The National Association of Japanese Canadians National Executive Board honours the memory of the 215 children who never returned home from the Kamloops Indian Residential School which operated in the territory of the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc First Nation until 1978. Our thoughts are with the families, all survivors of residential schools and their families, and...Continue reading
Finally, there is some light after our dark year with the pandemic. We still must be cautious, because of the variants and those who are not vaccinated yet, but we are moving forward in our next steps.Continue reading
During heatwaves, check on seniors who live alone or other vulnerable family members or neighbours. They may need assistance to get relief or enough hydration. Let’s take care of one another. bit.ly/3hiOnll
The National Association of Japanese Canadians mourns the children who never returned from residential schools. Cowessess First Nation announced the discovery of 751 unmarked graves at a cemetery near the former Marieval Indian Residential School. We stand with all the survivors and the families of all children who were in residential schools. We need to...Continue reading
The National Association of Japanese Canadians On this National Indigenous Peoples Day and every day We stand in solidarity, and with respect and gratitude for Indigenous peoples who are the traditional stewards of the lands and waters where we work and live. June 21, 2021
National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) and Landscapes of Injustice (LOI) present LOI Research Database and Family Story Sharing in association with the Powell Street FestivalLOI Project Manager Michael Abe will demonstrate the LOI Research Database. Special guests from NAJC member organizations will share their findings.Friday, July 30, 20215 pm PDT | 6 pm MDT |...
by Lorene Oikawa June brings the summer solstice, the day with the most daylight hours, and we also see some light with the continuing vaccinations and the drop in daily COVID-19 infections. We have come so far, and we need to maintain our vigilance to prevent another wave of infections. Please continue to follow public...Continue reading
Organizers: Jamsnetcanada, NAJCDo you think you know!? What is DV (Domestic Violence)?Saturday June 19, 202119:00-20:00 ET (Ontario time)Free, Canada wideContents: What is DV? DV accusers characteristics DV victims characteristics What to do?Presenter: Takanori KugeOntario certified psychotherapist, M.A.(counseling)Since 2006, working as counselor/psychotherapist at Japanese Social Services (JSS), non profitable counseling social work agency). Experience various counselling including...Continue reading
10-week, full time contract position beginning in June 2021 paying $17 per hour Responsibilities include: Communications and Social Media administration Compile web-based information repository Develop and track operational metrics and benchmarks Assist in the development of the organization’s strategic plan and monitoring mechanisms Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at...