[Bcma-l] Media Release from Delta Museum & Archives re Coming Events June 2007

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Delta, BC May 14, 2007 - Coming events at the Delta Museum and Archives

for the month of JUNE, 2007


Special Exhibits


Internment Redress and the Japanese Canadian Experience

January 20 – July 1, 2007

On loan from the Japanese Canadian National Museum, this exhibition 
presents the experiences of Japanese Canadians from the human rights 
violations of WWII to government acknowledgement of wrongdoing and 
compensation in 1988.

Main Gallery Exhibit

The Japanese Canadian Experience in Delta

February 3 – July 1, 2007

Between February and April of 1942, Delta’s Japanese Canadian citizens, 
more than 8% of Delta’s population, were removed from their homes to 
camps in BC’s interior and to prairie beet farms. They were innocent of 
wrongdoing, but nonetheless lost their homes, property and livelihoods. 
This exhibit attempts to recover the names and stories of these people 
who have largely disappeared from our history.

Archives Exhibit

Public Programs

Fraser River Delta Historical Cruise

Saturday June 9^th and 16th

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Explore Delta=s history from a new perspective. Hear the rich and 
fascinating history of the Fraser River, while you cruise on the routes 
followed by many early pioneers. Offer your Dad this special treat for 
Father=s Day. This is a popular annual event so register early to avoid 
disappointment.

Cost: $35.00/ person. Pre-registration required before June 1. Bring a 
lunch. Hot and cold beverages will be served.

North Delta Lions Family Day Parade and Kiosk

Sunday, June 24^th

North Delta

Annieville Park 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Delta Museum and Archives celebrates North Delta Lions Family Days 
with a parade float representing Annieville School which opened in 1907. 
The Delta Museum and Archives kiosk at Annieville Park will have plenty 
of games and hands-on activities to entertain kids of all ages. Everyone 
Welcome.

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For more information, please contact:

Erin Strauts

Museum Secretary/Receptionist

Delta Museum and Archives

4858 Delta Street

Delta, BC V4K 2T8

Tel: (604)-946-9322 Fax: (604)-946-5791 email: deltamuseum@dccnet.com


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