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How do memories, observations and spirits transfer through our bodies and onto the page? How does a poem reveal where we hold the gift and …
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Heart Mountain, Wyoming, 1943. My uncle Kenney Miyake visited us. Uncle Kenney is my mother’s brother. They were born in Portland, Oregon. He wore the …
This month I wanted to leave the theme open and invite two young voices who are both incredibly active in community building work here in …
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In a small plaza off Potrero Grande Drive in Monterey Park there’s an eye-catching new storefront—a bright and authentic likeness of one of Tokyo’s best …
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Sitting at the mouth of the Fraser River, the village of Steveston, although technically part of Richmond, BC, retains a unique small town flavour. It’s …
For this month’s column, I thought it would be a good time to feature the other artists in a residency we are sharing this summer …
In the 17 years I was able to spend with my grandfather, Herbert Seijin Ginoza, he rarely told me about himself. Most stories I heard …
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ANAHEIM, Calif. — In 1992, Walt Disney Pictures released the first in a trilogy of sports comedy/drama films called, The Mighty Ducks. A year later, …
With a family of six and a full-time job, researching and writing full-length articles about family and community was becoming exceedingly difficult. However, the thirst …
This month’s column features two friends I made when I participated in a movement response workshop in Chicago last summer, led by Chisao Hata, featuring …
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