Powell Street Festival Society
Registered Name: POWELL STREET FESTIVAL SOCIETY
Business No: 129467908RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and have been issued a charitable registration number.
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The Powell Street Festival Society cultivates Japanese Canadian arts and culture to connect communities.
Since 1977, the Powell Street Festival has been a homecoming and celebration of Japanese Canadian heritage. Each August long weekend, thousands gather to experience music, dance, art, film, martial arts, and culinary traditions in Paueru Gai, Vancouver’s historic Powell Street neighbourhood—on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, səlilwətaɬ, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nations.
The festival is more than a celebration—it is a platform for artists, a space for community connection, and a living testament to resilience, creativity, and intergenerational cultural exchange.
The Powell Street Festival Society (PSFS), a registered non-profit charity, carries this mission year-round. We provide a hub for Japanese Canadian artists, foster partnerships across communities, and ensure the history, arts, and stories of Paueru Gai continue to inspire future generations.
As we mark our 50th anniversary in 2026, we honour the generations of artists, volunteers, and community members who have shaped this festival—and lay the groundwork for the next 50 years of Japanese Canadian arts, culture, and community.
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