Minister Kenney issues statement on the 25th anniversary of the Canadian Government’s Apology for Japanese Internment during the Second World War

2013/09/23 Leave a comment

Worth noting, as this was the first major historical recognition initiative by the Canadian government, and important acknowledgement of historical wrongs. Read Obasan by Joy Kogawa to understand the internment and related experience. US government also made comparable acknowledgement.

Statement — Minister Kenney issues statement on the 25th anniversary of the Canadian Government’s Apology for Japanese Internment during the Second World War.

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