Archive for Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre
New Denver and area residents have an opportunity to participate in the BC Redress Community Consultation Meeting on July 24, 2019, 3:00 to 5:30 pm at the Knox Hall, 521 6th Avenue, New Denver. The National Association for Japanese Canadians will conduct a series of community consultation meetings across BC to provide community members a voice in offering recommendations for redress and legacy initiatives to the Government of British Columbia. To register, go to: https://najcnewdenver.eventbrite.ca.
The annual Obon ceremony will take place on Sunday, July 28th, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre, 306 Josephine Street, New Denver.
The Nikkei Internment Memorial Garden Spring Clean Up
Every year, the NIMC hosts a garden clean-up meant to help clean up the Heiwa Teien (Peace Garden) before the site opens for the season.
Community members are invited to join us from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 28th as we get the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre gardens and grounds ready for the 2019 season. Bring your work gloves, pails and weeding tools – refreshments and prizes will be provided.
The annual Obon ceremony will take place on Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 at 2:00pm at the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre.
Community members are invited to join us from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 29th as we get the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre gardens and grounds ready for the 2018 season. Bring your work gloves, pails and weeding tools – refreshments and door prizes will be provided.
NIMC EMPLOYME
NT OPPORTUNITIES
The Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre is hiring for the 2018 season. There are grant dependent student positions available, as well as non-student positions to be filled. Interested individuals can contact the Village Office for more information.
The deadline for applications is April 1, 2018.
Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre – Obon Ceremony
The Obon ceremony is to be held on Sunday, July 23rd, 2017 at 2:00pm in the Kyowakai Hall at the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre – 306 Josephine Street.
The Kyowakai Hall will have its exhibits moved to accommodate the ceremony therefore the Centre will be open by donation. The general public are welcome to attend the ceremony. It is requested that those attending stay for the duration of the ceremony to prevent unnecessary disturbances to the other attendees.
Spring Garden Clean Up
Community members are invited to join us from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 30th as we get the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre gardens and grounds ready for the 2017 season. Bring your work gloves, pails and weeding tools.
A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.
The Kohan Garden will be the site of a very special performance by a youth taiko drumming group from the lower mainland on July 17th, 2016. The performance is in the afternoon at 1:30 – 2:30 pm. There is a workshop scheduled for 10:00 am which is open to both youth and adults. Please use the contact details from the poster to get further information. 
Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre – Celebrates International Museum Day
The Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre is pleased to continue the tradition of celebrating International Museums Day by offering admission by donation on May 23, 2016.
This is the perfect time to visit the Centre with visiting family or guests here for May long weekend. If you have not visited the Centre in a long time or, are new to the area, please take this opportunity to learn about an interesting and challenging time in our local and national history.
The Centre is also offering annual passes for the first time. Please ask the museum attendant for more information.
Contact Information:
Location: 306 Josephine St. New Denver, BC
Open from: May 1 – September 30
Hours of operation: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Admission rate: $9.00/adult, $7.00/student or senior, $20/family
Annual passes: $20.00/adult. $15.00/student or senior, $40/family
For any additional information, please contact nikkei@newdenver.ca or phone the Centre at 250-358-7288