John Endo Greenaway

John Endo Greenaway

  • Joined: January 22, 2008
  • Articles: 573
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The telling of tales . . .

I have come to understand that for myself, oral history has an immediacy and intimacy that third-person histories and biographies often fail to capture. So even though I failed at the time to appreciate the rich history that surrounded me as I was growing up in the Strathcona neighbourhood, I am still able to access the stories that were captured by those who had more foresight than I did.

Heiwa Garden Ceremony

When it is completed, Heiwa Garden will be magnificent. It will indeed be a peaceful place where visitors will be able to read about the history of the Japanese Canadian community that once existed on Salt Spring Island and contributed so much to its wellbeing.

To The Editor

By remaining mute or blind - for I cannot say whether it is out of fear or ignorance that the community remains silent - to contemporary government abuse, the stated altruistic concerns of the Japanese Canadian community for human rights rings quite hollow.

Nanako Aramaki

My theory is that the Japanese are very restricted in how they are allowed to express themselves in Japanese society. Flamenco is their excuse and channel of expression. Interestingly, there are more flamenco academies per capita in Japan then anywhere in the world!

Onomichi: Roots and Branches

Having deep roots doesn’t mean one is cut one off from the many possibilities of life. On the contrary, they can provide nourishment and sustenance throughout ones’ life. And really, strong and healthy roots below ground ultimately lead to strong and healthy branches reaching upwards towards the sky.

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