10/03-06: Kintsugi 2024: Healing and Repair of Japanese American Community Trauma from WWII – A first of its kind gathering for Japanese Americans focused on intergenerational trauma and repair, in Little Tokyo downtown Los Angeles, Oct. 3-6
https://tsuruforsolidarity.org/current-campaigns/kintsugi/
What is Kintsugi 2024?
As a metaphor of the precious celadon bowl, fractured and repaired, and thus, more treasured than ever, this gathering for Japanese Americans is focused on understanding our community trauma and exploring healing practices now and for the future. The program will take place in historic Little Tokyo, Los Angeles and will feature speakers, workshops, and restorative practices. Participants will also have ample time in intentional discussion and reflection groups to process their experiences. Over the course of four days, participants will learn more about what intergenerational trauma is, and how Nikkei have understood and responded to intergenerational trauma. We will engage in practices of repair and see solidarity action as one of those practices. As a means of further strengthening our community we will also learn from other communities engaged in reparative work.
Kintsugi 2024 is rooted in the work of scholars and educators as well as traditional healers and psychologists who have studied Japanese American intergenerational community trauma. The gathering is based on an understanding that repair is possible and advances through individual healing and community organizing to mend the connective tissue within communities. Through this collective healing process of community repair, cultural reclamation, and social justice practices, we can, as a community, interrupt the repetition of state violence. Participants will learn foundations of trauma and practices of intergenerational repair in the Japanese American community and other communities building reparative practices.
Who should attend Kintsugi?
We are asking that participants self-identify as Japanese American or Nikkei and must be at least 18 years old.
Other than that, Kintsugi is for you. You DO NOT need to have any previous knowledge of trauma, intergenerational trauma, Japanese American culture or history.
We hope Kintsugi can gather a diverse range of Nikkei and Japanese American people.
Logistical Details:
When
October 3-6, 2024
Starting at 1pm on October 3rd, ending by 1pm on October 6th.
Click here for the agenda.
Where
Japanese American National Museum & DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
We are honored to be hosted by JANM and USC Ito Center. Registrants will get a link to book rooms in a block at the DoubleTree ($172/night excluding taxes and fees). You’re also welcome to find other accommodations!
Registration
Register now on eventbrite.
Because of the anticipated high demand for limited spots, registrations will be accepted on a first come basis. welcome to find other accommodations!
Registration Fee
$300
Registration fee includes lunch on Friday and Saturday and all conference materials.
Financial Aid: A small number of reduced fare registrations ($100) are available. There is a supplemental question in the registration form. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide financial support for travel.
This program is co-sponsored by the Japanese American National Museum, USC Ito Center, and Ancestry.com.
List of foundational supporters:
W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Ford Foundation, Heising-Simons Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Omidyar Network, Okura Mental Health Foundation, The Takahashi Family Foundation, Masto Foundation
