Discovering Japanese-Canadian Nikkei Identity & Culture – Virtual Conference
日系カナダ人のアイデンティティーと文化を探る
Japanese immigration to Canada dates back to 1877 when Manzo Nagano, a sailor from Nagasaki first set foot in British Columbia. For over a century, people of Japanese ancestry have made Canada home and have contributed to the cultural landscape of Canada. Learn about the history and heritage of Japanese-Canadian Nikkei through a unique 3-part virtual conference ‘Discovering Japanese-Canadian Nikkei Identity & Culture: Past & Present’ hosted by The University of Tokyo, U Tokyo Alumni Association of Canada and Athabasca University in Alberta. The project is proudly supported by the Japan Foundation and the Calgary Japanese Community Association. Admission is free.
Host & Moderator
Dr. HENRY TSANG, Assistant Professor, RAIC Centre for Architecture, Athabasca University & President of the University of Tokyo Alumni Association of Canada – West Chapter.
Virtual Guided Tour of the Nikkei National Museum
Date & Time: August 30, 2021 at 18:00-19:30 MDT
CAROLYN NAKAGAWA, Education Program Developer, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Academic Webinar Forum
Date & Time: September 6, 2021 at 18:00-19:30 MDT
Dr. KIRSTEN EMIKO MCALLISTER, Associate Professor, School of Communication, Simon Fraser University
Dr. HIROKO NORO, Professor, Department of Pacific & Asian Studies, University of Victoria
Dr. AUDREY KOBAYASHI, Professor, Department of Geography, Queen’s University
Watch these lectures on the University of Athabasca Youtube site here >
Nikkei Storytelling
Date & Time: September 13, 2021 at 18:00-19:30 MDT
KEIKO MARY KITAGAWA, Educator & Activist
VIVIAN WAKABAYASHI RYGNESTAD, School Principal
JACK KOBAYASHI, Architect
Watch the storytelling event on the University of Athabasca Youtube site here >
Website: https://www.utokyocanada.ca/DiscoveringNikkei
