Hybrid event – The Vow from Hiroshima

Setsuko Thurlow: Q&A and film screening ”The Vow from Hiroshima” Thu, Mar 21, 2024 3:00pm – 5:00pm PDT (4:00pm – 6:00pm MDT/ 5:00pm – 7:00pm CDT/ 6:00pm – 8:00pm EDT ) Film & Q&A session with Setsuko Thurlow The Vow from Hiroshima (広島の誓い, Susan Strickler, 82 minutes, 2019) More details, https://events.uvic.ca/capi/event/85673-setsuko-thurlow-qa-and-film-screening-the-vow-from-hir   More details, https://events.uvic.ca/capi/event/85673-setsuko-thurlow-qa-and-film-screening-the-vow-from-hir...Continue reading

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The Story of Hastings Park

In 2024, the National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) is looking at geographic locations where Japanese Canadians lived after migrating to Canada, since the 1800s, and where they were interned/incarcerated in 1942. The Story of Hastings Park By Lorene Oikawa, Past President NAJC When I was a child, my mom would take me to the...Continue reading

The memory of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney

NAJC honors the memory of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, whose commitment to justice and reconciliation has left an enduring legacy within the Japanese Canadian community and beyond. We are forever grateful for his role in the Redress Agreement.   https://najc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/03.01.2024-NAJC-Statement-Brian-Mulroney.pdf    

Termination of TV Japan broadcasts in North America

TV Japan will be discontinued across North American cable systems as of March 31, 2024. Apparently they are planning to replace that with an online streaming service. You can see this information here: https://tvjapan.net/en/termination/ Termination of TV JAPAN Service  

“Seagrass” Ticket Giveaway!

We’re thrilled to celebrate the release of “Seagrass,” a captivating film by the talented Japanese Canadian filmmaker, Meredith Hama-Brown. The National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) is giving away tickets for an exclusive viewing experience in Toronto (TIFF Lightbox) and Vancouver (Cineplex 5th Avenue). How to Enter: 1.Compose an email to national@najc.ca 2. Use the...Continue reading

The national dialogue hosted by GVJCCA

A vital Zoom meeting is happening on March 16, 2024, from 1-3:30 PM PST to support the families and communities of murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls, and 2 Spirit+. This national dialogue, hosted by GVJCCA in partnership with NAJC Human Rights Committee, aims to address urgent Calls for Justice. Let’s join forces in this...

NAJC Endowment Fund : Apply by March 31, 2024

Empower Japanese Canadian Culture & Community! The 1988 Japanese Canadian Redress Agreement lives on, enhancing our community through the NAJC Endowment Fund. This is your chance to contribute and grow in education, sports, arts, and cultural preservation. Apply by March 31, 2024! Cultural Development Fund: Up to $5,000 for projects celebrating our heritage. A unique...

JAMSNET-CANADA : Events and Community Resources for February and March

１）東京キャラバンメイト事務局認知症サポーター優良活動事例「特別賞」受賞 1300万人もの認知症サポーターを養成している東京キャラバンメイト事務局から当プロジェクトは認知症サポーター優良活動事例「特別賞」表彰を受賞しました。去年から今年にかけて、カナダ全国8都市を回り500名以上の方がワークショップを受け、認知症サポーターとなってくださった成果です。多くの認知症サポーターの皆様、そして多大な支援をくださった日系団体、個人の皆様に心からのお礼を申し上げます。

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OPEN HOUSE: NAJC Human Rights Committee

Wednesday, March 6th  4:30-6pm PST / 5:30pm-7pm MST / 6:30pm-8pm CST / 7:30pm-9pm EST Online by zoom. REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsduysqzIsHtOZphwjGQDzcuAUnpdJSsiU Do you have questions about the NAJC’s programming around human rights? Do you have ideas about what the Japanese-Canadian community could be working on to advance human rights? The Human Rights Committee wants to connect...Continue reading

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