Welcome to Historic Joy Kogawa House
Historic Joy Kogawa House is the childhood home of Canadian author Joy Kogawa. Joy and her family lived in the house until 1942, when they were sent to an internment camp along with thousands of other Canadians of Japanese descent. Now used as a site for author residencies and literary events, the house stands as a historical reminder of the internment experience of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War, and by extension, to the experiences of diverse cultural and ethnic groups within Canadian society.
Latest News
Chris Urquhart presents two writing workshops this spring
Join writer-in-residence Chris Urquhart for one or both writing workshops she will be presenting this spring.
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Anna Marie Sewell book launch
Bring your own poems, songs, and reflections on the moon, and on change, for a sharing circle on Monday, March 25, 7:00 to 9:00pm.
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At 83, Joy Kogawa decided it was time to tell her story to a new generation
East of the Rockies is now available exclusively on the iOS App Store. Download it free until March 8 and then for $2.99.
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About the House
Historic Joy Kogawa House is the childhood home of acclaimed Canadian author Joy Kogawa.
Residencies
Historic Joy Kogawa House offers writers a unique place to live and work. Find out more and submit and application here.
Make a Donation
Historic Joy Kogawa House is not-for-profit and donations are vital to maintaining our programs and the house itself.
About Joy Kogawa
Joy Kogawa is best known as the author of Obasan. She has also worked to educate the public about the internment of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War.
Tours
Come and visit a site of national significance. We run tours of Historic Joy Kogawa House year-round for school groups and the general public.
Become a Member
Show your support by becoming a member of the Historic Joy Kogawa House Society.