| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, March 6, 2010 | 9:30AM - 4:00PM | Seminar Room 108N, Munk Centre For International Studies 1 Devonshire Place |
We want to give a chance for high profile leaders, academics, and inspirational figures to contribute their insights and knowledge to the academic community, general public and the new generation of Asian diaspora. Our goal is to give a forum for them to share their experiences and struggles, as well as academic or personal insights towards issues related to the Asians living in Canada and beyond. Not only will our variety of speakers consist of members of the Asian diaspora community, but will also comprise of scholars of non-Asian descent who will provide their expertise regarding issues related to the intensively interesting range of Asian populations living around the globe.
9:30AM Opening Address: Senator Vivienne Poy (108N)
9:45AM Keynote Address: Professor Ato Quayson (108N)
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10:10AM – 12:00PM Arrival and Integration: Diaspora Settlements (108N)
-Professor Donald Rickerd, York University, Asian Institute, University of Toronto
-Kenichiro (Ken) Noma, National Association of Japanese Canadians, “The Japanese Canadian Internment and its impact on the Future of the Japanese Canadian Community”
-Professor Ann Kim, York University
-Professor Shuguang Wang, Ryerson University, “Contemporary Asian Immigrants in Canada”
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10:10AM – 12:00PM Engagement and Expression: Diaspora In Transition (208N)
-Councillor Chin Lee
-Professor Shaun Tanaka, University of Toronto, Scarborough Campus, “Traditional Sushi Pizza: The Constructed Image of Japanese Culinary”
-Professor Yunxiang Gao, Ryerson University, “Soo Yong: Hollywood Star and Cosmopolitan of the Asian Diaspora”
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12:00PM – 12:40PM Lunch
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12:40PM – 2:30PM Faith, Identity and Education: Diaspora Dialogues (108N)
-Professor Vincent Shen, East Asian Studies Chair, University of Toronto, “Reflections on the Meaning of Chinese Diaspora”
-Professor Golam Dastagir, Visiting Scholar, Asian Institute, “Intercultural Understanding for Asian Youth and Shared Responsibilities”
-Professor Qiang Zha, York University, “A Chinese Model of the University: A Fantasy or a Reality?”
-Professor Victor Li, University of Toronto, “Diasporas within Diaspora, Identities within Identity”
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12:40PM – 2:30PM Politics and Society: Diaspora Voices (208N)
-Olivia Chow, Member of Parliament
-Professor Victor Falkenheim, University of Toronto, “Prospects for Reform in 21st Century China”
-Dr. Joseph Wong, Association for Learning and Preserving of the History of World War II in Asia (ALPHA)
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2:40PM – 4:00PM Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy and Cultural Exchange: Diaspora Leaders (108N)
-Aditya Jha, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur
-Albert Wong, President, AKW Global Enterprises, “Being Canadian – the experience of an immigrant representing Canada to the world”
-Ms. Heather Keung, Artistic Director, Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, “Significance/importance of Cinema to Asian Diaspora and contemporary culture”
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2:40PM – 4:00PM Tibet and Diaspora: Hosted by the Tibetan-Chinese Youth Dialogue Project (208N)
-Dasay WangKhang Silva, President, Canada Tibet Committee (Toronto Chapter)
-Norbu Tsering, President, Canadian Tibetan Association of Ontario
-Jigme Tenzing Dekyikhangsar, Executive, Tibetan & Chinese Youth Dialogue
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