Acknowledging the Past

The house bears a painful history of child abuse, with lasting impacts. We acknowledge these truths in support of healing and reconciliation. Read our letter of apology to survivors and survivor families.

Take a Virtual Tour

Enjoy a free virtual visit anytime. The interactive experience offers 360-degree views throughout the home as you navigate around the property, exploring artifacts within it to learn more.

Help bring creativity and collaboration to life

We are grateful for the support of our donors, whose financial gifts are vital to the upkeep and historical preservation of this unique place where artists connect with community.

Historic Joy Kogawa House provides a space to create and share stories to connect communities through education and dialogue inspired by the life and work of author Joy Kogawa.

Author Residencies

Historic Joy Kogawa House offers writers a unique place to live and work. Find out more about our self-supporting author residencies and submit your application.

Teacher Resources

Follow each step of Joy Kogawa’s journey through an interactive map, video interviews, unique photos, animated stories, and workshops. Teacher’s Guide is also available.

Saving the House

Originating in 2003, the story of the grassroots effort to save and preserve what is now Historic Joy Kogawa House can be an inspiration for many others involved in similar causes.

Take a Virtual Tour of Historic Joy Kogawa House

Join us for a virtual tour of Historic Joy Kogawa House. This interactive experience offers 360-degree views throughout the home. A comprehensive interactive experience that allows users to navigate around the property, explore the artifacts within it, and engage with embedded interactive elements to learn more.

Located in the Marpole neighbourhood of South Vancouver, on the north arm of the Fraser River, unceded territories of the Musqueam and other Coast Salish peoples, we respect the diversity of cultures and experiences that form the richness of our provincial fabric.

Our Newsletter

Historic Joy Kogawa House Newsletter

We acknowledge and are grateful for financial support for our activities and programs from:

Frank H. Hori
Charitable Foundation

Show Your Support

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Donations from the community remain vital for the House. Funds are used to host our public events, house tours, author residencies, and the upkeep and preservation of this unique facility of historic and cultural significance.

Your donation brings creativity and collaboration to life.