Gail (Ono) Swanson - Nikkei Stories (New Denver)

Topic

Education Subscribe

Telling the Stories of the Nikkei - New Denver

Learning can be both a very personal experience and a collective endeavour. Whether carried out in a classroom or throughout the experiences of our daily lives, we rarely learn in isolation. Here you can find out how others view education a...

Film

Gail (Ono) Swanson - Nikkei Stories (New Denver)

Contributed by catrina longmuir

Director:

Catrina Megumi Longmuir

License:

Producer:

Terry Taylor, Moira Simpson, Catrina Megumi Longmuir

Gail Swanson, President of the Kyowakai Society (Living together peacefully) – a society that was set up during the war years by Nikkei living in New Denver BC as a means to find ways of living harmoniously in the community, despite the difficult circumstances. They are responsible for the running of the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre, a National Historic Site. Gail shares her family’s story and talks about what it was like growing up as a Japanese Canadian in her community. She also shares a special visit to Japan with her mother where she was able to meet her family in Japan for the first time.

Comments

tn pas cher

by TN Pas Cher

Wed, 05/23/2012 - 08:07

<a href="http://www.francetnpascher.com">Tn foot locker</a>

<a href="http://www.tnrequintnpascher.com"> TN Requin </a>
<a href="http://www.tnrequintnpascher.com"> TN Pas Cher </a>
<a href="http://www.tnrequintnpascher.com"> Nike TN </a>
<a href="http://www.skytnn.com/"> Nike air max </a>
<a href="http://www.skytnn.com/"> TN REQUIN </a>
<a href="http://www.skytnn.com/"> Puma Pas Cher </a>

<a href="http://www.tnrequins2012.com"> tn foot locker</a>

<a href="http://www.tnpascherchine.com">TN REQUIN </a>
<a href="http://www.tnpascherchine.com"> Nike TN </a>
<a href="http://www.tnpascherchine.com">Nike Requin </a>
<a href="http://www.tnpascherchine.com">Chaussure Requin</a>
<a href="http://www.tnpascherchine.com">Air Max Requin TN Pas Cher</a
<a href="http://www.tnpascherchine.com">Puma Pas Cher</a>

Thanks a lot for sharing the

by hollister uk stores

Wed, 05/23/2012 - 02:59

Thanks a lot for sharing the article on cash. That's a awesome article. I enjoyed the article a lot while reading. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful article. I want to say very thank you for this great informations

Adidas jeremy scott

by jeremy scott wings

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 06:03

Now, Adidas Originals Hardland*the nature of the rank friendly style boots and shoes, may actually be the case at eye level with every transaction. They are Adidas JS Wings for women of all ages and Glod designed the boots Adidas jeremy scott is certainly cozy shop in search of women in boots and shoes with good winning style. Meanwhile, the companion of the women's Adidas wing boots and shoes js is defined in a natural setting and then next to the Panda Trust Adidas to create the bears on the melody. Jeremy Scott Adidas while some are full-time criminal, to provide all businesses with the help of Nike shoes, feel the importance of several companies seem to be actually set up the work of the proposed business is addition to the other, a great many persona, a. small sub-par, it will tend to have noticed but never lots Furthermore connotation about Jeremy Scott Wings of silver and purple boots Adidas Jeremy Scott Black 2.0 has really unprecedented.in the jeremy scott wings, jeremy in the scott design in one of the highlights.believe that many of my friends really like.

When word gets around about

by james_seo

Tue, 05/01/2012 - 06:42

When word gets around about your command of facts, others who need to know about will start to actively seek you out. car battery prices

Thanks for shedding light on

by niceperson

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 10:33

Thanks for shedding light on it and how it illustrates a flawed sales process. Do you know any techniques to help stop content from being stolen? I’d truly appreciate it. My blog has a lot of exclusive content I’ve either created myself or outsourced but it seems a lot of it is popping it up all over the web without my agreement.craftmatic

side effect

by side effect

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 13:01

I love this article. You summarize your ideas very well. Keep up the good work. side effect

timberland shoes

by tds

Sat, 03/24/2012 - 07:39

The <a href="http://www.timberlandshoesoutlets.com/" >timberland outlet</a> company designs shoes to fit for every individuals and any kind of personality. In order to provide comfort to the working professionals, the company design timberland boots made of high quality raw materials. The feature of being durable and stylish look compels the wearers to appreciate and acclaim the Timberland shoes.The <a href="http://www.timberlandshoesoutlets.com/5-timberland-14-inch-boots" >timberland shoes</a> feature drives people to use them in the outdoor activities as well such as hiking, climbing, etc. Another benefit of the cheap timberland shoes is their prices.

<a href="http://www.timberlandshoesoutlets.com/6-timberland-2011-boots" >Timberland boots</a> not only protect feet of individuals, but also provide maximum comfort when they go for outdoor activities such as shopping, visiting friends, camping, playing, tripping and so on. Timberland shoes protect feet of individuals irrespective of their age and sex.Welcome to our store, hot sale timberland boots and <a href="http://www.timberlandshoesoutlets.com/" >timberland shirts</a>!

Yes you're right. Human

by Scottsdale Mountain

Wed, 03/14/2012 - 09:57

Yes you're right. Human rights are actually just thing of reading in books but are not anywhere in practical life.

Great info. I like all your

by jericojames54

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 05:45

Great info. I like all your post. I will keep visiting this blog very often. It is good to see you verbalize from the heart and your clarity on this important subject can be easily observed

cell phone spyware

This is just the information

by Ansmous

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 10:33

This is just the information I am finding everywhere.Me and my friend were arguing about an issue similar to this! Now I know that I was right.Thanks for the information you post. I just subscribe your blog. This is a nice blog.. video to Flash converter / amv converter | convert amv \ flv to wmv converter / flv converter for mac

nike tn requin

by Nike TN Requin

Mon, 02/27/2012 - 10:01

gfhd

Interesting information.The

by niceperson

Sun, 02/26/2012 - 23:25

Interesting information.The Truth Plus Sensitivity, Specificity and All That Is Decent to Reveal About Predictive Values This theme serves to educate people in their daily life, thanks to people like you we have more knowledge about this important issue tempurpedic

This is a good post. This

by bittu

Sat, 02/25/2012 - 15:25

This is a good post. This post give truly quality information.I’m definitely going to look into it.Really very useful tips are provided here.thank you so much.Keep up the good works.

designer kurti

We need obd2 auto diagnostic tools

by obd2 code reader

Mon, 02/13/2012 - 02:00

The reason why we need the obd2 auto diagnostic tools is the need for curbing "mobile emissions". In tune with the need for global preservation, the EPA has been empowered to place firm emission standards. This has compelled the car manufacturers to bring in better non-polluting cars into the market. In turn, such strict measures for controlling emission levels have also helped to increase the functional life of the vehicle as well.

Nice post. I was checking

by bili

Sat, 02/11/2012 - 17:30

Nice post. I was checking continuously this blog and I'm impressed! Extremely helpful information specially the last part I care for such info much. I was seeking this certain information for a very long time. Thank you and best of luck.
adjustable beds

Hi,

by Neon Sing

Thu, 11/17/2011 - 11:36

If you find yourself confused by what you've read to this point, don't despair.

70-298 exam

Everything should be crystal clear by the time you finish. This is such a wonderful exemplar for anyone intrigued by place-based learning and what it can bring to students & schools & communities. The students had been learning about their local history in New Denver of the Japanese Canadian Internment during WWII.

70-401 exam

Many were shocked that something like this could happen in Canada. Through visits to the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre, interviews with Japanese Canadian elders who still reside in New Denver, and research, they made a total of 10 short films. These were shared & showcased at a community screening at the Bosun Hall in New Denver to honour the history and the elders in the community. This film provides an intimate behind the scenes look into the students’ journey of digging deep into the history of their community, providing context for their short films.

70-451 exam

It includes interviews with the youth reflecting on their learning, the process of making a film & uncovering more through this process, and the rewards and outcomes of their work. All of you, including teachers, film makers, interviewees, community members, and of course the amzing Lucerne students, can take great pride in your efforts.

70-505 exam

When word gets around about your command of facts, others who need to know about will start to actively seek you out.

I think it's very hard to

by Jordan

Thu, 10/13/2011 - 07:46

I think it's very hard to grow up far from your family. Those who enjoy living surrounded by their family love are so lucky. We should appreciate more what we have 'cause others would give anything for some moments spent with their families.

Cazare litoral