Leina Amatsuji-Berry, Author at Peterborough Currents

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.

Interview: Patti Shaughnessy brings a “glocal” perspective on the arts

By Leina Amatsuji-Berry ● Arts & Culture ● August 4, 2022

Coming home to herself: Missy Knott talks mentorship and music

By Leina Amatsuji-Berry ● Arts & Culture ● May 3, 2022

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

By Leina Amatsuji-Berry ● Arts & Culture ● April 8, 2022

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

By Leina Amatsuji-Berry ● Arts & Culture ● March 7, 2022

“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.”