by Todd Wong | Mar 14, 2006 | Events, Save the House |
Joy Kogawa House Fundraiser in Toronto – report by Anton Wagner. Launch of Joy’s novel Emily Kato, combined with a fundraiser for the Joy Kogawa House, including speakers, such as: Michael Creal, former head of humanities at York University, Bill Turner, Executive Director of The Land Conservancy of B.C., Mary Ellen Csamer, President of the League of Canadian Poets, Dr. Joseph Levy, Vice-President, External, of the York University Faculty Association, and others.
by Todd Wong | Mar 11, 2006 | Events, Save the House |
A large book launch for Joy Kogawa’s rewritten “Emily Kato” and fundraiser event for the Save Kogawa House campaign took place at the Church of Holy Trinity in downtown Toronto on March 9th. Anton Wagner is the Toronto coordinator and the national...
by Todd Wong | Nov 20, 2005 | Save the House |
Vancouver City Council voted unanimously on November 3 to grant a 120-day demolition delay order to preserve the home and to recognize its historical and cultural heritage. The four-month period will allow the Save Kogawa House Committee to raise funds to purchase the property and convert it into a major centre for Canadian and international writers.
by Todd Wong | Nov 13, 2005 | Events, Save the House |
Todd Wong describes the Save Kogawa House Concert at Vancouver Public Library, including the performance of Harry Aoki and Alison Nishihara and the Vancouver Opera Touring Ensemble.
by Todd Wong | Nov 12, 2005 | Events, Save the House |
The Save Kogawa House Committee welcomes all to the celebration of the 120-day moratorium on demolition of the childhood home of author Joy Kogawa. A concert will be held November 12, 2005, 2 p.m. in the Alice Mackay Room at Vancouver Public Library.
by Roland Tanglao | Nov 7, 2005 | Events, Save the House |
Naomi’s Road opera performance by Vancouver Opera Touring Ensemble with special guest, musician Harry Aoki, and friends. November 12, 2005 @ Vancouver Public Library (350 West Georgia Street, Alice Mackay Room). Admission is free, all are welcome.
