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The National Association of Japanese Canadians | Representing the Japanese Canadian community, and focusing on human rights and community development.
Canada
Joined August 2016
The NAJC is honoured to celebrate Joyce Yukiko Hirasawa. Joyce was born in Burnaby, BC. In 1942, Joyce & her siblings walked to Hastings Park before New Denver & Alta farm. Their dad had been taken to a road camp. Joyce lives in Hamilton since 1955. Happy 100th Birthday Joyce!
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NAJC Past President Lorene Oikawa @lorene1voice & VP Stephane Hamade in front of the future Japanese Canadian Hastings Park Interpretive Centre at the Livestock Barns. To submit a family name for the memorial please email JCHPICS2022@gmail.com Info:
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On this Canada Day, remember that our caring & kindness are strengths, not weaknesses. We must do more on our journey to truth & healing. We must do better so that all Canadians have inclusive, thriving communities. Art: Mulidzas -J. Curtis Wilson from the Kwakwaka'wakw territory
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On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, we re-commit to Reconciliation. We continue our journey towards truth & healing. We urge all Canadians to take meaningful action. Participate in an event near you: #FirstNations #Inuit #Metis #Indigenous #June21
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Dad or otou-san. Grandpa or oji-chan. Fathers and those in father roles. Your determination & resilience will continue to inspire us & future generations. Happy Father’s Day! #dad #father #FathersDay2025
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Dad or otou-san. Grandpa or oji-chan. Fathers and those in father roles. Your determination & resilience will continue to inspire us & future generations. Happy Father’s Day! #FathersDay #FathersDay2025
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On June 1st and every day, we must protect wild salmon and their habitat. Salmon are an important part of our history, economy, and culture. Wild salmon are in decline. We must raise awareness and take action to support the recovery of wild salmon. #WildSalmonDay
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Remember #KomagataMaru Call out those in power who set up unjust laws such as #ContinousJourney & #WarMeasuresAct Speak out against #racism & #hate.
On this 111th anniversary, I remember the 376 British subjects of Indian descent aboard the Komagata Maru who were denied entry in May 1914. Do not repeat the mistakes of the past. Photo: 2008, community, labour, & academia joined together, to speak out against racism & hate.
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“No one should ever be the target of violence or oppression because of who they are or who they love.”. International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia #IDAHOBIT #IDAHOBIT2025
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Thank you to all mothers & those in mother roles. We also remember our moms, aunties & obaachans (grandmothers) who are no longer with us. Your strength & determination paved the way for us & future generations. With love, Happy #MothersDay! Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro #Japanese
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May 5 marks the 15th anniversary of Red Dress Day. We re-commit our solidarity with MMIWG2S+ & call for justice & an end to gender-based violence. Take care. National MMIWG crisis line is toll-free 24/7 support 1-844-413-6649 #RedDressDay #MMIWG2S+ #EndGenderBasedViolence
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May the fourth be with you! Do you know the Japanese connection? Star Wars creator George Lucas admired Akira Kurosawa’s film techniques and samurai culture. Droids C3PO & R2D2 are like the 2 peasants in Hidden Fortress. #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay #MayTheFourthBeWithYou.
May the Fourth Be With You! George Lucas was inspired by samurai culture especially films, such as Seven Samurai, Hidden Fortress, by Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. Compare Darth Vader to samurai warlord Oda Nobunaga. #MayTheFourth #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #StarWars #StarWarsDay
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National Volunteer Week 2025. The NAJC wants to thank all of our volunteers. We couldn't do the incredible work we do without volunteers. Their contributions strengthen our community & inspire others to join our work. Thank you to our volunteers!. #VolunteersMakeWaves #NVW2025
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We stand in solidarity with the Filipino community. We grieve with you. Now, every community must show kindness & caring to support healing. We encourage those who are able to contribute to donate to Together, We Are #KapwaStrong
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April 28 is #DayofMourning. Each year we gather to remember those who went to work & did not return home to their loved ones. In 2023, over 1,000 workers in Canada died. Over 274,000 workers were injured & got sick. We must all ensure our workplaces are safe, inclusive, & healthy
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Of course we had #Nanaimo bars, an iconic Canadian treat. We had a great conference with lots of discussions and ideas. Everyone is going home to share what we learned & take the next steps to action. Thanks to #SevenPotatoes #Nanaimo for your hospitality. Safe travels everyone.
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Final day of the NAJC CBI Regional Conference in Nanaimo. We are focusing on sustainability & ways to engage new immigrants and young people. We started with thoughts for the Filipino community dealing with the tragedy at the #LapuLapuFestival #JapaneseCanadian
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RT @BCGovNews: Please reach out if you need help:.- Victim Services are available - call or text 1-800-563-0808.Crisis lines are available….
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RT @GlobalBC: WATCH LIVE: Premier David Eby is expected to provide an update on Sunday following Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy. https://t.….
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RT @lorene1voice: We took a moment this morning at our #NAJC Regional Conference in Nanaimo to express our solidarity with the Filipino com….
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