Tomekichi Homma

Tomekichi "Tomey" Homma (1865–1945) was a Canadian who was one of the first Japanese settlers of Steveston, which is now part of Richmond, British Columbia. He fought for the right to vote for Japanese-Canadians in provincial elections.

Early life and work Homma was born in Japan to a Samurai-caste family. He emigrated 1883 and settled in Steveston and was naturalized as a British subject in 1896 (until 1947, Canadians were classified as British subjects).

In Steveston, Homma was a labour organizer and founded the Japanese Fishermen's Benevolent Society. Homma was successful at the County Court and the Supreme Court of British Columbia, In recognition of his contribution to the democratic system, in December 2017 the Government of Canada, through Parks Canada, dedicated a plaque in his honour at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in Burnaby.

Tomekichi Homma Elementary School in Richmond is named in his honour.