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If you'd ever wanted to learn more about this enigmatic culture, this should be your first stop. Not only are you offered an honest rendering of their often-difficult history, you will find the many artifacts and interpretations both absorbing and informative. The Centre doesn't wallow in self-pity but rather presents the beauty of the beliefs and day-to-day lives of this... more
We have an interest in History, and the story of this idiosyncratic group and their integration into Canadian society is fascinating. It reveals a picture of a persecuted people who were welcomed into Canada and subsequently made a significant contribution - but have almost ceased to exist as a separate entity, having been absorbed into their new homeland through the... more
This religious group which has origins in Russia, truly played a significant part in the survival of the Japanese Canadians during the second world war..They provided vegetables, fruit, & other food to the people whom were largely abandoned & abused the the Government of British Columbia, who robbed Japanese Canadians of their homes, businesses, vehicles, clothing, food, farms, ranches &... more