The Japanese Canadians lost lives, homes, businesses and peace
of mind with their internment to Kaslo and other "ghost towns".
Families were broken apart and tight knit communities were cast to
the winds of an unjust fate. The real story is the remarkable strength
with which these people picked up the pieces, turning frustration and
sorrow into new and honourable lives.
A portion of the third floor has been restored to circa 1941 thus
forming an archival display representing the period of time during
WW II when the building was used as an internment center for people
of Japanese descent. The display includes artifacts, photographs,
and story-boards. The focal point of the Museum is a room once
occupied by the Konno family.
Aya's Story
The Langham together with Aya Higashi have just completed a
Community Memories exhibit with the
Virtual Museum
of Canada.
Click here to visit this exhibit.
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