We’re looking for volunteers to help out with the conference from December 1 to 10. Most of the work will be online, but there are some opportunities in Edmonton for evening events. The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC) and trusted partners will host the Ignite Change 2023 Global Convention December 1- 10, 2023. We are...Continue reading
This is an announcement for the “Online Japanese College Fair Fall 2023” to be held November 14-16. This fair will feature 19 universities that welcome international students. Some of the leading universities participating in the fair include Sophia University, International Christian University (ICU), Keio University, and the University of Tsukuba. These universities are top ranked...
Do you know a young person who is making a difference in the community? Vimy Inspires Tomorrow is a history-based leadership program for youth in Canada, ages 13-17. It is designed to encourage youth to develop leadership skills that they can use to make a positive impact in their communities. Youth who complete the program are eligible...Continue reading
National Indigenous Peoples Day Wed June 21 The National Association of Japanese Canadians joins Indigenous Peoples on this 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day in solidarity. We commit to reconciliation. We will learn about the history of Indigenous Peoples and the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. As noted in their final...
Highlights of June Dates in Japanese Canadian History By Lorene Oikawa, Past President NAJC In 2023, the National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) is reviewing the highlights of dates for each month, from the period 1941 to 1949. We are looking at the actions of government and the impact on Japanese Canadians. 1942 June...
June 20th is the International Day of Nikkei. The day was declared at the 59th Convention of Nikkei & Japanese Abroad held in Hawaii to promote collaboration among Nikkei around the world. June 20, 1868 is the day that the “Gannenmono” the first immigrants from Japan landed in Hawaii. Nikkei commonly refers to people of Japanese ancestry who...Continue reading
The University of Victoria Legacy Art Galleries in Victoria, B.C. is seeking an emerging Japanese Canadian curator or artist to work on an exhibition featuring the paintings of Dr. Henry Shimizu. Dr. Shimizu and his family were uprooted from Prince Rupert, B.C. and incarcerated in New Denver in the Kootenay region during World War II....Continue reading
March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It commemorates the day when the police killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960 in Sharpeville, South Africa. We remember the history of hate. However, this hatred is not just in the past: racism has not been...
Paul Kariya to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame The National Association of Japanese Canadians and its 17-member organization sends its congratulations to Vancouver born Paul Kariya for being selected to The Hockey Hall of Fame. We are equally proud that Paul is the first inductee of Asian heritage and the first Japanese...Continue reading