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| **Note: We apologize for the multiple corrections. The email for the benefit event is now corrected to japanrelief@jetaatoronto.ca and the date to Friday, April 1. Also see the sub-chapter event scheduled for March 26 in Cambridge. Sorry for any confusion, and we appreciate your understanding! - The Editors** |
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After The Earthquake: JETAA's Response
As the world has watched the unfolding devastation caused by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, JETAA members have been especially affected. Many of us have friends or even family in the hardest hit areas, and some have spent days trying to contact people amid unreliable phone networks and power blackouts.
There are many positive stories: people connecting with loved ones or of dramatic rescues in the news; but there is also destruction, fear and loss of life. Seeing this happen to a country we lived in, and to the people we came to know and love has been hard, when most of us are far away and seemingly unable to help.
But we are not helpless. We can lend our support in many ways. That is why on April 1, JETAA Toronto will host a special fundraising event in support of the rescue, relief and rebuilding efforts so needed in Japan.
The event will take place at the Hard Rock Caf�. There will be live music and a silent auction with trips to New York, CN Tower tours and other prizes with all proceeds going to the Canadian Red Cross's efforts in Japan. For more on our fundraising efforts please see this article.
We urge you to come out, gather your friends and family and support this important event.
Check out our facebook event page or contact japanrelief@jetaatoronto.ca for more information.
Date: Friday, April 1, 2011
Time: 8pm til 2am
Place: Hard Rock Caf�, 279 Yonge St., ( map) South of Yonge and Dundas Sq.
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Sub-Chapter Dinner & Discussion - Cambridge, ON
In light of the recent tragedy in Japan, JETAA Toronto is reaching out to it's membership outside of Toronto. Members who are west of the GTA in Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, Burlington, London or elsewhere are welcome to come out and discuss the recent events. We will also have information on what fundraising is occurring and how you can help in the coming months.
Space is limited, so please RSVP to Angela Libby at jetaa.mc@gmail.com by Tuesday, March 22nd.
What: All You Can Eat Dinner & Discussion
Where: Sakaye Sushi Japanese & Korean Restaurant, 355 Hespeler Road Cambridge, ON, (519) 624-8888
When: Saturday March 26th, 2011 from 7 pm
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Art & Photo Show A Roaring Success
On Saturday, March 5, our steaming hot art show was a blazing success at the Gladstone Art Bar. Bellies full of wine and music in our limbs, things really heated up as the room was filled to the brim with JET alumni and friends of JET alike. We had close to 70 people in attendance, presenting a terrific opportunity to see some old faces and make new friends.
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Faito, Faito, Let's Go Carps!
Interested in a getting a great workout and meeting a boat-load of fellow JET alumni at the same time? Why not join the JETAA Fighting Carps dragonboat team this summer?
It costs approximately $150 to join the team, but that fee covers the cost of boat and equipment rentals, all race registration fees, and your team T-shirt.
If you have questions or are interested in joining, email
jetaa.carps@gmail.com
>> Click here for more info
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Toronto JETs: The Next Generation
Facing an interview panel can be kind of nerve-racking, but so can sitting on the other side of the desk! Last month members of the Toronto JET Alumni Association spent a few days with the staff of the Japanese Consulate conducting interviews for the 2011 JET Programme.
>>Click here to read on about the interview experience
JETAA is looking for more alumni to help out with PDOT so if you want to contribute and give a little back to the programme that has given us so much, get in touch with Kaki Narh, Conference Organizer at jetaatoronto.shigoto@gmail.com |
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Kodo Drummers Wow The Crowd
On Friday, March 11 a group of 15 JETAA members and friends attended the Kodo Drummers' show at the Sony Centre in downtown Toronto. In light of the disaster that had happened in Japan less than 24 hours earlier it was a night of mixed emotions. We had looked forward to the night for months but our hearts went out to those in Japan.
>>Click here for the full report
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Climb Right Into Spring
Climb into a new spring season with JETAA Toronto and join us for an afternoon of rock climbing at the Toronto Climbing Academy. Whether you're a climbing enthusiast or up for a new adventure, we want to see you out in full form. There will be a short lesson and then the wall is yours to conquer!
Date: Saturday, April 16
Place: Toronto Climbing Academy, 11 Curity Ave, Toronto (map)
Cost: JETAA Members: $20 / Non-JETAA Members: $25
To RSVP, please contact Yuriko: jetaa.events@gmail.com
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JETAA Toronto is inviting you to celebrate the beauty of the cherry blossom at its 5th Annual Hanami Picnic in High Park.
Come out with your family and friends on Saturday, May 7 and enjoy some fun activities and Hanami snacks
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JETAA will be providing some light refreshments; however, this event will be a potluck style so please bring your favourite dish to share!
This event will present an opportunity to raise funds for the Tsumani/Quake Relief. For more information on this, please click here.
Date: Saturday, May 7
Place: High Park
For more information, please contact Yuriko: jetaa.events@gmail.com
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We Want Your Input!
Got a story to tell? If so, let us know, because we want to hear your ideas!
Some possibilities:
- Japanese Restaurant Reviews in the GTA
- Stories from your JET days, or essays about how JET changed your life
- Interviews or stories on artists, personalities and performers with a Japanese connection
- Profiles of interesting JET alumni
- Haiku or other poetry or fiction
- Photography or other art from Japan or since
- Ideas or suggestions for the future of the JET Program, or the JETAA
If you have any interest in contributing or offering your two yen's worth, please contact Ben Singer at: jetaa.newsletter@gmail.com.
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CALL FOR JETAA PENPALS
The Consulate General of Japan would like to start a list of JET alumni who are now working as teachers in hopes of pairing them up with current JET participants in Japan who hope to establish pen pal relationships with students in Canada. See here for more details.
NIHONGO ART CONTEST 2011
Nihongo Art Contest Exhibition 2011 will take place at the Gendai Gallery,1st floor, JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Don Mills, ON. Dates: April 17 to April 30, 2011. NIHONGO ART is a unique way to express inventive ideas about Japanese words through illustration using Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana. Free Admission Gallery hours: Everyday 8:30 am - 10:30 pm. More Information on our website.
ON AT THE JAPANESE CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE
Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie. As part of the celebration of Dr. David Suzuki, recipient of the 2011 Sakura Award, JCCC presents the recent film about Dr Suzuki's life on Thursday March 24, 2011 at 7:30 pm. Amission $6 for JETAA/JCCC members. $8 for non members. More here.
***NOTE: JETAA Toronto has two free pairs of tickets for this exciting event. The first two people to email jetaa.mc@gmail.com and agree to write something about this film for our newsletter, will receive the tickets.*****
For more JCCC events see their March calendar.
CJS MOVIE NIGHT/ EARTHQUAKE FUNDRAISER
The Canada Japan Society presents Climber's High, Friday March 18 at 7 pm at the NFB Theatre, 150 John St., Toronto. There will also be a special Yosakoi dance presentation. This event will also be used to raise funds for earthquake relief in Japan. Facebook event page here.
TORONTO JAPANESE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
TJSFF returns to Toronto Fri. March 18- Sun March 20 with five programs of new and innovative short films at Innis Town Hall Theatre, 2 Sussex Avenue. Free pre-festival director's talk and screening at Japan Foundation Toronto on Thur. March 17, 2011. No RSVP required, but seats are limited.See the TJSFF website for details about tickets and times.
ON AT THE JAPAN FOUNDATION TORONTO
Panel Discussion: The 2011 Earthquake in Japan: The Reality And Insights Into Recovery. Tuesday, March 22, 7 pm at the Japan Foundation Toronto, 131 Bloor St W. Free admission. RSVP required here or call 416-966-1600 x 105. For more great Japan Foundation events see their listings page.
ON THE HORIZON: 4th ANNUAL JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY COMPETITION
Exhibition Nov 13-26 2011 at Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Entry forms rules and contacts on this website.
CBC REPORTER LOOKING FOR HIGH PARK SAKURA INFO
From CBC Toronto reporter, and former JET, Kimberly Gale:
It seems each year we film the beautiful blossoms in High Park, but never tell the full story. As a former JET (Iwaki, Fukushima 2003-04) I have some understanding of the importance. I am hoping to tell the full story this year, which is why I am contacting you ahead of the blooms. I will be conducting interviews and doing research before the Hanami in late April. I am looking for members of Toronto's Japanese community who don't mind being interviewed for both radio and television and who can talk about the cultural and historical significance of the trees. I understand that the Japanese ambassador to Canada presented some trees to the city in 1959 in appreciation of Toronto accepting re-located Japanese Canadians following WWII. I am hoping to connect with some of those families here in Toronto. I do respect and understand that some of those stories-of interned Japanese Canadians-may be difficult to tell. I also wonder if anyone knows Yoriki and Midori Iwasaki-who donated some of the trees in 1984?
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