Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Women of Change: Celebrating Japanese Canadian Leaders
Agreement Number:
2122-0029
Agreement Value:
$49,965.00
Agreement Date:
May 14, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
The Nikkei National Museum (NNM) and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) embark on a new joint project to preserve and make accessible records that recognize the activities and achievements of Japanese Canadian women. Women of Change: Celebrating Japanese Canadian Leaders brings to light the strength, resilience, and contributions made by business women, writers, photographers, women’s associations, academics, activists, and more, including Canada’s first female Asian Canadian judge, Dr. Maryka Omatsu. With a shared mandate to honour, preserve, and share Japanese Canadian history for a better Canada, the NNM and JCCC aim to preserve 2,184 photographs, 411 cm textual records, and 60 hours of moving images through digitization, description, and long term preservation; and make accessible these records online, in the classroom, and through exhibits.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
Completion of the management and improved accessibility of 2,184 photographs, 411 cm textual records, and 60 hours of moving images both through rehousing, arrangement, description, digitization for long term preservation and access, and the completion of a balanced budget by March 31, 2022 will identify success on the project goals.
Location:
Burnaby, British Columbia, CA V5E 4M7
Reference Number:
129-2021-2022-Q1-00005
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Program:
Documentary Heritage Communities Program
Program Purpose:
The Documentary Heritage Communities Program supports the development of Canada's local archival and library communities by increasing their capacity to preserve, provide access to, and promote local documentary heritage.