New Writer in Residence and Upcoming Events this March
March brings fresh inspiration and the return of in-person and online gatherings at Historic Joy Kogawa House. Join us for a month of creativity, connection, and celebration of the written word.
New Readings, Stories, and Community Celebrations This December
From the culmination of C.E. Gatchalian’s Queer Asian Erotica series to the Marpole Food Storytelling Project’s community showcase, there is so much to experience and share this month.
Step into action this #GivingTuesday
Help us preserve a vital space where writers, artists, and performers thrive. Your generous contribution supports events and workshops that illuminate voices and experiences often overshadowed.
Join Us for AGM On November 22
November brings us together for the Historic Joy Kogawa House Annual General Meeting (AGM). Your participation matters! Come hear updates, share your thoughts, and connect with fellow members.
Fall 2025 Events at Kogawa House
This season, our programs trace the many ways we tell stories: through names and bodies, recipes and memories, poems and performance. As autumn unfolds, we look forward to welcoming you into shared spaces of reflection, creativity, and community, whether you join us in person at the house, online, or somewhere in between.
August Events at Kogawa House
As summer winds down, we continue to offer a range of regular events—from poetry jams and music circles to writing workshops and storytelling collections. This month, we feature a special evening with poet Lindi Nolte and the Maza Arts Collective, alongside our regular gatherings.
History Repeats In Silence
Historic Joy Kogawa House reflects on the legacy of Japanese Canadian internment and denounces current human rights violations in the U.S. Silence enables injustice—history is repeating. Read our full statement.