PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Updates from David Ikeda David Ikeda, JSS President Happy Canada Day! Spring seems to have come late this year. The High Park sakura which usually bloom in April instead flowered in mid-May and the cool rainy weather seemed to continue into what should be summer. We have been very busy here in the […]
COUNSELLOR’S CORNER: Time Never Stops, Everyone Ages Takanori Kuge, JSS Counsellor The population of Japanese Canadians, even “Newer” Japanese Canadians, is aging. This fact is reflected in the cases that I have been dealing with as counsellor for JSS. Our organization is becoming more involved with cases involving senior’s issues such dementia and various mental […]
REPORT ON EVENT Longtime JSS Board Member Tokugi Suyama honoured by JCCC Longtime board member and former counselling supervisor, Tokugi Suyama was honoured by the JCCC with the Ishizue Award. Both he and his deceased brother Kunio were given the honour on April 18, 2019, along with 5 other individuals who have made “exceptional contributions […]
Chie Takano Reeves, JSS Volunteer Coordinator Event: Natsu Matsuri (Summer Festival) Date: Saturday July 13 The season of the JCCC Natsu Matsuri (Summer Festival) has arrived. As a way to get the community to learn about JSS, and also as a fundraiser, we will be cooking and selling takoyaki (octopus balls) and yaki-onigiri (grilled rice […]
JSS BOARD OF DIRECTORS: A snapshot of what’s on our agenda Workplace Values The Board approved the JSS Workplace Values put forward by the Executive Committee and the printed sign that will go up in the office. Thanks to Anthony Liliefeldt, a long time supporter of JSS and design expert, for designing the sign for […]
Board Members The Board regrets that Anthony Liliefeldt and Michi Chun are no longer able to serve as board members due to other personal and professional obligations. We are grateful for the valuable contributions they made as board members and their continued commitment to supporting JSS in other capacities. The Board is delighted to welcome […]
PARENTING: EarlyON Child and Family Centres, Wonderful resources for parents Meaghan Tanaka, JSS Board Member and mother of two little boys This past January, 18 months after bringing our first child home from the hospital, my husband and I welcomed our second child into the world. My husband and I have decided that I will stay […]
RECIPE: Lettuce Wraps Quick, easy, and inexpensive, these flavourful lettuce wraps make a nice light meal on a hot summer day. Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken (or pork) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 1 (8-ounce) can whole water chestnuts, drained and diced 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup hoisin sauce […]