,000 (with additional project funds for necessary research…
The Japanese Canadian Legacies Society is pleased to share the funding results of Infrastructure, Community Fund 2. While the society operates in BC, we recognize the importance of serving the communities that were scattered across Canada as a result of…
How do stories and history pass from one generation to another? What relevance do these stories have for people today, particularly young people? These are some of the questions that Lucy Komori and Connie Kadota had been asking themselves over the years.
Expressions of Interest – Strawberry Hill’s Early Japanese Canadians Submission Deadline: March 10, 2025 Artist Fee: $280,000 The City of Surrey invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from professional artists or artist teams to create a heritage feature with integrated artworks…
“This funding has played a crucial role in our My Voice Project, enabling us to provide essential resources and support for Japanese Canadians, particularly seniors and their families, who face language barriers in navigating advance care planning. Your commitment to…
Searching for Descendants of Boat Building Families from Steveston and Richmond Do you have family members who built boats in Steveston before 1942? The City of Richmond is gathering information on Japanese Canadian boat works in Steveston. We are especially…
The Japanese Canadian Legacies Society is pleased to announce the funding recipients of the Community Projects stream of Community Fund 2. Due to the high volume of applications we were not able to fund all projects. We thank all applicants…
The Langham Restoration and Museum modernization project is a comprehensive initiative aimed at preserving and enhancing the historical significance of The Langham, a cherished heritage site. The project encompasses interior renovations, much-needed building updates, and a refresh of the museum exhibits including modernization and content expansion.