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National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre
The National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre is a multi-use facility at the corner of Kingsway and Sperling in Burnaby, BC. Officially opened on September 22, 2000, the Centre houses the National Nikkei Heritage Centre and the Japanese Canadian National Museum.
The Centre’s mandate is to promote a better understanding and appreciation by all Canadians of Japanese Canadian culture and heritage; and an awareness by all Canadians of the contribution of Japanese Canadians to Canadian society, through public programs, exhibits, services, publications, public use of the facilities and special events.
In addition to offering its own programs, the NNHC has a number of rooms available for rent for many purposes including meetings, demonstrations, weddings, receptions, small conferences, and other special events.
Senior Care
Nikkei Home is an assisted living facility for residents aged 55 and over that provides trained, qualified staff offer personal support and care 24 hours a day. New Sakura-so is a residence for independent seniors.
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Nikkei (nik’kei’) noun, adj.
[Nihon “Japan” Keitou “Lineage”]
Persons of Japanese descent, and descendants, who have immigrated or are living abroad, creating unique communities and life styles within the context of the societies in which they live.
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