Introduction What are some of the many ways that Japanese Canadians resisted in the face of systemic racism? This lesson allows teachers to select from a variety of activities that explore ways the Japanese Canadian community demonstrated resistance, resilience and…
Introduction Rinkichi Tagashira made special arrangements to protect his Vancouver business, the Tagashira Trading Company, from government control. The business had allowed Tagashira to buy a home and other investment properties. In 1942, he, his partner Masue, and their two…
Introduction Police took Shinko Nagata’s father from their home on 7 December 1941. Japanese attacks in the Pacific that morning led to the arrest of 38 Japanese Canadians deemed a threat to Canada. Her innocent father was among them. She…
Introduction One of the most common primary sources is the photograph. It is one of the first representations of a topic students find when they conduct an online search. Many photos of the Japanese Canadian internment camps show smiling faces…
Introduction Racism can permeate all elements of society. We are most familiar with institutional, systemic, and societal forms of racism, particularly when looking at the past. However, geography or spaces also play an important role in the spread of racism,…
Introduction What factors contribute to a sense of community? How do music and dance contribute to the building of culture and community? This lesson will introduce students to the concept of Japanese identity and expression through Japanese dance, music, and…