A new exhibition is shedding light on the personal histories of seven families affected by the forced removal and dispossession of Japanese Canadians in British Columbia during the 1940s.

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The exhibit is part of Landscapes of Injustice, a seven-year research project led by the University of Victoria in collaboration with 15 institutions, including the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre and Library and Archives Canada. The project investigates how Japanese Canadians lost their homes, businesses, and communities during the Second World War, yet found ways to rebuild their lives in Canada.

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The exhibition is now open to the public at the Okanagan Heritage Museum and runs until June 22. For more details, including hours of operation, visit the Kelowna Museums website.