Japanese Legacies

The history of Japanese Canadians in Revelstoke dates back to the late 1890s and early 1900s, with many of the early arrivals working on the railroad or in sawmills. Many of the Japanese Canadians living in and around Revelstoke at that time were men, either married or single without their families, but there were also several families living here, including the Hashimoto and Takahashi families.

The declaration of war against Japan by Canada and the other Allied countries on December 8, 1941, marked the beginning of one of the most difficult times for Japanese Canadians.

We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the Japanese Canadian pioneers who overcame hardships and lived their lives with dignity in Revelstoke.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Early Years

1910 Avalanche

Work Camps

Profiles in Strength: Japanese Canadian Families

Japanese Canadian Citizens Association

Oral History Videos

Bibliography and Resources

Sponsors and Contributors

Revelstoke Museum and Archives was grateful to have received funding for this exhibit from the Community Fund of the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society.