The legacy of the Nisei who served in WWII, both on and off the fields of battle, is found in the values that guided them: gaman (patience), on (honor) and giri (obligation). We find the hero within when we do our best to practice these values in our everyday lives.
Throughout the year we work to preserve and pass down the history and legacy of the Nisei soldiers by developing educational exhibits; hosting talks by community leaders, authors, teachers, and artists; and presenting workshops aimed at inspiring present and future generations to serve their communities and country.
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center’s Annual Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 6:00pm via Zoom. It was our hope to gather in-person, but due to the rise in COVID-19, we will once again be holding the dinner virtually. It is free to join us for the virtual event. Just CLICK...
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The Nisei Narrative takes a deeper look into the stories of the Japanese-American experience. Join us as Keith Amemiya talks about growing up in Hawaii, Nisei values and the importance of philanthropy in our community. Nov 18, 2021 at 4:00pm HST To register, call (808) 244-6862 or email deidre@nvmc.org Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bHJ9D528T0mBKg-5A2EHbg
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Saturday Nov 20, 2021 at 1:30pm To register, call (808) 244-6862 or email deidre@nvmc.org Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S9JT74OhTCOEFLeltlDADA
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