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Little Temple on the Prairie

By Wray, Megan Kiyoko

Little Temple on the Prairie Politics & History

Little Temple on the Prairie

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During World War II, displaced Japanese Canadians arrived in Manitoba, having lost everything to government-ordered internment and forced exile. Scattered across rural farms, they faced harsh conditions, deep isolation, and the daunting task of rebuilding their lives. Yet, despite these struggles, they created something extraordinary: a Buddhist temple that became a pillar of faith, culture, and resilience.
Little Temple on the Prairie traces the remarkable history of the Manitoba Buddhist Temple from its humble beginnings as a refuge for a scattered community to its enduring presence today. Through archival research and intimate oral histories, Megan Kiyoko Wray illuminates the perseverance of the Issei and Nisei who defied loss and discrimination to build a space of belonging-not just for themselves, but for generations to come.
This is more than a story about a temple. It is a testament to survival and solidarity, a reminder that honouring the past is not just about looking back, but about shaping the future. It calls on us to ask: how will you remember?
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
144
Release Date:
2025-10-02
Publication Date:
2025-10-02
Publisher:
FriesenPress
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1038346991
ISBN13:
9781038346995
Weight:
320 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
10 cm
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