The triple disaster of the Tohoku earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown has been the cause of tragic destruction, loss and trauma for the affected communities, surrounding areas, and indeed, for the country as a whole. At the same time, this moment in Japan’s history has created unique windows of opportunity for deepened democratization, critical thinking about gender, diversity and social vulnerability, and notably for civil society and women’s active participation in the rebuilding of Tohoku and of Japan.

At events in Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver, Professor Jackie Steele and Professor Mari Osawa, members of the Japan-Canada Interdisciplinary Network on Gender, Diversity and Reconstruction, will present the preliminary interdisciplinary insights, the gaps in the existing literature on disaster mitigation, as well as the findings from the fieldwork of Network Members. Presentations will be followed by a question period and open discussion with the audience.

Vancouver Event Info:

Date: Monday March 11, 6 pm
Location: Simon Fraser University, Asia-Pacific Hall, Morris J. Wosk Center for Dialogue
580 W Hastings Street
Admission: free
Language: English