Future of Community/Cultural Organizations - Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba

Celebrating the 36th Anniversary of Japanese Canadian Redress Agreement

Join us for an engaging and insightful event that delves into the rich heritage and future of the Japanese Canadian community in Manitoba. This event will feature:

Exploring Japanese in Manitoba

A special screening of the Manitoba Moments vignettes, showcasing the unique stories and contributions of Japanese Canadians in the province.

Panel Discussion – “The Future of the Japanese Canadian Community”

Hear from our distinguished panelists—

Junko Bailey: Artist, actor, writer, filmmaker (issei)
- Originally from Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan, and based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Doshisha University in Kyoto. She has been a member of ACTRA since 2003. As an actor, she has appeared in several TV/Film productions. She is a filmmaker on the Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba’s History Committee project *Manitoba Moments*. She is in pre-production on a documentary titled *Arctic Sushi*. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junko.bailey/
James Sinnock: Human Resources Specialist (yonsei)
- Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba; he is a 4^th generation Japanese-Canadian (Yonsei).
  Professionally, James is a Human Resources Specialist with approximately 17 years of public sector experience in organizational design, job evaluation, staffing, labour relations and diversity and inclusion. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree (2018), and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree (2008). James previously served as the Secretary on the JCAM Executive board (2018-2020), and continues to volunteer as a member of JCAM’s Historical Preservation Committee. James resides in Winnipeg with his partner, Hasantha, and together they raise their three young children. James is an active coach with Hockey Canada and Baseball Manitoba.
Hanako Teranishi (they/them) : Queer writer, student (yonsei)
- Queer Japanese Canadian; a student, organizer, and writer who seeks to create spaces of belonging and love through their work.
Terry Tully: Retired farmer (sansei)
- Born in 1953 in Portage la Prairie and was raised on the family farm near Portage la Prairie. His mother is Japanese Canadian and his father was the son of Lee Tully, who owned the farm. He can honestly say that he attended a small one room school house at West Curtis School until he attended Arthur Meighen High School in Portage la Prairie. After University, he worked for the Federal Government as a Student Manpower Manager, and spent some time living in British Columbia. After marrying his wife, Cathy, in 1981 they moved back to the farm so that he could assist his father in farming. While farming, he worked seasonally for chemical herbicide companies doing farm calls and performance inquiries. His other preoccupations have included travel and participation in community theatre.
They will share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the community today. The discussion will be moderated by Fortunato Lim: President of the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba, with each panelist bringing their unique experiences and insights.

Sharing Circle

Engage in meaningful conversations during our Sharing Circles, where participants will explore critical questions about the future of their community’s organizations and discuss whether these institutions are still necessary.

Sunday, September 22, 1:30 – 4:00 pm
Japanese Cultural Centre
180 McPhillips Street
FREE Admission (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

This event is aimed at the Japanese Canadian community, but everyone interested in the community’s future is welcome to attend. Whether you’re connected to the community or simply interested in learning more, this event offers a valuable opportunity to engage with the past, present, and future of Japanese Canadians in Manitoba.

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