Japanese-Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal

JCCCM FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN IS ON!

We need your support!Welcome to the website of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal (JCCCM). Formally established as a non-profit, community organization in 1975, the JCCCM serves as a meeting point for the Japanese Canadian community as well as for all those interested in Japanese culture in the Greater Montreal Area. In particular, the Centre provides a focal point where the unique history and cultural heritage of the Montreal Japanese Canadian community can be sustained, promoted, and shared by all, irrespective of cultural background. With the changing demographic nature of the community, particularly the influx of immigration from Japan (from post-war to the present) as well as a large interest from individuals of non-Japanese heritage, the JCCCM also offers and supports a variety of cultural, educational, social, and recreational activities to promote and develop a spirit of mutual understanding, appreciation, and cooperation between all facets of our diverse community as well as with the general public.

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We ask that hygiene measures be respected at all times while at the Centre,
including wearing your mask and sanitizing your hands. Also, please postpone your visit if you
have any COVID symptoms or if you have been in contact with anyone having these
symptoms.

At the moment, Quebecers aged 25+ can make their appointment to receive the COVID vaccine, free of charge. You can make your appointment by phoning 1-877-644-4545 or online. An instructional document is also available (in French only) to help you with your online reservation. Please check the latest updates, as the age restrictions change frequently.

Thank you for your understanding and doing your part to slow the spread of this virus.

(message updated on May 12, 2021)

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Opening Hours

The JCCCM office is open from Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 4 pm

(by appointment only. Call 514-728-1996)

The regular Library Hours

UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES AT JCCCM

<JCCCM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Saturday, June 5 at 3pm>

The JCCCM Annual General Meeting will take place via Zoom. If you would like to attend, please advise the office at centrejaponais@bellnet.ca or by phone at 514-728-1996 before June 2, so that we can send you the necessary link.

This is an election year, so if you are interested in being a part of the JCCCM Council for a 2-year term and are a JCCCM member, or would like more information, please notify the office.

<Teck Support for seniors: Thursday, June 3, between 10am and 2pm>

Nikkei senior members can make a 30-minute appointment with an Apple technician, who will assist you with your iPad, iPhone, MacBook issues, or any general questions you may have regarding Facebook, emails, etc. Please, no Android phones or PC’s. If there is sufficient demand, we will organize a separate event for these devices. Priority will be given to senior JCCCM members, for whom this service is free. Other JCCCM members will be asked to give a donation to the JCCCM. Please call 514-728-1996 to make your appointment.

<Canada Summer Jobs program 2021 at JCCCM>

Under the Canada Summer Jobs program, the JCCCM has an opening for a part-time position beginning June 14, for a 12-week period, 24 hours per week. Click here for the details.

＜KNIFE SHARPENING service: Thursday, May 22 from 10am – 12:30>

RESERVATION ONLY. For more info, click here.

<MISO, NATTO AND KOJI FOR SALE>

There is a limited quantity of Shiro miso ($5), natto ($3), koji ($12) and soya beans (Non-GMO, $6/2kg) available to purchase at the Centre. Please call for details 514-728-1996.

<LIBRARY news>

The Library is open on Wednesday 1-4pm, Thursday 10:30 am – 2:30pm and Sunday 1-4pm. However, please be advised that you must follow the usual sanitary guidelines (sanitize your hands, wear your mask at all times and please stay home if you or anyone you have been in contact with, show symptoms of COVID). In addition, as we will allow only one (1) adult at a time to use the library, we ask that you keep your visit brief and refrain from socializing during this time. Thank you for your cooperation!

***BOOKS TO LEARN JAPANESE – We have a small selection of new and nearly new books for sale to help you with your Japanese studies. $5 each, cash only please.***

<JCCCM MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT PROGRAM>

We’re pleased announce that our current members, upon presentation of their membership card, can benefit from discounts at various businesses around town. We’re adding new participants regularly, so check Member Benefits page often!

NEW participant, Koji Soupe! JCCCM member, can benefit from 25 % discount that is applied to all the pantry items on your online orders using the promo code at checkout. The promo code can be found in the JCCCM activity email that is sent to the JCCCM members monthly.

<<We’re looking for Nikkei/Japan related businesses in Montreal area who are interested in joining our JCCCM Members’ Discount Program by offering discount to the current JCCCM members. It’s free of charge to participate. Participate businesses are introduced on our website ( Member Benefits page ) and our social media outlets and on the monthly JCCCM activity info email to the members. For more info, please contact Yoko (jcccm_yh@bellnet.ca) .>>

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