Racism Post-Conflict; Reflections on the Japanese-Canadian Experiences

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Dr. George Takashima, B.A.,B.Ed., D.D. is a retired educator, hospital chaplain, and pastor (United Church of Canada).  He spent 34 years in public education as classroom teacher, elementary & high school principal, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent of Schools, Language Consultant, in the provinces of ON, MB, and Sk.  He also served as a Field Services officer, Manitoba Department of Education.   George has been sharing the story of the Japanese Canadians and their wartime and post-war experiences in Canada.  To this end he has been conducting bus tours of the Internment Camp ghost towns in the West Kootenays.

 

Room or Area: 
L1102 Prentice Institute

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Nancy Metz | nancy.metz@uleth.ca | (403) 380-1814