November is labour film month. NAJC is happy to host the Canadian Labour International Film Festival (CLiFF) in its 15th year of providing inspiring films about workers from the world. CLiFF holds free screenings across Canada and pays fees to the filmmakers. [Added on November 22, 2023] One more free screening on Saturday November 25....
Open Letter from the Japanese Canadian Community: Urgent Call for an End to the Deadly Israel-Palestine Conflict November 17, 2023 The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs Via Email Dear Prime Minister and Ministers: Open Letter...Continue reading
You are invited to attend the screening of the film Hold These Truths, The Gordon Hirabayashi Story. Edmonton Sun Dec 3, 2023, 7–9 pm Telus International Centre, University of Alberta, Room 134 11104 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 0X8 Register for Edmonton >> Calgary Tue Dec 5, 2023, 6–9 pm Calgary Nikkei Cultural &...
McNally Robinson Booksellers Art Miki celebrates the launch of Garman Perseverance – Japanese Canadians’ Journey to Justice Hosted by Terry MacLeod Wednesday November 22, 7:00 pm Hybrid event presented live in the Atrium at McNally Robinson, Grant Park. It will also streamed live on YouTube. Arrive early to be assured of seat. Please visit the...
Intergenerational Wellness deadline extended to December 15 Okano and Murakami families, Salt Spring Island, circa 1930s. Salt Spring Island Archives. Intergenerational Wellness for families & groups Applications close December 15, 2023 Results out January 30, 2024 Intergenerational Wellness serves families and groups, providing funding to heal the intergenerational impacts that BC government actions in the...
NAJC INFORMATION SESSION AND SUPPORT FOR CANADA SUMMER JOBS 2024 APPLICATIONS Due to the overwhelming response to the grant writer support program, the NAJC is happy to announce that we are prepared to help our member organizations with applications to the Canada Summer Jobs program for 2024. The NAJC has applied successfully under this program...
We’re excited to share the latest edition of the NAJC newsletter, packed with highlights from our recent conference in Winnipeg and a roundup of events happening across the country. Our community is rich with stories, milestones, and events that deserve to be spotlighted. If you have any important historical insights, upcoming events, or anything else...Continue reading
Led by our Next Generation team, this community building event honours Roger Obata, the founding president of the NJCCA-NAJC. Obata organized games between JC and Indigenous teams in the 1930s in Prince Rupert, BC. An outgoing, team player through his lifetime, Obata was VP of the NAJC when redress was achieved. It will be a...Continue reading
Japanese Canadian Legacies Society Arts + Culture Fund information session Calling all artists! Japanese Canadian Legacies Community Fund’s Arts stream opens November 1, 2023. Grants of up to $20,000 are available for artists who are Japanese Canadian Descendants or Survivors. Established or emerging artists who have attained Professional Practice in the Arts may apply. The...