COPANIとは？APNとは?(日本語)
Vancouver, B.C. July 7・8・9・ 2005
Heritage & Health in the 21st Century
http://english.apn.cl (English) http://espanol.apn.cl(Espanol)
http://www.najc.ca
Argentina・Bolivia・Brazil・ Canada・Chile・Colombia・Mexico・Paraguay・Peru・Uruguay・USA・Venezuela
The Association of Pan American Nikkei is comprised of the following nations: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, USA and Venezuela.
APN’s constitution was established in 1981 with main objectives being to:
1. Promote solidarity amongst its members sharing different realities and experiences.
2. Exchange historical data.
3. Inform about the achievements reached by the Nikkei communities.
4. Promote the divulgement of the ancestral culture.
5. Promote the technical cultural development of each Nikkei community.
Since the New York Pan American Nikkei Convention in 2001, a further purpose is to train Nikkei leaders with the goal of global development.
APN 2005
To be held in Vancouver from July 7 to 9, 2005
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Hotel 655 Burrard, Vancouver
Registration begins February 2005
For more information go to
http://najc.ca/ or http://english.apn.cl/
Nikkei Communities have developed and thrived in various parts of the world for over 100 years now. What are our legacies, histories, opportunities, strengths and challenges? From July 7-9, 2005, the National Association of Japanese Canadians and the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens Association are co-hosting the Thirteenth Biennial Convention of the Association of Pan American Nikkei, (COPANI XIII) at the Hyatt Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia. The theme of XIII COPANI is Our Heritage and Health in the 21st Century. This international conference wholeheartedly welcomes all participants, including and especially youth delegates. Participants will explore historic sites, make and renew friendships, learn about other communities, countries, and gain knowledge in areas such as
・ Youth
・ Intergenerational and Community Health
・ Business and Industry
・ Human Rights
・ Cultural Development related to heritage language education, identity, and institutions (museums)
・ Social and Community Development
・ APN Professional Networks?Lawyers and Doctors Forums
・ Other Activities
・ All Delegates History Tour of National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre and Steveston?a Japanese Canadian fishing community;
・ Karaoke, Golf Tournament, Reception with the
・ Consul General of Japan, Community Dinner,
・ Farewell Banquet, Special Interest tours.
・ Sightseeing Tours
More information about COPANI XIII will be forthcoming. See you in Vancouver!
Vancouver is located in the southwest corner of British Columbia and is three hours north of Seattle, Washington. With cosmopolitan Vancouver’s close proximity to forests, mountains, and the ocean, residents and visitors enjoy a fantastic array of outdoor and urban activities
Home to the vast majority of pre-war Japanese Canadians, Vancouver continues to boast a thriving cultural scene. The National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre and the Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall are two of the major focal points of the Greater Vancouver Nikkei Community
