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)
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The Library will closed on Thursday, Dec. 12, for the holidays, and will re-open on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The scheduled renovation will now begin in February, so we expect to maintain regular activities for the month of January.
The JCCCM offices will close on Dec. 23rd and will re-open on Jan 3, 2025. Happy Holidays!
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UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES AT JCCCM
ONGOING!<JCCCM ONLINE HOLIDAY AUCTION : From Saturday, December 7 at 9 am to Sunday December 15, 9 pm>
Join the fun of our Online Auction! Beginning on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 9am, and wrapping up on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 9pm, you’ll have a chance to bid on many items, including gift certificates, Japanese products, dishes, art, collectibles, etc. Just register to participate: https://www.32auctions.com/jcccm
New items will be added during the auction. Please check it out!
<Japanese Market & Holiday Concert: Sunday, December 1, noon – 5 pm>
Many thanks to the volunteers, vendors, performers and donors! We collected over $4,500 for the Centre. Please continue to support the participating vendors: Atelier Tsubaki, Boutique MeiCo, Hiromi Ono Fleur Design, Koto-an Wagashi, SA Design, Sakao Tea, Wabisabi Jazz Pottery and Yoshidaya. Musicians & performers: Seraphina Saxohone Quartet, MTL Shamisen Project, Koto by Misao & Tommy and Kasumi-kai Nihon buyo.
<JCCCM Scholarship Program 2025>
The purpose of this program, is to support Nikkei youth (under 30 years of age), in their pursuit of higher education, keeping in mind the importance of community involvement. We will provide up to 2 scholarships ($500 each) to members of the local Nikkei community, in order to assist with their post-secondary education expenses. Deadline for submission is December 13, 2024. For more details:https://www.jcccm-cccjm.ca/jcccm-scholarship-program-2021?language=en
<2025 SUMIE CALENDAR by Michael Abe>
A perfect New Year’s gift! 2025 Calendar of Animals of the Zodiac. Sumi-e Painting Print Collection by Michael Abe. Will be available at the JCCCM for $21 ($6 from the sale of each calendar will be donated to the JCCCM). Limited quantities. Call 514-728-1996 for pre-order.
<KODOMO CLUB – Fridays, November 15 & 22, 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, December 8 & January 12, 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, December 12, 10:30~2 pm>
All Nikkei seniors are welcome. The next Drop-In is the year end Christmas Lunch on Thursday, December 12 from 11 am. We’ll enjoy obento prepared by Bistro ISAKAYA and afternoon entertainment. The fee is $25. Please reserve your spot by December 5 by phone 514-728-1996 or email to Reiko Nakajima <reiko_leojp@yahoo.co.jp> .
<TEAM ORANGE : Wednesday, January 15, 11 am – 2pm>
No Team Orange gathering in December. We are a group meeting every third Wednesday of the month at 11am, to promote the social well-being of the Japanese community, at the JCCCM for a potluck lunch and activities such as crafts, singing/karaoke, etc. We started out as a seniors group, but I hope to make it more intergenerational going forward. People aged 90+ eat for free. Those who cannot bring food can pay 10$ to participate, which will be donated to the JCCCM at the end of the year. Next event: January 15, 11:00-14:00. Activity tbd. If you are interested, please contact Mariko Nishi at mnishi.jamsnetcanada@gmail.com .
<DROP-IN CAFÉ: Thursday, January 30, noon to 2 pm>
Freshly made Japanese sweets and a rice dish are available for takeout or eat-in. All Nikkei seniors are welcomed.
<JAPANESE COMMUNITY CHOIR “UtaOh Kai”: Thursday, January 30, 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
<NATTO AND MISO FOR SALE>
There is a limited quantity of miso ($6), Natto ($4) , Koji ($14) 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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