Editing National Association of Japanese Canadians (section)

=Mission Statement==

To promote and develop a strong Japanese Canadian identity and thereby to strengthen local communities and the national organization; and To strive for equal rights and liberties for all persons-in particular, the rights of racial and ethnic minorities.

==Vision==

A strong, unified community founded on diversity and committed to human rights for all for the enrichment of Canada

==Priorities==

<b>To Advocate for Human Rights</b>
* By developing a strong public voice and profile on human rights issues, with priority given to Canadian issues, group issues, and Aboriginal rights
* By relating our own history to present injustices
* By supporting groups still seeking resolution of historic wrongs
* By supporting and resourcing a national Human Rights Committee with a proactive strategy and communications plan through active representation of NAJC views to the media and public by our Executive Director
* By attendance of the chair of the national Human Rights Committee at all NAJC Council meetings
* By monitoring incidents of racism and human rights violations
* By educating the JC community and general public on human rights issues
* By liaising with other organizations in the promotion of human rights
* By making vigorous representation in the development of policy and legislation

<b>To Strengthen Communication . . .</b>

Through more democratic structures and practices
* By facilitating networking opportunities within regions and between chapters
* By supporting and resourcing electronic communication between the national executive committee members and committee chairs
* Through active visitation of the Executive Director and President to local chapters to communicate the NAJC vision and purpose

<b>To Build Bridges</b>
* Between established and post-war Nikkei communities
* Between cultural centres and NAJC chapters
* Between the NAJC and JC arts groups
* Between the NAJC and other national organizations
* Between the NAJC and relevant international organizations

<b>To Strengthen JC Identity . . .</b>

Through history preservation
* By getting our history into the school classroom
* By supporting JC art and culture
* By recognizing and valuing diversity within our community
* By developing strong leadership in youth
* By including non-JC spouses/partners in our activities
* By maintaining continuity with our heritage language and culture

<b>To Do Effective Fundraising</b>
* At the national level
* At the local level

<b>To Strengthen Local Chapters</b>
* By sponsoring and resourcing outreach initiatives at the local level
* By providing technical assistance, knowledge and experience to support local activities
* By promoting joint activities and events within and between chapters
* By facilitating local bridge-building and mediation as requested
* By encouraging initiatives/events that attract youth
* By assisting locals to develop a varied program of activities with a wide range of appeal
* By requiring funding applicants to have prior approval/support from their NAJC chapter

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