Strategic Plan
Purpose

VisionThe purpose of VJLS-JH is to support the learning

A vibrant and sustainable Japanese Canadianand connection of anyone interested in Japanesecommunity whose culture adapts and thrives as it

language and Japanese Canadian history andevolves and diversifies.

culture through the Paueru Gai (Powell Street)experience.

MissionTo support the development of the next generationof diverse, young leaders who will promote andcarry on Japanese language and Japanese Canadianhistory and culture through intercultural programs,events, and activities.

Values
We will commit to:

Curiosity
Approaching all opportunities tolearn with an open mind and awillingness to understand different
perspectives.

Welcoming

Reciprocity

Offering our services and spaces
without barriers to anyone whoshares our values.

Giving and receiving in a spirit ofgenerosity, abundance, andgratitude.

Connection
Supporting individuals to build
relationships across generations
and communities.

Strategic Directions
Empowered Employees

Learning Spaces

Trusting Relationships

Deep Roots

We provide a welcoming andsupportive workplace which
fosters long-term employee
development andrelationships and enables
each to fully expressthemselves and their values.

Goals

We offer spaces and programs
that support, enhance, andempower growth and learningfor individuals andorganizations.

We engage our communityand partners through open,transparent, and consistentcommunication that is based
in a mutual commitment tocare and respect one
another.

Goals

We continue the legacy ofcommunity throughintercultural relations, multigenerational connections andsharing identity.

・Foster an inclusive workplacethat reflects the diversity of ourcommunity・Support wellness of our staff
through personal andprofessional development
opportunities

・Build and improve on systems
and infrastructure that support
program delivery andinformation sharing

・Grow regular and full-time
opportunities for staff todedicate themselves topromoting Japanese language
and Japanese Canadian history,and culture.

・Publish a VJLS curriculumthat is adopted by language
schools nationally・Become the regional centre
for Japanese Language Studies
in BC

・Expand opportunities for
culturally enriched
implementations daycare
programs

・Develop welcoming,
accessible, and sustainablefacilities that meet current andfuture needs and expectations

・Establish new programs,events, and activities thatenhance the understanding andappreciation of Japanese
language and Japanese
Canadian history, and culture

・Demonstrate our commitment
to listen, reflect, and act with
community members andpartners

・Connect and convenecommunity members, partners,
and rights-holders tocollaboratively advance shared
goals

・Establish clear
communications practices thatcreates pathways forcommunity dialogue andfeedback・Develop youth leadershipprograms that build multigenerational connections withother community members andpromotes Japanese Canadianculture

・Establish intercultural events
that share the history ofJapanese Canadians with
newcomers, Indigenous
communities, and the broader
BC community・Create an alumni
engagement program that
supports the continued
connection and engagement offormer students

・Incorporate Japanese
Canadian history and culture
into the VJLS curriculum

Goals

Goals