In late January, 2010, I attended the round table discussion in Winnipeg, hosted by the Canadian Museum of Human Rights (CMHR), inviting the public, to “help write the story of the Canadian Museum of Human Rights”. There were many familiar faces in the crowd–human rights activists, faith-based organizations, ethnic groups, special interest groups, etc. Everyone...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, 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)...