The National Association of Japanese Canadians is pleased to present a masterclass with Tetsuro Shigematsu. Tetsuro is a writer, broadcaster, and theatre creator who has centered his practice on the art of storytelling. In this session he will discuss his process of creating biographical theatre works such as 'Empire of the Son' and '1 Hour Photo,' from the ethical considerations of dramatizing personal life experiences, to the craft of eliciting captivating stories through one-on-one interviews with his subjects.Continue reading
Category: Online Programs – Past
Burning Province
The TORONTO NAJC presents Burning Province Poems, plays & prose in a time of a pandemic and protests Tuesday, June 23, 2020 7:30 – 8:30pm EDT REGISTRATION Introducing poet Michael Prior currently living in St. Paul (Twin Cities), Minnesota and author of “Burning Province” who along with Julie Tamiko Manning & Matt Miwa of “The...
NAJC Mask-making Workshop
Skip the controversy of wearing masks. Covid has brought masks into the mainstream as an essential wardrobe item. Join costume designer, poet, woman of theatre Laura Fukumoto for a fun and engaging mask-making workshop and learn to make your own.Continue reading
TADAIMA! A Community Virtual Pilgrimage
Tadaima! is a collaborative undertaking that brings together representatives from many different parts of the Nikkei community, including Canadians, as well as scholars, artists, and educators committed to actively memorializing the history of Japanese American incarceration during WWII. from Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages website In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, each of...Continue reading
Virtual Session: Racism with Judge Maryka Omatsu
Saturday June 20, 2020. 6:30pm CDTContinue reading
NAJC Chats with John Endo Greenaway
Thursday June 18, 2020. 7pm PST.Continue reading
Webinar: Asian Heritage Month
May 26, 2020. 6:30pm CDT.Continue reading
NAJC Chats with John Ota
April 23, 2020. 7pm PDT.Continue reading
NAJC Chats with John Ota
April 26, 2020. 4pm PDT.Continue reading