Outreach Workers are hosting events across Canada to provide information, application assistance for those applying for the first time and to validate applications.
If you have made an online application, the next step is to have your personal documents validated.
Options for validation:
- Make an appointment at a regional event - scroll down for regional event details. Click the + button on the right side of the event date to see more event details and the Outreach Worker to RSVP to
- Schedule a virtual validation (video call) with an Outreach Worker in your region
Event Requirements
1. Schedule an appointment: Click on the + sign beside the event you'd like to attend to find the event details and Outreach Worker contact information to RSVP to for an appointment time
2. Outreach Workers will request to see the applicant in-person at an event OR
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- A representative of the applicant can bring the applicant's ID and one of the following:
- A signed letter on letterhead from the care facility they are residing at stating the applicant is a resident there
- A statement from the current month from the care facility that the applicant is residing at
- A complete a Notary/Guarantor Form (process pending)
- A representative of the applicant can bring the applicant's ID and one of the following:
3. Two pieces of the applicants ID, with at least one piece being photo ID.
These pieces of ID will be used to verify the your identity, that your birthdate is before April 1, 1949 and your address:
- Birth Certificate - if you have a copy of your birth certificate, please bring this. It is not required if it has been lost or misplaced, as long as the date of birth is on another document
- Passport
- Driver's license
- Health Card
- Provincial Identification Card
- Statement or bill (e.g. utility bill)
4. If the cheque is being requested to be mailed to the Power of Attorney, we will need to see:
- the Power of Attorney
- Power of Attorney's ID with proof of residence (e.g. driver’s license, health card and/or utility statement)
- Power of Attorney legal documents
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THE MAILING ADDRESS
- Cheques can only be delivered to the Survivor's mailing address or the legal Power of Attorney's mailing address ***No other arrangements can be made***
- Cheques will only be made payable to the Survivor's legal name
5. All event attendees will be asked to complete a Survivor Contact Form with your basic information regardless of whether you are applying for the first time or have already made an application.
British Columbia (click on the + symbol to see event details)
Steveston Buddhist Temple - 4360 Garry St. Richmond, BC V7E 2V2
Appointments are available between 10:30AM-1:30 PM. RSVP to Outreach Worker Yumi Deyell is required.
Contact Outreach Worker Yumi Deyell to RSVP and schedule an appointment time.
Yumi Deyell - Outreach Worker
Email: yumi.deyell@jcwellness.org
Phone: 236-833-5669
An Outreach Worker will be available to assist you with your application and validate your documents. Please be prepared to show photo ID and proof of address.
If you have already applied online, your ID and proof of address will be validated.
Beban Park Recreation Centre - 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo BC V9T3K7
Appointments will be held in Room 2.
Appointments are available between 1:30PM-3:30 PM. Please RSVP to Outreach Worker Elizabeth Miyanaga.
Contact Elizabeth Miyanaga to RSVP and receive an appointment.
Email: elizabeth.miyanaga@jcwellness.org
Phone: 236-833-0887
An Outreach Worker will be available to assist you with your application and validate your documents. Please be prepared to show photo ID and proof of address.
If you have already applied online, your ID and proof of address will be validated.
Steveston Buddhist Temple - 4360 Garry St. Richmond, BC V7E 2V2
Appointments are available between 10:30AM-1:30 PM. RSVP to Outreach Worker Yumi Deyell is required.
Contact Outreach Worker Yumi Deyell to RSVP and schedule an appointment time.
Yumi Deyell - Outreach Worker
Email: yumi.deyell@jcwellness.org
Phone: 236-833-5669
An Outreach Worker will be available to assist you with your application and validate your documents. Please be prepared to show photo ID and proof of address.
If you have already applied online, your ID and proof of address will be validated.
Contact Outreach Worker Maureen Hatanaka to make an individual appointment in Kelowna
Email: maureen.hatanaka@jcwellness.org
Phone: 250-864-4146
February 1, 2024
Wisteria Place Livestreamed Launch Event
February 4, 2024
Steveston Buddhist Temple
February 7, 2024
Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre
February 10, 2024
Tonari Gumi
February 11, 2024
Vancouver Buddhist Temple
February 11, 2024
JC Bowling League - Grandview Lanes *for members only
Nimi Nikkei Home *for residents only
February 14, 2024
Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion
March 2, 2024
Fraser Valley Buddhist Temple
Kamloops Buddhist Temple
March 3, 2024
Steveston Buddhist Temple
Vancouver Buddhist Temple
March 16, 2024
Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
BC Nisei Bonspiel, Vernon, BC
March 27, 2024
Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre
April 7, 2024
Steveston Buddhist Temple
April 10, 2024
Greenwood Museum
April 14, 2024
Vancouver Buddhist Temple
April 15, 2024
Vernon Japanese Cultural Society
Salmon Arm Hockey Arena
April 16, 2024
Kamloops Japanese Canadian Cultural Association
Don't see an event in your city? Email help@jcwellness.org or call 250-797-6300 to request one.
Alberta (click on the + symbol to see event details)
Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta - 470 40 St S, Lethbridge, AB Canada, T1J 3Z5
11:30am - 1:30pm
RSVP to Susan Huntley, Outreach Worker for Alberta, via susan.huntley@jcwellness.org or call 403-973-5433.
Susan will be available to validate your personal ID/documents if you have already made an application online (please bring your reference number too if you have it).
Remember to bring 2 pieces of ID (one with photo) for proof of birthdate and address verification.
Calgary Buddhist Temple - 658-1st Ave N.E., Calgary, AB Canada, T2E 3Y1
By Appointment Only between 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
Contact Outreach Worker, Susan Huntley, via susan.huntley@jcwellness.org or call 403-973-5433 to make arrangements.
Susan will be available to help you make your application onsite or validate your personal documents if you have already made an application online (please bring your reference number if you have it).
Remember to bring 2 pieces of ID (one with photo) for proof of birthdate and address verification.
Applications and validations can be made by video call. Please contact one of the Alberta Outreach Workers directly to schedule an appointment:
Roger Teshima at roger.teshima@jcwellness.com or phone 587-896-5178
OR
Susan (Takeda) Huntley at susan.huntley@jcwellness.org or phone 403-973-5433
February 3, 2024
Calgary Japanese Community Association
February 7, 2024
Calgary Japanese Community Association - Kotobuki
February 17, 2024
Japanese Canadian Alberta Bonspiel - Lethbridge, AB
March 27, 2024
Edmonton Japanese Community Association
February 18, 2024
Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta - Lethbridge, AB
March 3, 2024
Calgary Buddhist Temple
March 10, 2024
Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta - Lethbridge, AB
March 17, 2024
Calgary Buddhist Temple
March 27, 2024
Edmonton Japanese Community Association
Don't see an event in your city? Email help@jcwellness.org or call 250-797-6300 to request one.
Manitoba + Saskatchewan + Northern Ontario (click on the + symbol on the right to see more details)
Applications and validations can be made by individual appointments. Please contact Outreach Worker Caroline Yamashita directly.
Caroline Yamashita
Email: caroline.yamashita@jcwellness.org
Phone: 431-778-7631
Don't see an event in your city? Email help@jcwellness.org or call 250-797-6300 to request one.
Ontario + Quebec + Eastern Canada (click on the + symbol to see event details)
April 25, 2024 – Momiji Health Care Society - 3555 Kingston Road, Scarborough ON M1M 3W4
Appointments are available between 1:30-3:30 PM. RSVP is required.
Contact Outreach Worker Elissa Kunihiro to RSVP and make an appointment. Walk ins will be accepted as time permits.
Email: elissa.kunihiro@jcwellness.org
Phone: 437-881-3092
Outreach Worker will present grant information and be available to answer question on the grant applications, application assistance and application ID Validation. The JC Wellness team will have a validation table set up for those who have applied online. Please bring your SR# confirmation.
“NEW Pilot” for the month of May, The Ontario Outreach team will be present to take appointments for in-person validations on the following dates.
Hamilton Canadian Japanese Culture Centre (HCJCC)
Every Wednesday for the month of May
Appointment times available between 10:00am – 1:00pm
RSVP to Outreach Worker Erin Oikawa at Erin.oikawa@jcwellness.org or 437-881-4879
Toronto Buddhist Church, Social Hall – 1011 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M3H 2T7
Appointments are available between 12:00 – 2:00pm RSVP required.
Contact Outreach Worker Katherine Arima to RSVP and for an appointment time.
Email: katherine.arima@jcwellness.org
Phone: 437-871-1368
Outreach Worker will present grant information and be available to answer question on the grant applications, application assistance and application ID Validation. The JC Wellness team will have a validation table set up for those who have applied online. Please bring your SR# confirmation.
“NEW Pilot” for the month of May, The Ontario Outreach team will be present to take appointments for in-person validations on the following dates.
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC)- 6 Sakura Way (formerly Garamond) Toronto, M3C 1Z5
Dates: May 9, 16, 23, 30
Appointments available between 10:00am – 3:00pm in Hamasaki Room at the JCCC. RSVP in required.
Please contact Outreach Worker Mark Uyeda to RSVP and make an appointment.
Email: mark.uyeda@jcwellness.org
Phone: 437-882-9856
Toronto Buddhist Church, Social Hall – 1011 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M3H 2T7
Appointments are available between 12:00 – 2:00pm RSVP required.
Contact Outreach Worker Katherine Arima to RSVP and for an appointment time.
Email: katherine.arima@jcwellness.org
Phone: 437-871-1368
Outreach Worker will present grant information and be available to answer question on the grant applications, application assistance and application ID Validation. The JC Wellness team will have a validation table set up for those who have applied online. Please bring your SR# confirmation.
Sunday June 2, 2024 - Wasaga Beach, Camp Lumbini, Cabin 3, 68 Mary St. L9Z 2M6 (Provided by the Toronto Buddhist Church)
Appointments are available between 10:30am – 2:30pm.
Registration deadline Monday May 27, 2024. This event may be cancelled if there are not enough registrants.
Contact Outreach Worker Mark Uyeda to RSVP and receive an appointment time.
Email: mark.uyeda@jcwellness.org
Phone: 437-882-9856
JCCC Natsu Matsuri – 6 Sakura Way (Formerly Garamond) Toronto, M3C 1Z5
Appointments are available between 3:00pm – 7:00pm, RSVP is required.
Please contact Outreach Worker Mark Uyeda to RSVP and make an appointment.
Applications and validations can be made by video call. Please contact the Ontario Outreach Workers directly to schedule an appointment. https://jcwellness.org/outreachworkers/onteam/
April 9, 2024
Mississauga Valley Community Centre
April 7, 2024
Toronto Buddhist Church
April 6, 2024
Hamilton Canadian Japanese Culture Centre
March 26, 2024
Wynford Seniors at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
March 16, 2024
Wynford Seniors at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
February 25, 2024
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church
February 23, 2024
CANCELLED - Wynford Bowlers
“Exiles In Our Own Country: Japanese Canadian in Niagara”
Monday, February 19, 2024
Wynford Bowlers
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Rexdale Bolerama
Monday, February 12, 2024
Hamilton CJCC Koyu-kai (Seniors meeting)
Saturday, February 10, 2024
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