2025 Canadian Japanese Mennonite Scholarship Now Open! We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Canadian Japanese Mennonite Scholarship is now live! This scholarship, valued at $3000, is open to Canadian university students pursuing graduate studies that contribute to the protection of minority rights or human rights in Canada. The deadline for applications is April 1,...
Category: Youth
Applications are now open for the 2024 Young Leaders Fund!
Each year, the NAJC’s Young Leaders Committee provides up to $2,000 to young Japanese Canadians (up to 35 years old) and organizations comprised of young Japanese Canadians for projects that promote or develop Japanese Canadian community and/or culture. Funding may assist with: Start-up costs, pilot projects or project costs on a one-time only or short...Continue reading
NAJC Interview With Christa Deguchi
Exciting News from NAJC! We are thrilled to share our latest video featuring an exclusive interview with Christa Deguchi, the incredible Japanese Canadian Judo gold medalist! Dive into Christa’s inspiring journey, her experiences, and the challenges she faced on her path to Olympic glory. Watch the full interview and get inspired by her dedication and...Continue reading
Canada Summer Jobs 2025 – Launch Preparation
The annual Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program Call for Applications will be launched during the week of November 18, 2024, and will close on December 19, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). Don’t wait to apply! This year the CSJ Call for Applications will end before the new year. Don’t risk missing the deadline...
The applications for 2025 “Vimy Inspires Tomorrow” are now open!
Are you between 13 to 17 and have a project idea that will make a positive impact on your community but you need support bringing it to life? Our activities are designed to examine, discuss, and exercise key leadership skills. Apply the knowledge and skills gained towards the creation of or contribution to a project...
Online Japanese College Fair Spring 2024
Join Us at the Online Japanese College Fair Spring 2024 – Featuring 12 Prestigious Event Details: Date: May 21-23, 2024 (PDT: US Pacific Daylight TIme) Location: Online Registration: https://bit.ly/DAIGAKU24SPEN (Participation is free of charge) Languages: Information available in both English and Japanese About the Fair: Japan stands at the forefront of global education, offering...Continue reading
2024 Japanese Canadian Young Leaders Conference: Registration now open!
The NAJC’s Young Leaders Committee is bringing back the Japanese Canadian Young Leaders Conference for the first time since the pandemic! The Japanese Canadian Young Leaders Conference is a weekend-long conference to connect, educate and learn from young Japanese Canadians or Nikkei involved with the Japanese Canadian community. We want to bring young community leaders...Continue reading
Upcoming Book Talk on January 23
Inspirational Dialogues: Upcoming Virtual Book Talk The Architecture of Confinement – Incarceration Camps of the Pacific War Jan 23, 2024 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST | Zoom Meeting Register Now
The 2024 Vimy Pilgrimage Award
The Vimy Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2024 Vimy Pilgrimage Award, another exciting educational opportunity for students (aged 14-17) across Canada. The award recognizes youth who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to their communities and consists of a fully funded, week-long educational program in Belgium and France to study the First World War....Continue reading