Canadian History You Never Knew: Legion Branch No.9

Presentation by Debbie Yiang.

Location

100-7700 Minoru GateRichmond BC V6Y 1R8

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Event is also available virtually

Date

November 6, 2026

Time

5:00 pm

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7:00 pm

Admission

Free

Event description

Learn about the history of Japanese Canadian Legion Branch No. 9, founded by First World War veterans in Vancouver in the 1920s. The branch was forced to surrender its charter in 1942 amid the forced displacement and internment of Japanese Canadians. Discover this overlooked chapter of Canadian history and the recent reinstatement of the branch's charter with presentor Debbie Yiang.

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