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FROM THE SEA AND SHORE STEVESTON’S FAVOURITE JAPANESE CANADIAN RECIPES

In 2007, Tonari Gumi, the long-running seniors drop-in centre, published Home Away from Home, the Vancouver Japanese Canadian Seniors Cookbook. Recipes were collected from the Tonari Gumi community, including seniors and their families. The book has long been popular with those looking to reconnect with half-remembered meals from their childhoods, as well as those looking for ways to connect to community through the foods that nourished it since the arrival of the first immigrant in the late 1800s. In 2018, Tonari Gumi followed up on the success of Home Away From Home with Our Edible Roots, the Japanese Canadian Kitchen Garden. The book focusses on the Japanese plants both grown and foraged, along with recipes and biographies connected to the roots of Japanese vegetable gardening on the west coast. This fall, Tonari Gumi teamed up with the Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre to publish the third book in the series, From the Sea and Shore, Steveston’s Favourite Japanese Canadian Recipes. Drawing on the indelible connection between Japanese Canadians and the sea, the book collects recipes and stories tied to the fishing industry and the generations who were brought up and nourished by the sea’s bounty. Released in time for the holiday gift-giving season, the book is the perfect gift for anyone interested in JC food and history wrapped up in one mouth-watering package. The book was a true grassroots family affair, with Steveston native Kelvin Higo coordinating the project and serving as the photographer, interviewer, researcher and writer of the various anecdotes. Kelvin’s wife Kay had the key role of recipe tester, and also reviewed the ingredients for each recipe. Kelvin's cousin Louise Yako was the editor, reviewing each recipe to ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency. Steveston community members provided the recipes and then reviewed each iteration of the recipe prior to publishing. On the Tonari Gumi end of things, Board President David Iwaasa served as advisor and liaison with the New Horizons for Seniors program. The book design and layout was by Miki Miyano, the designer of Our Edible Roots. Having picked up half a dozen copies of the book, I talked to Steveston’s Kelvin Higo and Tonari Gumi’s David Iwaasa about From the Sea and Shore.

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primarily on word of mouth. I think that the rapid sales can be attributed to a number of factors, but three come immediately to mind: 1) the unique nature of the Steveston community and the close ties that exist within the community mean that anything that originates out of Steveston has a ready market; 2) there was already a certain amount of pent-up demand due to the constraints of the pandemic and the fact that many people were confined to their homes and they were looking for a cookbook like this; and 3) this cookbook is extremely well designed and written, and moreover, it's more than just a cookbook, it contains a lot of personal stories that are included which resonate with many people in the community and beyond.

Sometimes I think the whole of our history as Japanese Canadians could be told through food, with maybe poetry as a close second. I know during the early days of the pandemic so many people on the Japanese Canadian Facebook Group were sharing recipes and memories of food. It speaks to us on so many levels. How has the response been to the book so far? KH The response to the book has exceeded all of our expectations. Maybe David can speak about his experience as this is his third book release but from my perspective, I never dreamed that this book would be so well received. My share of the initial 2,000 book printing was 800 books and I sold out in just over three weeks! I am also pleased that our partners Nikkei Place and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, who are our retailers selling these books on our behalf, benefited from the sale of these books. It was important to me that these other partners also I wasn't around when the first benefited financially from the book sales. cookbook was published in June I am also gratified that the constant theme of the of 2007, but I understand that the comments we receive is one of "evoking memories" response was very similar--absowhich is what we strived for as one of our goals. One lutely amazing, and consequently yonsei was so excited to receive this book, once there was a second printing in he realized the variety of recipes it contained, he 2010, a third printing in 2011 and shouted "this is the bible!!" Many of these recipes a fourth printing in 2018. The are not available elsewhere and I think this is the fourth printing was prompted by first time an attempt has been made to record them the publication of our second for future generations. cookbook, Our Edible Roots, Masako Fukawa, who write the foreword, had (July of 2018) and created a new purchased copies of the book for her family. One demand for our first cookbook. person wrote to Masako, saying "A very big thank What's also fascinating is that you for the amazing gift of Steveston's favourite the publication of From the Sea recipes in this true heirloom of a cookbook! I had and Shore is fuelling demand for wondered in the past, what would happen to these our other two cookbooks and in special recipes in light of the younger generations addition to a second printing of not knowing how to prepare these foods from our From the Sea and Shore we are heritage. These recipes are a precious legacy that also considering a fifth printing of absolutely cannot be allowed to be lost or forgotten. Home Away from Home. Each of Thank goodness for people... who have preserved the three cookbooks were beautifully produced and approached our history and our foods!" Japanese Canadian cuisine from DI I must say that we have also been amazed at a unique perspective and providhow well this new book has been received. The ed an insight into our culture not 1,200 copies which we had at Tonari Gumi have sold available anywhere else. so quickly that we are concerned that we may not have enough to adequately cover the anticipated What was the inspiration behind Christmas demand (hint for everyone to get their the book? copies as soon as possible). We are also already KH The idea for this book gercontemplating a second printing so that we will have minated as a result of the Nikkei some copies to sell next year when we have more Seniors luncheons we hosted at events and places where we can better market the the Steveston Japanese Canacookbook. The current printing has nearly sold out dian Cultural Centre. Children of

seniors attending these luncheons would smell the familiar odors from the foods that were prepared and often commented on eating these foods when they were younger. People would ask about the recipes for these foods and this sparked the interest in preserving these recipes for future generations. This idea was developed in discussion with my wife Kay who prepared many of the foods served at the luncheons and from there we worked on how we would make this a reality. How did the partnership between the SJCCC and TG come about? KH SJCCC and TG had previously worked on a variety of joint initiatives, with Iki Iki being one of the key projects. I knew that TG had previous experience in publishing cookbooks because of their two published cookbooks. I was a novice and did not know how to begin the process of writing a cookbook, so I reached out to David for his advice. During our discussions we decided to form a partnership utilizing TG's knowledge and skills to develop this cookbook. David had access to a graphic artist, Miki Miyano, he previously utilized, and generously offered to approach her to see if she would be interested in helping out on this project. TG also offered to coordinate the administrative aspects of the project, from making the application to the New Horizons program, to bookkeeping etc. A profit sharing formula was agreed on, and from that initial discussion the project started. DI As Kelvin indicated, Tonari Gumi had worked closely together with the Steveston group on a couple of previous projects and we could see the close cohesion within the community and leadership provided by Kelvin and his family. I was also impressed by how Kelvin had spearheaded the creation and building of the Steveston Nikkei Memorial and

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so when he proposed the cookbook project, Tonari Gumi was pleased to work with him and we knew that his group would do a professional job. Tonari Gumi is a grass-roots organization based on volunteers and closely rooted to the community. We could see that Kelvin's group was similar and so we were in tune with what they wanted to achieve and how they wanted to do it. Most of the first generation Issei and many of the second-generation Nisei were passing away and it was important to preserve their history and their recipes. Tonari Gumi's success with the previous two cookbooks provided significant credibility to our application for federal funding from the New Horizons for Seniors program and we were successful in receiving a grant. I also want to add a few words about Miki Miyano. She was the designer for our second cookbook, Our Edible Roots, and based on the imagination and artistry she demonstrated in that project, I was convinced that she was the key to a successful Steveston project. Fortunately, she agreed to help us and devoted an incredible amount of time and effort to creating a work of art which is a credit to the community. Kelvin, you were born and raised in Steveston, and I know you’re passionate about the area. What makes the Steveston so special for you? KH My grandfather Saiichiro Higo immigrated to Canada in 1904 and my father was born on Sea Island in 1918. I am third generation (sansei) Richmondite and have lived most of my life in Steveston. I have been a longtime volunteer with the Steveston Community Society, the Steveston Kendo Club and currently am the chairman of the Wisteria Place Seniors Independent Living Facility located next to the Steveston Buddhist Temple. Steveston has the “feel” of a small town in the prairies and most of the volunteers in our community know each other and are willing to help if ever a need arises. This sense of community is also found in our Japanese Canadian community. For example, when preparations for the annual chow mien booth on July 1st takes place, volunteers from all the affiliated Japanese Canadian organizations come out to chop vegetables and then cook the chow mien at the Steveston Salmon Festival. All funds are donated to the Community Centre for programming in recognition of the support the City through the community centre provides to the Nikkei community. What are your favourite Steveston food memories growing up? KH Because there were very few Japanese restaurants in the Greater Vancouver area, we looked forward to the annual bazaars hosted by the Japanese Language School and the Steveston Buddhist

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Temple. We always looked forward to having wonton soup and then later going downstairs to buy futomaki and manju at the Japanese Language Bazaar. Chow mien, chicken teriyaki, udon and other Japanese foods at the Steveston Buddhist Temple bazaars was also a highlight. Is there a particular recipe in the book that speaks to you, and why? KH The one recipe which everyone in Steveston enjoys is jibu. In the 50s, the fishing season would start in late spring and we looked forward to the first spring salmon caught by our fathers. Families would make jibu and add tofu and vegetables to their liking. The fishermen also used to enjoy jibu on their fishboats when they ate together on the deck of their fishboat. Are there any recipes in here that are polarizing, along the lines of natto – recipes or ingredients that you have to grow up eating to appreciate? KH In the book I talk about my grandfather buying canned whale meat to serve at New Year's and I think this is an acquired taste as it is very rubbery with little taste. Also, when my father made fish head soup from a large ling cod, he would always eat the eyeballs of the fish and I thought that that was pretty disgusting. I learned to love tororo (grated mountain yam) when I married into the Murao family. Mr. Murao loved tororo and it can be quite slimy. I usually mix my tororo so that it is not so runny and more the consistency of tamago gohan. David, you were brought up in the prairies and spent your formative years there. Given that, was there anything that surprised you when you moved to the coast and discovered west coast JC food traditions and preferences? DI Rather than surprise, I was im-

pressed with how vibrant and vital the Japanese Canadian community was here in the Lower Mainland and, more particularly, the diversity in Japanese Canadian cuisine. I had never heard of jibu before coming here and had never used udon as an ingredient in chawanmushi. Just as Makiko Suzuki and the Tonari Gumi Gardeners Club introduced me to both foraging and growing various Japanese Canadian vegetables via the Our Edible Roots cookbook, I've been learning new ways to prepare seafood through From the Sea and Shore. It's this diversity and vitality that excites me and thrills me that Tonari Gumi has been able to play a constructive role in introducing these recipes and histories to the wider community. What I would like people to take away from reading this cookbook (and it is a fun read) is that there is a living, breathing Japanese Canadian community here in the Lower Mainland and that it's growing and developing in ways that are creating a unique culture. Just as From the Sea and Shore was a collaborative project between two different parts of the community, I'm hoping that an appreciation of this cookbook will encourage all of us to work more closely together. There is so much that we share in common and so much more that we can contribute as a united community. As much as the recipes are mouth-watering, the stories behind them and the people who are profiled are just as compelling. What do you hope that people take away from reading this book? KH I hope that the stories and recipes bring back fond memories of growing up in Steveston especially in the 50s and 60s and that people try to make some of these recipes so that they are not lost. I for one have found that as you grow older you wish for a greater connection to your culture and

DI I would agree. We at Tonari Gumi were also taken aback at how well the new cookbook was received and sold. As noted earlier, it has revived demand for our previous two cookbooks as well, suggesting that these cookbooks are now appealing to a new generation within our community and beyond.

traditions and producing this book may in some small part accomplish this. What were the biggest challenges in putting this cookbook together? What are you most proud of? KH The biggest challenge was to encourage seniors to submit recipes. No one within our community wishes to be spotlighted as being an “expert” or the “best cook” which might be suggested if that person submitted a recipe. The nisei generation's response to my requests were many times, "just add a bit of this and a bit of that" . I soon realized that our cookbook would be very short if this was the description of every recipe! Fortunately the sansei fishermen who cooked for themselves when fishing came to the rescue as many of the recipes we feature are from this group. The other challenge was to try to not copy recipes that were also in other TG cookbooks as we did not want to be repetitious. We think we ended up with a good cross section of recipes that reflect the food culture in Steveston. Now people are still asking why a certain recipe they remember wasn't included and no, we are not going to do a Vol. 2.

Is there anything else you’d like to add? KH Special thanks to David Iwaasa for his guidance and participation on this project. He is masterful at grant writing! Also to Miki Miyano who dedicated many hours to laying out the book and patiently making changes, to my editor Louise Yako for painstakingly reviewing the text so that it was tion of our community. The women correct etc. Lastly to my wife, Kay, sustained the families in the in- who cooked almost all of the recternment camps when initially the ipes found in this book and then fathers and older sons were sent tested it on her father who was to the road camps. Upon returning living with us at the time so that to the Coast, the mothers were he could test the aji. responsible for raising the family DI We also need to especially while the fathers were away fishrecognize Kelvin Higo and his ing for weeks or months at a time. family for conceiving this project Many also not only maintained and sacrificing an amazing amount the household but held down a of time and effort to ensuring that full-time job usually working at it was done well, notwithstanding the cannery. They were also the the many challenges put in its backbone of any sporting/cultural way as a result of the coronavirus event and worked tirelessly to pandemic. Kelvin's enthusiasm cook food for these events. for doing things in the Steveston DI I can only say "amen" to Kel- community is infectious and his vin's comments regarding the organizational skills are phenomcentral role of the women in not enal. He never got discouraged, only Steveston but throughout the regardless of the obstacles, and Japanese Canadian community. it was a pleasure to work with him.

What was the biggest surprise? KH From my perspective, how well the book has been received in the community is my biggest surprise. This book seems to have struck a chord in the community and people are not just buying one copy but several at a time to give to friends. A common refrain is that the stories bring the book to life And as I stated in dedication, this book recognizes and stirs memories of growing up the contribution of the mothers, grandmothers and in Steveston. great grandmothers whose resilience is the foundaI think I am most proud of the product we produced and that the recipes are now recorded for posterity. I think we came close to losing many recipes as we found that many people cooked from their memories and adjusted the recipes by taste. I am also proud of the fact that the work we did in producing this book can benefit many Nikkei organizations who are selling this book on our behalf including TG, Nikkei Place, and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

From the Sea and Shore is available in person and online at Tonari Gumi and the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre gift shop as well as the Gulf of Georgia Cannery and the Sunshine Valley Tashme Museum. Special offer at Tonari Gumi only: special price of $50 for three copies of their cookbooks (mix and match permitted). Books are normally $20 each.

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FROM THE SEA AND SHORE FOREWORD

by Masako Fukawa

My grandmother and mother did not own cookbooks. They exchanged recipes with relatives and friends and they learned from one another. These precious recipes were neatly hand-written into a five-cent scribbler that over the years showed stains of shoyu or soy sauce, flour, and many other ingredients. Whenever I asked for exact amounts, the response was usually oyoso or approximately. An usui or light broth usually elicited “add more shoyu.”

canneries lining the waterfront. At the turn of the 20th century, Nikkei fishermen in British Columbia numbered almost 4,000 and dominated the industry.

The enactment of the War Measures Act by the Canadian government after the attack on Pearl Harbor by Imperial Japanese forces on December 7, 1941, decimated the Nikkei communities on the British Wood stoves of their era did not have ovens with a temperature gauge. Columbia coast. Nikkei were expelled from their My mother would stick her hand into the oven and when she declared homes in the spring of 1942 and the majority of the “okay,” the baking was put into the oven. To our delight we were re- elderly, women and children from Steveston were relocated to the ghost town of Greenwood while warded with delicious buns and lemon pies. the younger men were sent to road camps. To stay The food on the table was dictated by the seasons. together, many families relocated to the sugar beet Being a fishing family, there was an abundance of bounties from the fields of Alberta and Manitoba and to Ontario. While sea. In spring there were herring, smelt, and spring salmon. During in internment, their properties were confiscated and Easter holidays, we went to the Gulf Islands to pick nori or seaweed. sold without their consent. Summer followed with sockeye and vegetables grown in our garThe granting of the franchise and the lifting of all den. Fall brought shrimp, oysters and salted salmon. Winter added restrictions in April 1949 enabled Nikkei to return to a delicacy — abalone — harvested from Shinde Bay, named for my BC and to re-enter the fishery. Eventually, around father who found a bed on the coast in the Skeena area. Wild plants 300 Nikkei fishermen returned to fish the Fraser supplemented our diet. Fuki, or butterbur, can still be found near the River. The majority of them — 250 fishermen — and ditches in Steveston. Alcohol consisted of home-made dandelion wine their families re-established themselves in Steveston and beer. Picking strawberries, raspberries and blueberries filled our and it became the only pre-war Nikkei community bellies and gave us pocket money or added to the family income. The to rebuild itself. obento or lunch my mother prepared for us was delicious! A sizeable Nikkei population still exists in Steveston Japanese Canadian cuisine is influenced by history, local ingredients in the new millennium. They maintain their connecand mixing of cultures. The early recipes were those brought to Cantion to their Japanese heritage as reflected in the ada by Issei or first-generation immigrants from Japan. Adaptation Japanese-style Martial Arts Centre, the Buddhist and substitution with locally available products added richness to Temple and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. the familiar recipes that had been handed down. Contact with other Their fishing heritage is memorialized by a statue cultures, especially with local Chinese restaurants, produced dishes depicting a Nikkei fisherman and by the restored such as chahan (fried rice), chow mein and pakkui (sweet and sour façade of the Japanese Fisherman’s Hospital. Annual pork) adapted to the Nikkei or Japanese Canadian palette. “Traditional” walking tours of historic sites, the Salmon Festival Japanese food was made for special occasions such as mochi tsuki and Nikkei celebrations keep the history alive for the (pounding of sweet rice to make rice cakes), New Year’s and when younger generation and the general public. celebrating a significant event in the Nikkei community. This memory cookbook, From the Sea and Shore, To the general public, “Japanese food” is usually translated as “sushi.” is also an important contribution to preserving the To Japanese-Canadians sushi was not comfort food, but served only on traditions of the Issei who are largely gone and the special occasions. Today, sushi restaurants outnumber other fast-food fast-aging Nisei or second generation. It represents a outlets in the Lower Mainland, although only a few are operated by passing on of heritage to the Sansei (third) and future Nikkei. It is not unusual to see sushi on the menu of many restaurants generations to come. It pays tribute to the Nikkei specializing in other cuisines. Japanese Canadian cuisine has evolved women who persevered and overcame hardships and will continue to be enriched as it diversifies. and challenges to provide safe havens and comfort Su-te-bu-su-ton is the Japanese pronunciation for Steveston. Situated for their families. In addition to caring for the home at the mouth of the Fraser River on the southwest corner of Lulu Is- and families, they often worked in fish canneries, on land, the village became the centre of the fishing industry with salmon

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farms and on the sea alongside their husbands. Their labour was instrumental in sustaining the survival of the community. Food is a common denominator between the elder and younger generations. It evokes pleasant memories. The sharing of food is a social bridge between generations, many of whom are of mixed ancestry, and will help to preserve the cultural heritage unique to the Nikkei community. Itadakimasu (I humbly partake.) – Masako Fukawa Burnaby, BC July 9, 2020

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Jibu (serves 4 - 6 persons)

Ingredients 2 lbs of deboned salmon, cut into ½ inch slices 1 C soy sauce 1 C sugar 1 C water ¼ C mirin or sake

Toshio Murao (1920-2020)

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Toshio Murao was born at the Steveston Fisherman’s Hospital. He moved to Japan as a young child but returned to Canada at 16 years of age. His career as a commercial fisherman was interrupted in 1942 when he was sent to a prisoner-of-war camp in Angler, Ontario.

1 medium onion, sliced 1 tofu block, cubed 1 bunch spinach 1/4 hakusai or cabbage, chopped 6 stalks of fuki, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths In a large frying pan or other wide, shallow pan, combine the soy sauce, sugar, water, mirin or sake and heat until the sugar has dissolved. If you’ve filleted your own fish, cut the head, collar and bones into bitesized pieces and add to the liquid. Bring to a boil and cook until the flesh separates from the bone. Remove the head, collar and bones from the broth. Add the salmon fillets and remove them when cooked. After setting aside the fish, return the broth to a boil, add the onions, cabbage and fuki. After a few minutes add the remaining vegetables and tofu to the cooking liquid. Simmer until done, about 5 more minutes. Return the fish to the cooking liquid before serving. Tip • Cook fish first as the sauce will be diluted cooking the vegetables. • Substitute rye if sake is not available. • The head, collar and bones from the salmon can be used to make a richer and flavourful stock. • Par-boiled if fresh or canned fuki can be used. • Any assortment of vegetables can be used for jibu.. If using vegetables that require longer cooking times, like carrots, par boil them beforehand. Reprinted from From the Sea and Shore Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre and Tonari Gumi

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In 1946, following WWII, interned Japanese Canadians were given two options – repatriate to Japan or remain east of the Rockies. Mr. Murao, upset with Canada’s treatment of Japanese Canadians, chose to go to Japan. In 1952, he returned to Canada to rebuild his life. He bought the Milky Star and then later built his pride and joy, the Koki M. He typically trolled the ocean alone off the west coast of Vancouver Island and around Haida Gwaii until he retired at the age of 70. Mr. Murao often cooked jibu for his friends in Masset Harbor, Haida Gwaii. He and his wife also prepared this recipe for their family with the fi rst run of spring salmon caught in the Fraser River. Top: Fishermen eating aboard the Koki M in 1984. Toshio Murao second from left. Photo courtesy Toshio Murao.

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Thank you for your responses to the JC Survivors Wellness Health & Wellness Fund. Our deadline closed on October 31, 2021. We thank you for submitting over 1,800 individual applications, which paint a clear picture of health and wellness needs for our survivors whose livelihoods were in coastal BC before government policies forced the uprooting displacement and destruction of a community. We received a surge in demand from individuals who have spoken out about their urgent health needs. In addition, we thank the many groups and organizations who have thoughtfully developed quality submissions which directly impact seniors health and wellness in regions across the country. We received a surge in demand from individuals who have spoken out about their urgent health needs. With the limited allocation of $1.7M in grants, applications are now under review by the Selection Committee. Recommendations will be presented to the Steering Committee for final review. We thank the entire community for joining the conversation about health and wellness for our seniors. You have given us your feedback and it will inform BC Redress, where the NAJC is currently in talks with the BC Government for an expanded Seniors Health and Wellness Fund. You have also responded by saying you want to be contacted about the fund as it moves into another phase. We will contact you because you are important. Thank you community.

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Custodian and provide evidence that the property had been paid off Hi, my name is Sally Ito and I’m going to tell you what already and that they had already paid the interest on it as well, and I learned from being able to access the Landscapes so the interest should not have been held back by the Custodian on of Injustice Digital Research Database. At the time it. Here’s the letter. the information was being made available I was near the end of editing my book, The Emperor’s Orphans, which was published in 2018. In my book, I used two narrators coming from different perspectives in my family – one of the narrators was my great Aunty Kay, a Nisei, born in Acme Cannery in 1914. All I knew of my Aunty Kay’s life is what she told me in bits and pieces as a child; I knew she was interned with her first husband Charlie Imahashi in Popoff and she told me how my Dad and his brothers would visit her and Charlie from where my Dad’s family was interned in Lemon Creek. Aunty Kay told me stories and anecdotes but I didn’t really find out what happened to her and her first husband Charlie Imahashi’s property until I accessed the archive documents. This is what I discovered. My great aunt and uncle owned farmland in New Westminster, BC not far from the rest of extended Ito family who were strawberry farmers. When war broke out, Charlie was sent to road camp and Aunty Kay stayed with my grandmother and her five boys until they were forcibly moved to Hastings Park. When the Custodian started creating property files for the displaced, I discovered (along with the Custodian) that my aunt and uncle’s property deed was still under the name of Charlie’s brother, Kokichi who had returned to Japan before the war. The property had been paid off already in 1933, but neither my aunt nor uncle had any documentation to prove it. There was some correspondence about the situation during which time I discovered in one letter from the Custodian that my aunt had not responded because she was sick with the mumps in hospital while at Hastings Park! Eventually, my aunt and uncle were reunited in Popoff during which time they received notice of the sale of their property. But as far as the Custodian was concerned, the money from the sale could not go to my aunt and uncle because it ostensibly belonged to Kokichi, Charlie’s brother. So finally, my aunt was made to write a letter to the

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When I saw that letter in this file, I immediately recognized the handwriting and voice of my Aunty Kay and could practically hear her saying those words. The second letter she sent really hit me hard – it was brief and to the point. By the time, this problem was resolved with the Custodian, Charlie had died and the money had to go through probate procedures – another delay -- before it could be given to my aunt. Finally, it was given to her in Nov. 27, 1948.

www.landscapesofinjustice.com I did not know at all that my aunt received any money for the loss of their property. Whatever compensation there was however could not make up for the way in which my great aunt suffered the bureaucratic antipathy of the Custodian’s office. As evidenced by Landscapes of Injustice historians and law professors, the dispossession was a betrayal

Emperor’s Orphans, The | Memoir | Non-Fiction Often gripping, always poetic, filled with things you may not know about the Japanese in Canada. Read it! – Maurice Mierau, Detachment, An Adoption Memoir Deftly written, deeply personal and impressively informative, The Emperor’s Orphans is an extraordinary blend of personal memoir and cultural/political history born of wartime fears and defensive policies ... An extraordinary, thoughtful and thought-provoking read from beginning to end. – Midwest Book Review https://www.turnstonepress.com/memoir/emperors-orphans-the.html www.turnstonepress.com

of trust – my aunt and uncle were forcibly moved off their property in BC and told their property would be kept ‘in trust’ during the war. But it was then sold without their consent, and then the ‘onus’ of proof was on them to show that the land did indeed belong to them for them to get the money from the sale. Although you could say in one breath that the bureaucracy was scrupulously detailed and acted as fairly as possible in its work, in the other breath you’d have to admit the overall action of dispossession was grossly unjust and its management, heartless. When you go into the details of your family’s files, you will feel that heartlessness all the more keenly because you will know these names as people you loved.

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The Paueru Gai Dialogues #9 Monumental Reckoning Saturday November 20 1PM PST / 4PM EST

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In the ninth and final Paueru Gai Dialogues event, Kelty Miyoshi McKinnon will be in conversation with Skundaal Bernie Williams – Gul Kiit Jaad, Joe Fry and Ken Lum as they rethink and reimagine what monument means and why memorialization might be important. Do we need Skundaal Bernie Williams

monuments and, if so, why? What do they mean and for whom? How are monuments being rethought? Participants will be invited into breakout groups to share their perspectives with one another. To wrap up the event, everyone will reconvene to offer questions and debrief together.

Guest Host and Panelist Bios Guest Host Kelty Miyoshi McKinnon is a Landscape Architect and Partner at PFS Studio. Specializing in projects dealing with the public realm, she is committed to the creation of meaningful public spaces that merge cultural, social, and environmental ecologies. Skundaal Bernie Williams (Gul Kiit Jaad; Golden Spruce Woman) is a long time Downtown Eastside resident, artist and activist. She is the first Indigenous woman to receive the Bold Woman of the Year award from BOLDFEST in 2018, and is cofounder of Walk4Justice, which

She is a passionate advocate and rallies against the discrimination, abuse and sexual assault, human trafficking, exploitation against Aboriginal and LGBTQ2S women and girls.

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Joe Fry is the founding principal of Hapa Collaborative and a contemporary voice for landscape architecture and urban design in Vancouver. Throughout his career, Joe has dedicated himself to deepening the discussion around the economic, societal and environmental values of civic placemaking. Joe is a coach, a parent, a volunteer and a committed participant in our City’s discussion about design and the public realm. Ken Lum is an artist of long standing who has exhibited widely in numerous important global art exhibitions. He is co-founder of Monument Lab, a think tank focused on analysing monumental and memorial forms as well as an active writer.

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The Paueru Gai Dialogues – reflections The Paueru Gai Dialogues – take eight The eighth session of the online Paueru Gai Dia- ists whose artwork and research highlights cross-ancestral collaboration logues was held on Saturday, October 16, 2021. and deeply considers the impact zones that occur between Indigenous Expanding Diasporic Imaginaries was facilitated by ways of knowing and Western Settler Colonialism. guest host Ayumi Goto, with panelists Peter Morin, Abedar Kamgar, and Andrea Fatona.

Abedar Kamgari is an artist, independent curator, and arts worker who traces diasporic archives and body memory through embodied and relaAyumi Goto is a performance artist who often draws tional approaches to video, performance, sound, and text. upon her Japanese heritage and language to cre- Andrea Fatona is an independent curator and an associate professor atively challenge nation-building, cultural belonging, at the OCAD University. She is concerned with issues of equity withand activism. in the sphere of the arts and the pedagogical possibilities of art works Peter Morin is a grandson of Tahltan Ancestor Art- produced by ‘other’ Canadians in articulating broader perspectives of Canadian identities.

Expanding Diasporic Imaginaries October’s Paueru Gai Dialogue session was very much couched in the language and spirit of collaboration. Guest host Ayumi Goto, along with the three panelists, delved into what it means to live, work, breathe and collaborate in the diaspora, including the indigenous diaspora brought about not only by colonialism, but by trade routes and other forces. One common thread running through the conversation was the power of collaboration to bind together those who feel displaced and/or unwelcome in the diaspora, and how healing together, working together, can help to uncover what is needed to survive and even thrive in a place that may not feel like home. Listening to the participants and learning of their varied backgrounds and cultural inheritances, I couldn’t help thinking that there is a kind of collaboration inherent in the cross-pollination that gives rise to so many of us. The blood of different ancestors runs through our veins, mixing and matching, as if our veins themselves are trade routes crisscrossing our bodies. Peter Morin has a wonderful term for it – cross-ancestral collaboration. Andrea Fatona talked about working on her 1994 documentary Hogan’s Alley, and what she learned about herself through the process of collaborating not only with her co-producer, but with the subjects of the documentary themselves. In working on the documentary she came to the realization that through working with others she was able to create something much bigger than any whole she could ever have imagined. Peter Morin talked about the importance of these kinds of conversations and the emotions they bring up in him. He echoed

I have this memory of the first time I saw fireworks. It was the first time my family went to Japan as a family, and I was very sickly child so I wasn’t allowed to get excited or else I would get very, very sick but it was a summer festival and there were these astounding fireworks — I was just five years old and I remember seeing different shapes in the sky like flowers and faces and just different formations and I was just so impressed by it that I thought oh, maybe I made it up, maybe the fireworks weren’t in flower shapes, but they were, because I asked my mom. Mom and I were watching a documentary on how fireworks are made and the intergenerational knowledge that’s passed on and the craftsmanship to make the container for the fireworks themselves. It’s so beautifully crafted and then it goes up into the sky and then prismatically scatterers in multiple colours in multiple directions and I was thinking of diaspora as sort of like fireworks. There’s something that seems like it’s the starting point that you can never recompile into the singular thing. The lights and the sounds and smell go in multiple directions. For this talk I was going to look for an example of firework but I have this image, this memory, in my head of what it should look like, so every firework video just was insufficient. What I do remember though is that there is a collective experience – of the scent of the smoke, the vibration from the sound, and the collective excitement and awe of looking up and just seeing something so beautiful and then it disappears and so there is that sadness, there is that explosion of possibility there and then there isn’t that thing to go back home to. – Ayumi Goto

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Andrea’s assertion that through collaboration one is able to go deeper, that it becomes bigger, and at some point becomes about sharing lives. In talking about his own understanding of the cultural matrix and the intervention of Canada to interrupt the flow of that cultural matrix, he came back again to relationship-building. He talked about the stories he heard growing up of the Chinese folk living in and marrying into the Tahltan community, including in his own family. He finished off with a recording of his grandmother singing a song about relations with the Chinese community. Abedar Kamgari talked about arriving in Canada with her mother as a teenager, having spent several years as a refugee in Turkey, and the challenges she experienced as she came to realize that Canada was not the promised land she envisioned. She concluded with two stories of solidarity and kindness that represent transformational moments that informed her perspectives on community and belonging. Before moving into the breakout rooms that anchor each Dialogue, Ayumi opened up the floor to participants to share their own stories of expanding diasporic imaginaries. The session was fruitful and illuminating, made richer by the emphasis on collaboration and connectedness. I’ve taken up collaboration as a strategy for working, a strategy for learning, for my ability to learn, and a strategy to push me outside of my own comfort zone, and I think it’s been working well. It’s really, really difficult to do but it tends to pay off in spades. That kind of collaboration took place in making Hogan’s Alley, a 30 minute documentary co-produced and directed by myself and Cornelia Cornelia Wyngaarden. What I realized, over time, that this was a deep intergenerational piece of work in that we worked with three women who lived or had experiences of Hogan’s Alley, a site in Vancouver that was the home of black folks between the 30s and 60s. It ran between Union and Prior and I think Main and Jackson. Part of what I was doing was trying to also find “home for now.” And I think wherever I go I try to find home for now. Home doesn’t necessarily mean something that is there in a kind of fixed way but it’s made wherever I go, and part of making that home is also finding out who came before me into that space, both in terms of indigenous folks and folks who continue to come. – Andrea Fatona

I’m thinking through the ways in which my presence as an immigrant contributes to the work of the colonial process of settling these lands and I’m beginning to build connections in my community to better support indigenous sovereignty. Before coming to Canada I had all of these dreams and fantasies about what life would be like here and there was this shiny image of the west that people back home talked about, as if this place was a utopia, and when I arrived those dreams shattered in a lot of ways because I gradually realized that the reality is a lot more complicated. – Abedar Kamgari

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I still need to be able to speak from the place of training I have inherited from our mother, and our mother’s good work on behalf of myself and my siblings . . . the cultural matrix that she shared with me growing up prioritized relationships, prioritized building those relationships, and the thing that becomes important here for me, and maybe for us in this room, is about how colonization and the efforts of Canada to separate us from each other becomes so real and so tangible, like they become like a solid shape that is wedged between people, and I think part of my work is reaching across reaching across and opening up, cross cultural, cross ancestral. Ayumi and I, we share those words, cross-ancestral collaboration. So not just our physical bodies in the present moment in the context of this moment, but also the acknowledgment that our physical bodies include multiple bodies, and multiple generations . . . so the piece about being able to speak to and practice and prioritize across ancestral collaboration, it’s not just an intention, it’s actually a way to be alive and to be more present . . . I do make a lot of mistakes, and at the same time there are these expensive moments which I hold onto, which help me to actually prioritize cross ancestral collaboration, and the reaching across the table to share food with the people of the world. The Tahltan historically are people who walked on the land for months at a time and one of the things about that action is that when you meet someone on the land you want to be kind to them because they have information of the world which may help you to survive, so there’s that piece too and the practice of collaboration, I try and remember that if I’m not open to the story of people then I’m not being open to the possibilities of my survival and their survival . . . and that’s my priority. – Peter Morin

The following questions are excerpted from out of the breakout rooms that followed the presentations. These “what if” conversations between participants – and the questions that arise – form a crucial part of the Paueru Gai Dialogues. In engaging with the topic at hand in a deep and meaningful way, we can hopefully gain a more embodied understanding, as difficult as it can sometimes be.

Paueru Gai Dialogues – questions that arise • How can we build deep collaboration across differences through a sensory way? • Diaspora to me connotes both absence and connection at the same time- how can we feel part of a diaspora when there’s been disconnection? • Does a sense of belonging or not belonging actually increase your ability to communicate with others? • In addition to food and textiles, what are ways of sharing and connecting across cultures? • Do you ever actually feel like you belong in a diaspora? • What would make you want to partake in the diaspora? What drives you? What’s your intention? • Could it be shared motives rather than shared homeland that creates solidarity?

• How do we reach toward each other and ladder up together despite and to undo govt institutional wedges/and colonial structures that persist (e.g., status, competitions)?

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• What makes us feel same and seen across difference? • How do we reach toward each other instead of silo-ing ourselves?

• How do we reach toward each other for deep collaborations despite and to undo govt institutional wedges/and colonial structures that persist (e.g., status, competitions)? • How do we reach other beyond words? • What are different ways of presenting, witnessing ourselves as an unexpected other, and holding a third space so that we can reach toward each other for deep collaborations despite and to undo govt institutional wedges/and colonial structures that persist (e.g., status, competitions)? • How do we remain open and create time and space to prioritize relationships? • How do we open up and create space for ourselves in order to practice openness with others? • How do we retain and share joy/creativity in the context of our busy lives - and having to perform that busy-ness?

• How do you cook for people/use food as a practice of bringing community together, without falling into the mediating force of whiteness? In other words, how do we refuse a capitalist model of cultural exchange among communities?

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update Update from Powell Street Festival Society As we shift into the colder months, we have an abundance of happy news to bring you from the Powell Street Festival Society! Starting off with our next event, Powell Street Festival Society in association with DKAM are pleased to present Master of Resonance and Sound, Tatsuya Nakatani in two concerts. Nakatani will be presenting a solo concert on Wednesday November 10, 6:30pm at Massy Arts Society and will be joined by guest Mark Haney (bass) on Saturday November 13 2:30pm at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre. Tickets are by donation – see powellstreetfestival.com/nakatani_21 for details. If you are looking to join something from home, our final online event in the nine-part Paueru Gai Dialogues series, Monumental Reckoning, is on Saturday, November 20 at 1pm Pacific/4pm Eastern. This is a free event, but donations are appreciated. See powellstreetfestival.com/the-paueru-gai-dialogues-9 for details. Finally, we’re announcing a very special event, Miyō: Powell Street Festival at the Rio on Saturday, December 4 starting at 3:00pm, with doors at 2:30. This event will feature a fantastic program of Powell Street Festival Artists and Collaborators for the first time at the Rio Theatre (1660 E Broadway at Commercial Drive)! This is a great chance to catch up in-person with friends from the festival, catch Bernie Arai’s Eremetic Sound with Jocelyn Waugh, trumpet; John Bentley, tenor sax; Brad Muirhead, sousaphone; Bernie Arai, drums & cymbals, plus Masami Hanashiro on solo eisa taiko, and screenings from artists Sammy Chien of CHIMERIK and Tomoyo Yamada of Clala Dance Project. Plus get your hands on some very-special, limited-edition, PSFS Winter Merchandise! Miyō will also be live streamed online, so you don’t need to miss out if you choose to stay at home. Tickets for the in-person event will be available on a sliding-scale, $1050, at riotheatretickets.ca, access to the livestream can be purchased on the same scale from powellstreetfestival.com—stay tuned for details. With so many Powell Street Festival firsts, you won’t want to miss this event!

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• Co-facilitate in a focus group format and engage in sensitive discussions The GVJCCA has been awarded a grant from the about effects of racism Province of BC to outreach in our community about the • Co-facilitate in community outreach zoom sessions and engage in effects of systemic racism and community response sensitive discussions about effects of racism about gathering race based data to address and eliminate systemic racism. The amount has yet to be Qualifications • University degree level education related to community work, social announced. work, sociology, psychology, communication, human services, media All contract positions will be available upon the or journalism GVJCCA accessing adequate grant funding for this project. We sincerely welcome all persons with suitable • Appropriate certifications or equivalent knowledge and experience qualifications to apply. • Supports human rights, social justice and antiracism work Please submit your covering letter and CV if you are • Ability to outreach within the Japanese Canadian community interested, to President Cary Sakiyama, • Ability to plan, oversee, manage project operation, work independently c/o gvjcca@gmail.com and with flexibility

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Reports to The Project Manager reports to the GVJCCA Project • Having adequate software, computer and communication equipment, Steering Committee. other required skills to fulfil Project Manager duties Job Overview The Project Manager will need to have appropriate • BC Driver’s Licence qualifications, education and knowledge including The Temporary Contract Project Manager Position may be paid $30.00 familiarity with Japanese Canadian history in BC and per hour. the community today. Responsibilities and Duties • work with the GVJCCA Project Steering Committee

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Reports to The Part Time Administrative and Accounting Support position will report to the Project Manager and provide updates on activity to the GVJCCA • plan events, including all travel and other preparations Project Steering Committee for meetings in 3 communities Job Overview • oversee all project activity including budgetary The Part Time Administrative and Accounting Support will fulfil requirements administrative, accounting and operational duties to support the efficient • document project activity in writing operation of the project to its completion. • use programs such as zoom and social media to outreach and share information

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Responsibilities and Duties • prepare and provide support for all tasks concerning • Complete accounting reports including the final financial report for the internet use Project • use specific software programs as needed Qualifications • prepare use of online activity such as setting up • Education and training appropriate to fulfilling duties of the part time programming for zoom meetings Administrative and Accounting Support position • set up meeting tools such as power points, • Any certifications related to fulfilling administrative and accounting information videos and other resources duties • set up online social media resources for project • Ability to work independently having resources and equipment to carry information sharing out administrative and accounting work • be a problem solver for technical issues as they arise • Ability to coordinate work with the Project Manager • work with the Project Manager on electronic The Part Time Administrative and Accounting Position may be paid at communication tasks including preparing all zoom $20.00 per hour. community outreach and reporting meetings • Assist the Project Manager with administrative support as required

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The Bulletin family lost another long-time member this autumn. Tatsuo “Pat” Tsuji, who passed away on October 20 in Langley at the age of 93, spent many years as a valued volunteer at the monthly Bulletin mail out. Pat, as we called him, also volunteered with other community organizations. A dedicated worker who was always willing to go the extra mile, Pat will be missed by all of us and we send our condolences to his family and friends.

The gift of community – priceless! As we head into the holiday season and start to think about gifts for our loved ones and friends, let’s keep in mind the many community organizations that provide so many services and keep our sense of community alive throughout the year. All community organizations depend on donations and volunteers to keep operating year after year, and many of them also depend on sales of various kinds to augment their budgets. From cookbooks to crafts, from online and in-person courses to memberships, there are many ways to show our support. This holiday season, let’s activate the spirit of reciprocity – keeping in mind that we get back what we give many times over. COVID has hit the bottom line of many community organizations. In the case of the GVJCCA, the publisher of The Bulletin, the loss of the inperson Powell Street Festival for the past two summers has affected the ability to raise funds through the wildly-popular wild salmon BBQ and Spam musubi booth. With that in mind, we are launching a membership drive to raise funds through a special offer: purchase a one-year gift membership/Bulletin subscription and receive 20% off. This applies to new memberships only, but you are welcome to purchase as many gift memberships as you like. There are options to gift a hard copy or digital (PDF) version. See page 17 for details. While you’re at it, why not check your own membership/subscription status? Look at the mailing label on the back cover to see if your membership has expired. If so, please send in your payment. We depend on your memberships and donations to keep printing The Bulletin and keeping community connected!

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I hope you all have had a safe, healthy start to autumn and had a chance to give thanks to our beautiful earth for providing us the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. We have much to be thankful for! The GVJCCA Board of Directors is hard at work wrapping up 2021 and preparing for 2022. This November 11 will be extra special for me as I will represent the GVJCCA and lay a wreath at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park. To honour and remember Japanese Canadian soldiers who answered the call of duty for Canada, some even after having been incarcerated. The gathering will be kept intimate because of Covid but the ceremony will be shared online. This month I am very happy to introduce our new GVJCCA Board Director and Vice President Peter Wallace! Welcome to the Board Peter, we are very impressed with you as a person and thanks for sharing some

Hello everyone! My name is Peter and I am honoured to have been elected Vice President of the GVJCCA. I am excited in my new position to be able to help with two significant projects underway right now in the Japanese Canadian community. BC Redress and the Anglican Healing Fund are the most significant projects undertaken by the NAJC since Federal Redress in the 1980s. Both projects reflect the commitment to democratic principles Japanese Canadians hold with the utmost reverence. Our commitment to upholding the democratic, and human rights is informed by our shared history and whenever possible we try to support other communities facing similar injustices, both historical and modern with a focus on the promotion of intergenerational growth and healing. I have been active with both projects to varying degrees since 2018, learning much of the legacy of the internment period from my family members. I am also excited to get to know more members of the Japanese Canadian community and eager to continue our shared eff orts in building bridges and moving forward with members of the Greater Vancouver, British Columbian and Canadian community.

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by Lorene Oikawa People have started posting photos of matsutake (pine mushrooms). Just looking at the photos brings back memories of time spent with my grandparents in Slocan. My grandfather would go out into the mountains to his secret place and gather matsutake. My obaachan (grandmother) would sort the mushrooms and clean them. She would make different dishes. My favourite was matsutake gohan (cooked rice with mushrooms) and grilled matsutake. Just writing about matsutake makes me salivate and I can imagine I smell the fragrant mushrooms. The colder weather makes me think about other Japanese comfort food that my obaachan and my mother would make. I regret I didn’t learn how to make their dishes. For those of you who are fortunate to have your moms and grandmothers, please learn from them. I have collected various recipes, but it’s never quite the same. One of the cookbooks I am looking forward to trying out is From the Sea and Shore: Steveston’s Favourite Japanese Canadian Recipes. It’s the brainchild of Kelvin Higo who collected the recipes, and a collaboration with Tonari Gumi. Kelvin is very active with many projects in the JC community. We hope to have him as a guest in a NAJC online session once he has a break in his schedule. In the meantime I had a quick chat with Kelvin and asked him about his memories of his family’s dishes. He laughs. “Jibu, salmon with vegetables and we just had it.” He said it’s like sukiyaki except with spring salmon and vegetables. He remembers when the fathers would come back from fishing with their catch of spring salmon. I told him that I am not familiar with my father’s fishing family’s recipes because my grandmother on my dad’s side died before I was born and my father died when I was little. I am looking forward to connecting to my fishing family through the recipes. He said, “[the recipes] will evoke the memories of growing up in Steveston.” Our family food is about our history, traditions, and culture. It reminds us of where we come from and our loved ones. Do you have any family food stories to share, let the NAJC know via national@najc.ca

We are also looking to share stories of JC families, and NAJC events and initiatives. In 2022, we will be marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the NAJC and the 80th anniversary of the internment. Please let us know about your reflections on internment and the development of the NAJC. Email national@najc.ca Another way you can contribute to the JC community is as a volunteer for the NAJC. The deadline for the applications to volunteer for the NAJC Endowment Committee is November 30, 2021. The NAJC Endowment Committee reviews the applications for projects that promote and develop Japanese Canadian culture and heritage and applications for specialized studies, training, and skills. Some of the events and days we are highlighting this month. For more information about United Nations International Days and Weeks see un.org November 11 Remembrance Day – Ceremony at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park in Vancouver will be live streamed. Because of the pandemic’s fourth wave, a small invitation-only gathering will take place. We will be acknowledging the 80th Anniversary of the Second World War, 105th Anniversary since the JC Soldiers enlisted in the First World War, and the 90th Anniversary of those men acquiring the vote for veterans. Watch it live on YouTube: youtu.be/ Ygg6jV-ZWJ8 November 16 International Day for Tolerance November 19 NAJC hosts Canadian Labour International Film Festival (CLiFF). Our annual participation in the festival that presents films about the world of work and those who do it, around the world. See films for free. 5:30 PT 7:30 CT 8:30 ET Pre-register at bit.ly/ NAJC2021CLiFF More information at najc.ca/najc-hosts-free-films-at-cliff November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women November 25 – December 10 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. Every year, from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10 (World Human Rights Day), Canadians observe the 16 Days of Activism against GenderBased Violence. It is an opportunity to come together to call out, speak up and renew our commitment to end gender-based violence. bit.ly/3ntPAtl Make sure you are getting updates and news by signing up at najc.ca/ subscribe for NAJC e-news. Also, please continue to connect with NAJC member organizations and support local events. The list of member organizations is on the NAJC website najc.ca/member-organizations The NAJC National Executive Board wishes you a wonderful, safe November filled with good food and time with loved ones.

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Dona Nabata, Westside Palimpsest, presented on the billboard at Arbutus Street and West 12th Avenue

Platforms: We Are Here, Live brings 23 new temporary public art works to Vancouver streets Throughout November, residents and visitors can view the first of Dona Nabata: Westside Palimpsest 23 new public art installations presented on seven platforms across Westside Palimpsest continues Nabata’s interest in Vancouver. Art installations include banners at Vancouver Public illustrating the Asian experience in Canada. The bust Library’s Central Branch and the glass wall at City Centre Canada of an Asian woman is front and centre in the piece. Line Station. Within the demographic of the west side of Vancouver, Platforms: We Are Here, Live is a public art initiative that will run until she is not out of place, but in an art context, she is November 2022. New works of art are released each month and will unusual. Nabata hopes the Vancouver public will see be displayed for one to twelve months, depending on the platform themselves reflected in the piece by enabling them the piece is presented on. The commissioned artworks present strong to identify with the central figure, or by finding kinship ideas reflecting the complexities and anxieties surrounding the with other characters. pandemic, and seek to encourage critical dialogue and engagement. COVID-19 has magnified and deepened all social, health, and economic inequities of our society, making art an important way to respond creatively to this moment. Each Vancouver-based and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) artist was selected based on their unique struggles highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dona Nabata in conversation I have to say, I’m a bit jealous. As a graphic artist I’ve had my work displayed in many different places, including bus shelters and the backs and sides of buses themselves, but I’ve never had my work on a billboard. I’ve ofte thought that if I came into a lot of money I’d buy space on a whole bunch and put poetry on them. I was really excited to see that your work was on a billboard at 12th and Arbutus – it looks great!. Thank you, and thank you to the City of Vancouver for recognizing the importance of art and the expression of under-represented people. Did you know from early on that you wanted to make art, visual or otherwise? Yes, from an early age I wanted to make art. I knew I looked diﬀerent, so I was always an observer, in an attempt to understand the world. I have been collecting images since as long as I can remember. What kind of training did you have? In the 70s I studied pottery in Kyoto at the Shimpo Togei Center, and later in Tokyo at Kyoritsu Primative Art. I returned to Canada and graduated from the then, Emily Carr College of Art and Design, in ceramics. When I returned to art-making after a sabbatical as a mother, I re-kindled my interest by using historical photos from my grandmother’s and father’s photo albums. I only gleaned the ones that were somehow empowering, with the strong direct look of the Issei, or unselfconscious gaze of ‘unsophisticated’ people. My images are a curated archive. I’ve admired your work for a long time – your use of collage and old photos and the many layers that are built up. Can you talk about Westside Palimpsest, what the various elements represent, and what you’re hoping people take away from it? With Westside Palimpsest, I began with distressed painting, as I wanted it to look like a very old wall. On top of this, I placed collaged figures and forms. The central figure is a photo of my daughter, with

Todaiji, oil on canvas 3x5 feet, 2018

drawn lines extending from the photo, playing with the ‘reality’ of the photo and the intention from the hand of the maker. I have included images from historic photographs from family albums, as well as contemporary people that I have seen in passing. The spaces between the collaged images are very important to the tension of continued on page 38

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Exhibit TAIKEN: All Nikkei Centre Events at Japanese Canadians Since 1877 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC Nikkei Centre national museum phone: 604.777.7000 Visitors to the upper level of & cultural centre info@nikkeiplace.org I www.nikkeiplace.org Nikkei Centre have the chance to engage in the fascinating history of Japanese Canadians. Learn about the first arrivals in 1877, the hardships of the early pioneers, national museum the struggles of the war years, and & cultural centre the need to rebuild homes and Pop-up Shops businesses in the 1950s. Listen to Winter national museum the voices of many generations tell Thursdays & Fridays 10am to 7pm | Saturdays 10am to 5pm | their story! *vendor hours may vary

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cultural centre First Friday of each month 7:30pm – 10pm First Friday Forum Tonari Gumi, 42 West 8th Avenue Music, diverse genres and cultures. Standards, jazz, pop, classical, folk, world music. Poetry and other readings. Enjoy an evening of music, discussion, friendship. Admission by donation, net proceeds go towards the Aoki Legacy Endowment Fund, UBC. The First Friday Forum will be on hiatus until Tonari Gumi re-opens. We look forward to seeing you all again! Tonari Gumi Facility Limited Re-opening The facility is open for Library use and to provide Community Services by appointment. Please call Tonari Gumi, 604.687.2172 to make an appointment. Open from Monday to Thursday 10am to 3pm For VCH guidelines and opening details, please go to our website www.tonarigumi.ca

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The enclosure appears to have been the 1942 medical clinic adjacent to the TB & General “hospitals”, northeast corner of the building. Later, the space appears to have been a kitchen and cafeteria because two large gas burners and walk in freezer are still there. President Frost indicated the PNE Admin Team considered the enclosure was a good candidate because: • No location conflicts with present PNE Fair operations or Park development plans • A large entrance door into the enclosure already exists in the north face of the building [also convenient walking lane, roadway, and parking.] • The front of the entrance may be a good place for an anti-monument sculpture, “The Hollow Man”, proposed by Toronto artist Jon Sasaki [already approved by Vancouver City Council before Covid 19 happened.] • Unveiling of the “The Hollow Man” and opening of the interpretive centre, in concert, would be a fitting commemoration of the JC history in the Park. This news does give the JCHPC great incentive to recruit and welcome new volunteers interested in exploring their roots and continuing the work on a permanent JC Hastings Park Interpretive Centre which likely is a decade away.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Lynn Deutscher Kobayashi President, Greater Toronto Chapter NAJC Dear friends, By the time you read this, the deadline for the JC Wellness Fund Grants will have passed. It was heartening to observe the activity of JC organizations, large and small, in the GTA who submitted proposals to help “survivors” reconnect and celebrate. The timing could not be better as the pandemic rules in Toronto ease from being the most restrictive in Canada. We wish all those who submitted proposals or applications the best of luck. Two members of our Elders Council have been very busy. Ron Shimizu and Addie Kobayashi have devoted themselves helping find “survivors” in the awkwardly titled, “underserved” or individual category. It has been hard work but their passion for doing their best to reach out to survivors is admirable and appreciated. JAPANESE CANADIAN CENTENNIAL TEMPLE BELL AT ONTARIO PLACE

and does not build on that idea. • Ontario Place is first and foremost a public park and area for residents to enjoy nature and calm environment.

Legislature on the Ontario Place concept, the lack of consultation and absence of plans and basic information. The group concluded by agreeing to commence a letter writing campaign and emphasized the need to have Ontarians from outside of Toronto to write in. Stay tuned to www.waterfrontforall.ca for more details.

Ron Shimizu and I attended the Ontario Government • The pods and Cinesphere information Centre on the proposed redevelopment at Ontario Place are unique of Ontario Place. Ron and Susan Obata attend the architectural sites which are meeting organized by a community group called globally recognized and “Ontario Place for All”. developed for their architectural A discussion took place at the merit. Ron reports the following. Japanese Canadian Network • The government did not consult the city, CNE, • Ontario Place should highlight Organization about the fate of Ontario - its peoples, talents, Waterfront Toronto and local community and the the JCCC Temple Bell. There was technology and culture. None general public in developing the current concept. consensus that JC Community of the three main private sector organizations should be let the • The government did not appear to fit their ideas into groups are Ontario based. And Ontario Government know of the existing large scale waterfront developments which one group is European. significance of this landmark, each have occurred over the last two decades. David Crombie urged meeting with its own letter. To connect on • There was no master plan for the Ontario Place attendees “not to back off ” but this topic go to www.torontonajc.ca/ redevelopment fight for the future of Ontario Place friends-of-the-temple-bell • The current concept seems to ignore the original and “get John Tory involved”. Chris Glover, the area MPP for Spadina intent of Ontario Place as a place for all Ontarians Fort York indicated that he would • The current concept ignores the uniqueness of assist by asking questions in the Ontario Place site as part of Lake Ontario shoreline

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LEGACIES - THE NATURE OF DAVID SUZUKI David Suzuki – award winning geneticist, television host, best-selling author, celebrated lecturer and environmentalist – has one of the most famous faces in Canada. In fact, he is recognized and admired world-wide, from Australia to Zimbabwe. As host of the popular science show, The Nature of Things, Suzuki's been bringing science to millions of people around the world for more than twenty years. Yet few people know the man behind the face. UN HUMAN RIGHTS DAY In order to allow our committee to take part in the abundance of events on December 10th, UN Human Rights Day, we are hosting this screening a day before. Following the screening the NAJC Human Rights Committee will reflect on the impact and legacy of Suzuki on the Japanese Canadian and larger community. Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document that proclaims the inalienable rights which everyone is entitled to as a human being – regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Available in more than 500 languages, it is the most translated document in the world. (from: www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day) Photo by Shona Miko

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REVIEWS “Most memorable for its account of the Japanese internment during WWII. Recommended for high school level and above, primarily for its perspective on racism and race relations.” – Melinda D. Davis, University of Tennessee College of Law Library MC Journal

Attend a screening of The Nature of David Suzuki, a “It's precisely (his) ruthless honesty that makes him more than okay. . . 2012 documentary by Peter Davis. The 44-minute film he's Canada at its very best.” – Georgia Strait is a personal journey through Suzuki's life. It explores his childhood in a World War II internment camp, travels with him to his childhood places, and examines the price of his current fame. The portrait that emerges reveals a man who is an honest and insightful critic of his own character – and who is not afraid to challenge his own assumptions and conditioning.

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SHOHEI OHTANI: A BOON FOR AND THE BANE OF BASEBALL by Terry Watada Last August, I tuned into a Blue Jays game against the Los Angeles Angels. I wanted to watch the phenom Shohei Ohtani in action. Right from the get-go (his first at-bat), Ohtani did something remarkable. He hit the ball into right field. A typical player would have an easy single; an exceptional player would stretch it out to a double. But Ohtani is beyond exceptional, photo: Tane Akamatsu he ran to second with no problem, turned the corner, and then he raced toward third. With his pumping long legs that support his 6’4” height, he easily achieved a triple on a simple hit into right field. In the same game, he also pitched the baseball 100 mph more than once. That’s right, he’s a two-way player.

As with most extraordinary accomplishments, there are those heaping praise and pressure on the individual and there are the detractors. Ohtani is no different. Stephen A. Smith, an ESPN commentator among other media, believes that Ohtani as a two-way star is detrimental to Major League Baseball. Why? Because the man cannot speak English and needs an interpreter during interviews. The use of an interpreter, according to Smith, diminishes professional baseball’s popularity in America. The fact that you got a foreign player that doesn’t speak English, that needs an interpreter, believe it or not, I think contributes to harming the game to some degree, when that’s your box-oﬃce appeal. It needs to be somebody like Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, those guys. Unfortunately, at this moment in time, that’s not the case. – Stephen Smith Smith of course doesn’t consider how many Puerto Rican players there are in MLB. Most of them need interpreters. Yet he has said nothing about them. Ohtani is not the first Japanese player. Ichiro Suzuki, Yu Darvish, and Hideki Matsui, to name a few, needed interpreters, yet Smith has not come out against them with a semi-literate racist rant.

Ohtani was born in Iwate-ken in northern Japan. He played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters from 2013 to 2017. Late in 2017, he signed with the Los Angeles Angels. I suspect he did that so he could pitch and be designated hitter at the same time. The Dodgers refused to let him play both ways. When he made his debut in the 2018 season, he was the first player to be both pitcher and position player since Babe Ruth did it in the early 20th Century. During the 2021 season, he has really come into his own. At the end of the season, he hit 46 home runs and has a 9 (wins) and 2 (losses) pitching record with an ERA of 3.18 (earned run average) and 156 strike outs in 23 games. He was an All-Star and under serious consideration for MVP. Though the Angels did not make the play-offs, Ohtani has certainly made his mark on baseball.

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Smith went on to reveal his true character. He lauded Mark McGwire (a white player) for “saving baseball” because he could speak English. Ohtani, he insinuated, could not because of his language deficiency. He further put his other foot in his mouth by saying: You had a dude that you could put on Wheaties boxes because he (McGwire) could ingratiate himself [sic] the younger generations out there that had America transﬁxed on the sport of Major League Baseball. What I’m saying to you is that’s not the case (with Ohtani). The backlash was immediate and swift. Smith quickly issued an apology.

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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE OF THE VANCOUVER JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL AND JAPANESE HALL Dear Students, Parents, Alumni, and Community Members, The Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall (VJLS-JH) has begun the development of a new strategic plan that will help guide the organization into the future and meet the needs of our community. As our community changes, so too must we, and this planning process will let us explore the many possible ways in which our organization can remain financially and socially sustainable. Most importantly, it will allow us to discover a common cause with which to unify our community. The VJLS-JH Board of Directors is therefore extending an open invitation to all individuals who see themselves as part of the VJLS-JH community to participate in an in-person brainstorming strategic planning session on November 30, 2021 at 7pm.

Together, we will explore how change and tradition come together while also balancing the valuable legacies and history of our community. This will not be an evening of decision-making, but rather one of exploring the upsides and downsides of the different options before us and identifying new possibilities. As a Cultural Community organization, it is important to us that we hear from everyone in our community and we hope that as many of you can participate as possible. We have a limit of 100 participants and will require that all interested participants RSVP to info@vjls-jh.com by 5pm on November 26. Food and drink will be provided starting at 6:30pm with participants encouraged to come early. Parking is available but limited and will be prioritized for individuals with children or a mobility need. Japanese translation will be provided. We look forward to taking these important next steps with you and charting the exciting possibilities for VJLS-JH’s future and that of the community we serve. Sincerely, Darius Maze, Executive Director

Watada continued Let me apologize right now. As I’m watching things unfold, let me say that I never intended to offend any community, particularly the Asian community — and especially Shohei Ohtani, himself. As an African American, keenly aware of the damage stereotyping has done to many in this country, it should’ve elevated my sensitivities even more. Based on my words, I failed in that regard and it’s on me, and me alone. Ohtani is one of the brightest stars in all of sports. He is making a difference, as it pertains to inclusiveness and leadership. I should have embraced that in my comments. Instead, I screwed up. In this day and age, with all the violence being perpetrated against the Asian Community, my comments — albeit unintentional — were clearly insensitive and regrettable. There’s simply no other way to put it. I’m sincerely sorry for any angst I’ve caused with my comments on First Take this morning. Again, I am sorry. And I’ll happily reiterate these words more extensively tomorrow morning, as well. – Stephen Smith Yes, that’s right, Smith is Black. There is no excuse for his attitudes, not in light of slavery, the murders and race riots from the 1960s to the 2000s. Not with Rodney King, George Floyd, and the violent, racist attacks on Asian Americans/Canadians. Stephen Smith with his racist complaints cannot diminish the feats of a true superstar, something he will never be in his life. Not even close.

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NEW! IKOI Tea Time at TG on Fridays Come join us for tea time every Friday from 10am to 1pm at Tonari Gumi. Chat with new and old friends, watch TV, work on your craft project, quietly read a book, or do whatever else your heart desires. Zoom TG Lounge sessions and Senior Seminars (10am – 12pm) will also be broadcasted for Tea Time visitors to watch and participate. Tea and snacks served. Suggested donation $2

Remote (telephone) medical interpretation (fee-based) Medical interpretation by phone for appointments with the doctor, as well as medical exams and trips to the pharmacy. Medical transport (fee-based) Transportation service for medical appointments.

Meals-on-Wheels lunch (fee-based) Weekly delivery of boxed lunches (bento) NEW! From the Sea and Shore: Steveston’s with Japanese menu for those who have Favourite Japanese Canadian Recipes difficulties in shopping or cooking on Produced in collaboration with the Steveston their own. Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, the third in Tonari Gumi’s cookbook series, From the Sea and Shore, is Support services are for adults 55+. now available. This new cookbook features 65 recipes Some services require an assessment reflecting the food culture of the Steveston Japanese interview with the older adult or a family member. Contact Community Services for Canadian community. $20 including tax. information. 604.687.2172 ext. 102 / email: Visit www.tonarigumi.ca/shop for a list of places to services@tonarigumi.ca (Masako) get your copy or email stevestonftsas21@gmail.com Proceeds of book sales support Japanese Canadian seniors’ programs at the Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre and Tonari Gumi. Programs at TG With COVID-19 safety measures and vaccination passport verification in place, some in-person programs at Tonari Gumi restarted this fall. Telephone and Zoom programs will also continue due to high demand. In-person programs Ping Pong Club: Tuesdays 10am - 12pm Mahjong: Wednesdays 10am - 2pm One-on-one iPad lesson: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursdays 10am – 2pm Hula dance class: Thursdays 11am - 12pm Telephone and Zoom programs Join group calls by internet-based video (Zoom) or telephone from anywhere. Programs include local news in Japanese, rakugo comedy, singalongs, online fitness, etc. Monthly calendar: www.tonarigumi.ca/programs/ program-monthly-calendar Inquiries/registration: 604.687.2172 ext. 106 / programs@tonarigumi.ca (Rie) Support Services at TG Government-related paperwork & housing navigation Information on housing options for older adults, assistance with applications for BC Housing and financial assistance, etc.

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The Japanese Community Volunteers Association, “Tonari Gumi” gratefully acknowledges and thanks the following people for their generous donations received from September 21 to October 25, 2021. Although we try our best, we may miss your name. Please contact us and we will make a correction in the next issue. Monetary Donations Noriko Miki, Takuo Hashizume, Nancy Takasaki, Stillwell Masako, Kelvin Higo, Hiroko Fawcett In memory of Jean Shizuko Kamimura Chuck Tasaka, Don S & Chiyo Narukami In memory of Bob Hori Chuck Tasaka In memory of Ben Yamamura Chuck Tasaka In memory of Hiro Terashita Chuck Tasaka In memory of Randy Uyeyama Chuck Tasaka In memory of Tomie Shiozaki Chuck Tasaka Monetary Donations Maryka Omatsu, David & Jane Iwaasa, Sato Kobayashi, Anonymous – In honour of Sam Yamamoto’s 100th birthday Monetary Donations (Canada Helps) Greciana Langamon – In honour of Isamu, Sam Yamamoto’s 100th birthday celebration Anonymous – In celebration of Sam Yamamoto’s 100th birthday Anonymous – In honour of Sam Yamamoto’s 100th birthday In Kind Donations Aki Foster, Motoko Reed, Kon Matsuyama, Emiko Pang, Yukari Miyamae, Suki Wada, Tae Helgeth, Chihiro Sen-Takemoto, Tak Sugii, Jon Nakane, Shawn Nishimura, Toshie Aoki, Yuki Tani, Yasoko Kadota, Yuki Gomyo, Tradex Foods (Filipczak Maria) , Oceans Brands, Queen Elizabeth Lions Club, Anonymous (8) MONTHLY GIVING Monetary Donations Seiya Kuwabara (Floral), Sakiko Yoshida (Floral) Monetary Donations (Canada Helps) Mitsuko Mizuguchi (Floral), Yumi Nakase, Tamotsu Nagata, Satomi Yamashita (Floral), David Iwaasa (Gold), Tsutae Suzuki (Floral), Emiko Morita (Floral), Anonymous (Silver), Anonymous

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The Japanese Canadian Kitchen Garden

Surprising Squash

by Makiko Suzuki November frost signals the end of the outdoor growing season and tedious watering, weeding and harvesting tasks. This year Tonari Gumi Garden Club raised many wonderful Japanese vegetable varieties at the Aldergrove farm plot and test gardens. The final harvest in early November provided daikon with luscious greens, tender collards, brightly coloured Swiss chard, and squash galore.

Kabocha Squash A winter squash also known as ‘Japanese pumpkin’, kabocha was a feature of the TGGC table at the Nikkei Garden Market. Full-sized, early ripening First Taste kabocha weighs up to a hefty five plus pounds. Recipes: capture the rich chestnut-like flavour of First Taste kabocha by cutting into chunks and simmering with soba sauce (Mentsuyu), a dash of sake, and a ‘touch’ of sugar. TGGC member Atsumi Hashimoto converted compact 1.5 – 2 pound Kurinishiki and Shokichi Green mini varieties into a delicious dessert by hollowing-out, filling with butter and honey, and then baking. All kabocha varieties can be used for tasty tempura. Kabocha planted at Aldergrove proved to be a prolific grower and simple to maintain, primarily a result of surplus space and excellent soil amended with mushroom manure. A few plants crept into an adjacent cornfield providing an unexpected ‘bonus’ of huge pumpkins! Next year, at a new plot in Langley, kabocha will be the main focus. TGGC highly recommends purchasing kabocha seeds offered by West Coast Seeds: selecting First Taste if you have the space, or mini varieties (Shokichi Greenmini and the slightly smaller variety, Kurinishiki) for smaller gardens. All three varieties will happily climb a trellis. The spring rush to plant the Aldergrove farm plot with ‘starts’ of several varieties of kabocha resulted in missing labels and a mixed-up crop. An early harvest of large First Taste kabocha at Aldergrove perplexed Larry Okada as to why kabocha growing in his test garden bed was dinky in size. Eventually we realized he was growing mini varieties. His confusion was rewarded with ripe and delicious grapefruit-sized kabocha!

Chayote Squash “Chayote squash typically grows as a perennial in tropical and subtropical climates, but is now adapting to northern locales as an annual. What makes chayote squash so unusual is that it has a mild taste like a summer squash and the texture of a cucumber, but is able to withstand cool fall temperatures. In maritime south coast British Columbia, chayote squash is hardy on the vine until early November.” – BC Farms and Food TGGC volunteer Kikko Tasaka donated chayote squash sold at the October Nikkei Garden Market. Kikko-san defers to her 88 year-old brother who nurtured and raised the large crop for TGGC to sell, with all proceeds assisting Tonari Gumi programmes: “I just phoned my brother about the chayote, and he says that he can’t give us too much info on it as he only knows that it is in the melon family. He said he threw all the seeds out so he cannot root it for us but he told me that there is a garden shop on No.#5 Road and Blundell which used to sell the plants. Next time I pass by, I shall check it out, but most likely we will have to wait till next spring. He says the only info he has was that when he was in Hawaii, he found a nice recipe for tsukemono with it. Next time, we will have to make denva-zuke with it.” The entire chayote plant – fruit, stems, leaves and roots – is nutritious and contains high amounts of vitamin C, foliate, and fibre. In addition to pickling, these pear-like squashes are great in tempura or curries. Fresh chayote is crisp and crunchy eaten raw. Try them thinly sliced with shoyu and sprinkled with katsuobushi, for a refreshing side dish. Zucchini and other squash varieties commonly produced in BC often suffer from white powdery mildew and fungus by late summer; however, chayote happily grows disease free until hit by a hard frost. When stored in a cool and dry place the crop will last well into winter. While the store bought chayotes (with smooth skins) will easily sprout, these are not adapted for our climate, the task is to find the spiky local chayote. What a surprising discovery, next spring the club will be looking for these chayote starts. continued on page 35

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Alice Bradley CommunityKitchen with and Lea Ault

lea@hapaizakaya.com

Are you tired of raking leaves? I only rake about 20% of the leaves (Justin does the rest) and I’m already tired of it. As soon as you rake them a big blow comes through and deposits another load of leaves where you just raked. I’m also doing a little DIY around the house and that requires a certain amount of time on YouTube, as my DIY learning came from my dad and was gleaned whilst I held lights for him as he worked. I also passed him tools and little bits of hardware as requested, which is why I know that the little cross shaped screwdriver is called Phillips. Sadly, this doesn’t make me an expert so I have to resort to DIY videos and the expertise of others. My dad died in November of 1998 and we miss him tremendously; I wish he was here for so many reasons and one of them is I wish I could be learning how to fix stuff from him. I would gladly hold the light and pass him screws and pliers and such. I have a Hapa manager helping me out - she also learned a lot of DIY from holding lights for her dad, who is an architect and DIY master like my dad. Fortunately she is much more skilled than I am (she can use a drill with accuracy and panache). So I’m holding lights and passing tools again.

November is a bridge month – Halloween is done but we’re not QUITE geared up for Christmas yet (I am but I’m in the minority - I don’t decorate but I start making lists) so a lot of us do our DIY in the rainy month of November, judging by all the people at Home Depot. We’re also purging and I know I’m not the only one because Big Brothers starts sending emails around now. The house is a MESS but it will be good for Christmas, I promise. So knowing that I’m not the only one raking leaves and purging and dealing with messes and gearing up for Christmas, here’s a fast meal you can pop in the oven and you only have to check on it a couple of times. Mom also has a couple of lovely dishes on offer this month but let’s have the easy one first

Baked Pasta Here’s what you do: • If you have kids doing homework in the kitchen you • Turn the oven on to 375F. Make sure there’s nothing in there first. can put them on this duty while you rake leaves or • Find a 9” x 13” casserole dish clean out a closet • Tip a package of gemelli, or penne or whatever short pasta you have • When you take it out it can sit for a bit but I find if to hand - I used the 500g ones you get at Costco you leave it more than 30 minutes the pasta keeps • Also from Costco: Rao’s Marinara Sauce, I believe it was 753ml. Add the absorbing moisture and it can get a wee bit dry. sauce and add a full jar of water. (Use whatever sauce you like, 750ml Otherwise, it’s good to go. or 3 cups’ worth, and an equal amount of water.) Stir. Set it on a sheet • ....sure, make a salad. I find broccoli roasted in the pan, cover with foil and pop in the oven air fryer gets a more enthusiastic reception around • Set the timer for 15 minutes, when it goes off give it a stir, replace the here. They will eat WAY more broccoli than if it’s foil and bake for another 15 minutes just steamed. Cut into florets, wash, dry as well as • Shred some mozzarella cheese - about 2 cups possible. Toss florets in a big bowl with a little olive • When the timer goes off a second time, give it another stir and check oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Air fry at 370F for to see if it wants more water and add it - about a ½ c. or so about 10-12 minutes, shaking after 5 minutes. • Top with cheese and back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and browning

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Mix together the shoyu, sherry, garlic, ginger and sugar, stir in the beef, let marinate for 15 minutes. Prepare the 1 large onion, chopped sauce mixture and have it ready. 1 bell pepper, cut in strips Heat 1 tablespoon oil, stir fry the onions for 1-2 2 Tbsp olive oil minutes, add the green onions and garlic, fry another Pinch of salt 30 seconds and remove. Heat another tablespoon of 1 Tbsp paprika oil, add the beef and stir fry until browned, add the ¼-1/2 tsp chili flakes, use more if you like a bit of heat. tomatoes and onions, stir fry just until the tomatoes are 2 cups cup up canned or fresh tomato, (skinless if fresh) heated through and softening around the edges. Do 1-14 ounce tin coconut milk not over cook. Give your sauce mixture a good stir to ½ cup chopped cilantro loosen up the cornstarch and add to the tomato/beef Salt and pepper to taste mix, stir and cook for another minute or so until the 4 Tbsp lime juice sauce has thickened. Top with some chopped green 1 1/2 pound firm white fish, cut in large cubes (or half raw prawns or onion and serve with hot rice. scallops) Heat the oil, and add the onions and saute over medium heat with a pinch No sweet this month, I’m on a diet. Because it’s November. All these dishes are fairly calorie-wise and of salt for about 5 minutes. Add the peppers, paprika and chili flakes and saute for a few more minutes, healthy and I just noticed they’re all tomato based. add the tomatoes and simmer for about 15 minutes over low heat. Add the Mom was asking for a theme for this month and I guess it’s tomatoes? coconut milk, cilantro and lime juice, simmer for a few minutes.

Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew)

Taste for seasoning, add salt and pepper to taste. Add the fish ( and prawns if using), simmer over low heat for 5 minutes or just until cooked. Serve with rice or crusty bread and a green salad. (Lea: I want some avocado in that salad.)

Lea: It’s all tomatoes! Mom: Tomatoes are very healthy, with lots of vitamins and antioxidants to keep us well over the dreary wet month of November. Also they’re easy to prepare. Lea: …OK I’ll put that in.

Beef and Tomato Stir Fry

Happy November everyone!

1 pound thinly sliced beef (flank steak is a good cut for this) Marinade: 2 tsp shoyu 1 Tbsp sherry or cooking wine 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 slices fresh ginger, finely chopped or grated 2 tsp sugar Marinate the beef slices in the marinade about 15 minutes 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 clove garlic chopped 3 green onions, cut in 2 inch pieces 4-5 fresh tomatoes, peeled, (by briefly dropping in boiling water, 30 seconds, then into cold water), cut each into 8 pieces Sauce mixture: 2 tsp shoyu 2 Tbsp cornstarch ¾ cup cold water ¼ cup ketchup 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp sugar ½ tsp salt Chopped green onion for garnish

Edible Roots continued The Nikkei Garden Market offered a wonderful opportunity for TGGC members to meet other gardeners and exchange growing information, seed sources, and ideas. Many thanks to all volunteers who helped in the gardens, at the market, and between!

TONARI GUMI CHRISTMAS BOOK SPECIAL Our Edible Roots – The Japanese Canadian Kitchen Garden From Sea and Shore: Steveston’s Favourite Japanese Canadian Recipes The Tonari Gumi cookbook – Home Away from Home Purchase all 3 books for $50, including GST Available only at Tonari Gumi 42 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver Books ($20 each) can be ordered individually online at tonarigumi.ca/shop. Net proceeds help finance services and programs at Tonari Gumi. Your support is truly appreciated

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Milestones ENOMOTO, Dennis Yuji, August 19, 1946 – October 25, 2021. It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I announce the loss of my brother, Dennis Yuji Enomoto, who died in the British Virgin Islands. He was snorkeling on October 25 near Cooper Island when he failed to return to the tour group. Dennis is lovingly remembered for his kind and generous nature by his brother, Randy, sister-in-law Lynn Westwood and all who were fortunate to cross his path. He once postponed the sale of a condo he owned until a friend entering the real estate profession could acquire her licence and sell his home. Knowing that Lynn and I had dogs, he ensured that his vacation properties in both Whistler and Mayne Island were dog friendly so that he could gift us with stays in both. Shy and retiring by nature, Dennis chose to live in the heart of the West End by English Bay and enjoyed the busyness and vitality of life in the city. Although quiet and self-effacing, he was an early adopter of technology and drove what might be considered a flash vehicle: a plug-in hybrid car made of carbon fiber with gull wing doors. A consummate traveller, he made more than 30 trips internationally, cruising up the Amazon, enjoying the Carnaval do Rio de Janeiro, exploring Europe (he considered Prague that most beautiful city in his travels there), and bobsledding on the Olympic track in Lillehammer (he did mention the 3 G’s of force were not something he’d want to repeat). Dennis was an excellent cook and this past Thanksgiving he made a pumpkin pie from scratch and brought it to his uncle, Peter Nimi’s home, where Lynn made Dennis’ favourite dish, candied yams with orange peel, to accompany the turkey. He was never one to arrive without gifts, usually handmade chocolates and in Lizzy’s case, fancy dog biscuits.

TSUJI, Tatsuo "Pat" Passed away peacefully, on his own terms at almost 94 years old, on October 20, 2021 at Langley Memorial Hospital. Born in Mission, Pat lived in Vernon, East Vancouver, Surrey and Langley. Predeceased by his dear wife, Yoshie "Yo" Tsuji, in 2003. Dad, brother and grandpa will be lovingly remembered by sons, Wayne (Gail) and Bruce (Billie), siblings, Yaeko (Roy) and Akio, grandchildren, Tyler, Evan, Kyle and Kira and extended family and friends. As per his wishes, no service will be held and his ashes will rest beside his beloved wife, Yo, at Langley Lawn Cemetery. To share memories and condolences, please visit Dignity Memorial.

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YAMAMOTO, Masanobu (Mas) June 25, 1927 - October 29, 2021. At 14, Mas, his widowed mother, and his siblings were forced to leave their Vancouver home. Lemon Creek Internment Camp was his home for the next 4 years. Mas’ childhood ended abruptly following their release. He supported his mother and younger siblings by working in an orchard in the Okanagan. Mas was introduced to the most beautiful woman he had ever met and married Joan Ishikawa in 1958. At the age of 39 Mas had earned his PhD, had 3 children, and finally embarked on a satisfying career in research. He later became a successful entrepreneur. Mas is predeceased by his wife Joan, his sister Emiko and brother Tom. He is survived by his children, Naomi (Fred), Donna (Gerald) and Brian (Brenda), his grandchildren, Jennifer and Kami, his sisters, Hamako and Midori, brothers, Sam and Tats and 26 nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider doing something special for someone who you haven’t seen in a while. That’s what Mas would have wanted. ASANO, Hisako Passed away peacefully on October 3, 2021 at the age of 87. She was predeceased by her husband Teisuke (Tom). She is survived and lovingly remembered by her son Kenneth Asano (Deneen); daughter Jennifer Asano (Ian); and granddaughters Kiyomi, Mika and Emily. She will always be remembered for her love of flowers, cooking, baking, music and singing with the Cattleya Chorus. She especially adored spending time with her grandchildren. Her family would like to thank all of the staff at Dania Home that cared for her during her final years. A private memorial service will be held with family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC. KAMITAKAHARA, George January 12, 1927 - October 8, 2021. George was born in Eburne, BC. In 1942, during WWII, his family was evacuated and interned in Slocan, BC. After the war ended, the family relocated to Turin and Taber, Alberta. Eventually the family moved to the city of Lethbridge, where he graduated from U of Lethbridge with a BA in Geography. In the late 1970s, he developed a keen interest in sailing. He bought a sailboat, named it Amoreena, and learned how to sail. His goal was to solo sail around the world. In 1983, he

left Vancouver to pursue his dream. He sailed south down the coast as far as Mexico, then crossed the Pacific to Polynesia and New Zealand. He enjoyed wintering in Baja and Tonga. Unfortunately on his way to Vanuatu in 1986, he hit a reef and had to abandon ship. Fortunately, he was rescued a few days later by a New Caledonian fishing boat.

Jane married Yutaka Wakita, moved to Revelstoke to raise their family and operated several businesses before moving to Vancouver.

George was predeceased by his parents, Fred Miichiro and Yaye Kamitakahara, brothers/sisters/in-laws, Ayako (Seizi) Omae, Akiko (Eiichi) Harada; Alfie (Rosie), Sab, Kazie, and former wife, Anne. He is survived by his Alberta siblings/in-laws, Nobby, Harold (Julie), Kiyomi and Kay. George was much loved by his 13 nieces/nephews, 16 great-nieces/nephews and 1 great-great-nephew. Many thanks to his BC nieces/nephew (Alisa, John, Jeanne, Linda, Ruby) who shared in his care, and to the staff at Robert Nimi Nikkei Home. His final days were spent at Fellburn where he passed away with dignity and compassion from the staff. (www.bellburnaby.com)

hearted and always keeping in touch with everyone.

Jane was born on October 27, 1929 to Kizo (father)and Ikue (mother) Kobayashi and grew up in Okanagan Center with her five siblings.

took various cruises around the world, which they greatly enjoyed.

Jane is survived by sister Margaret, son Michael, daughter Kathryn (Derek), Janet Weston, grandchildren He returned to Vancouver and enjoyed sailing alone, up along the BC Nalani, Matthew, Tyler and Erin. coast, Japan in 2006, circumnavigated Vancouver Island in 2008 and Family was everything to Jane, she loved visiting and later to Haida Gwaii in 2009. cooking for her family and friends. Mom was kind Our memories of you will be in our hearts forever. We love you Mom. XO

WOODWARD, Nancy Miyuki (nee Oka) June 13, 1929 October 26, 2021. Born in Matsqui, BC on June 13, 1929 to early Japanese-Canadian settlers who had a farm on what is now the Abbotsford International Airport. Nancy passed away from COVID illness October 26, 2021. She was happily married to Frederick Woodward from 1973 MARUS, Asako Asako Marus passed away unexpectedly on September until his death in 1993. The eldest of three children, 27, 2021. Asako will be missed by her family and many friends and will she will be greatly missed by her sister, Betty Masako not be forgotten as she touched the hearts of everyone who knew her. Stillwell, brother-in-law, Peter Stillwell and dear friends. MORIZAKI, Terry Masaru 1930-2021. With sad hearts, we announce the She leaves extended family in Ontario, Washington passing of our beloved father at the age of 91 on October 1, 2021 at Langley and Kyushu, Japan. Father, Sanzo Oka, died in 1960. Memorial Hospital. Born in Ruskin, BC, dad is survived by his loving wife Mother, Kinori Shinohara Oka, in 1991, and her brother, of 60 years, Margaret Miyoko; two sisters Setsuko and Yoshiko; and four Peter Eiichiro Oka, passed away in 2012. children Wayne, Sandra (Tom), Sharon (Neil) and Brenda and many nieces A child of the Depression, Nancy knew how to innovate and nephews. He will be missed by family and friends. This beautiful world and make do in daily life, yet she was extravagantly won’t be the same without you. No service by request. generous to those she loved. It was a job to wrestle a restaurant bill away from her. She was raised during the TANAHARA, Takeshi Takeshi Tanahara passed away on October 12, 2021 great political turmoil of World War II and went to stay after battling lung cancer for three years. He was 66. with her grandmother in Abbotsford at age 4, while her Born in Okinawa, Japan, Takeshi immigrated to Canada after graduating mother and father worked out of town. In 1942, Nancy high school. He later started his own business exporting lumber and was and her family and other Japanese British Columbians married for 39 years to the love of his life. Takeshi was a loving father to were required to leave their properties and goods and three children and a proud grandfather to two. He will be remembered live in interior settlements in BC. Nancy persevered, for his joyful, competitive spirit, his late-in-life athleticism, his strong sense and from rural Lemon Creek at age 16, Nancy went of right and wrong, his impatience when trying to teach math, and his to Toronto to obtain a high school education while deep partnership and commitment to his wife. He will be greatly missed. working as a schoolgirl domestic helper to the beloved Magwood family, before eventually becoming a wellThe Tanahara family would like to acknowledge the compassionate regarded insurance office supervisor. work of the dedicated staff at the BC Cancer Agency; most notably Dr. Janessa Laskin, Dr. Hannah Carolan, and Dr. Bonnie Leung, as well as Called back to Vancouver to assist her mother after her ophthalmologist Dr. Katherine E. Paton. In lieu of flowers, a donation father died, she helped in the Colonial Confectionery can be made to the BC Cancer Agency in memory of Takeshi. www. on Commercial Drive and 3rd Avenue, where she met and later married Frederick Woodward. Later, hamiltonharronfunerals.com they opened and worked for many years at three Wakita, Jane Sumiko Jane Sumiko Wakita “Sugar Mama” passed away businesses together at 23rd and Main Street: a car peacefully at her Abbotsford home on October 22, 2021, surrounded by wash, a laundromat and an apartment, working from her family. early morning to night. After they retired, she and Fred

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Milestones continued

Dona Nabata continued

Nancy had a quiet faith and went when she could to the United Church on Victoria Drive. The sacrifices involved in her hard work may have contributed to the Alzheimer’s disease with which she was diagnosed in later years, but which she bore with good grace for nine years at the Willingdon Care Centre, enjoying activities, cards and especially Leo’s magical music - to which she could often be seen moving her body and tapping her feet.

the piece as a whole. With the Westside Palimpsest, I hope to elevate the Asian Woman into the realm of Art, while placing her in the world of the everyday.

She liked going with Masako and Peter for coffee outings to nearby ‘Waves’ and the occasional luncheon at Kiku and the White Spot. She also loved seeing her old Abbotsford childhood friend, Mary Haraga Okabe, who often joined her for coffee. Nancy’s family is very grateful for the kind staff care at Willingdon Care Centre and to the other residents for their friendly companionship. A Celebration of Life (with COVID protocols) will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Hamilton Harron Funeral Home, 5390 Fraser Street near 41st Avenue, Vancouver.

You live in Maui and Vancouver, where are you now? I am in Vancouver now, but hope to go to Maui soon. On Maui I am working on my series called ‘Evidence’. There is an old gravesite in Wailuku in Maui, where the tombstones are huge natural rocks, with Japanese names inscribed into them. The graveyard itself is neglected and overgrown. It is very powerful to see these old stones placed there in the late 1800-1900s. They definitely have a presence. Artists I’ve talked to over the past several years have had different responses to COVID and the lockdowns that went along with it. Some have been been very productive and others not so much. How have you been holding up, and where did you spend the lockdown? COVID certainly made retreating to the Studio, an easy decision. At the same time, many unpleasant questions were exposed by COVID, played on and on in the media. It was impossible to not be influenced by the seriousness of our situation, and the importance of caring. During COVID, I started to work in a very large format, with colour and positive themes.

To those who would like to honour Nancy’s memory, A lot of your work is informed by your Japanese Canadian please do a kind deed for someone else when there heritage, can you tell me a bit about your prewar and wartime is an opportunity. family history? Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be By following the movement of immigrants from Japan, you can shared at www.hamiltonharronfunerals.com for the understand the importance of history and legacy. With Meiji and Woodward family. www.hamiltonharronfunerals.com the opening of Japan, the young men were encouraged to leave and seek their fortune. My maternal grandparents were from northern Kyushu and they lived in Port Alberni before the war. My grandfather worked in the sawmill. My paternal grandfather was a fisherman and was from Wakayama. He had a packer boat. You’ve talked about your mother’s family burning their possessions in Port Alberni before being shipped to Hastings Park for processing. Was that a common thing, do you know? I believe that anything deemed “too Japanese”, for example, pictures of the Emperor, had to be destroyed. Also, because they were only allowed one suitcase, they had to be very careful of what they saved. That is why the old family photographs are so interesting to me. Why were these particular photos saved? In the old albums, you could see a blank space where the photo had been deliberately removed. This is the beginning of the Palimpsest for me. I am not sure how common the bonfires and the burning were, and there are no Issei to ask. The Nisei were just children, and I think they felt the stress of the uprooting, but they took it in their stride. The fact that they lost everything and did not know where they were going or for how long, must have been traumatizing.

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What about your father’s side of the family? I don’t know as much about my father’s side of the family, just that my grandfather was an only child, so my grandmother had to go back to Japan to take care of my great-grandfather. She got stranded there during the War. I know that my grandfather and grandmother were able to enjoy their later days at the original Tonari Gumi on Powell Street. I would like to celebrate, and say thank you to people like Takeo Yamashiro, and Mayumi Takasaki! They understood my Grandparents in a way that I can never know. We often talk about generation trauma, but I’m also interested in the ﬂipside – the inheritances that are passed down to use from our families. What have you inherited from your family? Though my parents were born in Canada, and spent most of their lives here, they passed on aspects of Japanese culture that I am happy about, and grateful for. The concept of “gambaru” which means remain steadfast, or don’t give up, is definitely at the top of the list. “Gammon suru” or be patient and endure, is another one. Most importantly, the depth of Japanese art is a source of pride and inspiration for me. In literature, for example, the first novel in the world, The Tale of Genji, was written by a Japanese woman. Abstract painting existed in Japan well before it was recognized in the West. Traditional music, where the empty spaces between the notes reverberate and are more important than the note itself. I do not have to give those things up.

Beside the Volcano. Photo by Dona Nabata.

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Nikkei Place Monthly Update Nikkei National Museum Do & Cultural Centre Nikkei Place na t io ns

Honouring, Preserving, and Sharing Japanese Culture and Japanese Canadian History and Heritage for a Better Canada centre.nikkeiplace.org | 604.777.7000 | info@nikkeiplace.org | Support NNMCC: Donate by phone, mail or online NEW NIKKEI IMAGES 日系イメージ: 25TH ANNIVERSARY AND WAR MEMORIAL ISSUE Included here is an excerpt from the latest issue, Volume 26, Issue No.2, Nikkei Images. Read the full issue online: centre.nikkeiplace.org/research/nikkei-images/

NNM 1992.23 Frank Kamiya Collection.

Pictured: Sgt. Masumi Mitsui, MM at the relighting ceremony of the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park, 1985.

WHAT’S ONSITE 館内にて開催 Reception | Gallery | Museum Shop: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday* & Monday Closed Nikkei Bookstore 日系ブックストア: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 11:00am - 3pm WINTER POP-UP SHOPS | NOV - DEC Thurs. & Fri. 10am to 7pm* | Sat. 10am to 5pm* *vendor store hours may vary This winter, pop-up shops will be at the Nikkei Centre to share in the holiday spirit. Enjoy a wide selection of one-of-a-kind gifts from local vendors, find the perfect gift for your loved ones, or even treat yourself! New vendors each week.

MUSEUM SHOP ミュージアムショップ https://shop.nikkeiplace.org/ As we approach the holiday season, “My grandfather’s medals continue to be a source of pride unique and handcrafted cards are a and remind us of the sacrifice, loss, bravery, and courage of wonderful way to share the holiday our forefathers who fought for our freedom in WWI. His medspirit with friends and family. Cards als are a symbol of his character and his courage to face the perils of war and the ultimate sacrifice, but also the racism and from Handcrafted by Valerie are available, as well as many other hate he and his fellow Japanese Canadian soldiers experiartisanal cards by Sasaki Art Gallery enced in the military. He and his family lost everything in Port and Art by Akemi. Coquitlam: their farm, their livelihood, and their future life in British Columbia. But he never gave up hope for his family.” CURRENT EXHIBITS 展示 SUPPORT 日系文化センター・博物館をサポートする方法 “Gone but Not Forgotten”: My Family’s Story of Remembrance and Loss by David R. Mitsui

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Nikkei Place Monthly Update Nikkei Seniors Health Care & Housing Society WHO COULD TAKE CARE OF MY FINANCES WHEN I AM NOT CAPABLE AND I HAVE NO FAMILY OR FRIENDS TO BE MY POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA)? by Masako Sakuma-Anderson, BC registered clinical social worker

monthly service fee is $60. Once their service starts, they will receive your pensions in their account on your behalf, and all of your bills and other financial matters will be managed by Bloom Group, including filing your income tax returns. If you are still able to manage your petty cash for daily matters such as grocery, they will send some of your pension money to your account after other financial obligations are done.

One of the most important questions that you should ask yourself, regardless of age, is “who should manage my finances when I am not capable?” As most of you know, it is very important to appoint someone in advance to manage your finances. It means that while you are able and capable, you should formally ask someone to manage your financial matters for the time when you are not capable. Many people appoint family members or friends whom they trust as POA. However, if you do not have anyone whom you can appoint as POA, what should you do? Depending upon If your doctor deems you incapable of handling your your financial situation, there are some ways that your finances can be financial matters and you have not appointed anyone as a POA in advance, and plus you receive only govmanaged when you are not capable. ernment pensions and have no assets, a doctor or Banks/Credit Unions/Trust Companies other health care professionals may refer you to involIf you have more than just government pensions, such as property and/ untary program of Bloom Group. Upon referral, Bloom or investments but you have no one that you can ask to be your POA, Group will take over your finances. In many cases of what should you do? the involuntary program, they will work with a health In such cases, you may want to consider estate and trust services that care professional to figure out your care and financial major banks/credit unions/trust companies provide. They have estate needs. Accordingly, they will manage your finances to and trust services for their customers. In such services, you request your meet your needs. financial institution to manage your assets/finances in advance for the time when you are not capable. Once you are deemed incapable by physicians, your financial institution will take over your finances as you requested in advance. They will act as your enduring POA. They set up their own fees. You need to consult with your financial institution about such services.

Arranging someone to manage your finances is more important as you age. Most long term care facilities, including the government funded facilities, request you to have a formal POA or trustee as one of the conditions for admission. Although medical care is provided at no If you have substantial assets/property and you are deemed incapable cost in Canada, long term care is not. It is important to remember that arranging someone to manage your of managing your finances by physicians but you did not appoint POA finances in advance is closely related to receiving the in advance, you will most likely be referred to BC Public Guardian and long term care you need. Trustee (PGT), which is a quasi-governmental organization. However, this service involves a court process and you have to bear the related court PGT website: https://www.trustee.bc.ca/services/sercost and substantial service fees from your own assets. You would want vices-to-adults/Pages/financial-management-and-personal-decision-making-services.aspx to avoid it as much as possible.

Bloom Group If your income is only government pensions and you have no assets such as property or investments, you can request Bloom Group to manage your finances. Bloom Group is a non-profit organization in Vancouver that manages people’s government pensions when they are not able to. They act as your pension trustee, meaning they manage only your government pensions such as disability pensions, old age security and Canada pensions. Depending on your needs, they may agree to manage other types of pensions, too, including union pensions and Japanese pensions. Their Adult Guardianship Program accepts voluntary or involuntary clients.

Bloom Group website: https://www.thebloomgroup. org/our-work/adult-guardianship/ *The information in this article is solely that of the author, Masako Sakuma- Anderson. Please note there are other organizations that help seniors with financial matters; the Bloom Group is provided as one example. NSHC&HS does not endorse any organizations.

For a limited time, free virtual outreach programming is now being offered. Our Kenko Talks lecture series has returned and will run until December. Check our If you have difficulty managing your finances and you would like Bloom website for details! Group to manage your finances voluntarily, you contact them and make a request for their service. Their open file fee is $25 (one time fee) and the

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Nikkei Place Monthly Update Nikkei Donations N i k kPlace e i PFoundation lace Don ations

NIKKEI PLACE is comprised of three organizations: Nikkei Place Foundation, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, and Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society. Please visit www.nikkeiplace.org — our organizations are making updates on our websites and social media channels in reponse to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic. We are still accepting donations, but encourage you to give online at www.nikkeiplacefoundation.org to avoid any delays with receiving your tax receipt. For inquiries, please contact gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org.

Thank You for Supporting Nikkei Place! Gifts from October 1, 2021 — October 31, 2021 inclusive DONATIONS Jack Domitsu Kenji A. Dyck Yumiko Hiroike Turco Eitaro Hirota Noboru Murata Michael Prior Miki Tsuboi Linda Ydreos

Green Yukimasa & Tamiko Kishimoto Florence Mitani Roy & Tsuyako Sokugawa Yuichiro Watanabe

Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara Chris Oikawa Hanako Oye In Memory of Linda Kawamoto Reid Sandy Wakabayashi Jim & Norma Sawada Kazuko Koyanagi Audrey Shimozawa A. Minato NNMCC INSPIRATION Barbara Shishido Heidi Murao FUNDRAISER Charlotte Takasaki Manami A. Calvo In Memory of Masako Sharlene A. Tabata In Memory of Dean & Ayumi Dalke Linda Yada Joyce C. Takeshita Robert T. Banno Akemi Eddy LEAFS Fred & Linda Yada Darlene Tanaka & Trevor Jones Dean & Ayumi Dalke Akiko Gomyo Ambassador Ken & Dorothy Yada & Family Grace Tanaka Frank & Naomi Kamiya Akiko Gomyo In Memory of Ginzo & Harue Udagawa In Memory of Art Kanzaki Robert Horii Hisako Wada Patron Kenji Yamamoto Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa Satoshi & June Hamada Fred & Linda Yada NNMCC Auxiliary Sharon Croft Tsuneo & Noriko Miki Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family In Memory of Jean Platinum Roberta H. Nasu In Memory of Chieko Yano Norine K. Yamamoto Shizuko Kamimura Howard Shimokura NNMCC Auxiliary Joyce M. Nakamoto Sam Yamamoto Frank & Patricia Hamanishi Brock Radloff Akio & Amy Momotani Bronze Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto Frank & Naomi Kamiya Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi Gwendolyn Yip & Santa Ono Kumi Shanahan HONOURS & TRIBUTES In Memory of Yosh & Irene L. Yano Copper In Honour of Tsuneo Kay Kanzaki HERITAGE ESTATE Dr. Akira & Mrs. Hamako Horii Miki’s 88th Birthday MONTHLY GIVING Art Kanzaki GIVING CIRCLE Paul & Diana Kariya Manami A. Calvo Anonymous (3) Yoshiharu Hashimoto In Memory of Sansuke & Carina Abe Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa George & Elaine Homma Burgundy Koto Kawamoto Ian & Debbie Burgess Betty Issenman Anonymous In Honour of Sam Linda Kawamoto Reid Brian & Marcia Carr Sato Kobayashi John & Carol-Anne Yamamoto’s 100th Patricia H. Chan In Memory of Cathy Makihara Kamitakahara Birthday Michael & Ruth Coles Lily Tomiye Mah Robert & Jane Nimi Anonymous (3) Red Grant Dustin Lynn Sasaki Carrie Okano Lindsay & Andrew Fong Kelvin & Kay Higo Masami Hanashiro Sandra Sasaki Linda Kawamoto Reid Ella, Andrea & Dave Hamamoto Derek Inouye Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto Richard & Gail Shinde Midori Hamamoto In Memory of Hiroshi Minemoto Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi Norman Shuto Dr. Akira & Mrs. Hamako Horii Yoshiko Matsumoto Jean Neher Shaun Inouye Haruko Takamori Frank & Naomi Kamiya Shawn Nishimura Karen Nishi & Michael Bruce Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura Sian Tasaka Sato Kobayashi Family In Memory of Mary F. Kawamoto Fred & Linda Yada Yvonne Kong Yuji Ohara Dr. Tatsuo Okamura Satoko Kobayashi Sam Yamamoto Kazuko Koyanagi Tom Teranishi Frank & Naomi Kamiya Greciana Langamon A. Minato We thank and honour the Nancy Woodward Tommy Li In Memory of Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa legacy gifts made by our Dorothy Yamamoto Stewart Kawaguchi Bernice Radloff Dr. Patrick & Diane Miki supporters following their Ted Kawamoto Orange Brock Radloff Tsuneo & Noriko Miki passing: Catherine Makihara Anonymous Roberta H. Nasu In Memory of Masako & Ken Moriyama Estate of Tamiko Corbett Keiko Funahashi Niece Gail, grandma & Setsuko Shoji-Araki Anne Motozono Estate of Mitsuo Hayashi Ronald Okada & Carol Nishi nephew Noa Kristin Carlson Roberta H. Nasu Estate of Nancy Machiko Cameron Harry Tonogai Maryka Omatsu NNMCC Board of Directors Craig Natsuhara Hayato Ueda

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Nikkei Place Monthly Update 「誰に頼む？自分で財産管理ができなくなったとき、頼める家族や友人がいないとき」執筆者：アンダーソン佐久間雅子（BC州認定臨床ソーシャルワーカー）日本語訳：大島利子年齢を問わず、自分に問いかける最も重要な質問の一つは「自分が不能力になった際、誰が自分の財産管理をすべきなのか」ということです。皆さんもご存知の通り、前もってどなたかを代理人として依頼しておくことは非常に重要なことです。いざ身が不自由になったときに財産や金銭問題を管理できる人をまだしっかりしているうちに正式に依頼しておくことが大切です。多くの方々の場合、信頼できる家族の一員あるいは友人が代理人（Power of Attorney、以下POA）になっています。しかし代理人になってくれる人がいなかった場合、どうしたら良いでしょう？そんな時は、個々の経済状況に応じて、いくつか財産管理の方法があります。

銀行・信用金庫・信託会社公的年金以外の資産、例えば、不動産や投資などを所有していて、財産管理者がいない場合はどうしましょう？この場合、主要銀行、信用金庫や信託会社の提供する不動産及び信託サービス（estate and trust services）を考えてみてはいかがでしょう。これらの機関は顧客に対し不動産・信託サービスを提供しています。これはあなたが無能力になる以前に財産管理を金融機関に依頼するものです。主治医から無能力であると判断された時点で、事前に依頼した通りに金融機関が財産運営を行います。金融機関は委任された代理人（POA）として役目を果たします。これには手数料が発生します。このサービスについては金融機関に相談しておくことが必要になります。

年齢を重ねるにつれて、財産を管理する代理人を決めておくことは大変重要なことです。多くの長期療養施設（政府出資の施設も含む）では、入居時に正式な代理人（POA）または受託者（Trustee）が任命されていることが入居条件となっています。カナダでは医療は無料で受けられますが、長期介護は無料ではありません。前もって金銭管理をしてくれる人を手配しておくことが、必要な長期介護を受けることに密接に関係していることを覚えておくことが大切です。 PGT website: https://www.trustee.bc.ca/services/services-to-adults/ Pages/ﬁnancial-management-and-personal-decision-makingservices.aspx Bloom Group website: https://www.thebloomgroup.org/our-work/ adult-guardianship/ *本記事の情報は、筆者であるアンダーソン・佐久間雅子氏が独自に記したものです。尚、ブルーム・グループはその一例であり、その他にもシニア向けの経済的な問題をサポートする組織があることをご留意ください。日系シニアズヘルスケア・住宅協会は、いかなる団体も推奨しておりません。

もしかなりの資産・財産をお持ちの方で、医師から財産管理が不可能とみなされ、かつ代理人（POA）を前もって任命していなかった場合、準政府機関であるBC Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT)（BC 州公共保護・信託）に紹介される可能性が高いです。しかしこのサービスは裁判所の手続きが関わってくるので、関連する裁判費用や多額の手数料を自己負担しなければなりません。できるだけ避けたいものです。

Bloom Group（ブルーム・グループ）収入が政府年金のみで不動産や投資などその他の資産がない場合、財産管理をブルーム・グループに依頼できます。ブルーム・グループはバンクーバーの非営利団体で、人々の政府年金を管理しています。年金受託者として、障害年金、老齢年金、カナダ年金などの政府年金のみを管理します。その他にもニーズに応じて、組合年金や日本国民年金などの管理を請け負うこともあります。成人の後見人プログラムでは、自発的または非自発的顧客を対象にサービスを提供しています。財産管理が困難と感じ、ブルーム・グループに自発的に依頼してみようと思われたなら、連絡をしてみてください。ブルーム・グループのファイルを開く料金は＄２５（１回限り）で月額のサービス料金は＄６０です。サービスが開始されるとブルーム・グループの口座があなたに代わって年金を受け取ります。すべての請求書、その他の金銭的事項、確定申告を含めて全てブルーム・グループが管理します。食料など小口の現金の扱いが可能な場合は必要経費の支払いの後、年金の一部があなたの口座に送金されます。もし主治医から金銭管理が不可能と判断され、また事前に代理人（POA）に委任をしていなかった場合、加えて、政府年金だけを受給しその他の財産がなかったとします。この場合、医師や医療専門家はブルーム・グループの非自発的プログラムを紹介することがあります。紹介後、ブルーム・グループが財産管理を代行します。非自発的プログラムは多くの場合、医療専門家と協力して顧客のケアと金銭的ニーズを考えていき、それに応じた財産管理を行います。

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11 月から開始！隣組憩いの場 IKOI Tea Time

お茶を飲みながらおしゃべり、テレビを見たり、クラフトをしたり、静かに本を読んだりと自由で楽しい憩いの時間を過ごしませんか？ビデオ通話で行っているTGラウンジやシニアセミナー（午前１０時∼午後１２時）も視聴いただけます。お茶とスナック込み。ドネーション制。

新発売！スティーブストン発レシピ本「From the Sea and Shore」スティーブストン日加文化センターと隣組が共同で作成したレシピ本第三弾「From the Sea and Shore」が発売されました。スティーブストン日系コミュニティの食文化を伝える65のレシピを日系人漁師の歴史と共に紹介します。$20（税込）。取り扱い店舗リスト www.tonarigumi.ca/ja/shop 問合せstevestonftsas21@gmail.com このレシピ本の売り上げはスティーブストン日加文化センターおよび隣組が提供する日系人・日本人シニアのためのプログラムやサービスに役立てられます。

秋のプログラムご案内隣組ではマスクの着用など新型コロナウイルス予防措置およびワクチンパスポートの確認を導入し、秋より対面のプログラムを再開しました。また、参加者のご要望に応え電話とズームのプログラムも継続しています。

対面プログラムピンポンクラブ：毎週火曜日10 am∼12pm 麻雀：毎週水曜日10 am∼2pm iPadレッスン：第1,2,3木曜日10 am∼2 pm フラダンス：毎週木曜日11am∼12pm

電話・ズームプログラムインターネット（ビデオ通話「ズーム」を使用）や、電話（複数で会話できる「グループ通話機能」を使用）でつながり、日本語による地域のニュース紹介、落語、歌の会、オンラインでの体操などが楽しめます。遠方からでもご参加いただけます。プログラム・カレンダー：www.tonarigumi.ca/programs/program-monthly-calendar/ お問合せ・参加登録：隣組プログラム・コーディネーター電話604-687-2172内線106、メール programs@tonarigumi.ca（リエ）

11 月のセミナー「詐欺の被害に遭わないために」最近電話による詐欺被害が世界中で増加し、バンクーバーの領事館よりも注意の呼びかけがありました。詐欺の手口も警察や銀行員を装ったりと巧妙になってきています。どういった詐欺の手口があり、被害に合わないようにするにはどのようにすればよいのか、防止法を学びましょう。シニアの安全生活の為にセミナーやサポートを行っている非営利団体シニア・ファーストBCによるプレゼンテーション。日時：11月26日（金）午前10:00∼11:30 アクセス：Zoomズーム・電話（お申込み後に詳細をメールします）隣組会員無料・非会員＄８お申込み・お問い合わせ：604-687-2172内線102、メールservices@tonarigumi.ca

サポートサービス政府関連の提出書類作成や高齢者の住宅相談シニア向け住宅に関する相談、BC ハウジングへの登録や年金・補助金申請などのサポートを行います。

電話による医療通訳（有料)

電話での医療通訳サービスです。医師の診察時のほか、検査や薬局に行く際にも利用できます。医療送迎（有料）医療関連の予約時に医療施設へ送迎するサービスです。

お弁当の配達「ミールズ・オン・ウィールズ」（有料）料理や買い物が困難なシニアの方のお宅へ日本の味が詰まったお弁当を毎週お届けします。サポートサービスの対象は５５歳以上です。事前にご本人またはご家族との面談による査定が必要なサービスもあります。詳細は隣組コミュニティ・サービスまでお問い合わせください。電話604-687-2172 内線102、メール：services@tonarigumi.ca（正子）

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生徒並びに保護者、卒業生、コミュニティ会員の皆様バンクーバー日本語学校並びに日系人会館（VJLS-JH）は、当団体の未来を作り、私たちコミュニティのニーズを満たす新しい戦略計画の策定を開始いたしました。コミュニティの変化に伴い、私たちも同じように変化していかなければなりません。この計画プロセスにより、当団体が財政的および社会的に持続可能となるための多くの方法を探ることができます。特に、私たちコミュニティの一体化を図るための共通の目標を発見する機会となります。つきましては、2021年11月30日午後7時よりVJLS-JHコミュニティの方を対象に、理事会による対面でのブレーンストーミング戦略計画会議を開催いたします。私たちコミュニティの貴重な遺産や歴史を考慮しつつ、変化と伝統をどのように結びつけることができるかを共に探求していきたいと思っております。この会議は、私たちが直面する様々な選択肢のメリット、デメリットを考え、新しい可能性を特定する過程の一つであり、戦略決定が行われるわけではございません。文化コミュニティ団体として、コミュニティの皆様からのご意見をお伺いしたいと思っておりますので、できるだけ多くの方の参加をお待ちしております。参加上限人数は100名としております。参加ご希望の方は、11月26日午後５時までにinfo@vjlsjh.comへご連絡ください。午後６時半より、飲食物を提供いたしますので、早めにお越しいただくことをお勧めいたします。駐車場のご利用が可能ですが、数に限りがございますため、お子様連れの方や高齢者、障害のある方が優先となります。日本語通訳も在籍します。皆様と共に次の重要なステップについて考え、VJLS -JHとコミュニティの未来の可能性のため、お話しできるのを楽しみにしております。 Sincerely, Darius Maze エグゼクティブディレクター

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金学順記念日とJCSJ日系人権グループ（2）歴史認識とリドレスの精神去る8月13日の記録映画「主戦場」上映と、翌日のミキネ・デザキ監督を中心とする「金学順記念日30周年」パネル討論会は、2日にわたるイベントだった。デザキ監督は3年にわたる日本、韓国、北米、EU諸国での上映会の経験を踏まえて質問に答えていった。後半では、いよいよ核心に迫る質問が出てきた。今日、「慰安婦」問題は意見が錯綜し、解決への道筋さえ定かでなくなった。2015年の安倍首相−朴大統領間の「最終的且つ不可逆的合意」から6年。日本政府は「解決済み」だと主張している。一方、被害者側は「元慰安婦たちに一言の相談もなくなされた『合意』など無効だ」とし、多くの人は日本が拠出した「癒し基金」を受け取らず、残金が宙に浮いたままだ。 Q＆Aの後半、「何が最終的な解決方法だと考えるか」という質問が出た。デザキ監督はためらいなく、「最善の解決方法は、日本の国会でこの問題を審議して法律として制定することだと思う」と応えた。

●問題の原点に還るデザキ監督のこの返答は順当だと思う。金学順さんが登場した1991 年当時、支援者側は、日本政府が国会審議を経て補償法を制定することを求めていたからだ。国連もこの「人道に対する罪」に対して、国家による補償を＜勧告＞していた。ところが、1996年、日本政府は民間から募集した資金を元に、民（主に学者や活動家）と官（政府側担当官）が共同で運営する「アジア女性基金」で解決しようとした。だが、これは民間基金であり、国家による補償金とは言い難い。この方向を間違えた第一歩が、今に続く迷走の原因となった。そして、2015年の安倍・朴両首脳間の「合意」も、元慰安婦たちには一切相談もなく決められたものだった。合意後に10億円の「癒し基金」を受け取るよう説得に訪れた韓国政府高官を高齢の元慰安婦が怒鳴り散らして追い返すビデオがネットに掲載されている。被害者の承諾がなければ「合意」とか「癒し」、まして和解などありえないからだ。この失策が＜慰安婦像＞や＜徴用工＞問題を引き起こし、出口を完全に塞いでしまったようにみえる。一方、海外では2007年に米国下院で「日本政府は『慰安婦問題』に対処すべきだ」という提言が可決され、それを受けて2007年11月にカナダなど全12ヶ国が提言を決議し、日本政府に提出した。それに対して麻生首相（当時）は、「そんな提言に従う必要などない」と応じた。記録では、2009年の第169回通常国会に「戦時性的強制被害者問題の解決の促進に関する法律案」が提出されたが、未決のまま時間切れになっている。つまり、デザキ監督の意見は、12年前に戻って再度法案を国会に提出し、仕切り直しをするということだ。原点に戻って、一つひとつ問題点を議論することが必要である。これは歴史を再認識（リドレス）することを意味する。映画「主戦場」の制作意図もそこにあったはずだ。

思い起こすと、これは30年前に日系社会に提出され、議論された人権（Human rights）と市民としての諸権利（Civil rights）、あるいは公民権の違いに関する問題である。当時、日系人は上記の問いに対して「それはイシュウが違う」と応えていた。日系カナダ人に対する排斥問題とは、日本人を祖先とするカナダ市民に対する自国政府による排斥であり、カナダの国内問題である。言い換えると、日系人はカナダの人種差別の標的にされ、敵国人だと見なされた。ここまでは人権問題だ。続いて、家、財産を没収され、収容され、移動の自由を奪われ、挙句に東部に分散定住させられた。つまり、カナダ市民としての諸権利を否定されたのである。換言すると、この問題は、人種差別という人権(Human Rights)と集団排斥という市民の諸権利あるいは公民権(Civil Rights)の二重構造になっていた。1980年代、日系米人とカナダ人のコミュニティは立ち上がり、それぞれ自国政府に対して謝罪と補償を求める運動を起こした。これが最終的に「リドレス合意」となった。自国政府が人権侵害を認め、市民の諸権利の侵害に対して謝罪し補償した。これを受けて、NAJCは連帯支援してくれた他のエスニック団体に対して、今後は彼らが抱える問題を支援することにしたのである。一方、帝国日本のアジア侵略が引き起こした問題は、カナダ国内の問題ではない。まず、この点を踏まえるべきだ。その上で、北米のアジア系コミュニティは、帝国日本のアジア侵略により被害を被ったという共通の＜集団の記憶＞を持っていることを認識すべきだろう。「慰安婦」制度は日本による朝鮮半島の植民地支配が生み出した人種差別政策だった。一方、日系人に対する強制排除は英領北米植民地・カナダ政府による人種差別政策だったのだ。根深い人種偏見は今も残るが、民族の枠を超えて「日系リドレス」や「慰安婦」問題を人権問題として一緒に取り組むのは、極めて理にかなっていると思う。 JCSJは、その「リドレス精神」を引き継いで2017年に活動を始めたグループである。ナショナリズム（国家主義）の枠を超え、より普遍的な視点から歴史を認識し、他者と連帯することが人権運動である。デザキ監督は米国の日系人の例を上げ、「彼らは以前から他のアジア系団体と連帯している」と示唆した。では、何故カナダの日系社会はそれができないのか。発言者ジン・チョイの言う「エスニック・ナショナリズムの台頭」がその答えだろう。これは世界的な傾向でもある。中国系カナダ人社会では、既にこれが共同体を二分する動き（中国政府派と香港派）になっている。日本社会を席巻した感のある＜歴史修正主義＞とは、実は＜日本ナショナリズム＞の別名だ。残念なことに日系コミュニティも同様だ。人権に国境はない。国家、民族の枠を超えた世界的な連帯を築いて、日本に聴く耳を持たせることが残された道筋だろう。

●リドレスの二重構造ここで、トロント在住のコリアン女性から日系人に質問が出された。「私たちは日系人を支援してきたが、第二次世界大戦に関しては、日系人の強制収容ばかりが強調されてきた。一方、コリア系カナダ人の中には日本の植民地支配の被害者は多い。私たちはその痛みを感じながら育ってきた。戦争の犠牲者は日系人だけではないと思うが、どう思うか」と質問した。残念なことに、これを討議する時間はあまりなかった。あらためて、ここで日系ボイスの元編集者としてコメントしたい。北米では日本人を祖先とするカナダ市民とアメリカ市民に対する戦時中の差別と排斥が、リドレス運動などにより強調されてきたことは確かだ。カナダ政府はこの問題と向き合い、最終的に謝罪と補償に応じて「合意」に達した。一方、コリアン・コミュニティには日本の植民地支配に苦しめられた高齢者が多く、そのトラウマは今も残っている。それを見聞きしながら北米社会で育った次世代のコリアン系カナダ人が、「なぜ日系人だけが」と割り切れない思いを抱くのは理解できるし、良い指摘だと思う。

1993年1月、韓国から尹貞玉（ユン・ジュンオク）教授をトロントに招いて、コリアン・カナダ人女性協会はNAJC等と慰安婦問題シンポジウムを開いた。（photo: Y. Tanaka） *題字の「滄海一粟」（そうかいのいちぞく）とは大海原に浮かぶ一粒の粟のこと。

46 月報 The Bulletin

Eastsideから見える日本と世界第39回長引くコロナ禍の生活困窮と権利としての生活保護 ■緊急事態宣言解除後の街の様子日本では東京都等に発出されていた緊急事態宣言が9月末で解除され、飲食店に対する酒の提供や営業時間の制限が緩和されました。また、飲食店に出されていた時短要請（営業時間の短縮）も10月25日に解除されました。繁華街や観光地は徐々に賑わうようになってきました。酒を提供する店にも客が戻ってきています。街の賑わいは、一見すると、コロナ禍前と変わらないようにも見えます。一方で、感染の第6波が来るのではないかとも懸念もされています。ワクチン接種も一定程度普及し、感染状況が以前ほど深刻ではない現在ですが、1年半以上にわたるコロナ禍の生活の中で、他の人との交流やコミュニケーションの持ち方や意識も変化しています。

■3倍以上に増加した相談街に賑わいが戻りつつある一方で、コロナ禍の中で生活に困窮する人が増えている状況は変わりません。各地の自治体の自立相談支援機関では生活に困っている人を対象に相談活動を行なっています。この事業は 2015年度に始まったもので、コロナ禍以前は毎年度約22万∼25万件程度でしたが、2020年度の新規相談件数は前年度比3.2倍（約78万6千件）に増えました。新型コロナ感染拡大による雇用情勢悪化が影響したと考えられます。全国の各地で、支援団体、弁護士グループによる相談活動、支援活動も行なわれていますが、長引くコロナ禍で増加傾向が止まらない生活困窮の問題を民間の支援だけでいつまで支えられるのだろうか、という懸念も抱きます。

■生活保護は権利「メンタリスト」を自称し、メディア等を通じて一定の知名度があった男性が、2021年8月、生活保護受給者やホームレスの命を軽んじるかのような、尊厳を否定した発言（「生活保護の人に払うお金があるなら猫を救ってほしい」）をし、批判されました。一方で、SNS等では賛同する意見もあり、社会に根付く偏見が改めて浮き彫りになったとも言えます。この男性の発言の以前から、またコロナ禍の前から生活保護受給者に対する批判やバッシングはありました。遡ると、2012年に人気お笑い芸人の男性について、母親が生活保護を受けていることを週刊誌が報じ、「売れっ子なのに母親の扶養義務を果たしていない」と批判しました。これを受けて、複数の自民党議員が「不正受給の疑い」として批判し騒動が拡大しました。生活保護法では「（親族による）扶養は保護に優先する」とされ、扶養能力がたとえあったとしても扶養は強制されてはいません（ただし、受給申請の際に大半の自治体で親族等への扶養照会がなされています）。従って、このお笑い芸人の場合も違法ではありませんでしたが、社会的に大きな批判を受けることになったのです。 2013年には戦後最大とも言われる生活保護基準の引き下げが決まり、食費などの生活費に充てる生活扶助費が最大10％カットされました。これに対して、全国約1,000人の受給者が29ヶ所の地方裁判所に国等に生活保護引き下げの取り消しを求めた集団訴訟を起こしました（大阪地裁判決で受給者勝訴）。日本国憲法25条は「すべて国民は健康で文化的な最低限度の生活を営む権利を有する」と書かれ、本来、生活保護の利用は権利なのですが、申請を躊躇する人はコロナ禍の今も多くいます。長引くコロナ禍の中で、最後のセーフティネットとも言うべき生活保護制度により多くの人がアクセスでき、活用できるようにすることが必要です。

山本薫子（やまもと・かほるこ）首都大学東京都市環境学部准教授（2008年∼）。UBC社会学部客員准教授（2018年5月∼12月）。専門は都市社会学、地域社会学。著書に、『横浜・寿町と外国人−グローバル化する大都市インナーエリア』福村出版（2008年）、『原発震災と避難 − 原子力政策の転換は可能か（シリーズ被災地から未来を考える(1)）』有斐閣（2017年）など。中国・上海の路地裏の住宅地域（2017 年 3 月撮影）

編集後記

Kazuho Yamamoto

先日、たまたま日本の友達とマクドナルドの話になり、話していたら食べたくもなり、ランチはマックに決定してしまいました。日本の友達が頼んだメニューは「サムライマック」（写真）という商品のセット。私も流れでマックに行ったものの、日本のバラエティー豊かなメニューを見た後にカナダのマックに行くべきではなかった… Kazuho Yamamoto

そんなマクドナルドとは顧客以外の立場でも長い付き合いがあります。学生時代はマクドナルドのクルーとしてアルバイトをしていました。初めはレジから初めて、キッチンも担当しました。インターンシップにも参加し、ストアマネージャーのOJT(On the Job Training）を行い、新宿の本社にあるハンバーガー大学でも講習を受けました。当時の時給は￥600円以下でしたが働いてお金をもらう嬉しさや成果主義を学んだ仕事だったので今でも強く印象に残っています。現在はデジタル化が進みレジのクルーが注文を入力するとキッチンのディスプレイに連動表示されるシステムになっていますが、私が働いていた当時はキッチンに向かって注文を叫んでいました。そして、注文はなぜか英語。ハンバーガー１つの注文は「ワン・バーガー、プリーズ」でした。ただし、ダブルチーズバーガーは「ダブチ」、ビッグマックは「マック」。キッチン側は注文が入るとそれをリピートして、了解の意味で「サンキュー」と言っていました。最初はこの英語でのコミュニケーションが恥ずかしかった記憶があります。日本に行けるのがいつになるかまだ予定立たずですが、お気に入りのてりやきバーガーとえびフィレオはすでに予定に入っています（笑）

KAO (a.k.a. SleeplessKao)

「芸術の秋食欲の秋」

KAO

この時期、毎年日本に来ています。今回は１０月末に東京で個展をするために帰省。コロナで自主隔離が１４日ありましたが、作業もあったので遊びに行けない隔離は私にはちょうど良かったです。隔離中は兄嫁がごっそりキッチンに置いておいてくれたインスタント食品に感動を覚えました。日本のインスタントはすごい！フリーズドライの味噌汁の美味しさにびっくり。お湯を注ぐだけでほぼ新鮮なお野菜の味噌汁が再現されます。真空パックの調理済みの肉や魚、「切れてる玉子」というネーミングの玉子焼きは一口サイズに切れてるのでお皿に盛るだけ。何も調理しなくても料亭の味が簡単に手に入ります（ちょっと言い過ぎか笑）んさの薫子ま最近は小さな地方都市にもUber Eatsは走っているので、何の心配も要りません。（Uber Eatsの前に私は「出前」を利用中筆執くれ本誌でリーに来てしますが）ラもギャした∼ １４日間の隔離が終わったと同時に表参道にある SPACE yUI というギャラリーに搬入の為に友人の車で東京へ。心配していた人の入りは、コロナの自主規制も緩和された時だったのでたくさんの方達が訪れてくれて楽しい会となりました。遠くから地元の友人たちも駆けつけてくれて、バンクーバーで知り合った友人たちも交え、同窓会のような雰囲気でした。１週間の会期中に、東京在住の友人に教えてもらったフレンチカフェや「弥七」という美味しい串揚げやさん、ギャラリー近くの安くて美味しいカレー屋さんと「成城南青山スーパーマーケット」には何度も通いました。特に「成城スーパーマーケット」のお惣菜が田舎のスーパーとは違って、置いてあるものがオシャレすぎる。パッタイやラクサやサンラータン。グリーンカレーやサバ茶漬けと国際的で素敵すぎる。パッケージもおしゃれカフェが出しているような出立ちで、スーパーで買って来たようには見えない。味も疲れた体に染み渡る美味しさでした。

個展最海鮮ざ後の日はんまい築地で！

東京から地元に戻った後も、地元の友人がクラフトフェアやお友達の日本画画家の個展に連れて行ってくれアートな時間が満載です。全国からアーティストが集まった「アークラ」というクラフトフェアに行くと、作家さんたちのクオリティの高さに驚かされます。さすが職人大国。思わず爆買いです。陶器や革製品、さすがに家具などは買いませんでしたが、物欲がとまりません！食品も買いたいし、カナダにどうやって持って帰るかが課題です。もうこのままお正月までいたい！笑

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