Conference Description
Theme: “Shining a Light on Our Humanity”
Join us in Edmonton for the enlightening “Northern Lights” conference, hosted by the National Association of Japanese Canadians in collaboration with esteemed partners. This annual conference serves as a platform for dialogue, cultural exchange, and advocacy, all under the broad theme of humanity’s interconnectedness.
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Conference Schedules
Conference Highlights:
- October 3rd (Pre-Conference Day): Arrive and settle in before the evening’s Hirabayashi Lecture, featuring Dr. Pam Sugiman, and explore the evocative “Art Display – Book of Distance.”
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- October 4th (Human Rights Day): Dive deep into human rights issues with a plenary session led by Dr. Pam Sugiman and participate in concurrent sessions covering Pan Asian Solidarity, Digital Literacy, and more.
- October 4th (Banquet): The day concludes with a special banquet at Lister Hall, featuring an indigenous menu and notable guest speakers.
- October 5th (Arts and Culture Day): Immerse yourself in a day dedicated to Japanese arts with workshops and demonstrations including Kendo, Karate, Kyudo, Iaido, Taiko, Calligraphy and Tea Ceremony.
- October 5th (Izakaya): The cultural experience continues into the evening with an Izakaya Social, offering authentic Japanese cuisine from Mikado and select sake from Sakagami, Calgary.
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Booklet
NAJC will provide digital PDF booklet only.
Please download the booklet before the symposium.
