History Project

 

This is the first report of the History Project.

The EJCA History Project is aimed at collecting and recording historical information and physical materials (photos, etc) of the past and present of Edmonton’s Japanese community in general, for future generations. 

In January 2010, the History Project Committee met for the first time and outlined a tentative plan. It was decided that the timeline of the project would be 2010 and 2011. After 2011, further activities may take place to collect/record more recent information. A funding request to NAJC (National Association of Japanese Canadians) was prepared and submitted.

In March 2010, the Committee selected three members for the interview team. The team started to function immediately. The funding request to NAJC was approved.

The Interview Team and the History Committee meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.  In June, the first stage was completed. The first stage was to conduct interviews with many seniors who know about the early immigrants to the Opal area. 

The 2nd stage will kick off in September 2010.  The second stage is to interview EJCA members and non-members as well, and to collect information focused on the Edmonton area.

Interview Team:              David Sulz (Consultant); Suzuko (Sue) Shigemitsu; Midori Uematsu
History Committee:            Rick Hirata (Chair); Sanae Ohki; Jim Hoyano; Cathy Tennant