Peace Crane Origami Workshop

At just two years old, Sadako survived the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6th, 1945. She later developed leukemia, known at the time as the “A-bomb disease.” While in the hospital, her friend shared a legend: fold 1,000 paper cranes and your wish for healing could come true. Sadako’s efforts to fold cranes sparked a global movement for peace. Today, origami cranes are sent from all over the world to the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima to honour her legacy.

This May, we invite you to join us in continuing Sadako’s mission by folding as many peace cranes as we can. Our goal is to mail the cranes to the Children’s Peace Monument as a symbol of hope, resilience, and peace.

Broken Promises is a travelling exhibition from the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre which explores the dispossession of Japanese Canadians in the 1940s. It is on display at the Okanagan Heritage Museum until June 22nd, 2025.

Together, let’s spread a message of healing and unity—one crane at a time. Be part of this powerful initiative. See you on May 3rd!

This event is by donation. General admission is included.

For any inquiries please contact [email protected] or 250.868.4836.