Nanaimo's Japanese Canadians

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On August 6th, 1945, the atomic bomb called Little Boy was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Three days later, another atomic bomb, Fat Man, was dropped on the city of Nagasaki. This was the first time, and to this day the last time nuclear weapons have been used in war. 

Today we’ll speak with Tami Hirasawa, the president of the Central Vancouver Island Japanese Canadian Culture Society, AKA Seven Potatoes, about the history of displacement and dispossession which occurred throughout the II World War.

Also on the show, Theresa Hood, a member of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom’s Nanaimo chapter. Theresa will speak to the symbolism and importance of the annual Lanterns for Peace Ceremony, which occurs every August 6th, in Sway-a-Lana Lagoon.

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Guests:

  • Tami Hirasawa - President of the Central Vancouver Island Japanese Canadian Culture Society, AKA Seven Potatoes

  • Theresa Hood - A member of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom’s Nanaimo chapter

Program Team:

  • Jack Corfield — Fill-in Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

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Jack Corfield