Monthly Donations Update (November 1-29, 2020)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from November 1-29, 2020 inclusive!
Important Notice:
Since March 18, 2020, Nikkei Place Foundation has transitioned all staff to work remotely until further notice, in response to the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Until we are able to resume normal office operation, we are unable to recognize Tree of Prosperity donors by their Leaf Colours. We thank you for understanding during this challenging time. Rest assured, we are still accepting donations, but encourage you to donate online to avoid any delays with receiving your tax receipt. For any questions or concerns, we can be reached at gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org or 604.777.2122.
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from November 1-29, 2020 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
DONATIONS
Anonymous
ENEOS Canada Ltd.
Robert & Cathey K. Hoogerbrug
George Koyanagi
Kimberly Manky
Susie & Darren Mansell
Joyce Nasu
Margaret Sakon
Leigh Shoji-Lee
NNMCC Resilience Fundraiser
Aikido Vancouver Shomonkai
Anonymous
Akiko Chijiwa
Noriko Chijiwa
Sachiko Chijiwa
Takashi Chijiwa
Ian Cubitt
Katsuyo Fujishima
Mutsumi Hamakawa
Ken Hasebe & Erika Hasebe-Ludt
Takeashi Hayakaze
Kaye Hayashida
Toshie Hosonuma
Sherri Kajiwara
Yu-Zhi & Lynne Kiang
W. B. Lee
Heather Matsune
McMillan LLP
Theo Melo
Jacqueline Nicks
Dan & Colleen Nomura—Canadian Fishing Company
Sachiko Jean Okamura
Marion & Dr. Douglas Oldenburg
Oldum Brown Limited
Pathfinder Asset Management Limited
Karen Read
Grant Shellborn
Kazuhiro Shibata
Shinichi & Rumiko Sueyoshi
Kenneth & Rosemarie Takeuchi
Saeko Tsuda
Ronald Ui
Fred & Linda Yada
Irene C Yamakawa
Felicia Yee
NNMCC Japanese Canadian War Memorial Committee
Judy Hanazawa
Stephen Nishio
In Honour of Yoshiko Hirano
Catherine & Shawn Chapell
In Honour of Sam Yamamoto’s Birthday
Marion & Kazuo Arai
In Memory of Satoru Akazawa
Ronald & Shirley Lee
In Memory of Robert Banno
Paul & Sandra Beauchamp
Dan & Colleen Nomura—Canadian Fishing Company
In Memory of Michiko Carignan
Stephen Nishio
In Memory of Shigenobu Chijiwa
Akiko Chijiwa
Noriko Chijiwa
Sachiko Chijiwa
Takashi Chijiwa
In Memory of Patricia Clever
Kenneth & Shirley Shikatani
In Memory of Trooper Michael Hayakaze
Takeshi Hayakaze
In Memory of Sunako Hinada
Estate of Sunako Hinada
In Memory of Eiji & Emily Kamikawaji
Grant Shellborn
In Memory of Jimmy (Kiyoyuki) Kondo
Kevin & Karey Kondo
In Memory of Jimmy & Kayoko Kondo
Dan & Caprice Lau
In Memory of Mamoru Madokoro
Mary F Kawamoto
In Memory of Tom Madokoro
Mary F Kawamoto
In Memory of Yoshiko Matsumoto
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto
Hiroko Stuart & Family—Bill, Kelly, Naomi & Ray
In Memory of Tak Negoro
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
In Memory of Dean Okamura
Sachiko Jean Okamura
Kenneth & Rosemarie Takeuchi
In Memory of Mary Puchalski (nee Yamamoto)
Arlene K. Mayede
In Memory of Danny Tanaka
A. Minato
In Memory of Donna Teraguchi
Mitts & Kay Sakai
Anonymous (2)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip & Santa Ono
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Happy National Philanthropy Day!
We take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all our Nikkei Place supporters - your efforts help us continue to persevere through the challenges of COVID-19, so that our charities can continue to operate and serve the community.
Happy National Philanthropy Day
November 15 is National Philanthropy Day — the day we celebrate the extraordinary change that fundraising and philanthropy have helped to create in the world.
This year has been a difficult one for all of us. We take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all our Nikkei Place supporters - your efforts help us continue to persevere through the challenges of COVID-19, so that our charities can continue to operate and serve the community.
Learn how Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society are keeping seniors healthy and safe during lockdown.
Learn how Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is navigating the pandemic, bringing the community limited but continued in-person cultural programming, and more virtual events and resources than ever before.
Download the Nikkei Place Foundation’s Annual Report to see how donor dollars are building a strong financial future for our community at Nikkei Place.
Here are they ways you can support Nikkei Place:
MAKE A SINGLE OR MONTHLY DONATION
Support our community with a one-time or monthly donation to any Nikkei Place charity.
CELEBRATIONS AND TRIBUTES
Make a donation dedicated in celebration, in honour, or in memory of someone or something remarkable. You can also create a customized Tribute Page to collect donations for Nikkei Place in their honour.
GIFT OF SECURITIES
A gift of securities to Nikkei Place Foundation can have an immediate impact, as well as let you take advantage of the tax benefits that come with donating publicly traded securities.
CONTRIBUTE TO THE ENDOWMENT
Inspire the potential of future generations with a gift to the Nikkei Place Endowment Fund. Contributions made to this specific fund help create a permanent source of income for Nikkei Place to ensure our good work in the community continues in perpetuity.
PLANNED GIVING
Leave a gift by will or bequest to Nikkei Place. If you choose to remember Nikkei Place Foundation in your will, you will be leaving a personal and lasting legacy that honours your heritage and your values and lays the foundation for a better future for those to come.
Monthly Donations Update (October 1-31, 2020)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from October 1-31, 2020 inclusive!
Important Notice:
Since March 18, 2020, Nikkei Place Foundation has transitioned all staff to work remotely until further notice, in response to the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Until we are able to resume normal office operation, we are unable to recognize Tree of Prosperity donors by their Leaf Colours. We thank you for understanding during this challenging time. Rest assured, we are still accepting donations, but encourage you to donate online to avoid any delays with receiving your tax receipt. For any questions or concerns, we can be reached at gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org or 604.777.2122.
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from October 1-31, 2020 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
DONATIONS
Anonymous
Crux Strategic Clarity
Estate of LA Dinsmore
Hisako Yamamoto
Anonymous (2)
Yasuhiko Bando
Joseph & Danielle Cantafio
Shigeru & Akemi Hirai
Erik Johnston
Shinobu Kadome
David Kamiya
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Randy Kamiya
Art Kanzaki
Miwa Komori
W. B. Lee
Gary & Nobuko Matson
Allan & Keiko Mayede
Roberta H. Nasu
Dan & Colleen Nomura - Canadian Fishing Company
Joyce Oishi
Steve Cain & July Ono
Kumi Shanahan & Mario Deravian
Howard Shimokura
Mas & Kaori Yano
In Honour of Lilly Mutsuko (Mori) Oishi
Joyce Oishi
In Honour of Sam Yamamoto’s Birthday
Cathy Makihara
Maryka Omatsu
Chris & Jan Yamamoto & Family
Karlie Yamamoto
Mika Yamamoto
Norine K. Yamamoto
In Memory of Robert Banno
Dan & Colleen Nomura - Canadian Fishing Company
In Memory of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Yasuhiko Bando
Cypress Capital Management Ltd.
In Memory of Patricia Clever
Garry & Nana Davies
Sean Douglas
Nobue Hatanaka
Sharon & Alan Kamitakahara
Dean Shikatani
Margaret Miyako Shikatani
Stan Shikatani
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
In Memory of Gordon Kaodota
Gary & Nobuko Matson
In Memory of Shigeaki Kamachi
Sumiko Kamachi
Toyoko & Alan Oikawa
In Memory of Yosh & Kay Kanzaki
Art Kanzaki
In Memory of Mamoru Madokoro
Allan & Keiko Mayede
In Memory of Tom Madokoro
Allan & Keiko Mayede
In Memory of David Martin
Sumiko Kamachi
In Memory of Dean Okamura
Joseph & Danielle Cantafio
Janine Hartmans
David Kamiya
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Randy Kamiya
Miwa Komori
In Memory of Shirley Shoji
Allan & Keiko Mayede
In Memory of Yoshiko Matsumoto
Bill & Noemi Gruenthal
Edward & Jennifer Nakamoto
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Kaz & Mary Nakamoto
Roberta H. Nasu
Shawn Nishimura
Dorothy Yamamoto
In Memory of Tak Negoro
Minnie Hattori
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Howard Shimokura
Jack & Tami Tasaka
In Memory of Tamotsu & Misae Ono
Erik Johnston
In Memory of Yukie Sakaki
Satoye Kita
In Memory of Danny Tanaka
Terry & Kaz Koyanagi
Anonymous (2)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho OgasawaraChris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor JonesGrace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & FamilyNorine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip &
Santa Ono
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Building a Strong Foundation
New Board of Directors & Annual Report Available
New Board of Directors & Annual Report Available
Our Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. A new list of Board of Directors was approved, including the appointment of Brian Tsuji as our new President, and Paul Kariya as Vice-President (a newly created role this year).
Our annual report is also now available and provides an overview of our past fiscal year, including financial information.
2019
NIKKEI PLACE FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT
Monthly Donations Update (September 1-30, 2020)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from September 1-30, 2020 inclusive!
Important Notice:
Since March 18, 2020, Nikkei Place Foundation has transitioned all staff to work remotely until further notice, in response to the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Until we are able to resume normal office operation, we are unable to recognize Tree of Prosperity donors by their Leaf Colours. We thank you for understanding during this challenging time. Rest assured, we are still accepting donations, but encourage you to donate online to avoid any delays with receiving your tax receipt. For any questions or concerns, we can be reached at gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org or 604.777.2122.
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from September 1-30, 2020 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
DONATIONS
Anonymous (3)
Fujiko Egami
Kelvin & Kay Higo
George Koyanagi
Leslie & Phyllis Murata
Wendy S. Nagasaka
Ronald Okada & Carol Nishi
July Ono
Hayato Ueda
Hisako Yamamoto
In Honour of Sam Yamamoto’s Birthday
Lindsay & Andrew Fong
Yvonne Kong
In Honour of Masako & Stan Fukawa
Adeline & Terry Jurick
In Memory of Robert Banno
Mary Araki
Randy & Lynn Enomoto
Glenn & Wendy Hara
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Louise Akuzawa & Ronald Kruschen
Carrie Okano
Virginia E. Sato
Ryoko Ward
In Memory of Nancy Machiko Cameron
Dan & Sho Uyesugi, Joe Uyesugi, Francis Clark
Roy & Yaeko Uyesugi,
Gail Hirsch
Fred & Linda Yada
Ken & Dorothy Yada
In Memory of Patricia Clever
Natalie Aarup
Anonymous (3)
Mike Ashikawa
Maureen Becket
Jodie Ishihara
May H. Ishikawa
Jackie Jordan
Patricia Marcoe
Leslie & Mark McCue
George Merry
Ruby Okano
Ryoko Ward
In Memory of Christine Couper
Gwendolyn Kinu Perkins
In Memory of Masakazu Godo
Yoshiko Godo
In Memory of Sunako Hinada
Hiroko Stuart
Anna & Bob Takashiba
Terry & Mari Yamada
In Memory of Fumi & Ken Honkawa
Cheryl Reiko Honkawa
In Memory of Norman T. Ibuki
Norm Ibuki
In Memory of Jiro KamiyaJoseph & Danielle Cantafio
In Memory of Peter Katsuno
Warren Yamasaki
In Memory of Yasuko Komori
Barry & Suzuko Higo
In Memory of Mamoru Madokoro
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto
Minoru Tanaka
In Memory of Tamako Miki
Dr. Patrick & Diane Miki
In Memory of Robert T. Miki
Evy Miki
Tsuneko Miki
In Memory of Yoshimi NakaAnonymous
In Memory of Shoji Nishihata
Donald A. Mccoy
In Memory of Sanzo &
Kinori Oka
Peter & Masako Stillwell
In Memory of Ray & Michiko Ota & Family
Evelyn & Michael Saito
In Memory of Michi SaitoManami Calvo
In Memory of Shoji Tabata
Carina Abe
Connie & Art Komori
In Memory of Norman &
Irene Tsuyuki
Dr. Carol Tsuyuki & Craig Tomlinson
In Memory of Vern UyesugiConnie Ball
In Memory of Marjorie
Masako Uyeyama
Carole Hainsworth
In Memory of Kesajiro Yamada
James Hajime Yamada
Anonymous (2)
Connie Ball
Manami Calvo
Joseph & Danielle Cantafio
Marnie Carter
Ruth & Michael Coles
Cameron Dustin
Elaine Englar
Randy & Lynn Enomoto
Svetlana Ershov
Joseph Fry
Godo Family
Yoshiko Godo
Emily Hirai
Cheryl Reiko Honkawa
Leslie Ikeda
Hiroshi & Takako Iura
Dr. Donald & Francoise Jinnouchi
Adeline & Terry Jurick
Kami Insurance Agencies Ltd.
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Thomas & Kumiko Kobayashi
Louise Akuzawa &
Ronald Kruschen
Frederick Lackmance
Ryan & Eliza Lang
Kaori Lytton
Kimi McDiarmid
Evy Miki
Kathy Miki
Nancy Miki & Adam Smith
Dr. Patrick & Diane Miki
Tsuneko Miki
Kaori Namiki
Janet Nasu
Noriko & Daniel Nasu-Tidball
Carrie Okano
Nancy N. Okano
Gwendolyn Kinu Perkins
Evelyn & Michael Saito
Pat M. Sakai
Tom & Ayako Sakaino
Janet Shimizu
Howard Shimokura
Peter & Masako Stillwell
Cheryl I. Suzuki
Debra T. Suzuki
Eriko Taguchi (Satsuki kai)
Rebecca Talbot
Yayoi Nagai & Michael Tanaka
June Tanemura
Dr. Carol Tsuyuki &
Craig Tomlinson
Anibal & Tracey Valente
Ryoko Ward
James Hajime Yamada
Warren Yamasaki
Beverley T. Yamaura
Fred H. Yasuda
Homma & Yasui Family
Carl T. Yokota
Anonymous (2)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho OgasawaraChris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor JonesGrace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & FamilyNorine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip &
Santa Ono
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Monthly Donations Update (August 1 — August 31, 2020)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from August 1, 2020 — August 31, 2020 inclusive!
Important Notice:
Since March 18, 2020, Nikkei Place Foundation has transitioned all staff to work remotely until further notice, in response to the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Until we are able to resume normal office operation, we are unable to recognize Tree of Prosperity donors by their Leaf Colours. We thank you for understanding during this challenging time. Rest assured, we are still accepting donations, but encourage you to donate online to avoid any delays with receiving your tax receipt. For any questions or concerns, we can be reached at gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org or 604.777.2122.
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from August 1, 2020 — August 31, 2020 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
DONATIONS
Dan Uyesugi
Mary Okabe
Jacqueline Wu
In Celebration of Akio & Ami Momotani’s 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mas & Kaori Yano
In Celebration of Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi’s 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mas & Kaori Yano
In Honour of Craig Natsuhara
Laurie Newell
In Memory of Robert Banno
Yoshio Arai
Mutsumi Hamakawa
Cathy Makihara
Norman Shuto
Tsukiko Takagi
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
In Memory of Sayo Hattori
Minoru Tanaka
In Memory of Sunako Hinada
Norm Flockhart
In Memory of Gordon Kadota
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
In Loving Memory of Nikkei fisherman Shigeaki Kamachi of F.V. Eventide III
Dr. Lindsay Kamachi, Dr.Daphne Wong-Kamachi, Dr. Kyle Kamachi, Dr. Lauren Kamachi & Zachary Kamachi
In Memory of Peggy & Mamoru Madokoro
Ken & Michiko Kochi
In Memory of Dennis Maihara
Dorothy Yamamoto
In Memory of Okinu Miki
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
In Memory of Terry Sakai
The Maihara Family
In Memory of Masako Sakamoto
Karen Locken
Jean & Patrick Yetman
In Memory of Shirley Shoji
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto
In Memory of Shoji Tabata
Rob Rothwell, Leslee Caulfield, Sheila Rothwell, Ruth Rothwell, Chris Downs
In Memory of Miyoshi Tanaka
Minoru Tanaka
In Memory of Marie Teraguchi
Louis HoriiPatsy Mayede
In Memory of Nikkei Fisherman Hideo Ui
Ronald Ui
In Memory of Atsushi (Atsu) Uyeda
Rona Tanaka
In Memory of Michiyo (Mickie) Uyeda
Rona Tanaka
In Memory of Masako Yada
Minoru Tanaka
NNMCC Resilience Fundraiser
Anonymous
Miwako Aoki
Mutsumi Hamakawa
Miki & Miyako Hirai
Ayumi Hirose
George & Elaine Homma
Ian Miki & Fortis BC
Edward Kaminishi
Reiko Kurushima
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
Catherine Nakagawa
Daniel & Rury Nakagawa & Family
Hayato Ueda
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
Shino Watanabe
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Anonymous (2)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Masami Hanashiro
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip & Santa Ono
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Monthly Donations Update (June 30 — July 31, 2020)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from June 30, 2020 — July 31, 2020 inclusive!
Important Notice:
Since March 18, 2020, Nikkei Place Foundation has transitioned all staff to work remotely until further notice, in response to the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Until we are able to resume normal office operation, we are unable to recognize Tree of Prosperity donors by their Leaf Colours. We thank you for understanding during this challenging time. Rest assured, we are still accepting donations, but encourage you to donate online to avoid any delays with receiving your tax receipt. For any questions or concerns, we can be reached at gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org or 604.777.2122.
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from June 30, 2020 — July 31, 2020 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
DONATIONS
Anonymous
Thomas R. & Aki Li Foster
Wanda Madokoro
Ken & Lorraine Mimura
Roland Canada Ltd
John & Karen Wakita
HONOURS & TRIBUTES
In Honour of The Miki Family
Joseph, Patrick, Debbie Miki
In Memory of Robert Banno
AGF Management Ltd.
Emiko Ando & Hamish Cumming
Michael & Laurie Bertrand
Ruth & Michael Coles
Dean & Ayumi Dalke
Bill & Noemi Gruenthal
Glenn & Wendy Hara
Mitsuo Hayashi
Weiguo He
Kelvin & Kay Higo
George & Elaine Homma
Derek InouyeNaomi Kawamura & Kai OstwaldSato Kobayashi
Ken & Michiko Kochi
Ella Law
Stephanie Leung
Geoffrey & Kie Low
Jennifer MacLeod
David Martin & Mizue Mori
David Masuhara
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
Sadao & Toshiko S. Minato
Roberta H. Nasu
Jane Nimi
Herbert Ono & Tara O’Connor
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Kenneth & Rosemarie Takeuchi
Brian Tsuji
Tara & Alan Twigg
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
Hiroshi Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Carl T. Yokota
In Memory of Frank Fukui
Don & Kumiko Iwanaka
In Memory of Hide, Emma and Ricky
Kevin & Denise Isomura
In Memory of Kachiko Higashitani
Jennie Dong
Don & Kumiko Iwanaka
Carol & Peter Oreck
Toshiko Tabata
In Memory of Tsuruko Hosaka
Dennis & Elaine Kamiya
In Memory of Motoi Iwanaka
Richard & Maureen Iwanaka
In Memory of Gordon Kadota
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
In Memory of Saburo Kamitakahara
John & Carol-Anne
Kamitakahara
In Memory of Aza & Nori Kosugi
Bruce Kosugi
In Memory of Mamoru Madokoro
Roberta H. Nasu
Charles Tasaka
In Memory of Toshio Murao
Anonymous (2)
Peter & Louise Doi
Kelvin & Kay Higo
Ray Murao
Charles Tasaka
In Memory of Tosh Nakamoto’s 10th
Anniversary
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Dorothy Yamamoto
Irene L. Yano
In Memory of Shoji Nishihata
Linda Kawamoto Reid
In Memory of Sadako Oikawa
Robert Maruyama
In Memory of Masako Sakamoto
Ruby Eikenaar
Mary Hirose
Miyuki Nitta Family
Art Sakamoto
Joe Uyeyama
In Memory of Mitsuye Shimizu
Ray Murao
In Memory of Shirley Shoji
Enkatainers
Kazuto & Mary Nakamoto
Roberta H. Nasu
In Memory of Masako Yada
Rickey & Margaret Yada
In Memory of Steve Yamamoto
Dorothy Yamamoto
NNMCC Resilience Fundraiser
Anonymous (4)
Dean & Ayumi Dalke
Jennie Dong
Kaoru Dubitz
Katsuyo Fujishima
Kiyokazu Godo
Akiko Gomyo
Roy & Audrey Hamaguchi
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo Hayashi
Naoto & Mimi Horita
Toshie Hosonuma
Frances Isomura
Kevin & Denise IsomuraRichard & Maureen Iwanaka
JC Coalition
Jim Pike Ltd.
Yoshiko Karasawa
Stephanie Kawamoto
Sato Kobayashi
Bruce Kosugi
Kim Louie
Robert Maruyama
Tom & Yoko Matsuno
Joseph, Patrick, Debbie Miki
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
Wakako Morris
Roberta H. Nasu
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Auxiliary
Donald Thomas Nishio
Lori NorthHerbert Ono & Tara O’Connor
Lui Passaglia
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Kazuko & Robert Rezansoff
Alan & Betsy Shimokura
Ken & Junko ShinozakiMike Sokugawa & Fumiko HoriiEddie T. Suguro
Kenneth & Rosemarie TakeuchiCharles Tasaka
Jack & Tami Tasaka
Joy Tsukishima
Ruth Tsukishima
UBC Student Services-SchedulingHenry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
Ryoko Ward
Wing International (Trading) Inc.James & Donna Wuest
Rickey & Margaret Yada
Betty H. Yagai
Sam Yamamoto
Chieko Yano
MONTHLY GIVING CLUB
Anonymous (2)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Shaun Inouye
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. TakeshitaDarlene Tanaka & Trevor JonesGrace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda YadaChris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip & Santa Ono
HERITAGE ESTATE GIVING CIRCLE
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Robert Banno, Q.C., receives the Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division)
Robert Banno, Q.C., receives the Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division). He is recognized for his leadership in the creation of Nikkei Place, a landmark cultural institution that unites Japanese Canadian and Nikkei communities across all generations.
Robert Banno, Q.C., receives the Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division)
One of the highest honours awarded in our country by the Governor General of Canada
The late Robert Banno, Q.C., the founding President of both Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre and Nikkei Place Foundation, is honoured with the Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division). The announcement came on July 1, 2020, by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada.
This decoration is one of the highest honours awarded in our country by the Governor General of Canada; it celebrates Canadians who have performed an exceptional deed or activity that brings honour to Canada. Robert Banno is recognized for his leadership in the creation of Nikkei Place, a landmark cultural institution in Burnaby that unites the Japanese Canadian community.
Robert identified the land Nikkei Place is situated on and served as the Founding President of Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC). He also led the merger of the National Nikkei Heritage Centre Society and the Japanese Canadian National Museum, forming the NNMHC. In 2002, Robert helped to establish the Nikkei Place Foundation to support the fundraising efforts of both the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre and the Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society (NSHCHS) and served as the Foundation’s Board President until his death. A fund will be established in Robert Banno’s name to be held at Nikkei Place Foundation.
He learned he would be a recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division) just two weeks prior to his untimely passing. At the time he remarked, “It feels really good to be recognized by Canada”.
Monthly Donations Update (May 26 — June 29, 2020)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from May 26, 2020 — June 29, 2020 inclusive!
Important Notice:
Since March 18, 2020, Nikkei Place Foundation has transitioned all staff to work remotely until further notice, in response to the rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Until we are able to resume normal office operation, we are unable to recognize Tree of Prosperity donors by their Leaf Colours. We thank you for understanding during this challenging time. Rest assured, we are still accepting donations, but encourage you to donate online to avoid any delays with receiving your tax receipt. For any questions or concerns, we can be reached at gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org or 604.777.2122.
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from May 26, 2020 — June 29, 2020 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
DONATIONS
Anonymous (3)
Jaroslava Belava
Ruth Cridland
Peter & Louise Doi
Akiko Gomyo
Thomas Hara
George & Elaine Homma
Randy Iwata
Takashi Iwata
Jack Gin Family Foundation,
held at Vancouver Foundation
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Yoshiko Karasawa
Mitsuko Kawashima
Edmund & Doris Kimura
George Koyanagi
Lorna T. Koyanagi
Kay Kazue Kozaka
Maison Pilates Studio
Cathy Marumoto
Terry Matsumoto
Nancy Miki & Adam Smith
Setsu Miyanishi
Tony Naets
Alan Nakamoto
Ken & Junko Shinozaki
Norman Shuto & Patricia Wallace
Peter & B. Masako Stillwell
Sandra Sugimoto
Akira Takeda
Chris Ullens
Dan Uyesugi
Estate of Akiko Wakabayashi
Yuichiro Watanabe
Dr. Michael C. Wilson
Mercedes Wong
Sam Yamamoto
Irene L. Yano
Mas & Kaori Yano
HONOURS & TRIBUTES
In Memory of Robert Banno
Donald Cooper
Masako & Stanley Fukawa
Keiko Funahashi
Dr. Anita Gartner
The Kaminishi Family
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Paul & Diana Kariya
Yukiko Kojima
Yuki Kurozumi
Roger Lee
Mizue Mori
Jane Nimi
Howard Shimokura
Tom Teranishi
Tara & Alan Twigg
Norine K. Yamamoto
Mas & Kaori Yano
In Memory of George &
Dorothy Cruickshank
Catherine Tagseth
In Memory of Frank Fukui
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
The Murakami Family
Roberta H. Nasu
Denis & Pat Nishi
In Memory of Roy Itaru Hamaguchi & Audrey Atsuko Hamaguchi
Estate of the Late Roy I
Hamaguchi
In Memory of Kachiko Higashitani
Zeb Andre
Anonymous (2)
Justin Hutchison
Shirley Hutchison
In Memory of Tsuruko Hosaka
Archie & Yasuko Kamiya
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
In Memory of Ristuko Veronica Imai
Irene H Imai & Family
In Memory of Yeiji Inouye
Shaun Inouye
In Memory of Tosh Nakamoto’s
10th Anniversary
Arlene K. Mayede
In Memory of George Oshiro
Emily Yakashiro
In Memory of Gordon Ohtsuji
Kaz Koyanagi
Roberta H Nasu
In Memory of Marianne Natsuhara
Anonymous
In Memory of Terry Sakai
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
Irene L. Yano
In Memory of Reiko Suda
Nancy Suda
In Memory of Marie Teraguchi
Sam Yamamoto
In Memory of Mary Yamada
Yoshiharu & Fumiko Aura
S. Hinada
Terry & Mari, Jason, Kristiane & Tyler
Sam Yamamoto
In Memory of Masako Linda Tanaka-Yada
Carina Abe
Harry & May Chan
Preston & Joyce Chan
In Memory of Hideko Yoshioka
Sam Yamamoto
MONTHLY GIVING CLUB
Anonymous (2)
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Chris Oikawa
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Darlene Tanaka & Trevor JonesGrace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & FamilyNorine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
Gwendolyn Yip & Santa Ono
HERITAGE ESTATE GIVING CIRCLE
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Remembering Robert Banno
Dear Friends of Nikkei Place,
The Nikkei Place Foundation is saddened to share the news that our founding Board President, Robert Tadashi Banno, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2020.
Robert was a Sansei, born in Tashme Internment Camp on March 9, 1943. He was the first baby to be born at Tashme. He graduated from Kamloops High School and attended the University of British Columbia, majoring in Economics and Political Science. He earned his law degree at the UBC School of Law. Robert began practicing law in 1969 and had a long and distinguished career. He served as a senior partner at DLA Piper (formerly Davis LLP) , with expertise in Canada-Japan business and trade and aboriginal law. He was also instrumental in helping to establish the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre and served as its founding President. He then later founded the Nikkei Place Foundation in 2002 to support both the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre and the Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society and led its fundraising efforts until his death.
As Board President of the Foundation, Robert led with integrity, humility, and with a clarity of vision. Above everything, he was an ethical, thoughtful, and honorable person. He was generous to Nikkei Place both as a philanthropist and with his time as a Board member and volunteer.
“Robert was a kind and generous person who was incredibly supportive of myself and the staff. I learned a lot about leadership through his mentorship. Robert’s contributions to Nikkei Place are immeasurable. We will miss him.”
— Naomi Kawamura, Executive Director
The Nikkei Place Foundation’s Board of Directors and staff offer our deepest condolences to his wife Cathy Makihara, his son Kevin, his granddaughter, his brothers Victor & Dale, his extended family, and to his many friends. Please keep them in your thoughts at this time.
If you would like to share some of your memories, stories, photographs, or condolences with the family, the Foundation has created an online memorial site to honour Robert Banno’s life and work at https://www.nikkeiplacefoundation.org/banno/.