Japanese Canadian Legion Branch Returns After Decades of Closure
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A Legion branch that once served Japanese Canadian veterans of the First World War is being brought back to life. The branch was forced to close during the internment of Japanese Canadians in the Second World War, when thousands of people were removed from their homes on the west coast and sent to camps in the interior of British Columbia.
Family members of the original veterans say that reopening the branch is a way to correct a historical wrong. Many of the men who fought for Canada in the First World War later faced discrimination at home. Their descendants believe that restoring the Legion gives recognition to their service and to the community that supported them.
The revived branch is expected to focus on remembrance and on honouring the contributions of Japanese Canadian veterans. Organizers say the project also helps younger generations learn about this part of Canadian history. For many readers, the story is a reminder of how wartime decisions affected families and communities across the country.
Sources: CBC
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