Community Fund
Community Projects Intake 1 Recipients
Japanese Canadian Organizations: up to $20,000
Non-Japanese Canadian Organizations: up to $20,000
Unincorporated Japanese Canadian Groups: up to $10,000
Applications Opened: July 1, 2023
Applications Closed: October 31, 2023
Projects must be completed by: December 31, 2024
A very special acknowledgment goes to the Community Projects advisory team made up of Art Miki, Alex Miki, Nicola Koyanagi, Gary Kawaguchi, and Maryka Omatsu. The team helped us revise and sharpen the vision and draft guidelines for this all-encompassing stream, ensuring that it was as accessible as possible. We also owe deep thanks to the Assessment Team who juried the process and set protocols for evaluation. The team was lead by Alex Miki and Jan Nobuto, joined by Art Miki, Jay Hirabayashi, Nicola Koyanagi, and Maryka Omatsu.
Category 1: Japanese Canadian Organizations
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BC Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples Federation
BC Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples Federation 2024 Convention “Thus Have I Heard” & Retreat
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Central Vancouver Island Japanese Canadian Society
Taiko Start-up Project
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Chojukai
Reunion Tour Project
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Edmonton Japanese Community Association
Youth and Elder engagement and the Dr. Gordon Hirabayashi website
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Greater Toronto Chapter, National Association of Japanese Canadians
Kokoro – Heart, Mind, Spirit Film Festival
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Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association
Project 1: Japanese Cooking Classes
Project 2: Legacy Year Project
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Japanese Canadian Association of Yukon
15th Anniversary Celebrations
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Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Japanese Canadian Generational Conference
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Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal
Revitalization and Updating of Archives
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Japanese Community Volunteers Association
Tonari Gumi “My Voice” Project
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Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba, Inc
Culture Workshops and Celebrations Series
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Japanese Dementia Support Association
Laughter Yoga
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Kamloops Japanese Canadian Association
Raiden Taiko 20th Anniversary Celebration
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Kita no Taiko Society
Project 1: Taiko Conference
Project 2: Guest Taiko Instruction
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Kokoro Dance Theatre Society
“Love, Sex, & Death” Butoh Project
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Manitoba Buddhist Temple
Project 1: Manitoba Buddhist Temple History Preservation
Project 2: Bento Box Project
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MH Pacific Media Inc.
Interviews with Survivors – Research Project on the Survival & Revival of the Japanese Canadian Community
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Momiji Health Care Society
Seniors Active Living Centre Expansion
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Nagata Shachu Japanese Taiko and Music Group
Tour with Ms. Toki Tatara
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Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Project 1: NNMCC Auxiliary Community Gathering
Project 2: Rintaro Hayashi Translation project
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Nikkei Place Foundation
Nikkei Place Visual History Project
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Nikkei Research and Education Project (Nikkei Voice)
Nikkei Voice Website and Digitization Project
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Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society
Seniors’ Obento Lunch Delivery Program
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Ottawa Japanese Community Association
Project 1: Natsu Matsuri Event
Project 2: Tonomi/Go Together
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Ottawa Japanese Cultural Centre
Mochitsuki 2023
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Powell Street Festival Society
Project 1: 50th Anniversary Retrospective Exhibition
Project 2: Catalogue Cultural Sensitivity Training to Nourish Japanese Canadian Resilience
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Quebec Chapter of the National Association of Japanese Canadians Inc
Farnham Memorial Project
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Shintani Gallery
unTwisted Perspectives Project
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Vancouver Buddhist Temple
120th Anniversary Luncheon
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Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall (VJLS-JH)
Project 1: The Japanese Cultural Hub Project
Project 2: VJLS History Club Project
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Vancouver Mikoshi Sakurakai Society
Mikoshi at Hyack Festival
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Vancouver Taiko Society
Echoes: Celebrating 45 years of Taiko in Canada
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Vernon Japanese Cultural Society
VJCS Film Festival
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Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society
VNCS 30th Anniversary Celebration
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West Coast Healthy Memory Society
Smile Brain Program
Category 2: Non-Japanese Canadian Organizations
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Abbotsford Judo Club
Dojo Update
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Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba Inc.
Exploring Japanese Canadians in Manitoba
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Historic Joy Kogawa House Society
Karakoro Performance Group Production of “Naomi’s Tree”
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Nanaimo Judo Club
New Equipment & Support of Fall Tournament
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Nelson Izu-shi Friendship Society
Cultural and Taiko Drumming Workshops
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Raging Asian Women Taiko Drummers
2024 Toronto Taiko Festival
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Salt Spring Island Historical Society
Archives Website Upgrade
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The Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research, University of Alberta
The Gordon Hirabayashi Legacy Video Project
Category 3: Unincorporated Japanese Canadian Groups
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Canadian Japanese Hockey League
Hockey Uniform Upgrades
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Dana Family Bowling League
Social Events and Activities for the Bowling League
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East Lillooet Seniors Garden Committee
Garden Improvements
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EJCA Calligraphy Club
Calligraphy Classes with Master Calligrapher
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Friendly Foragers
Japanese Foraged Food Research, Expeditions, and Cookbook
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Fujikawa Garden Committee
Fujikawa Garden Project
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George Shintani and Samurai Sword Podcast Committee
Family Sword Podcast
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Hiroshima Club
2024 Spring Luncheon
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Japan Festival Sudbury
2024 Japan Festival Sudbury
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Japanese Canadian Book Club
Book club meetings, discussions, and purchase of books.
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Kaminari Wan Taiko
Taiko Workshops, Repair & Storage
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Kamloops Japanese Canadian Museum & Archives
KJCA Museum and Archives Website Development
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Kikiai Collaborative
Ensoku 2024
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Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador KIZUNA International Team
Bringing Yosakoi Culture to the Community
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Kyōdai Arts Collective
2024 Cross-Canada Meetups
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Lakehead Japanese Cultural Association
LJCA Branding – West Thunder Community Centre
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Living Sky Taiko
Taiko Purchase & Workshops
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Mata Ashita
Mata Ashita: Japanese Canadian Writer’s Circle
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New Denver Ikebana Project
Presentations: History and Beauty of Traditional Ikebana
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Powell Street Salmon Barbeque
2024 Powell Street Festival Salmon Barbeque
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Rakuichi
Rakuichi’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
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Salt Spring Island Japanese Canadian Community
Salt Spring Island Taiko Group
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Shochikubai Kai
ShoChikuBai Talks
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Steveston Kendo Club
60th Anniversary Steveston Kendo Club Tournament
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Steveston Senior Japanese Group Club
Meetings & Bento Lunches
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Suzuran Odori of Hamilton
Sharing Japanese Canadian Culture with our Communities
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Taber Japanese Ladies Group
Garden Revitalization
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Taiko Stepping Collective
Taiko and Stepping Collaboration with Montreal Steppers
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Ten Ten
Workshopping & Rehearsals of New Works
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The Dōjin Japanese Arts Society
2024 Japanese Arts Salon & Workshop Series
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The Kimono Remake Project
Kimono Storytelling & Cultural Sharing Projects
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Tobu Canada Wakayamakenjinkai
New Year’s Eve Celebration – Honouring Our Elders
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Toronto Buddhist Church Buyo Group
Kimono & Accessories Purchase
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Toronto Buddhist Church Obon Odori Group
Obi, Fans, & Yakuta Purchase for Obon 2024
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Toronto Japanese Garden Club
Star Sapphire Festival
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Toronto Next Generation Youth Council
Community Connections Space
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Toronto Shigakenjinkai
Spring and Fall Social Events & Memorial
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Vancouver Go Club
Beginner Go Classes & Club Marketing
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Vancouver Nisei Baseball Committee
Preservation, Education, and Cultural Celebration of the Vancouver Nisei Baseball Team
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Vernon Taiko
Attendance at the Seattle Taiko Conference
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West End Nisei Bowling League
May 2024 Wind Up Luncheon & Bowling Fees
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Wynford Seniors Club
Seniors’ Outreach & Japanese Culture Workshops
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Yamabiko Taiko
Ryo Shimamoto Performances & Workshops
