終戦８０年ー広島長崎を通して戦争を考えるー

An Afternoon with Setsuko Thurlow: A Historic Community Gathering Featuring the Film The Vow from Hiroshima

終戦８０年ー広島長崎を通して戦争を考えるー

80 Years On: Learning from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Together with the Next Generation

Hiroshima-Lettersize for Newsletter.pdf (4)

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of film, culture, and conversation, hosted by Japanese New Immigrants Committee(JNIC), Human Rights Committee , the Hamilton Chapter of the NAJC and Toronto Japanese Prefectural Association.

This special event features The Vow from Hiroshima, an intimate and moving documentary that shares the story of Setsuko Thurlow—a member of the Order of Canada, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and a survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bombing. She has dedicated her life to nuclear disarmament and peace advocacy.

  • Date:  Saturday July 5, 2025
  • Place: The Westdale
  • Westdale Theatre www.thewestdale.ca
  • 1014 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1L4

Schedule:

  • 3:00PM – Yosakoi and Taiko Performances (outside the theatre)
  • 3:30PM – Opening Remarks
  • 4:00PM – Movie “The Vow from Hiroshima”
  • 5:30-6:00PM – Q&A Session w/ Setsuko Thurlow C.M.

🎟 Register for the in-person event here!

🎟 Register for the virtual event here! 

For virtual attendees, a livestream and film link will be sent to registrants before the event. The live event in Hamilton will be livestreamed.

Please note Q&A will be prepared in advance – you can submit your questions to Setsuko here. 

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

$10 donations are welcome at the door to benefit JNIC events and Japanese Social Services.

About the Performers:

 

Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador KIZUNA International Team CANADA🇨🇦

高知県よさこいアンバサダー絆国際チームカナダ🇨🇦
 
 
Inner Truth Taiko Dojo  
Inner Truth Taiko Dojo is a Toronto-based Taiko group. The lead instructor, Brenda Joy Lem, began drumming in 1985 with Wasabi Daiko. She has developed a body-centred practice introducing elements of yoga, chi kung and other musical influences.
 

Vancouver

JNIC Vancouver invites you to gather at Vancouver Japanese Language School for the screening and live stream of the Q&A! Hosted by Mariko and Miki, with MC Mari Miyamoto, this collaboration event will feature special guests Sachi (hibakusha) and Charles Ramnel. 

Venue: Vancouver Japanese Language School, 487 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC

Registration: Click here!

  • 12:00–12:30: Speech by Sachi Ranmel (1945 Atomic Bomb Survivor) and Charles Ranmel
  • 12:30–1:00: Opening Remarks
  • 1:00–2:30: Film screening
  • 2:30–3:00: Q&A (livestreamed from Hamilton)
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