The JCCC Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the 8th Ishizue Award and accompanying dinner will be held on Thursday November 19, 2026.
The Ishizue Award acknowledges and expresses our appreciation and respect to members or friends who have made exceptional contributions to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.
The name Ishizue, meaning cornerstone or foundation, pays tribute to the 75 families who, at significant personal financial risk, guaranteed the original mortgage on the JCCC at 123 Wynford Drive in the early 1960’s. These families provided the foundation upon which the JCCC was built, and their support for the JCCC will forever be recognized as the cornerstone for who we are as a community.
The recipients of this annual award are a very distinguished group of people who have each made significant life contributions to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. They are:
Ken Fukushima
Harry Kawabe
We cordially invite you to honour these distinguished award recipients at an intimate and elegant dinner on Thursday November 19th at 6:30pm at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Black tie optional. Tickets are $180 each (plus HST) . Maximum of 10 guests per table.
To purchase tickets please order through the button below or in person at the JCCC, starting September 21, 2026, and ending November 9, 2026. Please contact Sharon Marubashi for any further information by email or phone (647-291-4751).
On behalf of all of the directors of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, we look forward to spending a special evening of recognition and celebration together.
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Thursday, November 19
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre · 6 Sakura Way
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