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Leina Amatsuji-Berry

Leina Amatsuji-Berry

Leina Amatsuji-Berry is a born-and-raised Peterborough community member. A Kenner Collegiate and Trent University alum, she was co-Editor-in-Chief of Arthur Newspaper for Volumes 53 and 54. She is also a member of the Peter Robinson College Student Association (PRCSA, Sadleir House) Board of Directors. Leina is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Communication and Culture at York University while (still) living in Peterborough.

Leina's Latest Articles

Interview: Patti Shaughnessy brings a “glocal” perspective on the arts
Coming home to herself: Missy Knott talks mentorship and music

After some time away from the Peterborough area, Missy Knott is leading Indigenous youth to music and healing

Danny Taro sits on a barstool at the Gordon Best Theatre.
Trying their ‘Best’: Behind the scenes at the Gordon Best Theatre

Three friends joined forces to breathe new energy into the downtown venue, persevering through a pandemic along the way

Sahira Q wears a yellow makeup look and accessories with a pin chiffon and feather top and harness at a Peterborough Drag Brunch performance.
Interview: Sahira Q is ready to return to Peterborough’s stages

“What a drag queen is is combining multiple things into this performance piece. Sure, the final effect is a three-minute performance, let's say, but the layers that have been put into it are all different artistic aspects.”

Bennett Bedoukian plays a drumset, indoors.
Interview: Bennett Bedoukian on illuminating Peterborough’s Hidden Anatomy
Trans Peer Outreach program aims to bridge a gap in local healthcare, advocacy, and community

Advocates say there is a severe lack of access to gender-affirming healthcare services in Peterborough.

A composite image with photos of Robert Bowers, Michelle Ferreri, Joy Lachica, Paul Lawton, Maryam Monsef and Chanté White.
Meet the candidates running for Peterborough-Kawartha
Ian Nazario
Newcomer youth write guidebook to life in Canada

The New Canadians Centre's Young Leaders Council takes the lead to support incoming students during another pandemic school year

This is the make-or-break year for Peterborough Currents — the year that will determine if our small but impactful news outlet survives. We need 50 new monthly supporters to keep on track. Will you take the leap?