What is the MJCCC?

The Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (MJCCC) opened to the public in 1987. The MJCCC is so much more than a building. It is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Japanese culture, heritage, and history. Membership is open to anyone and should be of interest particularly to those who feel an affinity for or interest in Japan and things Japanese.

Objectives

1. To organize activities, programs, and services for the Japanese-Canadian community in both the English and Japanese languages.
   
   
2. To organize activities, programs, and services in order to educate the general community about Japanese and Japanese Canadian art, music, culture, heritage, and history in both the English and Japanese languages.

For many years the MJCCC has also run a successful school program for elementary school students in the Winnipeg and rural Manitoba school system. Students who are studying Japan as part of their school year are able to augment their curriculum through a half-day session of various activities, such as origami (paper folding), shodo (calligraphy) and ondo (folk dance), all taught by volunteers.

The Centre also has an extensive library which is the only one in Winnipeg that focuses exclusively on Japan and the Japanese Canadian experience. The MJCCC is open to its members seven days a week and is run by dedicated volunteers from the community. The MJCCC has become an informal drop-in centre for many members and they often come in to socialize with friends.

Rental Policy Information

If you're interested in renting the MJCCC all the details are available in our rental policy. (HTML and pdf version is available)

Photos

Check out our photo page. Hopefully these photos will give you a good feel for the Centre and what we have to offer!

AED – Automated External Defibrillator

Did you know that the Cultural Centre now has an AED, or Automated External Defibrillator?  It is a portable electronic device used in cardiac arrest emergency situations.  Many buildings and organizations in Winnipeg (and the world) are now equipped with the device, so you may know about them from your school, church, or place of work.  Ours is located on the wall in the hallway next to the men’s single washroom (over the recycling boxes where the water fountain used to be).

Earlier in the year, ten MJCCC community members took part in an informative CPR/AED course at the centre to learn how to use the machine and to brush up on their CPR skills.  We encourage all members to do some of your own homework on the subject and to take a course, if at all possible.  It will be extremely worthwhile, and may even save a life!

Where to Find Us

The MJCCC is located at:
180 McPhillips Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 2J9
Telephone: (204) 774-5909
Fax: (204) 775-6029
Email: mjccc@mts.net

Getting in Touch

If you have any questions concerning programming or membership, contact us at: mjccc@mts.net

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