Coalition to Save the Legacy Sakura of Oppenheimer Park
Save the Legacy Sakura, cherry blossom tress of Oppenheimer Park!BACKGROUND:As part of the new City of Vancouver Concept Plan to Redevelop Oppenheimer Park, located in the downtown eastside area known... continue reading »
"Yokohama & Vancouver are sister cities. Let's not weaken the bond!"
"These are sakura (cherry trees) planted by the first generation Japanese Canadians (the seniors), who after being interned, dispersed, exiled, returned to the place where their lives as Canadians began, the heart of old Japantown. I believe they planted t"
"Cultural heritage does grow on trees...the Legacy Sakura."
"Please do not deprive Japanese Canadians of their legacy again. Address; Zip Code 813 W 18th Ave., Vancouver BC V5Z 1W2"
"This for all the people of Vancouver and Canada, NOT "the Japanese Canadian Elders," whoever they are Address; Zip Code Coquitlam, BC"
"I believe it is imperative that the trees be incorporated into any future redesign of the park."
