Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre — Attraction in New Denver

New Denver. Home to a lovely Japanese garden that commemorates a sad period in Canadian and US history: the interment and disenfranchisement of those of Japanese ancestry during WWII. There we saw evidence specifically of the 41 Japanese families from Cumberland that were scattered, their possessions stolen and their allegiance to Canada questioned. The beautiful garden belies their bleak existence as they arrived in New Denver during the worst winter in history, 1942. Sobering. Many didn't leave until after 1957. They had...

VERY eye opening. I knew the government was bad to Japanese citizens but this was shocking to say the least. Words can't describe the pain and suffering people suffered. Its a nessessary reminder that the government has NEVER been and NEVER will be your friend. Locking up Canadian citizens based on fear. No excuses. War times or not.

A must see for any history enthusiasts. They've set it up very well and in my personal option every people should see this as a brutal reminder of...

Excellent exhibit detailing the horrific treatment Japanese Canadians received at the hands of the Canadian government. They were uprooted from their homes and jobs with all their assets confiscated. The compensation they were offered in the 1950s was a pittance. An apology from the government wasn't forthcoming for many years. The photos and the internment buildings gave a very good picture of the hardships these Canadians received. Recommended...