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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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)
UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES AT JCCCM
***** THANKSGIVING CLOSURE *****
The JCCCM library will be closed on Sunday, Oct. 13 and the offices closed on Monday, Oct. 14, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you for your understanding.
<MOCHI TSUKI VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:November 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 2024>
The JCCCM’s Mochi-tsuki will take place on Saturday, November 9th.
As usual, we’ll need volunteers to help with the preparation, set-up, production and clean up, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Thursday, Nov. 7, Friday, Nov. 8, Sunday, Nov. 10, and of course on Saturday!
All volunteers must sign up using this link:
<MOCHI TSUKI: Saturday, November 9, 12:30 – 5 pm>
We are accepting mochi orders now. Contact at 514-728-1997 or jcccm_yh@bellnet.ca.
Price:$7/lb
Maximum of 5 lbs per family address. Cash payment preferred.
Pick up on Nov. 9 between 12:30 – 5pm
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<KODOMO CLUB – Fridays, October 11 & 18 &25, 11am – 3pm >
Come join us at Kodomo Club with your little ones! It’s an opportunity for Japanese-speaking families with pre-school aged children to socialize and to exchange various information concerning raising children in Montreal. There will be a Japanese story-time at Kodomo Club this month. Fee $1. For reservation and more info, contact at kodomoclub.montreal@gmail.com
<KAIWA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE: Sunday, October 27, 1:30-3:30 pm>
Kaiwa is held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, from 1:30 – 3:30pm. Open to JCCCM members only. Limited space, no charge – sign up required. We ask that a minimum level of Japanese is required to participate; JLPT N5 / approx. JCCCM level 2B. To become a JCCCM member, visit our Membership page. Please reserved your spot at JCCCM Échange linguistique KAIWA language exchange (signupgenius.com), and kindly respect your reservation.
<SENIORS’ DROP-IN: Thursday, October 10, 10:30~2 pm>
All Nikkei seniors are welcome. The lunch fee is $10. If you would like to participate, please let us know by phone 514-728-1996 or email to Reiko Nakajima <reiko_leojp@yahoo.co.jp> by Monday, October 7. The afternoon activity will be tango therapy.
<TEAM ORANGE : Wednesday, October 16, 11 am – 2pm>
We are a group meeting every third Wednesday of the month at 11am, to promote the social well-being of the Japanese community, at the JCCCM for a potluck lunch and activities such as crafts, singing/karaoke, etc. We started out as a seniors group, but I hope to make it more intergenerational going forward. People aged 90+ eat for free. Those who cannot bring food can pay 10$ to participate, which will be donated to the JCCCM at the end of the year. Next event: October 16, 11:00-14:00. Activity tbd. If you are interested, please contact Mariko Nishi at mnishi.jamsnetcanada@gmail.com .
＜OBENTO SERVICE>
Nikkei seniors can order obento that can be picked up on Thursday, October 31, between noon and 2 pm at JCCCM. The bentos cost $20 each for JCCCM member and $25 for non-member. Deadline for orders is Oct. 24. Call 514-728-1996 or email to jcccm_yh@bellnet.ca. Delivery of the bento is subject to availability. You can pay online (www.jcccm-cccjm.ca) or send a cheque by mail prior to October 24. Limited quantity. For those who can pick up, cash payment will be accepted.
<JAPANESE COMMUNITY CHOIR (JC CHOIR) “UtaOh Kai”: Thursday, September 26, 12:45 – 13:30>
Do you sometimes feel nostalgic for Japanese songs or feel like you want to sing in Japanese? No matter your experience, age or gender, anyone can enjoy singing with live piano accompaniment instead of karaoke. Let’s sing Japanese songs that everyone knows, such as seasonal songs, nursery rhymes, and local folk songs, in Japanese. Piano accompaniment: Kanae Nobori. Fees: $5 for JCCCM members, $8 for non-members. Call 514-728-1996 or email to jcccm_yh@bellnet.ca to sign up.
<LIBRARY news>
The Library is open from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm on Wednesdays and Sundays as well as Thursday from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please note that there is no longer a separate membership fee for Library users. Anyone wishing to borrow books must become a JCCCM member. We have a small selection of Japanese books (novels, magazines, etc.) for sale (CASH ONLY).
≺JC LEGACIES SOCIETY>
In May 2022, the government of British Columbia acknowledged the historical wrongs perpetuated against Japanese-Canadians in BC during the 1940’s, and made a pledge to support a $100 million legacy initiatives package recommended by the NAJC BC Redress Project, and administered by the JC Legacies Society. To learn more, please visit www.jclegacies.com
<A MESSAGE FROM NAJC-QC>
A crew of Montreal-based multigenerational Nikkei are rebuilding the Quebec chapter of the National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC-QC). Although we have been dormant for many years, we are inheriting a legacy built by powerfully engaged community leaders such as Rei Nakashima, Jackie Stevens, and Alan Itakura. Moreover, the recently announced BC Redress initiative promises new opportunities to support Internment survivors and community-based activities across Canada.
With NAJC QC, an organization by and for Japanese Canadians, we aspire to support a proud, flourishing, and interconnected community which values the full range of experience of all Nikkei, and works towards justice for all.
Please help us build our mailing list and better understand the needs and interests of our local Japanese Canadian community by filling out this form and sharing it with friends and relatives. It should take no more than 5-10 minutes to complete.
Furthermore, if you or anyone you know is connected to Farnham, including relatives who were displaced there after WWII, please get in touch to support our community-led research to reconstruct this unique part of Japanese Canadian history in Quebec.
Thank you for your time. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us! najcquebec@gmail.com
Facebook group: NAJC Quebec Instagram: @najcqc
<NATTO AND MISO FOR SALE>
There is a limited quantity of Aka miso ($6), Natto ($4) and soya beans (Non-GMO, $8/2kg) available to purchase at the Centre. Due to the popularity of these products, we are limiting sales to JCCCM members only. CASH ONLY. Please call for details 514-728-1996.
<PHONE CALLS>
If you know of any Nikkei seniors that may benefit from a phone call, please let us know – particularly those who may have no local family or close friends to do so. We encourage you also to reach out to friends and family who are seniors or others who may be house bound, to make sure they are staying safe.
<JCCCM CAPITAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN 2019-2024>
This is the final year of this important fundraising campaign and we have reached over 62% of our goal of $400,000. A successful campaign will ensure the renovation of our downstairs, kitchen and library areas. This area is original to our 1960’s building and has never been renovated! Our kitchen is a focal point of many of our activities and requires renovation in order to improve its functionality. Your support is vital to our success. Thank you to those who have already generously donated. Please refer to link below, for more information.
http://www.jcccm-cccjm.ca/jcccm-fundraising-campaign-2019-2024/
<JCCCM MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT PROGRAM>
Please support the businesses participating in our discount program. A big thank you to all the participating businesses : L’Académie de Karaté Yamato Brasserie San-O (enter JCCCM10 to receive a 10% discount on Pantry items), Myofu An Dojo, Kyoto Fleurs, Kokoro Care Packages, Misa Oku, Beauté Business, Tokusen Store, Yen cuisine japonaise, Thés Guru. MTL Shamisen Projet.
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8155 rue Rousselot, Montreal, QC H2E 1Z7 TEL:514-728-1996 centrejaponais@bellnet.ca
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