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Japanese-Canadian Fishermen's Memorial "Wind" (2002)

Statue by Junichiro Iwase. Artist Statement: The seated figure represents a working class fishermen who is humble, modest and hardworking. The title of the work “Wind” is a metaphor for human...

Statue by Junichiro Iwase. Artist Statement: The seated figure represents a working class fishermen who is humble, modest and hardworking. The title of the work “Wind” is a metaphor for human endurance and resilience during times of difficulty.Erected on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the arrival of the first Japanese to Canada.

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Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

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