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Thanks to everyone who stopped by our display at this year's Beaver Point Hall Xmas Craft Fair.
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Japanese Garden Society of Salt Spring Island
Box 657, Ganges P.O.
Salt Spring Island, BC
V8K 2W3
tel: 250-537-4716
email: info@saltspringjapanesegarden.com
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LOCATION OF HEIWA GARDEN IN GANGES VILLAGE:
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Photos showing the official opening of Heiwa Garden, construction of the Gate, and donation of a beautiful bench by the SSI Foundation may be viewed under the tab marked "Gallery" above.
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The interpretive panels tell the story of the Japanese-Canadian community of Salt Spring Island -- their achievements, their hardships, the tragedy of their internment during World War Two, and their starting again after the War..
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A Japanese weeping maple, donated by the Salt Spring Zen Circle, was planted for peace. The interpretive panels are in the background.
A third bench was donated to Heiwa Garden. Seated on the bench is the donor on the left with Rose Murakami on the right.
Local artist Warren Langley created a beautiful carved stone marker for Heiwa Garden.
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The Japanese Garden Society of Salt Spring Island is dedicated to building a public space on Salt Spring Island where the history of Japanese Canadian pioneers is acknowledged.
Young Japanese Canadians on Salt Spring in 1940
The Society works for peace, reconciliation, and cross-cultural unity.
This Garden is a rich sensory environment to be enjoyed in all seasons of the year. It provides habitat for wildlife and creates the opportunity to connect with the natural world of plants, animals, birds and butterflies.
Japanese garden design enhances an appreciation of natural flows and energies that are innate in the natural world.
An interpretive panel display provides an historic context for Heiwa Garden, commemorating the significant contributions made by Japanese Canadian islanders, and invites visitors to understand their painful experiences in a space that promotes reconciliation and healing.
We need volunteers to help with the ongoing work of the society. There is a job to suit everyone. Can you apply for a grant, plant, weed, buy a book, help with fundraising? Or design your own job – we welcome everyone’s participation.
Your donation to support the society's activities is most appreciated.
Donations are fully tax-deductible.
In-kind donations are also eligible for tax receipts.
If you would like to contact us, please click on the tab above marked "Contact".
To join the Japanese Garden Society, or make a donation, please complete and mail the form available at the Link below. Thank you.
