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The New Canadian
An Independent Organ for Canadians of Japanese Origin

VOL. 49 — NO. 92

Not /‘stalling,”

When the
heart stops
beating the
body dies
By VIC OGURA
In a letter dated June 9, Art
Miki wrote the Montreal Red­
ress Committee to replace
Vic Ogura. It was during the
Summer vacation and Mont­
real did not reply immediate­
ly. On Oct. 16 a strong letter
was received. (It is interest­
ing to note that on August 17,
1984 the same Miki wrote,
“The NAJC does not have the
authority to determine repre­
sentation from the centres.”)
On Oct. 29, 1985, the Mont­
real Redress Committee gave
its reply: “The unanimous
decision of the Montreal Red­
ress Committee is that Mr.
Ogura will continue as our
official representative.”
“The silent majority is
dependent to a large extent
on the reports brought back
by our representatives, the
reports in The New Canadian,
Canada Times and local pub­
lications, the NAJC News­
letter, etc. On many issues
confusing in the public mind,
Mr. Ogura's factual reports
have been a solitary light in
the darkness. Who else in the
NAJC council comes forth
with reports, boldly and fear­
lessly expounding the facts
as they occurred?”
As your delegate these
past few years, Montreal, I
thank you! Sam Toguri, Mike
Ochiai, Aki Namba, et al . . .
Thank you! For without your
efforts and moral support, the
fabric of the silent majority
would be in shreds.
Even now, the moths of de­
struction nibbles away. Cas­
sandra Kobayashi would still
maintain that the Winnipeg
conference of Jan. 1984 de­
cided a package although
Roger Obata, the man asked
to survey and present the
consensus of the council,
said split redress.
Also, the chairman of the
Redress Brief reported back
to his Ottawa constituency as
follows: “A surprising num­
ber of delegates supported
the apology first route. This
would be followed at a later
date by compensation. I feel
that this decision by the
council could prove to be a
serious error in strategy.”
Then there are ones like
charming Charlotte Chiba
who would circulate to the
public (including council
Cont. from page 4

TORONTO, ONT

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1985

says minister ...

No JC compensation
until Otto Jelinek
confers with reps
of “all Canadians”
OTTAWA.-Any compensa­ an National Redress Associa­
tion for World War II injustic­ tion of Survivors.
As well, he said he will
es committed against Japan­
ese Canadians must wait until seek advice from the pro­
the federal government has vinces and any other groups
consulted with representa­ with an interest in the issue.
“In fact, I am in the process
tives of “all Canadians”, said
Multiculturalism Minister Ot­ of having discussions with as
to Jelinek on November 26th. broad a spectrum of Canadi­
“The Japanese Canadian ans as I possibly can before
redress issue is not an issue pulling together a package
that concerns, in my opinion, which will reflect the wishes
just Japanese Canadians, but of Canadians as a whole,” he
TOKYO. — The Second International Goodwill Celebrity all Canadians and therefore it said.
“And so I'm satisfied that
Kendo Tournament was held in Tokyo on November 2, 1985. must be dealt with according­
Twenty-two teams, including four from foreign countries, par­ ly,” Jelinek, the minister re­
(Continued on page 3).
sponsible
for
negotiating
Re
­
ticipated in this event.
The Canadian delegation, which received the “Fighting dress, told the standing com­
Joy Kogawa writes
mittee
on
multiculturalism.
Spirit Award,” was headed by Mr. M. Noda (centre) of Van­
on Redress conflict
In a speech earlier in Nov­
couver, B.C. The remaining members of the delegation were
in Toronto Life
the following (left to right): Mr. S. Kanno of Toronto, Ont., ember, Jelinek indicated that
TORONTO. — The DecTeam Coach; Mr. D. Tsuruda of Weston, Ont., Participant; he would make his recom­
ember issue of Toronto
Noda; Mr. K. Oda of Mississauga, Ont., Participant; Mr. R.T. mendations to cabinet on a
Life magazine features an
compensation package by
Asa of Stouffville, Ont., Participant/Manager.
article entitled, “The Ja­
year's end. But in this latest
panese Canadian Dilem­
revelation, Jelinek said there
PART TWO, REDRESS:
ma” by Joy Kogawa,
are not deadlines.
author of Obasan.
He also insisted that this is
She shares an insight
not a stalling tactic.
into her experiences in
“I am not turning my back
the internment camp in
on the National Association
the 1940's to the current
of Japanese Canadians,” Je­
By T. JACK OKI
painful debate over Red­
linek said, noting that he has
ress and the conflicts
REDRESS — A CURSE?
had extensive meetings and
within herself and with
What follows is a capsule history of past redress activity. discussions with its repre­
her community.
If you think it reads like a “Comedy of Errors,” you are right: sentatives.
The National Association
But, it is too sad to be funny!
Nisei named
of Japanese Canadians is the
OGURA-SAN GENKI-DE!
chairman B.C.
Those of you who follow the trials and tribulations of Vic" organization with which the
government
is
negotiating
Ogura (in the press) will find much of what he has written
Workers Comp
compensation.
about repeated. In order to elicit reader attention, Mr. Ogura
Bds. of Review
Jelinek said he also made
has coated unpleasant facts with humour.
VICTORIA. — A Vancouver
We salute and thank him for his fortitude under severe it “quite clear” to the associ­
Nisei, Mr. Joe Miyazawa has
unfair attacks by those who ignore the facts. His observations ation “that they shall not be
been named as a chairman to
are eminently correct and the JC Community should be grate­ the only (ones) that I will be
the B.C. Workers Compensa­
looking for input from.”
ful for his untiring efforts to relate the facts truthfully.
It makes sense, he said, tion Acts boards of review.
Yes, Vic, Pogo was right — the enemy is surely us! But —
Mr. Miyazawa was a former
wrong — Right will prevail — else what hope is there for Man! that he also should get advice
from related organizations, commissioner of the Workers
The story
such as the Japanese Canadi­ Compensation Board.
A. THe National Redress Committee (NRC)
Starting in early 1978, a group began work on “Repara­
tions” which has since been replaced with the buzz word
“Redress.” Much diligent and useful work was done that
included:
a. Research Paper by Anne Gomer Sunahara
VANCOUVER. — Two Nikkei students were among 43
b. Poll/Pilot Survey by Dr. Wilson Head and Maki Dochi
of British Columbia's top secondary students to receive
c. Video documentary by Arthur Uyeyama/Ryerson
University of B.C. entrance scholarships for the 1985-86
d. Interview with people including prominent Niseis
academic year.
e. Review of facts re property losses and claims.
Yoshihito Koga of the University Hill Secondary School
The findings and results of all this effort made up the
of Vancouver, received the Chancellor's Entrance scholar­
proposal put before the National Redress meeting called by
ship valued at $2,500, and renewable for an additional three
the NRC in September 1983, as follows:
years.
Group Compensation was in accordance with the pre­
David Toyoda of Steveston Senior Secondary School in
ference of 72% of the respondents to the Wilson Head/Maki
Richmond, B.C., a one-year President's Entrance Scholar­
Dochi Poll.
ship valued at $2,000.
(Continued on page 2)

Canadian “Samurai” win Fighting
Spirit Award

Time for logic, reason
and fair play

Two B.C. Nikkei students
win UBC entrance awards

Page 2

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Oki . . .
— It is interesting to note that Tom Sfioyama's position in
1978 was “generally support drive for compensation but
money received must be used to help less advantaged third
world groups.”
— George Tamaki reflecting his position as our leading
Japanese Canadian lawyer stated “reparations and official
apologies for JC evacuation is a dead issue — forget and
forgive — let bygones be bygones.” It is a fact that “Redress”
is not a legal issue, it is a moral one.
— David Suzuki stated he wanted no compensation. Su­
zuki states today he wants no personal compensation — $50
million for community — the demands of the National Asso­
ciation of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) are “ludicrous”.
2. 50 Million Dollars was proposed as the amount to seek
for property losses. This was a figure based on the study by
the NJCCA (led by the late George Tanaka).
3. The “Equality Now” Report has a recommendation very
favourable to our Redress Cause only because of the per­
sistent effort of the NRC (a diligent group of volunteers led
by George Imai) who submitted a brief to the Pariamentary

THE

NEW

Friday, December 6, 1985

CANADIAN

(Continued from page 11

The New Canadian
Committee on Race Relations.
Established 1939
From the National Conference of the NAJC in Toronto in
A member of Ethnic Press
September 1983, the Japanese Canadian community began
Association of Ontario
to fall apart around “Redress”. It has become a “Sickness”
and Canada Federation
which permeates the community.
Publisher & Japanese Editor
As one past president of the NJCCA describes so aptly,
Kenzo Mori
“the smell of money brought opportunists” out of the
English Editor
woodwork. “Perhaps the statement is too harsh but unfor­
Kei Tsumura
tunately there are many non-Japanese Canadians who per­
Published on Tuesdays
ceive the rhetoric and large financial demands as “vengeful
and Fridays
and greedy.”

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1. At the NAJC Winnipeg Conference in January 1984
The Conference unanimously adopted the Toronto Re­
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solution to “Seek an official acknowledgement with an agree­
ment to negotiate compensation.”
BLOOD
The Conference re-constituted the NRC with George Imai
TRANSFUSION
as Chairman.
SERVICE,
Despite the efforts of some members of Council and the
NRC the President did not move on the Resolution.
In order to clarify and confirm the mandate of the Con­
ference, the NRC called a meeting in Toronto in April 1984.
The members of the NRC from across the country met
and re-confirmed the resolution and directed the President
and an ad hoc committee to act.
It did not happen!
2. At the Vancouver Council Meeting in April 1984
Toronto proposed a Resolution which was unanimously
approved: “— that we were not ready to set an amount for
compensation. — that a comprehensive study of “losses”
Serving Metro Toronto
should be conducted.”
and Mississauga
Despite the fact that this resolution passed unanimously
another resolution was passed (carried 16 yes 10 no) “Move
Wreath Orders Accept Now
that we start negotiating with the Federal Government for
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rity to relate the amount to government officials.”
With the “500 million” resolution passed, there was no
chance that the government would consider the Winnipeg
Jan/84 resolution.
3. In Nov. 1984, the President was trapped by the media
as saying — If the government acknowledges the injustices
without compensation we might sue.
4. After the Dec. 15th, 1984 Winnipeg Council Meeting
With government representatives, an ad hoc committee Japanese restaurant,
met with the bureaucrats who presented a Redress proposal.
(Some) Council members are not aware of the proposal except
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that the Committee broke “confidentiality” and turned “it”
down via the media.
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5. As reported in Hansard of Jan. 25, 1985, Minister Jack
Murta stated in Parliament that — “- the association —has
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indicated — a $300 million settlement.” This statement was
Toronto. Ont,
made by persons representing the NAJC in Vancouver (not
the President) — who authorized the statement?
6. About the same time an Ottawa person choosing to
represent the NAJC stated to government officials that if
they couldn't pay money how about:
1. shares in public corporations.
2. allowing the NAJC to conduct a lottery.
3. offering the NAJC some mineral rights.
4. giving the NAJC title to the “Come-by-Chance” Refinery.
— Who authorized this shameful action?
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7. For the Calgary Council Meeting on Feb. 1 -2, 1985, a •
sociologist in Edmonton was retained to submit a report of '
a study of economic losses.
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It was the decision of a few “insiders” who control the NA­
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table because the study would have been useful information.
Perhaps the “amount” did not please some people.
8. The Socio-economic Study
It is unfortunate that the “study” which should have been '
the “core” of the case for “Redress”, was undertaken about
11/2 years after the Vancouver conference when the Resolution
for the study was passed unanimously.
Public perception of the Study will be flawed and accept­
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Friday, December 6, 1985
GREETINGS OMITTED
DUE TO BEREAVEMENT
Shigeru and Emi Amano
George and Miyoko
Tsuchiya
1139 E. Hasting Street,
Vancouver, B.C. VGA 1S3

Jelinek ...
GREETINGS OMMITTED
THIS YEAR DUE TO
BEREAVEMENT IN THE
Naruse Family and
Matsumoto Family

tion.”
But Art Miki, president of
the National Association of
Japanese Canadians, said he
Mr. & Mrs. George Tsushima
believes that Ottawa is trying
Mrs. Joyce Sachiko
to skirt the issue.
Matsumoto
GREETINGS OMITTED
He accused Ottawa of
DUE TO BEREAVEMENT
“working around us” by con­
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Kondo
sulting organizations with no
Mr. & Mrs. Vic Ohashi
Mrs. Tetsu Takamatsu
direct connection to the in­
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Nagami
of Montreal
ternment and property losses
suffered by Japanese Canadi­
Mrs. Toshiko Takamatsu
ans during the war.
of Toronto
GREETINGS OMITTED
Other Canadians “do not
and Family
DUE TO BEREAVEMENT
understand the issue,” an
angry Miki said. “We under­
Mrs. Margaret Makimoto
stand the issue. We were the
and Family
GREETINGS OMITTED
ones directly affected and we
DUE TO BEREAVEMENT
52 Khartoum Ave.,
should be the only ones the
Scarborough, Ont.
Mrs. K. Muranaka
government is dealing with
61 Festival Drive
M1K3X9
on the issue.”
Willowdale, Ontario
Miki said his group is be­
M2R 3T9
Mr. and Mrs. Jitsuo
coming more and more con­
Makimoto and Family
vinced that the government
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Muranaka
of Scarboro, Ont.
will follow the advice of its
Mr. and Mrs. Tsukasa Iwata
9 Apollo Drive
advisory group, the Canadian
and Family
Don Mills, Ontario
Multicultural Council.
of
Scarboro,
Ont.
M3R 2G7
The council has suggested
Mr. and Mrs. George
that the compensation pac­
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Nishioka
Masuda of Scarboro, Ont.
kage include no more than
Mr. and Mrs. Allan
304 Ciiffwood Road
essentially what has been of­
Kobayashi
Willowdale, Ontario
fered already — a formal apo­
of Unionville, Ont.
M2H 2E5
logy and $6 million for an edu­
cational foundation.
That was the last formal of­
fer by Jelinek's predecessor,
Jack Murta. It was rejected by
Miki's association, which re­
822 Broadview Ave.,
presents a majority of coun­
Toronto;, Ontario M4K 2P7,
try's 45,000 Japanese Cana­
Telephone:
dians.
Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. — 8 p.m..
The association members
have demanded individual
compensation. But Jelinek
hinted strongly that the gov­
ernment is unlikely to meet
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sures Act, have already been
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met, he said the problem will
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boil down to “dollars and
cents.”
“And that's unfortunate,
because there aren't enough
dollars in Canada to pay for
the atrocities that took place
43 years ago and it would be
an insult to start putting dol­
lars and cents on it,” Jelinek
A HALF CENTURY OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE
said.
Tosh Nishijima
Dave Oikawa
But he insisted that the
293-9875 Res. 293-6332
Res. 4 38-34 55
government will never renege
on its promise to provide
SHINGLING FLAT ROOFS. TROUGH. SIDING
compensation for the wartime
internment of 20,000 Japanese
Canadians, plus the loss of
The Toronto Buddhist Church expresses sincere thanks
their homes, farms, business­
to many members, donors and friends for their generous
es and even voting rights.
support which most certainly contributed to the success *
“We never said we would
of the recent bazaar.
do it in two months, or six
It also conveys its deep appreciation to all members, both
months, or a year,” Jelinek
young and old, for their many hours of dedicated service.
said. “But it's going to be
Here are the lucky winners of the draw:
done sooner than later.”
Jelinek added' “You know
Ticket No. 15436, Air Tickets to Japan for Two — plus $500 cash,
we waited 43 years before de­
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UBITU AHIES

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SASAKI
WINNIPEG. — Mr. George
Choetsu Sasaki passed away
on November 3, 1985 at the
age of 66 years. He is sur­
vived by his wife Rosa, dau­
ghters Sandra, Celia, and
Julia; sons Les, Dana, and
Chris, and two grandchildren.
Also survived by sisters Con­
nie and Dorothy.
Funeral service was held in
the Thompson Funeral Chapel
on November 7th.

MORI
BURNABY, B.C. — Mr. Da­
vid Sadao Mori passed away
in Burnaby, B.C. on Novem­
ber 17, 1985 at aged 50 years.
He is survived by his loving
family; beloved wife, Lily;
son, Derek; brother, Elmer
Mori; sister, Mrs. Eiko Machi­
da of Toronto; also, by many
other relatives and friends.
Funeral service held on
Nov. 29th from Mount Plea­
sant Chapel, Vancouver. For­
est Lawn Funeral Home.

WAKABAYASHI
TORONTO. — The death of
Tokujiro (Toni) Wakabayashi,
age 85, occured in Saska­
toon, Saskatchewan on Mon­
day, November 4, 1985. Sur­
viving are his beloved wife,
Kimi; two sons, Arthur (Mar­
jorie) of Regina, George
(Carole) of Saskatoon; one
daughter Ruby (Kaz) Shikaze
of Mississauga; four grand­
children. Mf. Wakabayashi
was the founder of the Mi­
kado Silk Company in 1933.

OMOTO
TORONTO. — Mr. Frank
Michie Omoto passed away
at Mount Sinai Hospital on
November 20, 1985. Dear hus­
band of Margaret, dear father
of Heather. Brother of Doro­
thy Carney, Eva Nagata, Lily
Nagahara, and the late Ichiro
Omoto. Will be sadly missed
by his nieces and nephews.
Private family service held
from the Paul O'Connor Fu­
neral Home. Interment Mount
Pleasant Cemetery.

YAGUCHI
HAMILTON, Ont. — Mr.
Shigeru Sid Yaguchi passed
away peacefully at Hender­
son General Hospital on Nov.
25, 1985. Beloved husband of
Norine Ito, dear father of
Larry and his wife Karen of
Alexandra, Jennifer and hus­
band Brian of Hamilton and
sons Gerry and David. Also
survived by 3 grandchildren
Jason, Pamela and Cynthia.
Dear brother of Mrs. Shaker
Nakamura (Susie), Mrs. Scut,
ta Nakamura (Mitzie), Mrs.
Cossy Asada (Buddie), Miss
Kay Yaguchi, Mrs. George
Masuda (Carol), Mrs. Herb
Izumi (Eileen), Mrs. Mike Hon­
da (Jean), Mrs. Roy Sonoda
(Pat). Predeceased by mother
and father. Mr. Yaguchi was a
former employee of Canadian
Porcelain Company.
Dodsworth & Brown Funer­
al Home. Private family ser­
vice held at the Hamilton Ja­
panese United Church. Inter­
ment White Chapel Memorial
Gardens.

MATSUI
TORONTO. — Mrs. Shizue
Matsui passed away peace­
fully at home on November
23, 1985 in her 93rd year.
Beloved wife of the late
Zenzo Matsui, loving mother
of Yoshio (Matt) and his wife
Nobuko, Masaw (Frank), Yuta­
ka (Dick) and his wife Mae,
Minoru (Jack), Tom and his
wife Sheila, predeceased by
daughter Mary (Mrs. Ted Na­
kamura). Dearest sister of
Haruo Kitamura, Masa Nakai,
sister-in-law Kim Maeda. Lov­
ingly remembered by 13
grandchildren and 5 great­
grandchildren.
Earle Elliott Funeral Home
“Cook-Thompson Chapel”.
Funeral service at Toronto
Japanese United Church. In­
terment Resthaven Memorial
Gardens.

KUBOTA
PINAWA, Man. — Mrs. Sa­
wa Kubota passed away on
October 21, 1985 in Pinawa,
Manitoba at the age of 90
years.
Mrs. Kubota was born in
Japan in 1895. She arrived in
Vancouver in 1929 and re­
sided in Pitt Meadow, B.C.
from 1932 to 1943, and in
Manitoba from 1943.
Predeceased by her hus­
band, Takehiro and son
Takeo, Mrs. Kubota is sur­
vived by two daughters, Shizu
Takeda of Japan, Kimiye Shi­
moda of Winnipeg, and her
son Kiyoshi of Manitoba, and
7 grandchildren.
Funeral service was held in
the Thomson Funeral Chapel
on October 24th with the Rev.
Y. Masaki officiating. Fare­
well prayers followed on Oc­
tober 25th.


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CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our
sincere thanks to all our
friends and relatives for
their many acts of kind­
ness, messages of sympa­
thy, generous Koden, and
beautiful floral tributes
received during the recent
loss of our dear mother*
Yosh and Kazuko Taka­
guchi,
Harumi and Michiye Takaguchi,
Robert and Judy Takaguchi,
Mrs. Eichi (Lido) Kondo,
Mrs. Atsuko (Jim) Hagihara,
15 grandchildren, One
great-grandchild, sister
and brother in Japan.

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CANADIAN

(Continued from page i)
Ogura ...
(Continued from page 2)
42 — when B.C. was a very discriminatory, bigoted socio­ members) that Vic Ogura, at behalf of the Japanese Cana­
economic land. It would be unfair for the generation of today a press conference in Otta­ dian community wrote as
to compensate for the socio-economic conditions of a half a wa, made coarse remarks follows to the newly ap­
century ago when the JCs along with other visible minorities detrimental to the NAJC. pointed cabinet minister of
Well, Charlotte, if you would multiculturalism: “Dear Mr.
were severely penalized much of it done legally.
ask your friend MP Ernie Epp Jelinek: We are sensitive to
9. Comments
We, all Canadians including those of Japanese origin, he will confirm that I sat in your concern that our discus­
realize that Redress is a very difficult issue to resolve to every­ the gallery, isolated, as an sions be private. If there is
observer and didn't say a a breakdown in communica­
one's satisfaction.
tions, we would meet with
But why is it that the JC community cannot speak as one word!
Of the leaders of the pack, you to attempt to remedy the
voice.
We should acknowledge that “Redress” has many defini­ it is only the Miki brothers situation.”
A few weeks ago in
who still stand stubborn. The
tions”
longer they insist on their Calgary, Art Miki went public
— Many say forgive and forget!
Others seek a proper formal acknowledgement of the in­ posturing, the more difficult and the radio, TV and press
justices and a memorial trust foundation in honour of the will be the resolution of an covered it nationally. In
untenable situation. At the re­ essence the headlines read:
Issei!
cent Ntl. council meeting, Japanese Canadians Accuse
Still others want individual compensation!
after Montreal's report, Roy PM of Reneging!
A few talk about billions!
Is it any wonder that Jeli­
The NAJC is wrong in stating they represent 45,000 persons emotionally demanded an im­
who make up the JC community, especially when they seek mediate validation of an accu­ nek would be livid. Is it any
$500 million, individual compensation and confront our gov­ sation. Before Montreal could wonder that we are making
ernment with statements like — we will sue — the PM has respond, Ottawa surgically no headway with the Govern­
ment.
gave the page for validation!
reneged — etc.
So now we come full circle
Knowledgeable
persons
Knowing that Redress is a “moral” issue — all the in­
justices happened “legally”, the NAJC should consider the like Roger Obata and Wes Fu­ to Tom Shoyama's principle:
opinions of not only all JCs but all Canadians. Dialogue in jiwara are at least willing to If you don't have anything
good faith and trust with the government and avoid confronta­ concede the facts, but I am better, don't destroy what
still disappointed with their you have.
tion which can only anger our fellow Canadians.
Under the circumstances,
Also, “Redress” should be for “Survivors” led by the Issei patented reply of “that's
water under the bridge or the what would I suggest? It
-T- just as the USA “redress package” is for the “Survivors.”
past is past!” When child­ would be that Art Miki, in
10. The NAJC — An Obligation to Serve
The role of the NAJC is to hear the differing opinions of ren make innocent mistakes all decency, make a full and
the community and to promote unity about a concensus posi­ that's one thing. When complete disclosure of the
adults knowingly conspire facts. That he, on behalf of
tion.
Instead a tragic weakness of the President is his inclina­ with alterior motives, public the NAJC, should apologize
tion to “deal around” the officially elected and/or appointed aprobation must be satisfied. to the individuals who have
We ask for vindication from been falsely accused and
representatives of a centre whenever these persons' opinions
differ from the narrow, rigid radical position taken by those the Government. When Tru­ wronged. But most impor­
deau gave his flippant reply tant, he must, on behalf of the
who “control” the NAJC.
Not only does this undermine the position of the Council that the past is past, we were NAJC, apologize to the JC
members but also “fans” the flames of dissent and in most rightfully angered and disap­ community which we serve,
cases gives the dissident minority of “atcivists/radicals” pointed. The time has come for without this cleansing of
unwarranted recognition. This has been the case in Vancou­ when we must get our own the soul, credibility will be
house in order before we can completely lost.
ver, Toronto, Hamilton and Montreal.
When the heart stops beat­
The consequence is that the representative group and demand the same for others.
Shizuye Takashima (God ing, the body dies.
elected leaders suffer unfair harassment and ridicule, often
bless her!) has continually
in public.
The NAJC is weakened and worst of all the community is supported the moral philo­
“split” with acrimony and even hatred. And a shameful period sophic stand that The Pro­
in Japanese Canadian history is being written — this time not cess is the Product. We can­
not separate the two. The pro­
by others or the government — but by our own selves.
duct of redress we have today
Sales & Service on
is due to the process that
Admiral, Panasonic, Quasar, Toshiba, Zenith, Etc.
took place. The process was
Expert Repairs on B/W & Colour TV’s
rotten and the redress posi­
tion now is rotten.
A prime exampie oi me
SHIG'S TV
above just took place. On
Sept. 16, 1985 Art Miki on
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