Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table

05/29/2026

✨ From History to Hope: A Powerful Community Gathering of Japanese Canadian Storytelling and Dialogue ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined the Asian Heritage Month Celebration – Japanese Canadian Human Library, hosted by BIPT and Burnaby Together, on May 28 at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre! 🌸

A heartfelt thank you to Karah Foster, Executive Director of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, for her inspiring opening address about the Centre’s important work and the Japanese Canadian history. 💛

Together, we reflected on powerful stories of Japanese Canadian history, resilience, resistance, and belonging through community interviews, meaningful dialogue, and our Human Library panel featuring Masako Fukawa, Hiroshi (Frank) Kamiya, and Joyce Oikawa. 🎥📚🗣️

One message that deeply resonated was “Ganbatte!” — a spirit of perseverance, resilience, and strength through difficult times. ❤️

We are grateful to all participants, speakers, and community members who helped create such a thoughtful and welcoming space for learning, connection, and anti-racism dialogue. 🤝

This event is part of the Human Library: The Art of Belonging project funded by Canadian Heritage.

05/20/2026

🎉 What a fruitful weekend at TJ Fest 2026! 🎉

For the 3rd year in a row, BIPT was thrilled to be part of this vibrant community celebration on May 2 & 3 💛

From music, food, and dialogues to spinning wheel games and kids’ play — we loved soaking in all the amazing energy and connecting directly with community members.

These conversations remind us why community outreach matters: learning about community needs and sharing ways we can help make Burnaby more welcoming, inclusive, and connected for everyone 🌎✨

05/06/2026

✨ Stories that connect. Voices that inspire. 📚

💬 Join us for the Asian Heritage Month Celebration: Japanese Canadian Human Library — a unique experience where people become books and stories come to life!

📅 May 28, 2026
⏰ 3:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

🤝 Step into a Human Library, hear powerful lived experiences, challenge stereotypes, and be part of meaningful community conversations.

🌸 Highlights: Japanese Canadian Human Library Showcase & Community Dialogue

🎟️ FREE event — limited seats! Register by May 23:
https://asiancelebration2026.eventbrite.ca

Let’s celebrate Asian Heritage Month by building understanding, connection, and belonging together. 💛

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

✨ Sikh Heritage Month Celebration in Burnaby: Stories, Culture & Connection ✨

On April 30, the Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table and Burnaby Together hosted a meaningful Sikh Heritage Month Celebration at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre.

👥 Around 50 community members came together for an afternoon of learning, storytelling, and connection — honouring Sikh heritage while deepening understanding and strengthening our shared sense of belonging.

🌿 Event Highlights:
🧡 Indigenous Welcome by Deborah Baker (Squamish Nation)
📚 Sikh Burnaby history presentation by Dr. Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra
🎥 Premier video screening of insightful interviews with Manjit Panesar, Baljinder Kaur Narang & Kiran Singh
💬 Human Library panel + Q&A moderated
🙏 Closing “Gratitude” poem by Bayantseva Singh Pandher

💛Participants shared that the stories were very moving and enriched their knowledge of Sikh-Burnaby history, while learning that the gems of Sikhism revolve around selfless service, compassion, optimism, and resilience.

🤝 This event is part of the Human Library: The Art of Belonging, funded by Canadian Heritage.

📣Stay tuned for our next celebration in May featuring Japanese Canadian Heritage!

04/26/2026

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

04/15/2026

✨ Join us in celebrating Sikh Heritage Month! ✨

💛 April is officially recognized as Sikh Heritage Month in Canada, making this a meaningful time to celebrates the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of the Sikh community, while fostering a stronger sense of belonging together. Let’s come join our FREE community event:

📅 Thu, April 30, 2026
⏰ 3–6 PM
📍 Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby
💬Highlights: Human Library Showcase & Community Dialogue

Let’s come together to learn, share, and celebrate! 🎉
🔗 Register by April 23: https://sikhcelebration2026.eventbrite.ca