Under a brilliant sky on January 15th, we unveiled the interpretive panels which tell the story of the Japanese-Canadian community of Salt Spring Island -- their achievements, their hardships, and the tragedy of the internment of World War Two.
A Japanese weeping maple, donated by the Salt Spring Zen Circle, was also planted that day 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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Our Thanks to the Salt Spring Foundation for a Beautiful New Bench Added to Heiwa Garden.
Marshall Heinekey presenting a cheque on behalf of Salt Spring Island Foundation to Japanese Garden Society President Mearnie Summers in Dec. 2009. The Society very much appreciates being part of the tremendous support shown by the Foundation for the Salt Spring community.
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Bench creator Luke Hart-Weller measures for the bench. Photos show fine detail used in creating the bench.
More photos showing the official opening of Heiwa Garden and construction of the Gate may be viewed under the tab marked "Picture Gallery" above.
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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 will be a rich sensory environment to be enjoyed in all seasons of the year. It will provide habitat for wildlife and create the opportunity to connect with the natural world of plants, animals, birds and butterflies.
Japanese garden design enhances appreciation of natural flows and energies that are innate in the natural world.
A panel display will provide an historic context for Heiwa Garden, commemorating the significant contributions made by Japanese Canadian islanders, and invite 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 join the Japanese Garden Society, or make a donation, please complete and mail the form available at the Link below. Thank you.
Membership and Donation Form (pdf: 259kb)
