In Our Grandparents’ Kitchens is a short film made by Djuna Nagasaki that explores the complexities of identity among young Japanese Canadians as they navigate reconnection and reclamation. Through food, the film reflects how cultural memory and intergenerational connection can bring communities together and deepen ties to the past. The screening will be followed by a Q&A and panel discussion facilitated by Patricia Ayukawa and Nico Koyanagi. 

Djuna Nagasaki (She/They) is a Gosei community leader, anthropology student, and aspiring filmmaker whose work centers and amplifies young Japanese Canadian voices. Patricia Ayukawa (She/Her) is a Sansei community cultivator and Healing Circle facilitator, dedicated to fostering safe spaces, community gatherings, and supportive structures. Nico Koyanagi (She/They) is a mixed-race Yonsei, registered social worker, community organizer, educator, and mediator who prioritizes connection and healing in all aspects of her work.