To the Editor
Dear Mr. Greenaway, I very much enjoyed the April issue of The…
The Bulletin
a journal of japanese canadian community, history + culture
The Bulletin
a journal of japanese canadian community, history + culture
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GVJCCA Human Rights Committee hosts three-day gathering in September to honour our elders
My family, the Murakamis of Salt Spring Island, was exiled in 1942 when I was seven years old. I have told our story to hundreds of high school students and others; each time it becomes less painful. Please honour our gathering by sharing your internment experience.
Read MoreGVJCCA Human Rights Committee hosts three-day gathering in September to honour our eldersInterview: Mariko Ando
There is a beautiful embossing and depth of ink on beautiful paper which digital print cannot achieve. It makes me so excited. Time & Hand = Precious. I want people to feel it with their eyes. Then look closer at it. There is a beauty on the paper.
Read MoreInterview: Mariko AndoThe Devil is in the Details
It is no accident that prior to the war, while Japanese Canadians were facing racial discrimination in their everyday lives, the best minds of the community were engaged in legal challenges before the courts, arguing for equal treatment before the law. They understood that as long as they were seen as second class citizens in the eyes of the law, that they would never achieve equality in the eyes of their fellow Canadians.
Read MoreThe Devil is in the DetailsKelowna Animator Wins the Prix du Public
Yellow Sticky Notes was the only Canadian winner at the festival, taking home the Prix du Public (Audience Award) in the Lab Competition. The film was also the only North American film to win an award at the internationally renowned 2009 Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival.
Read MoreKelowna Animator Wins the Prix du PublicWakumi's World
Read MoreQuestionnaire for planning conference
Honouring Our Past is a conference that will pay tribute to the lives of Japanese Canadians who experienced racism, alienation, betrayal, restrictions, uprooting and loss during and after WWII. It will acknowledge the resilience and perseverance shown by Japanese Canadians who not only endured but often prospered after the war.
Read MoreQuestionnaire for planning conferenceNot Quite “Japanese-like” People of the “Canada of Japan”
From what they’ve told me and?some materials I’ve found on the internet, the traits of Hokkaido folks can be characterized as follows. They can handle one-on-one situations with ease even with people they don’t know well. They readily accept outsiders. They have own personal views on almost anything. They don’t like to congregate unnecessarily. They don’t worry about “how others will see them” very much. “That’s why we’re on the same wavelength,” I thought when I found out. For good or for bad, I share these traits myself.
Read MoreNot Quite “Japanese-like” People of the “Canada of Japan”President’s Message
Upcoming on March 14, at Nikkei Place, the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting from 2 – 4 PM at the JCCA office on the second floor. The GVJCCA’s work has always been important in the Nikkei community and having a strong directorship is important in order to meet our mandate.
Read MorePresident’s MessageCLODHOPPERS
Finally, winter is almost behind us and we are looking forward to…
Vancouver Moving Theatre
A big step in this evolution to a deeper connection to community came after our son Montana was born in 1990. We began to do less international touring, and began the Strathcona Artist at Home Festival. This festival opened a huge and very rich vein—the history, culture, struggles and story of this area.
Read MoreVancouver Moving TheatreJapantown Multicultural Neighbourhood Celebration
On Saturday March 28 between 10am and 9pm, the Japantown neighbourhood will come to life with historical walking tours centred around Oppenheimer Park; public discussion about the Historical and Cultural Review of Powell Street; portable displays from local organizations and the sharing of stories and histories from many invited guests at Chapel Arts; intimate musical and spoken word performances at various venues; a street procession of artists, children and music; an afternoon ceremony to honour the milestones and initiatives of the community, an early evening gala of multicultural music and dance with local performers, and closing with a special dance performance from a mother and son duo of the Bandou-ryu School of Nihon Buyo at the Japanese Hall.
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