The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre recently celebrated its 35 th anniversary. In their hearts, the hard-working Issei and Nisei pioneers who created the Centre knew it would save the heritage they loved for their children and their children's children. It is a place for Japanese Canadians to continue their heritage, for newly immigrated Japanese to settle more easily into Canadian life and for non-Japanese Canadians to learn about the Japanese culture. At the JCCC, quality of life is enhanced through a rich variety of cultural, artistic and athletic programming. Members, user groups and individuals alike are enriched by their experiences there.
People see old friends, meet new friends become a part of the community.
The National Tribute to Japanese Canadian Life and the heart of the community's on-going exploration of the entwining Japanese and Canadian cultures. Tax receipts will be issued. A maximum of 2,000 Dedications will be accepted, and when they're gone, they're gone. In addition, dedications will be numbered in the order each dedication is received. The first dedication has been reserved in the name of Manzo Nagano, the very first Japanese Canadian pioneer to set foot in this country.