Pathway to Completion - Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

Pathway to Completion
Expansion Final Phase Commences
完成への道
最終拡張工事着工
JCCC Movie Night “Nitaboh” and Shamisen Performance
映画鑑賞会「Nitaboh 仁太坊」と三味線演奏
September 2007 2007年9月 Vol. 33 Issue 8
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features
2007-2008 JCCC Board of Directors
President
VP – Expansion
VP – Management
VP – Legacy
VP – Heritage
VP – Marketing/Membership
Special Ambassador
Secretary/VP- Projects
Treasurer
Past President
Executive Director
Directors-at-large
Advisors
Martin Kobayashi
Gary Kawaguchi
Ann Ashley
Arthur Ito
Ken Noma
Dereck Oikawa
Sid Ikeda
Sharon Marubashi
Sri Kugan
Steve Oikawa
James Heron
Wai Chak
Donna Davis
Glen Inamoto
Ojan Jamkhou
Jane Liu
Yuki Nakamura
Lorene Nagata
Russell Onizuka
Tak Yoshida
Miki Kobayashi
Mickey Matsubayashi
Fred Sasaki
Connie Sugiyama
416-441-2345 ext.224
Kathy Tazumi
Accounting/General Administration Manager
[email protected]
416-441-2345 ext.229
Christine Takasaki
Community Events/Volunteer Coordinator
[email protected]
416-441-2345 ext.221
Haruko Ishihara
Community Rentals
[email protected]
416-441-2345 ext.228
Christine Seki
Corporate Rentals/Programming and Business Development
[email protected]
416-441-2345 ext.231
Sally Kumagawa
Membership/Database Administrator
[email protected]
416-441-2345 ext.223
Toshiko Yamashita
Heritage/Newsletter Coordinator
[email protected]
416-441-2345 ext.227
Yuki Hipsh
Receptionist/Giftshop
[email protected]
416-441-2345 ext.222
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter
Editors:James Heron, Kathy Tazumi, Toshiko Yamashita
Japanese Translation: Toshiko Yamashita
Cover Photo: Squids drying in Japanese sun by Alan Flint
We welcome your news! Please send articles to:
[email protected] or
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
tel 416-441-2345 fax 416-441-2347
www.jccc.on.ca
The submission deadline for the October 07 issue is
Wednesday September 5, 2007
日本語の記事も受け付けています。
10月号の締め切りは2007年9月5日(水）です。
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Pathway to Completion Event
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Nikkei Heritage Day
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Movie Night "Nitaboh"
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Community News
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日系コミュニティーニュース
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映画鑑賞会「Nitaboh」
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JCCC Staff
James Heron
Executive Director
[email protected]
日
及
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEP/OCT/NOV 2007
September
び
Sat
1
Treasures from the JCCC Collection
Mon
3
JCCC Closed (Labour Day)
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Sat
8
Karaoke Club
Sun
9
JCCC Family Golf Tournament
Sat
15 Pathway to Completion Event
Mon
17 Fall Classes start
Sat
22 Karaoke Club
Sun
23 Nikkei Heritage Day
Thu
27 Movie Night “Nitaboh”
Sat
29 JCCC Antique Road Show
Sun
30 Issei Day
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October
Sat
6
Karaoke Club
Mon
8
JCCC Closed (Thanksgiving)
Thu/Fri 18/19 Shamisen Workshop
Sat
20 Karaoke Club
Thu
25 Movie Night
Fri
26 Anime North Halloween Dance
Sat
27 Washi Craft Workshop “Nakayoshi”
November
Sat/Sun 3/4 Road to Asia
Sat
10 Karaoke Club
Wed
21 Washi Greeting Card Workshop
Sat
24 Karaoke
WE ARE WELL ON OUR PATHWAY TO COMPLETION
On Saturday September 15, 2007 everyone is invited to celebrate our first steps on the Kansei e no Michi (Pathway to Completion) at the
JCCC. We have reached the final phase of construction that will begin in September and will end next Spring 2008. As one of the largest
Japanese cultural centres outside of Japan we have much to celebrate and at the end of this phase. We will also be a major performance
and cultural institution for all Canadians.
The celebration begins at 11:00am in the Kobayashi Hall with the eye painting of the Daruma doll
and is followed by a very special piano and cello jazz performance by David Braid and Matt Brubeck
arranged by Yamaha Music.
In just over ten years, the JCCC has attracted over $12 million of support from corporations,
individuals and foundations. A vibrant centre, it has more than 4,500 members and offers a continuous
stream of traditional and contemporary Japanese and Japanese Canadian cultural programming
including live performances, film screenings, heritage events, business conferences and seminars,
festivals and specific programming for Canadian school children. In fact, over 15,000 school children
visit.
To reserve a place at this special celebration, make sure to contact Michael Kim at 416-441-2345
ext 232 or to Yukiko Hipsh at [email protected] before September 10, 2007.
TORONTO’S NIKKEI HERITAGE DAY
CELEBRATES ‘A WONDERFUL LIFE’
This year’s celebration of the local Nikkei Heritage Day will take
place at the JCCC on Sunday, September 23, 2007.The theme
will be “It’s a Wonderful Life,” reflecting the successful new life that
Canada’s Nikkei have made for themselves after the Second World
War.
Nikkei Heritage Day committee chair Betty Moritsugu says,
“The planning committee has put together this year’s event as
a most happy occasion. In the program will be a revival of the
‘Wonderful Canada’ song and odori performed by dancers from
several community groups. The other performers will include new
faces as well as those who have starred in previous Heritage Day
celebrations. Yusuke Tanaka will offer another of his imaginative
plays based on aspects of our heritage too.”
“This new musical play is titled West Coast Story: Romewo toh
Juliet, and the similarity to the monster hit musical West Side Story
is intentional.”
Nikkei Heritage Day 2007 begins at 12:00pm and runs until
5:00pm. Admission is free. Bento boxes, drinks and baked goods
will be on sale. And as is the custom, hot dogs and drinks will be
free to children 12 and under.
Chair Betty Moritsugu adds, “So please come and join us
in celebrating your Nikkei heritage. There will something for
everyone—good food, great entertainment, and a chance to see
and learn about who we are and how far we have come.”
45th Annual
Issei Day
一世の日
Sunday September 30, 2007
2:00pm - 5:00pm
ISSEI DAY
The Board of Directors of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
extends an invitation to Issei Day on Sunday September 30, 2007
and would like to welcome all who are 70 years of age and older.
This year we are celebrating the 45th anniversary of Issei Day.
Every year over 300 Issei, Nisei and even a few Sansei gather in
the Kobayashi Hall to celebrate this annual event.
The day is full of activities, with entertainment of songs, odori
and sing-alongs. Please come out and enjoy this special day! As
usual there will be a wonderful and tasty bento served during the
intermission.
The program begins at 2:00pm and concludes around 5:00pm.
We would appreciate registrations at 416-441-2345, but registration
is not mandatory to attend the event.
We look forward to seeing you.
Issei Day Committee
FALL CLASSES AT THE JCCC
This fall, brush up your artistic skills or try something new by taking
classes and workshops offered at the JCCC.
There are many interesting classes and workshops to choose
from – cultural courses (Bunka Shishu, Ikebana, Shodo, Sumi-e,
Japanese Language) to martial arts (Aikido, Iaido, Judo, Karate,
Kendo, Naginata, Shorinji Kempo).
The popular Yoga classes will continue with Fall and Winter
courses. Popular workshops such as Japanese cooking and Washi
Greeting card, as well as the Taiko and Origami workshops will
be back this fall. New in time for the holidays is the Washi Craft
‘Nakayoshi’ workshop.
Please check the JCCC Fall 2007 Classes and Activities
brochure or visit our website www.jccc.on.ca for details and
information about the many activities at the JCCC. Classes fill up
quickly so register early to avoid disappointment.
CLASS BROCHURE CORRECTION
The Taiko Workshop in January 2008 is on SATURDAY, January
26 NOT Sunday as stated in the 2007 Fall Class and Activities
brochure. We apologize for the error.
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NITABOH: SHAMISEN PERFORMANCE AND FILM SCREENING
The JCCC is pleased to announce a special movie night and performance, in cooperation with
the Japan Information Centre and the Consulate General of Japan.
The Tsugaru Shamisen is currently enjoying a boom in Japan, not only in traditional music but
also in more popular and contemporary compositions. In celebration of this and to acknowledge
the launch of the JCCC’s own shamisen program, we will be screening an acclaimed 2004
biographical anime film tracing the life of the founder of Tsugaru Shamisen.
We will be joined by top shamisen educator and performer, Gerry McGoldrick who will
introduce and demonstrate the instrument and deliver a performance of tradition shamisen
pieces. Gerry, a long time resident and performer in Japan, is currently completing his PhD at York University on the shamisen.
Following the performance we will screen the award-winning anime feature, Nitaboh directed by Nishizawa Akio. Nitaboh has won
several international awards, including the Public Award for Best Animated Film at the 11th Lyon Asian Film Festival. The film focuses on
the early years of musician Nitaro Akimoto (1857-1928) who, at a young age, is stricken with an illness that leaves him
blind. He inherits the shamisen guitar once used by his mother and is taught its basics by a blind traveling shamisen
player. In time, with the help of friends old and new, he walks the paths that leads to his ultimate fate - that of founder of
the Tsugaru style of shamisen music.
Adding to the entertainment and educational value of his feature debut, writer-director Akio Nishizawa weaves the
cultural import of the shamisen fluently through the film, and places Nitaro’s story firmly in the framework of a Japan
shifting uneasily from feudal rule to Westernization.
According to Variety, “Nitaboh scores top marks in storytelling and is graced with the spine-tingling sounds of an
instrument enjoying renewed popularity in Japan. The movie plays in the right key to register across the audience Gerry McGoldrick
spectrum.”
Date:
Time:
Admission:
Thursday September 27, 2007
7:00pm
$5 for JCCC members, $7 for non-members
POSITION REQUIRED AT THE JCCC
THE ROAD TO ASIA FESTIVAL 2007
OUR 7TH FANTASTIC YEAR!!
This November 3 and 4, the JCCC will again find itself at the centre
of the Asian-Canadian community as we gather at 6 Garamond
Court for the seventh annual Road to Asia Festival.
The Road to Asia Festival 2007 is a two-day festival celebrating
the richness and exciting diversity of Asian culture, all under one
roof. The festival creates a thriving multicultural atmosphere in
which individual cultures are highlighted through their traditional
Food, Arts and Crafts, Music, Dance and Martial Arts.
Last year’s festival created a rich mix of the cultures of 9
different Asian nations and was visited by approximately 3,000
people. Countries participating in 2006 included Tibet, Thailand,
Philippines, Indonesia, China, Sri Lanka, India, Taiwan, and, of
course, Japan. This year we hope to add to the communities
represented in the festival.
This festival takes the JCCC’s motto of “Friendship Through
Culture” to a whole new level. Please plan to join us for another
exciting trip along the Road to Asia.
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The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is looking for PartTime Receptionist to work weekend days. Job duties include
greeting and directing visitors, dealing with telephone calls,
membership and event registration, JCCC gift shop and other
light administrative duties.
Candidates should have excellent organizational and
communication skills with fluency in English and Japanese
preferred. Effective communication and client relationship skills,
a friendly and helpful demeanor, attention to detail and basic
computer skills are also a must.
Hours:
Saturdays from 8:30am to 4:00pm
Sundays from 8:30am to 4:00pm
Remuneration is commensurate with skills.
Flexible time is preferable.
Please send resume by September 30, 2007 to the attention of:
Kathy Tazumi, Office Manager
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court
Toronto Ontario
M3C 1Z5
Tel: 416.441.2345 Fax: 416.441.2347
[email protected]
JCCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2007-2008
The JCCC Board of Directors held the Annual General Meeting
(AGM) on June 25 2007 and made presentations on the past years
performance and accomplishments on the finances, activities,
future planning and fundraising. The Centre has become a very
vibrant and exciting place with the many special events, programs,
classes and of course the anticipation of Phase 3 beginning this
fall. Our fundraising committee (entitled the Legacy Committee
– chaired by Art Ito) is working diligently along with our Expansion
Committee (chaired by Gary Kawaguchi) in order to make this final
phase a success.
At the AGM, there were 6 new directors elected and in July the
new JCCC Board elected the Executive Committee and Advisors
for the term 2007-2008:
President
VP Expansion
VP Management
VP Legacy
VP Heritage
VP Marketing/Membership
Special Ambassador
Secretary/VP Projects
Treasurer
Past President
Directors
Advisors
Marty Kobayashi
Gary Kawaguchi
Ann Ashley
Art Ito
Ken Noma
Dereck Oikawa
Sid Ikeda
Sharon Marubashi
Sri Kugan
Steve Oikawa
Wai Chak
Donna Davis
Glenn Inamoto
Ojan Jamkhou
Jane Liu
Yuki Nakamura
Lorene Nagata
Russell Onizuka
Tak Yoshida
Miki Kobayashi
Mickey Matsubayashi
Fred Sasaki
Connie Sugiyama
Everyone is full of enthusiasm and looking forward to a very
busy year. All the directors are involved in the various committees
and will be working hard to ensure that the JCCC continues to
thrive and become the hub of the community. We also are looking
forward to able to celebrate our accomplishments at this time next
year too!!
GENE DINOVI JAZZ
IN THE JCCC GIFT SHOP
In July, Gene DiNovi and his Generations Trio performed and
recorded a live album in the Kobayashi Hall for Japanese jazz
producer Mitsuo Jofu. Titled “Brand New Morning”, the CD will be
released later this year. In the meantime, we are featuring a number
of Gene’s legendary recordings in our Gift Shop, including, “Live
in Yokohama”, “Flower of the Night” and “Golden Earrings”. The
CDs feature a mixture of jazz standards, DiNovi originals and even
jazz interpretations of Japanese folk pieces such as Akatombo. His
piano music folios are also available at the Gift Shop.
Gene DiNovi CDs
$22 (+GST & PST) each
10% discount for JCCC
members applies.
2008 REDRESS ANNIVERSARY
Plans are underway by the JCCC Heritage Committee and the
NAJC Toronto Chapter to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the
Redress Settlement in September of 2008. In conjunction with the
Celebration, we would like to recognize our Canada-wide 1977
Centennial celebrations which played a pivotal role in our push for
redress. If you have any Centennial memorabilia and are willing
to loan it to us in September 2008 as part of a special exhibition,
please contact Toshiko Yamashita at [email protected] or 416441-2345 ext.227. Details of the Anniversary celebrations will be
forthcoming in future newsletters
CONSTANTIN IS BACK!
The JCCC is pleased to welcome back
Constantin Dutescu in the newly created
position of Operations and Technical
Coordinator. The position will support the
JCCC’s rental and events projects and
will also bring more order and efficiency
to the coordination of AV services in the
Kobayashi Hall. Constantin has many
years of experience with the JCCC
and community and we very much look
forward to his rejoining the family.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The JCCC Reception Desk is looking for English-speaking
volunteers who would like to help with such duties as processing
payments, answering phone calls and gift shop sales. Some
Japanese cultural knowledge in addition to the ability to speak
Japanese is preferred.
Preferred Availability:
Minimum duration of 6 months
Daytime on weekdays
3-4 hours per day, 3-4 days per week
If you are interested in volunteering for the reception desk, please
download the volunteer profile from www.jccc.on.ca and email to
Yuki Hipsh at [email protected].
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SEPTEMBER VIDEO SCREENINGS AT
THE JAPAN INFORMATION CENTRE
by the Consulate General of Japan
Feel free to drop in with your lunch and enjoy the sights and sounds
of Japan on our Event Room’s large movie screen and theatrical
sound system. Admission is free, and you’re bound to learn a lot
about Japan in the process!
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, 12:10pm-12:50pm
Japan’s Everyday Harmony: Space
A traditional Japanese-style room, or
washitsu, can be used for sleeping,
entertaining guests, or dining. The
laying out of futons is just one
example of how the commitment to
the principles “nothing fixed” and
“nothing fancy” enables the space to
be adapted to any use. This program
gives an overview of how the washitsu
makes use of space.
Japan Video Topics
·
Global Oysters Supported by Forests
·
Not Just for Play – Mobile Game Devices Evolve
·
Tokyo One-Day Trip
·
Udon – Noodles Fostered by Nature
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007, 1:00pm-2:00pm
(Encore Presentation)
Japan Video Topics
·
Climbing for Cleaning
·
Living with Flowers
·
Furoshiki – The Flexible Wrapping Cloth
·
Self-expression through Digital Art
Daily Planet Goes to Japan – Episode 5
(This Week: Earthquake Science; Smart Car; Asteroid Mission;
Anime; Monkeys & Stone Play; Plastic Sushi; Night Vision;
Shinkansen Bullet Train.)
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, 12:10pm-1:00pm
JIC Collection Signature Series: Ozegahara
This video introduces the vast Oze marshland
of Japan. In addition to the featured flora and
fauna of the marsh, there are interviews with
people who mounted a campaign to save the
marsh from development.
For additional information, contact the Japan Information Centre,
Consulate General of Japan at 416-363-5488.
UNITED CHURCH AKI MATSURI
by Centennial Japanese United Church &
Toronto Japanese United Church
The Centennial Japanese United Church and the Toronto
Japanese United Church invites everyone to come see our new
home at Lansing United Church (49 Bogert Avenue, near Yonge
and Sheppard). Join us on Saturday October 13, 2007 between
11:30am to 2:00pm for our first annual Aki Matsuri (formerly the
Bazaar). Stop by to visit with old friends and to grab a few bargains!
For more information please contact 416-536-7004 or cjuc_tjuc_
[email protected]
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ONE FINE DAY ...
ENA IIZUKA MUSIC LIVE PART2
by Ena Iizuka
The sequel to the show that was performed 10 months ago. Ena’s
motto has always been, “to create a performance stage together
with the audience. “ Featuring music from well-known favourites
and her original music, the show will also include dancers as well as
something new this time. Let’s create an enjoyable stage together.
Ena Iizuka (pf), Hiromi Goto (flute). Mari Nakagawa (flute)
Fumio Tamiya (percussion), Paul O’connell (Bass)
Date:
Friday September, 28, 2007 at the JCCC
Time:
Doors open at 7:15pm / Show starts at 7:45pm
Tickets: $13(in advance ) / $15(at the door )
For tickets and detailed information, please email:
onefi[email protected]
SEICHO-NO-IE CHURCH
FOODERAMA 2007
by Seicho-No-Ie Church
Please come and enjoy udon, sushi, tempura, manju, chow mein,
mochi, sekihan, baked goods and more!
Date:
Saturday September 29, 2007
Time:
11:30am to 3:00pm
Location: 662 Victoria Park Ave., Toronto, ON
JAPANESE TATTOO PORTRAITS
by Edra Bayefsky
Aba Bayefsky, teaching at the Ontario College of Art, noticed one
day that one of his students had tattoos showing above his collar.
A discussion with the student followed and the art teacher learned
that the student’s body was almost entirely tattooed. This was the
spark that resulted in six years of visual portrayal by Aba Bayefsky
of tattooed people both in Japan and Canada.
Aba Bayefsky had the good fortune to meet and work with the
Japanese tattoo master, Mitsuaki Ohwada (Horikin) in Yokohama
in late 1982. From the tattoo master he gained insights into
contemporary Japanese tattooing.
Paintings and watercolours from this tattoo period in the artist’s
life will be on display from Saturday, October 20 to Saturday,
November 10, 2007 at the Beckett Gallery, 120 Scollard St.,
Toronto, 416-922-5582.
KENJUTSU DEMONSTRATION
by Douglas Tong
At the Road to Asia Festival this Fall, the Tokumeikan group will again be putting on a demonstration of one of the great styles of kenjutsu
(classical Japanese swordsmanship): Katori Shinto Ryu.
Katori Shinto Ryu (“the sword style of the God of Katori”) was created during
Japan’s Warring States Period (Sengoku Jidai) to prepare samurai for fighting on
the battlefield. This style has produced many excellent swordsmen and famous
sword masters such as Tsukuhara Bokuden (the founder of Kashima Shinto Ryu)
and Kamiizumi Nobutsuna (the founder of Shinkage Ryu and the teacher of Yagyu
Muneyoshi). Since olden times, this style has been passed down as a secret tradition
from generation to generation, teacher to student, intact and relatively unchanged
for more than 600 years. Only recently have outsiders been allowed to see it. The
demonstration in Katori Shinto Ryu will showcase a selection of fundamental exercises
and kata (sword vs. sword forms) from its curriculum. More information about Katori
Shinto Ryu can be found at the group’s website: www.tokumeikan.com and http://
tokumeikan-toronto.blogspot.com/.
NATSU MATSURI REVIEW
The Natsu Matsuri and Obon Festival, held on July 14 at the JCCC, proved to be another fantastic success. While the weather did not
cooperate with our plans, it did not deter the thousands of visitors who came to enjoy the lively festival atmosphere, the great food, and
spectacular taiko and odori performances. The festival is always a special one because of the tremendous co-operative effort – it is a
true community festival, organized by many community organizations. Everyone played an important role - Nikkei of all generations, the
Buddhist Church, The New Japanese Canadian Association, JAVA … the list of supporters would include almost every group within the
community.
Thank you everyone! The festival marked the 5th year of an exciting community tradition and we look forward to an even bigger and
better festival next summer!
Below: Taiko drummer
Top right: Little dancers from Ayame Kai
Bottom Right: Bon odori dancing in the Kobayashi Hall
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ARIGATO DAY
The JCCC held its annual Arigato Day on Sunday July 22. With over 200 volunteers in attendance, the evening started with some rousing
games of Bingo. Stum Shimizu and Tom Nishio presented the second annual Nisei Veteran Award and the 19 recipients of the Ontario
Volunteer Service Awards were congratulated. Chef Kunio Ishii of Torii Ichii rounded out the evening with a fabulous roast beef buffet.
The JCCC appreciates the many talents and skills of their volunteers. Their energy and enthusiasm are a part of the JCCC’s programs,
events and just about every other aspect of the operation of the Centre. Arigato Day is just a small measure of our gratitude.
Thank you very much and Arigato Gozaimasu!!!!
2007 Ontario Volunteer Service Award Recipients
Art and Culture
Bryan Asa
Gord Mori
Kaye Oiye
Kimiko Sugimoto
Aiko Morton
Jim Wright
Special Events and Operations
Koto Adachi
Lily Kai
Tad Miura
Betty Moritsugu
Kaz Nishio
Tomo Shimizu
George Toyama Peter Wakayama
Amy Yano
Mitsy Miura
Frank Moritsugu
Hideo Takasaki
Sumi Yamamoto
Back row L-R: Christine Takasaki, Gord Mori, Peter Wakayama, Marty Kobayashi, Hideo Takasaki, Tomo Shimizu,
George Toyama, Tad Miura, James Heron, Frank Moritsugu, Betty Moritsugu
Front row L-R: Kaye Oiye, Kimiko Sugimoto, Sumi Yamamoto, Lily Kai, Amy Yano, Mitsy Miura
Nisei Veteran's Award
This award is sponsored by the Nisei Veterans and is given to the young members
of the community whose service to the JCCC reflect the values and qualities
exemplified by the Japanese Canadian Veterans. This year's recipients were
Michael Gan and Danielle Yamashita.
The purpose of the award is to remember and recognize the dedication
and loyalty to Canada of the Nisei veterans during WWII. To this end, this award
recognizes the participation and contribution of young people to the JCCC. This
award will exemplify the spirit and values inherent in the Nisei Veterans.
The candidates should display/exemplify one/some of the following
characteristics and be nominated by a mentor/instructor: Loyalty, Integrity,
Perseverance, Good Citizenship, Determination, Courage, Service, Participation.
Recipients are selected based on a written essay and an interview.
The recipients are announced each year at Arigato Day. A permanent plaque
with the recipients' names is placed in the Martial Arts Hallway.
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From left: Stum Shimizu, Danielle Yamashita, Michael Gan, and Tom
Nishio
KAMP KODOMO
SUMMER 2007
15 DAYS OF
FITNESS, FOOD,
FUN-FILLED
ACTIVITIES
AND FRIENDSHIP!
PLAN TO JOIN US FOR
KAMP KODOMO
MARCH BREAK 2008.
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THANKING AUNTIE SUSIE
Surrounded by dozens of her hundreds of “daughters”, the JCCC, Ayame Kai and Sakura Kai
showed their appreciation to Susie Mori for her countless hours of volunteer service at a reception
earlier this year. Affectionately known as "Auntie Susie" to four decades of odori dancers, Susie
volunteered her skills as a hairdresser whenever and wherever the odoriko performed. From a
simple bun to an elaborate Maiko hairstyle, her expertise always gave the performers confidence
that their hairstyle completed the look that the dance required. Travelling as far away as San Juan,
Puerto Rico, across Canada aspart of the Nikka Dancers (celebrating the Japanese Canadian
Centennial in 1977), and all over Ontario, her dedication and volunteer spirit is an inspiration to
everyone she helped.
Thank you very much Auntie Susie!
Left: Presentation to Auntie Susie by Ayaka Tazumi
Below: Auntie Susie (centre) with members of Ayame Kai and Sakura Kai
A donation was made to the JCCC by the Momiji Concert
Committee, who had a successful community fundraising concert
in June. The concert raised a total of $3300, which was donated
to the Momiji Health Care Society, JCCC, and Japanese Social
Services. The committee would like to thank all who have attended
for their generous support.
From left: Jim Kobayashi, Kyoko Iwamura, Seiko Shirafuji, James Heron and
Yoshiko Nakao
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さる６月２４日、ザイラーまゆみさんの特別参加で行われた日系コミュ
ニティ募金コンサートに際し、多大なる御協力、ご支援を賜りまして、
大変ありがとうございます。
おかげさまで＄３３００をモミジヘルスケアソサイエティ、JCCC, JSSに
寄付することができ、７月２５日、２６日に贈呈式をおこないました。
紙上をお借りしてご報告すると共に、あらためて感謝の意を表します。
今後とも変わらぬご支援をよろしくおねがいいたします。
日系コミュニティ募金コンサート実行委員
DONATIONS TO THE JCCC
As of August 9, 2007
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:
JCCC
Anonymous
160
Anonymous
20
Anonymous
700
Anonymous
2,000
Ms. Setsuko Baba
Japanese clothing
Mr. Brent Borgundvaag
150
Gujo Odori support.
FUJIFILM Canada Inc
Trip to Japan Raffle
Mrs. Mitsue Kay Fujita
80
Mrs. Yaeko Furuya
20
The Estate of William Hashizume
Books
Mrs. Mitsue Hayashi
30
20
Mr. Donghoon Oh
Mr. Ken Hotta
30
Mrs. Shirley Ikeda
50
50
Mr. Peter Ito
Mrs. Fumi Iwata
25
Mr. Masakazu Izumi
30
200
JCCC Judo Kai
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Kane
50
Mr. & Mrs. B. Nagao’s 50th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Ritz Kinoshita
55
Mr. Susumu Kozai
30
Mr. & Mrs. Mickey Matsubayashi
50
Ms. Shirley Minamide
100
Mrs. Hisako Minemoto
30
50
Mr. & Mrs. Atsushi Miura
Mrs. Haruko Nakashima
25
Ms. Victoria Ollers
5,000
30
Mrs. Lucy Saruyama
Mr. Brian Shiozaki
20
Momiji Concert Japanese Community
1,000
Fundraising Group
Mr. & Mrs. Jan Smorenburg
100
Mr. & Mrs. Saburo Takata’s 50th Anniversary
俳句コーナー
50
Mr. & Mrs. Shigeo Tabata
Mr. & Mrs. Shunji Takeuchi
250
TD Canada Trust
20
United Way of Greater Toronto
The Westin Prince Toronto
Trip to Japan Raffle
Ms Naoko Tsuzuki
Japanese clothing
10
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Willson
Mrs. Yukiko Yabuta
20
Mr. Stanley Yokota
600
In appreciation to Mr. Goro Kawaguchi for
Nakamura Bachan 27th Family Picnic - Caledon Place
Mr. Takehiko Yoshida
Gold frames with Mats
In Memoriam
In memory of Amy Eng
Mr. Barron Wakabayashi
In memory of Chizuko Morishita
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Morishita
In memory of Douglas Fujimoto
Miss Yoshie Kosaka
Mrs. Kay McBride
Mrs. Keiko Onizuka
In memory of Ida Yachiho Sonoda
Mrs. Doris Fujioka
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Kawabe
In memory of Thomas Arai
Mrs. Betty Lou Arai
In memory of William Hashizume
Mrs. Chizu Hashizume
Supporting Members
Partner:
Mr. & Mrs. George Iwata
Mrs. Terrie T. Kawaguchi
30
250
40
50
25
20
25
1,000
500
150
130
Haiku Corner
This strangely evocative and abstract senryu is from 19th-Century poet Inoue Kentaboh:
三井寺の余韻湖水へうなり込み
剣花坊
The trailing sound
Of the bell of Mii Temple
Hums into the lake.
Kenkaboh
Chanting the nembutsu, the poet does not imagine that the air
actual cools but rather is a refelection of his own tranquility.
すずしさの野山にみつる念仏かな　去来
Chanting the Nembutsu,
Coolness fills
Fields and mountains.
Kyorai
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２００７年９・１０・１１月の行事予定
９月
１日（土）
３日（月）
８日（土）
９日（日）
１５日（土）
１７日（月）
２２日（土）
２３日（日）
２７日（木）
２９日（土）
３０日（日）
ＪＣＣＣの宝物展示会
ＪＣＣＣ休館ー勤労感謝の日
カラオケクラブ会合
ＪＣＣＣファミリーゴルフ
トーナメント
「完成への道」イベント
秋期クラス開始
カラオケクラブ会合
日系ヘリテージデー
映画鑑賞会
アンティーク鑑定
一世デー
１０月６日（土）
カラオケクラブ会合
８日（月）
ＪＣＣＣ休館ー感謝祭
１８・１９日（木・金）三味線ワークショップ
２０日（土）
カラオケクラブ会合
２５日（木）
映画鑑賞会
２６日（金）
アニメノース主催
ハロウィーンダンス
２７日（土）
和紙クラフトワークショップ
１１月３・４日（土・日）アジアへの道祭り
１０日（土）
カラオケクラブ会合
２１日（水）
和紙グリーティングカード
ワークショップ
完成への道
JCCC members enjoy a 20-30% discount
for e-ticket purchases!
Just visit www.canadaswonderland.com
Click “tickets” then “corporate partners” and
enter “JCCC” into the ID box.
(JCCC membership number may be required)
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ＪＣＣＣの拡張工事もいよいよ大詰め
を迎えました。２００７年９月１５日
（土）に「完成への道」と題して着工
記念式典を行います。工事は９月に始
まり、来年春に終了予定です。工事完
了後は日本国外で最大規模の日系文化
会館の一つとして、そしてすべてのカ
ナディアンのための公演会場、文化施
設として新たな時代が幕開けします。
着工式は午前１１時から小林ホールで行われます。だるまの目
入れを行ったあと、ヤマハミュージック主催によるデ−ビッド・
プレードとマット・ブルーベックのピアノとチェロのジャズ演奏
が行われます。
ＪＣＣＣはこの１０年間で１２００万ドル以上の寄付金を企
業、個人、基金から募りました。会員数は４５００以上、伝統的
なものからモダンなものまでの日本文化紹介プログラム、ライブ
公演、映画上映、ヘリテージ関連イベント、ビジネスセミナー、
さまざまな催しものや季節の行事などが常時行われＪＣＣＣは大
変活気あふれる場所となっています。また、子供向けのプログラ
ムも充実しており、年間１５０００人以上の子供たちがＪＣＣＣ
を訪れています。
着工式に参加希望の方は２００７年９月１０日までにマイケル
・キム４１６−４４１−２３４５ｘ２３２またはヒプシュゆき
[email protected]までご連絡ください。
一世の日
日系文化会館理事一同は２００７年９月３０日（日）に行われる
「一世の日」に７０歳以上の方をご招待いたします。今年で４５
周年を迎える「一世の日」は毎年３００人以上の一世、二世、そ
して三世の方々が参加されています。歌や踊りなど盛りだくさん
の内容のエンターテーメントと美味しいお弁当をご用意して皆さ
まをお待ちしております。プログラム開始は午後２時で午後５時
ごろ終了予定です。出席される方は４１６−４４１−２３４５ま
でお名前をご登録ください。
日系ヘリテージデー
今年の日系ヘリテージデーは２００７年９月２３日（日）の正午
から午後５時までＪＣＣＣで行われます。今回のテーマは第２次
世界大戦後に日系カナダ人が築いてきた新しい人生の成果を反映
した「ワンダフルライフ（素晴らしき人生）」です。６０年代の
演歌「ワンダフルカナダ」のリバイバルとそれにあわせた踊りや
田中裕介氏による創作劇などさまざまなパフォーマンスが行われ
ます。入場は無料です。当日はお弁当や飲み物の販売の他、１２
歳以下の子供には無料でホットドッグと飲み物が振舞われます。
日系カナダ人の歴史や歩んできた道を振り返り、日系人であるこ
との意味や誇りを考える良い機会です。ぜひご参加ください。
ジャズのレジェンド : ジーン・ディノヴイ
去る7月、小林ホールにてジーン・ディノ
ヴィ率いるトリオ『ジェネレーション』
のジャズコンサートが行われたのはまだ
記憶に新しいですが、それを日本のジャ
ズプロデューサー、上不三雄が収録し、
アルバム『ブランド・ニユー・モーニン
グ』として今年のおわりにリリースされ
ることになりました。ギフトショップで
は、今までに収録されたジーン・ディノヴィのアルバム『ライブ
・イン・横浜』、『フラワー・オブ・ザ・ナイト』、『ゴールデ
ン・イヤリング』などを含む5種類のCDを発売することになりま
した。ジャズクラシックや彼のオリジナル、そして日本の童謡赤
とんぼをアレンジした曲なども含みます。ジーンの手がけた日本
組曲の楽譜もCDと一緒に販売中。CD 一枚＄２２+ Gst & Pst
(10% JCCC 会員割引あり)
日系文化会館ボランティア募集
日系文化会館では平日の日中に受付のアシスタントをして下さる
ボランティアを募集しています。
6ヶ月以上長期勤務可能で、週に3−4日の3−4時間くらいから
お手伝いできる方を優遇します。主な仕事内容は、日系文化会館
の日英バイリンガル窓口として来館者の案内、電話の応対、会費
支払いやクラス・イベント登録手続き、ギフトショップの接客、
管理などがあります。
受付は、日英バイリンガル（主に英語で業務）で意思の疎通が
上手にはかれ、素早く丁寧な接客マナーと細部に注意がいきとど
くことが要求されます。カナダでの仕事経験を積みたい方や、日
本の文化に触れ日本語能力を伸ばしたい方などに最適のボランテ
ィアの仕事です。
興味のある方は、担当のゆき宛てにボランティアプロファイ
ルを[email protected]まで送付下さい。フォームはwww.jccc.
on.caからダウンロードできます。
秋冬クラスガイド訂正
２００８年１月２６日に行われる太鼓ワークショップは日曜日で
はなく土曜日に行われます。クラスガイドに誤植があったことを
おわびいたします。
映画「NITABOH （仁太坊）」
特別上映と三味線演奏
２００７年９月２７日（木）午後７時から日本総領事館広報文化
センターとトロント日本総領事館のご協力により映画「Nitaboh
（仁太坊）」の特別上映と三味線演奏を行います。映画上映前に
現在ヨーク大学で三味線について博士号の研究をされている三味
線奏者Gerry McGoldrick氏の三味線紹介と演奏が行われます。ま
た、映画は日本で最近注目を浴びている津軽三味線の始祖として
知られる仁太坊が、苦心惨憺してま
ったく新しい三味線の演奏法を生み
出すまでを描いた長編アニメーショ
ン映画です。入場料はＪＣＣＣ会員
＄５、非会員＄７です。
週末パートタイム受付スタッフ募集
ＪＣＣＣでは週末（土・日）のパートタイム受付スタッフを募集
中です。応募詳細は英語面ｐ３に掲載されています。応募者は
２００７年９月３０日までに履歴書（英語）をＪＣＣＣまでお送
りください。
ＪＣＣＣ２００７－０８年度理事
去る６月２５日に年次総会が行われ、２００７−０８年度の理事
および役員が選出されました。皆ＪＣＣＣがますます発展してい
けるよう力と熱意を注いでいくつもりです。どうぞよろしくお願
いします。なお、各役員、理事の名前は英語面ｐ４に掲載されて
います。
第７回アジアへのいざない祭り
２００７年１１月３日（土）・５日（日）にアジア各国の多様文
化を観て、聴いて、食べて楽しめる「アジアへのいざない祭り」
がＪＣＣＣで行われます。詳細は来月号に掲載されます。
日系コミュニティーニュース
＊エナ・イイズカ「ＯｎｅＦｉｎｅＤａｙ
２００７年９月２８日（金）ＪＣＣＣにて。開場午後７時１５
分、開演午後７時４５分。チケットは前売り＄１３、当日券
＄１５。チケット購入、詳細はonefinedaytagosaku@hotmail.
co.jpまで。
＊生長の家Fooderama ２００７
２００７年９月２９日（土）午前１１時半から午後３時まで、
生長の家 662 Victoria Park Ave., Torontoにて。
＊日系合同教会「秋祭り」
２００７年１０月１３日（土）午前１１時半から午後２時ま
で、Lansing United Church, 49 Bogert Ave., Torontoにて。詳細は
４１６−５３６−７００４またはcjuc_tjuc_akimatsuri@yahoo.
comまで。
＊刺青人物画
Aba Bayerfskyによる刺青をした人を描いた水彩画やスケッチの
展示会。２００７年１０月２０日（土）から１１月１０日
（土）まで、The Beckett Gallery, 120 Scollard St., Torontoに
て。お問い合わせは４１６−９２２−５５８２まで。
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Tue-Fri: 10am - 7pm
Sat: 9am - 7pm
Sun: 11am - 6pm
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(905) 947-4344
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Japanese Groceries
Breads, Cakes
Japanese Dolls
Bento Boxes
Homemade Ice-cream
Tableware
JAPAN BEAUTY
IMAGES
(905) 943-9248
Shiseido Cosmetics
Toiletries
TORA SUSHI
(905) 948-8047
(905) 944-1377
JAPAN BOOK
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Sashimi
Fresh Seafood
Bento Boxes
Japanese Magazines
Japanese Books
Rental Video Tapes
TARO’S FISH
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(905) 470-0758
Take-out Sushi
(905) 415-0611
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Solutions
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September 2007
Phase III
A celebration of the ‘Pathway to Completion’
The much anticipated commencement of the construction of Phase III will begin on September 17.
The JCCC has built its facility to serve the growing
needs of the community as well as attract new families
with an interest in Japanese culture, heritage and programming.
Today the JCCC is one of the leading cultural facilities
in Canada with a wide array of programs, festivals and
events.
The success of the JCCC since moving into 6 Garamond
Court has set the framework for Phase III, which will
provide an important resource for the many community
groups which call the Centre home.
Building upon Bruce Kuwabara and the KPMB’s designs from the previous phases, Phase III will complete
what the JCCC was envisioned to be: a cultural facility
that is welcoming, accessible and inclusive.
Accessibility has always been important, not only in being able to access certain areas of the JCCC, but also
being able to access other resources currently not possible at this given time. Additional parking spaces will
be constructed near the main entrance to encourage
more visitors, and a new elevator and staircase will be
located inside the building to allow easier access to the
second floor.
Phase III will also enhance the JCCC’s focus on education by providing increased access and space to growing
participants and other programs. The Nikkei Heritage
Resource Centre will have its own climate-controlled
area, which will provide all members and visitors with
archived information and artifacts relating to Japanese
Canadian culture and history. As well, on the second
floor the construction of the Tea Ceremony Room will
educate many visitors about the intricate details and
symbolic meanings of the tea ceremony. Cooking workshops will receive a great boost with the construction
of the new Culinary Arts facility located outside of Kobayashi Hall and will assist with local and outside catering for large events. As well, the JCCC will offer culinary education in its state-of- the-art culinary facility.
Other items of construction that will benefit the JCCC
include the construction of a functional irrigation system, additional storage spaces located in key areas, the
renovation to the offices and boardroom, and a gallery
corridor located on the second floor.
To celebrate the beginning of the construction of Phase
III, a groundbreaking ceremony Kansei e no Michi
(Pathway to Completion) will take place on Saturday
September 15, 2007 at 11:00am. It is this final stage that
will start this ‘pathway to completion’ which began more
than ten years ago when the building of 6 Garamond
Court was purchased. We hope that all of you will be
able to attend this celebration as we begin to complete
this new facility for many generations to come.
For further information about the JCCC Phase III, please
contact James Heron, Executive Director at 416-441-2345
ext. 224. For information concerning the Kansei e no
Michi (Pathway to Completion) celebration, please contact Michael Kim at 416-441-2345 ext. 232, mikek@jccc.
on.ca or Yukiko Hipsh at 416-441-2345 ext. 222.
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第三期工事
「完成への道」着工記念式典
待ち望んでおりました日系文化会館改築・第三期工事がつ
いに今月9月17日より着工されます。
ショップを内容の濃い充実したものにし、様々なイベント
の際のケータリングにも重要な役割を果たします。
日系文化会館はコミュニテイーの更なるニーズに答えると
同時に日本文化、ヘリテージ、様々なプログラムに興味を
持つ様々な人々の関心を集めてきました。
このほか、機能的な注水システムの導入、各主要エリアの
収納庫の増設、JCCC事務所と会議室、2階ギャラリー廊下
の改築が行われます。
これまで幅広いプログラム・祭り行事などの諸行事を主催
するなど、日系コミュニティ内外の中心的な役割を果たし
てきた当会館は、今日カナダにおいて代表的な文化施設の
一つでもあります。
この第3期工事着工を記念して「完成への道」式典が9月
15日午前11時に執り行なわれます。10年前の6 Garamond
Courtの購入に始まった完成への道は、いま最終段階に入
ろうとしています。この記念すべく会館完成への最終段階
の始まりを祝う式典に皆様おそろいの上でご出席されるこ
とをお待ちにしております。
あらゆるコミュテーグループの方々にとって憩いの場とし
て発展してきた会館は6Garamond Courtへの移転後も更に
飛躍を続け、今回の第3期工事構想が検討されるようにな
りました。
最終段階である第3期工事は、様々な人々に親しんでいた
だけ、より快適で利用しやすい総合的文化施設完成の構想
実現に向けて、前回第二期工事に続き、建築家ブルース・
クワバラ氏そしてKPMBによる設計により進められます。
館内の現在利用されているスペースの改善と同時に、現在
未使用のスペースにアクセスできるようにすることによ
り、より良い施設の有効活用を可能にすることは常に重要
な課題でした。今回の改築工事では、さらに多くの方々に
ご来館していただけるよう、正面玄関前駐車場の増設、ま
た2階へのより便利なアクセスを可能にするための新しい
エレベータと階段の設置が計画されています。
また、近年増加する施設利用者と各種プログラム向上に伴
い、アクセスの改善とスペースの有効活用を実現するこ
とでJCCCの目標とするより質の高い教育の充実を図りま
す。二階には会員の方々、すべての来館者に公開される自
動温度調節機能を備えた日系ヘリテージ・資料センターが
設立され、日系カナダ人の文化・歴史資料や芸術品などが
展示されます。さらに、日本の伝統文化の一つでもある茶
の湯のわびさびの世界を学んでいただける茶室が新設され
ます。また、小林ホール脇には最新式設備・器具を備えた
調理場が新設されます。新しい調理場はクッキングワーク
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JCCC第３期工事についての詳細は、館長James Heron 416ー441−2345内線224までお問い合わせください。
また、「完成への道」記念式典に関してはMichael Kim 416ー441−2345内線232 またはYukiko Hipsh内線
222までお問い合わせください。
Translation by Maki Klotz
1st Annual
Sansei Pub Night Revisited
When: Saturday October 20th, 2007 8pm – 1am
Where: Kobayashi Hall
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre would like to revive the old “pub nite” from the
1970s. It has been such a long time since the Sansei have gathered at the Centre for a social
event, so it’s definitely time to try and get together.
Please get in touch with your family and friends and tell them to join you for an evening of fun,
reminiscing, laughter, sharing of photos and telling of tall tales of the good old days.
The festivities will take place in the Kobayashi Hall on Saturday October 20th, 2007, from 8:00
pm til 1:00 am.
**Please note- This invitation is extended to anyone who would like to meet others from this
generation, whether you’re sansei or not, whether you’re Japanese or not.
Hey younger and older generation - if you enjoy classic rock and disco music, then come and
join in! The more the merrier!
For more information, please call Dawna Kobayashi at 416-431-0296 or email at
[email protected]
Dawna Kobayashi
Chairperson, JCCC Pub Nite Committee
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Treasures from the Attic
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Hosaki Room, JCCC
9:00 am to 11:30 am
12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Back by popular demand, you are invited to bring your family treasures (50 years or older) for
an oral assessment by two experts on Japanese antiques; Mr. Kaoru Kamimura (Kamimura Gallery, Toronto) and Mr. David Pepper (Okame Antiques, Windsor).
Ukiyo-e by Ando Hiroshige
There will be a nominal evaluation fee of
$5.00 per item for a 10 minute session.
In order to provide the service to as many
people as possible, you will only be allowed to bring a maximum of 3 items for
evaluation. If you wish a formal written
evaluation for insurance purposes, there
will be an additional charge of $25.00
per item and the evaluation form will be
mailed to you at a later date.
Please book your appointment with payment in advance at the JCCC Reception Desk in person, by phone 416-441-2345 ext.222 or by email [email protected]. Due to limited space in the
venue, please arrive no earlier than 30 minutes before your allocated time.
For futher information, please email [email protected] or call 416-441-2345 ext.227.
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON
416-441-2345
www.jccc.on.ca
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ART CASE
a changing window display featuring the work of Nikkei artists
located by the JCCC Heritage Lounge
Currently on view for September/October 2007
Five works by Gloria Kagawa
GLORIA KAGAWA was born in Denver, Colorado and was “fortunate to have
moved to Canada in 1968”. She has degrees in Fine Arts from the University of
Waterloo, specializing in printmaking. She owns two etching-presses and works
from her rural home in New Hamburg, Ontario. Gloria is one of the founding
members of the 4th Annual Rural Routes Studio Tour (www.ruralroutes.org) which
takes place in November.
“In general, the depictions go from high density apartment living to isolation by
choice, although the apt. buildings, too, exude a feeling of loneliness and isolation to me. Windows are an important element in my structures - often the focal point. They represent the mysterious and hidden, the numerous stories taking
place within.” - G.K. (www.gloriakagawa.com)
what is ART CASE?
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introduces the work of Nikkei artists to the community
helps you start and grow your art collections at home and at the workplace.
Presented by the JCCC Heritage Committee
[email protected]
416.441.2345 x227