| Time |
Room |
Topic |
Speaker |
| 9:00 am to 9:30 am |
Room 134 |
Welcome Opening Statement
Opening the Conference, introducing key individuals, and allow special guests to speak
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Paul Fujishige, EJCA |
| 9:30 am to 9:45 am |
Room 134 |
Make the Connection
Activity to get people connecting and interacting with each other, networking, and establishing community relations |
John Humphrey Centre (Moderator)
Hanan Attitalla |
| 9:45 am to 11:00 am |
Room 134 |
Plenary Panel Discussion: Human Rights in Action: Preserving the Legacy of Dr. Gordon Hirabayashi – Past, Present and Future
Panelists will reflect on how to understand Dr. Gordon Hirabayashi’s legacy in the current Canadian Context. This conversation will pay special attention to the intersections of healing, trauma, and action; the connections of the Japanese experience with other diverse communities; and generational needs and strengths.
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Pam Sugiman (Moderator)
Lead: Oliver Rossier, U of A
Teresa Woo Paw, CRRF
Art Miki, CRRF/NAJC
Djuna Nagasaki, YLC
Renee Vaugeois, John Humphrey Centre |
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• Reflecting and building on the Hirabayshi Keynote |
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| • Connect the themes discussed on April 26 with respect to intergenerational trauma with elements of coalition/relationship building, mobilization, and joy |
| • Diverse perspectives with the partners from the 75 Anniversary of the Human Rights Declaration Conference to speak of the common experience of trauma, healing and joy |
| • Intergenerational trauma in the Japanese Canadian community |
| 11:00 am to 11:15 am |
Open Are
120 |
Refreshment Break |
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11:15 am to 12:30 pm
Concurrent 1 |
TBD |
Intersectionality and Inclusion
Created and led by members of the NAJC Young Leaders Committee, this session will explore the intersection between race, queer identity, and disability. All too often, conversations about race, queer identity and disability occur independently from one another; in this session, we hope to explore how these pieces intersect with one another, and how we can ensure all people are meaningfully included in all of the spaces we occupy.The session will begin with a panel discussion followed by a dynamic, interactive practical period. Not only should attendees walk away from this session with a renewed sense of community and mutual understanding, they will also gain practical knowledge that they can take back to their own communities. |
Moderator:
Djuna Nagasaki (Victoria)
Panelists:
Emily Gleave-Higa (Edmonton),
Nancy Chen (Edmonton),
Adebayo Chris Katiiti (Edmonton) |
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11:15 am to 12:30 pm
Concurrent 2 |
TBD |
Concurrent 2: Who is Ijusha? Dialogue on Ijusha Experiences
Join us for a panel discussion entitled “Who is Ijusha? Dialogue on Ijusha Experiences” as we explore the multifaceted identities and experiences of Ijusha (postwar immigrants from Japan). From personal narratives to societal perceptions, our panelists will explore the complexities of Ijusha identity, highlighting cultural heritage, linguistic diversity, and the nuances of belonging. Through candid conversations and shared stories, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of Ijusha communities, their contributions, and the challenges they face in contemporary society. This dialogue will also address critical issues such as human rights, advocacy for equality, and the empowerment of Ijusha individuals within broader social contexts. |
Yukari Peerless (Moderator) – lead
Hitoshi Sugiyama (Edmonton)
Junko Bailey (Winnipeg)
Anzu Hara (Toronto) |
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11:15 am to 12:30 pm
Concurrent 3 |
TBD |
Indigenous and Japanese Canadian Communities: Building Relationships Through Learning Together
A conversation with Dr. Dwayne Donald and Judy Hanazawa
The Human Rights Committee of the NAJC has been learning from Indigenous communities and individuals across the country on how we can work together to support one another for many years.
Dr. Dwayne Donald at the University of Alberta and NAJC Human Rights Committee Chair Judy Hanazawa will have a conversation about how the Japanese Canadian community can learn from and walk with Indigenous communities as friends and allies. They will share stories, experiences and best practices with the audience to help us all find ways we can honour the Treaties and work in right relationship with each other. |
Dr. Dwayne Donald (Edmonton)
Moderator:
Judy Hanazawa (Vancouver)
April Sora (Saskatoon) |
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Concurrent Session 1, 2, 3
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In the Zoom lobby, please select which session you would like to watch. |
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| 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Open Area
135/145 |
Lunch |
Community Organizations |
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Concurrent 4 |
TBD |
Concurrent 4: Pan Asian Solidarity
Lacking community and a feeling of belonging is true for so many young people today; in the context of racialized young people, many have lost their sense of identity and belonging through the cruel process of colonialism, forced assimilation and dispossession. Created and led by members of the NAJC Young Leaders Committee, this session will explore the importance of building Pan-Asian solidarity in the fight against oppression and colonial violence, particularly in the context of the ongoing genocide of Palestinians. Forging inter-diasporic bonds is the first step towards our collective liberation. Consisting of a panel discussion followed by a facilitated practical period, we hope that all attendees leave this session feeling empowered, having gained some tools to help them build Pan-Asian solidarity in their communities. The foundational text for this session is Edward Said’s Orientalism. |
Moderator:
Emily Gleave-Higa (Edmonton)
Panelists:
Dr. Ghada Ageel (Edmonton),
Marco Luciano – Director of Migrante Alberta
Hanako Teranishi (Winnipeg),
Stephane Hamade (Hamilton), |
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1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Concurrent 5 |
TBD |
Concurrent 5: Digital Literacy – Online Bystander Intervention
The average Canadian spends over six hours on the internet daily, whether on phone apps or different websites, both at work and during our free time. As the intersections between online and offline spaces increase, it is important to get more familiar with how discrimination manifests in all these online, offline and hybrid spaces we live in nowadays. This session digs into how our offline and online social lives intersect and how discrimination manifests within those intersections. Participants will explore how identity-based mis/disinformation appears in offline and online spaces and also how it relates to hate incidents and crimes. We will also share and practice different methods and tools to address those issues, including bystander interventions and self-check-ins. |
John Humphrey Centre
Tiffany Efrid – Facilitator |
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1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Concurrent 6 |
TBD |
Concurrent 6: Human Rights 101
How do we work collaboratively with everyone to move the Human Rights agenda forward? |
EJCA CARE
Carly Okamura (Edmonton)- lead
Terumi Kuwada (Winnipeg)
Misty Cozac (Victoria) |
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Concurrent Session 4, 5, 6
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| 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm |
Room 134 |
Human Rights Action and Collaboration
Using a dialogue-to-action Process, the John Humphrey Centre will guide participants in reflecting on topics and issues that emerged during the day and the possibilities for collaboration and action. Participants will draft strategies to address those issues grounded on their individual and group knowledge and skills, centred around the most marginalized in their community, and including diverse ways of mobilization such as education, capacity building, monitoring, networking, and policy reform. During the session, JHC facilitators will share human rights methods, strategies, and pillars that participants can use to analyze and create strategies later.
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Facilitated by :
Hanan Attitalla
Tiffany Efrid
Amaani Patel |
| 4:15 pm to 4:30 pm |
Room 134 |
Closing remarks |
Ken Teramura |
| 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
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Break to prepare for banquet |
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| 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm |
Lister Hall |
Banquet
11613 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H6
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Dress code: Business casual |
NAJC will provide digital PDF booklet only. 