The VNCS was formed in 1993 specifically to establish a sense of community for those of Japanese heritage and/or those interested in Japanese culture.
As stated in our constitution the purpose of our society is to:
a) Promote the awareness of Japanese culture for the benefit of its members and the greater community;
b) Represent the Japanese community to the greater community;
c) Support related Japanese organizations; and
d) Identify and serve the needs of the Nikkei community.
Throughout the year the VNCS organizes social events for its members, often with a theme related to a Japanese holiday or special occasion. Our promotion of Japanese culture is not only for our members but is also open to the greater community. Our annual Fall Bazaar and Mochi parties are examples of our outreach efforts. Where appropriate the VNCS will act as a spokes-organization for the Nikkei community. We work with other similar cultural/ethnic-minded organizations such as the National Association of Japanese Canadians and the Victoria Japanese Friendship Society, to promote Japanese culture. The VNCS is registered under the BC Society Act, has charitable status and is a member of the Intercultural Association of Greater Victoria.
General Information
info_at_vncs.ca
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Website Questions/Problems
webmaster_at_vncs.ca
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Grants Committee
grants_at_vncs.ca
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2011 VNCS Executive
Officers
President: Mike Abe
Vice President: Cristina Shore
Treasurer: Ken Watai
Secretary: open
Past President: Tsugio Kurushima
Directors
James Harada-Down
Mami Harada-Down
Brian Harvey
Debbie Ibaraki
Amy Kawano
Tsugio Kurushima
Craig Mercer (VNCS Website/Grant Applications)
Cody Poulton
Noreen Scarth
Henry Shimizu
2010 VNCS Executive
Officers
President: Tsugio Kurushima
Vice President: Cristina Shore
Treasurer: Ken Watai
Secretary: Susan Kurushima
Past President: Mike Abe
Directors
Mike Abe (Victoria Nikkei Forum Newsletter)
Kathy Harris
Debbie Ibaraki
Akira Iwase
Roy Katsuyama
Amy Kawano
Craig Mercer (VNCS Website/Grant Applications)
Henry Shimizu