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The Nikkei Stories of Steveston
Nikkei Stories of Steveston pays tribute to the struggles and successes of Japanese Canadian pioneers and their descendants. Ten short documentary videos reanimate the people, places and events of the historic Steveston Japanese Canadian community. Nikkei Stories signage is now located in 10 locations around Steveston. These signs display a QR code that link viewers…
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New Mural Installed in Fisherman’s Park Steveston
Over the past year a group of non-profit organizations in Steveston have come together to produce a fishing mural on the building in Fisherman’s Park. The inspiration for the project came from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society and the Steveston Historical Society as an effort to beautify the western end of Steveston and highlight…
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SHS Fundraiser featuring Brandon Isaak a great success!
Our Steveston Historical Society Fundraiser at The Buck & Ear Bar and Grill in Steveston, BC on September 26, 2015 was a great success. Over 125 people including Mayor Brodie, Councillors Day, Loo and McNulty, listened to great blues music by Brandon Isaak and devoured a fabulous buffet meal. A few lucky attendees came away with…
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Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society Building Exhibit
The Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society (JFBS) Building, located in Steveston directly behind the Steveston Museum & Post Office is now open to the public. The museum is open Monday to Sunday from 12-4pm. It features interpretation about the Japanese Canadian experience in Steveston from the time of their arrival in Steveston to the time of their internment…
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