Canadians of Japanese descent have a traumatic shared experience of uprooting and dislocation during World War II. Many families have not shared these experiences with their children and grandchildren. Tsunagu, which means “to connect”, explores the generational impact of losing this history.
Learn the basics of taiko drumming and a brief history of Katari Taiko, Canada’s first taiko ensemble, in this one-day workshop.
Learn the history of Japanese Canadian Incarceration at Hastings Park through a two hour tour, followed by a healing circle led by Naomi Horii to create space to process through community. Kikiai Collaborative invites members of the Japanese Canadian community to join us for this tour of Hastings Park. Led by Kimiko Yoshino of the […]
As part of our chibisoku event series, join us on Sunday, Oct. 26 for a collage workshop with Olivia Chupik, Megan Kiyoko Wray and other members of Tadaima! Collective. In this free workshop, participants will reflect on the idea of “connecting to our roots” through collaging, drawing, writing or whatever form of creativity comes to […]
Join Kikiai Collaborative for a special visit to the Museum of Vancouver to experience The Suitcase Project by artist Kayla Isomura—a moving exploration of Japanese-Canadian and Japanese-American identity, memory, and displacement. Through photography and personal stories, the exhibition asks: What would you pack if you were forcibly removed from your home today? This event has […]