Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre |
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| Location | New Denver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Built | 1942 |
| Built for | British Columbia Security Commission |
| Original use | Japanese Canadian internment |
| Current use | Museum |
| Official name: Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Designated | 8 June 2007 |
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The Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre is a special museum located in New Denver, British Columbia. It helps us remember an important part of Canadian history. This centre was one of ten places where more than 27,000 Japanese Canadians were forced to live. The Canadian government held them in these camps during and after World War II. This difficult time lasted from 1942 to 1949. In 2007, the centre was recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada. This means it is a very important place for Canadian history.
What You Can See at the Centre
The Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre is open for visitors during certain times of the year. You can visit from May 1st to September 30th. The site has five buildings. Three of these buildings are original shacks. These shacks were built to house the Japanese Canadians who were forced to live there.
Exploring the Buildings and Gardens
Inside the buildings, you can see many items from that time. There are old stoves and furniture. You can also see personal belongings of the people who lived there. These items help us understand what life was like in the camps. The centre also has a beautiful Japanese garden. This garden was designed by Roy Sumi. He was once in charge of the famous Nitobe Memorial Garden at the University of British Columbia.
