Facilitating Connection Through Film and Conversation
March 16, 2025
The Toronto NAJC is pleased to screen “A Sorry State” directed by BC filmmaker, Mitch Miyagawa. We gratefully acknowledge support from the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society that has made this important event possible. Experience the power of community screenings, where shared viewing enables collective reflection and dialogue.
Mitch Miyagawa’s award-winning documentary, A Sorry State, explores government apologies for historical injustices, including the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II. His father’s family was among those forcibly displaced, and their story forms a personal lens through which he examines state accountability and reconciliation. The film’s title reflects the complexity of these pologies—acknowledging harm while questioning their depth and impact.
Mitch is a multi-faceted facilitator, project lead, an creative whose work crosses many areas and fields, including health, education, arts & culture, and inclusion/diversity. His work is rooted in his beliefs in the power of respectful listening/ embodied connection, power sharing/ exchange, artistic expression/collaboration, the wisdom of the natural world, and the beauty, mystery, and energy of the human spirit.
His practice of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) models deep listening, respectful dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving, offering a playful, personal, and transformative process of mindful communication. Mentored into his role as an NVC Trainer over a decade ago, he has since led workshops and retreats across Western Canada and North America, guiding participants toward deeper connection and understanding.
EVENT DETAILS & REGISTRATION
Facilitating Connection Through Film and Conversation
Sunday, April 6, 2025 (12:30 PM to 6:30 PM)
Momiji Health Care Society
Registration Required – Secure your spot today by emailing torontonajc@gmail.com or registering with Eventbrite.
All levels of participation are FREE for 2025 Toronto NAJC members and survivors. Additionally, the screening and director’s presentation are free for all Momiji residents and anyone born before 1950.
TICKET OPTIONS FOR GENERAL ATTENDEES
General admission tickets are limited to ensure there are enough spots for survivors and those born before 1950. Book early to avoid disappointment.
- $5 – Screening, Director Talk & Reception
- $10 – Screening, Director Talk, Reception & Wellness Presentation
- $20 – Screening, Director Talk, Reception, Wellness Presentation, Breakout Groups & Dinner (very limited capacity)
Ticket fees help ensure commitment and prevent unused reservations, allowing us to accommodate as many participants as possible. They also help cover costs associated with last-minute cancellations or unfilled spots, ensuring the event remains sustainable. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to torontonajc@gmail.com or call 416-317-9726.