The Japanese Canadian Association of Yukon (JCAY) held a film night last weekend in which $2300 was raised for the Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Fund. The Fund has recently been set up by the JCAY as a separate account at the Scotia Bank in Whitehorse. All the monies donated will go toward an established, reputable aid...Continue reading
NAJC Message
On behalf of the National Association of Japanese Canadians and its member organizations, I would like to offer our sincere condolences to the people of Japan and the Japanese Government for the loss of life and property in the recent earthquake and tsunami which has devastated parts of Miyagi Prefecture. The NAJC applauds the humanitarian...Continue reading
From the Japanese Embassy 日本大使館から
１ 今般の東北地方太平洋沖地震に関し，下記のリストに基づき安否確認サイト等を利用ください。Continue reading
Ottawa
Members of the Ottawa Community Association, the Ottawa Community Cultural Centre and our local Japanese community would like to thank everyone for their concern about family and friends in Japan. It is a very tough time for our community and there are many who have been impacted. The Japanese community will be working toward helping...Continue reading
President’s Message, March 2011
The Canadian War Museum: A Victory for Vigilance by Ken Noma Projected on the floor was a red sun with emanating rays – I stumbled as I narrowly avoided stepping on it. It was the Japanese flag, or more correctly, the active ensign of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The image was dead-centre and if...Continue reading
President’s Message, February 2011
Treasures from our History by Ken Noma In an effort to identify, preserve and document Japanese and Nikkei antiques, folk art of value to Japanese Canadians, the Heritage Committee of the NAJC and the Manitoba Japanese Cultural Centre will conduct a public art evaluation on Saturday, March 19th in Winnipeg. If time permits, a survey...Continue reading
Letter to Jason Kenney re: Funding cuts to Settlement Services
February 9, 2011 The Honourable Jason Kenney, P.C. M.P. Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1L1 Dear Minister Kenney: Re: Funding cuts to Settlement Services The National Association of Japanese Canadians is concerned about the $53 million in funding cuts being made across Canada to immigrant settlement services. We...Continue reading
President’s Message, January 2011
by Ken Noma I wish you much happiness and good health in the Year of the Rabbit. Early this year, “The Bulletin” reported in their February issue that the provincial government of British Columbia has cut arts funding by 80-90%. Given the fact that this sector generates 5.2 billion dollars and employs 80,000 people in...
President’s Message, December 2010
by Ken Noma I am honoured to have been elected as President of the NAJC at the Ottawa AGM held this past October and I look forward to updating the readers on the activities of NAJC and its member organizations. In my election speech to the delegates, I identified the following as my priorities during...Continue reading