| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 3, 2015 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM | External Event, William Doo Auditorium New College University of Toronto 45 Willcocks Street |
Holocaust Education Week- Liberation: Aftermath, Rebirth
How do veterans of war remember and forgive? How do memories of war time experiences impact the next generation? During WWII, allied soldiers captured by the Japanese imperial army were not treated in accordance to international agreements. Beyond facing reoccurring nightmares, depression, physical pain, and relational issues after returning home, the experiences of the Far East POWs were largely unnoticed.
As time pass and our societies become more diverse, the study of memory and transmission has become more and more prevalent; the relationship between the history of victimization between different social groups have also gotten more complex. How important is it to understand diverse experiences from WWII in Asia and in Canada?
This event not only gives voices to the marginalized stories of Far East POWs, it also explores the impact of the war time experiences on next generations through personal stories, theatre, and academic research. Through a deeper understanding of how traumatic experiences can impact close family and friends, we will be able to have a better grasp on how we can move forward in peace and reconciliation.
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