As NAJC President, I was honoured to accept an invitation to “Witnessing the Future” ceremony of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) at Rideau Hall, on October 15, 2009. This was an occasion that focused on “listening to and learning from the history and legacy of Indian Residential Schools”. In keeping with Aboriginal traditions, occasions...
Year: 2009
President’s Message, October 2009
After a year of preparation, the national celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Japanese Canadian Redress Settlement is now behind us. While I have not yet had time to digest what all happened, from accounts received so far, I think we can safely say it was a memorable event, and undoubtedly credit goes largely to...Continue reading
President’s Message, September 2009
Summer is almost over, with Fall just around the corner. Families get ready for their children to return to school and life becomes a lot more scheduled. The NAJC has been involved with various activities including planning for the AGM on October 17-18/09, in Vancouver. This past year has had many challenges related to the...Continue reading
President’s Message, July 2009
An “Amazing Feet” is happening in Winnipeg on June 18 – June 21. The event is a kick-off to invite Winnipeggers and the rest to the country to leave an imprint of their foot or hand as the construction of the Canadian Museum of Human Rights begins to take off. A few months ago, during...
President’s Message, June 2009
Last month, I reported that Spring has arrived. We are still waiting here in Winnipeg!! The May long weekend is a defining time in Manitoba when everyone anxiously waits, with great anticipation, to open the family cottage or to go camping in the world renowned “Grand Beach”. Who knew that over 15 cm of snow...Continue reading
NAJC ENDOWMENT FUND RECIPIENTS
The National Executive Board of the NAJC is pleased to announce the following recipients of the Endowment Fund for the Spring 2009 term: Sports, Education, Arts Development (SEAD) Alison Reiko Loader ( Quebec) requested assistance to study at a two week workshop in Animation Studies in July, 2009 in Oregon. Granted: $1,500. Keiko Marumo (Edmonton)...
President’s Message, May 2009
Spring has arrived and brings new life and beginnings to all of us. It is a time in most communities that we honour our Seniors, at Keirokai. Without the pioneering efforts, dedication and hard work of our Seniors, our communities would not have benefited from the spirit and life that has been the foundation of...Continue reading
President’s Message, April 2009
The NAJC is moving on April 15, 2009, as a result of a settlement between the NAJC and Cityscape Residence Corporation (owners of 404 Webb Place). We are relocating to 1 – 222 Osborne St. Wpg. MB. For those of you who have been to Winnipeg, our office is in Osborne Village and is at...
President’s Message, March 2009
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of many African-Canadians who have contributed to the life and times of this great country. As we welcome the first official visit of President Barack Obama, to Canada, we are reminded of his comments related to Black History Month. It is “a...Continue reading