Japanese Pioneers of the Okanagan

  • October 7, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    • Contact email
    [email protected]
    Contact phone
    250-766-3141
    Location
    Okanagan Regional Library
    10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road
    Lake Country, BC
    Event website
    https://www.orl.bc.ca/lake-country

    In partnership with the Lake Country Museum & Archives, join Don McNair as he explores Japanese settlement in Lake Country Nikkei: Japanese Pioneers of the Central Okanagan 1900-1950. He traces newcomers' resilience through mixed reception, hardship, and hope after WWII. Join Don and learn how the book came together and discover the experiences of Japanese Canadian pioneers. 
    Free drop-in