Date: July 2011 (Dates TBC)
Location: Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall
Website: www.vjls-jh.com and www.jcnm.ca

The Untold Story of Powell Street (1900-1941) is a research and exhibit project developed between the Vancouver Japanese Language School (VJLS) and the Japanese Canadian National Museum. This special project will focus on Japanese Canadian people, lifestyle, and businesses during the period of 1900-1941, the heyday of Powell Street and the Japanese community. A permanent exhibition will be mounted in the VJLS’ lobby—bringing attention to the building’s particular significance to the history of Japantown. Founded in 1906 as a Japanese language institution, it was the only Japanese Canadian owned property to be returned to the Japanese community after WWII.

With support from the City of Vancouver’s 125th Anniversary Grants Program and the participation of the Government of Canada.