Welcome To The Edmonton Japanese Community Association

2012 Japan Disaster Commemoration Fundraising March 1 - April 15

There are still 270, 000 people living in temporary accommodations or still in school buildings, 1,500 out of 4,500 businesses destroyed have not re-started, and the nuclear power plant problems have not been solved yet. There are lots and lots of other problems still remaining to be solved. EJCA Activity: Donate money to NADIA Donation period: March 1 – April 15, 2012 Donation in cash or a cheque payable to “EJCA” with a donation form attached can be mailed to EJCA Centre at 6750 88 Street, Edmonton T6E 5H6, or delivered to EJCA Centre mail box. Donation form

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Commemoration T-shirts for sale at $20 available by contacting the EJCA Centre 780-466-8166. Click here for T-shirts image

What is NADIA?

Mr. Joji Hiratsuka, a son of Dr. Hiratsuka in Edmonton, has been actively helping the victims of the earthquake and tsunami as chair of a NPO in Japan, called NADIA (it means “hope” in Ukrainian). Joji grew up in the Edmonton area and has been living in Japan for the last 28 years. Many of you may also remember Joji as a junior hockey player. NADIA started initially with members of an amateur hockey team that Joji played with called "Tokyo Canadians", composed mainly of Canadians living in the Tokyo.

The Province of Quebec and the Canadian Embassy in Japan are supporting members of NADIA, too.

NADIA‘s motto is to bring direct manpower and means to support the people after the disaster. It has been assisting Ishinomaki City by organizing and sending volunteers so that the people of Ishinomaki can re-establish a normal environment for daily life. It also organises events for victims. http://team-nadia.org/

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2011 Japan Disaster Relief Activity was closed as of December 31, 2011. EJCA raised the total of $94,249. $73,659 was sent to the Japan Red Cross Association and $20,590 was sent to the Canadian Red Cross Association.Thank you very much for your support.

Please view "THANK YOU" from Japan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS-sWdAQsYg

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The Edmonton Japanese Community Association (EJCA) is a non-profit organization serving the Japanese Canadian community and anyone who has an interest in Japanese culture in the Edmonton area.

The EJCA seeks to develop and support a vibrant Japanese community and to promote awareness of Japanese heritage and culture in Canada. More information about our mission statement and our history can be found in the About Us section.

The centre
The EJCA is located in the Argyll Community League (ACL) on the edge of the beautiful Argyll Park. Renovations were done in 2005 to add a Japanese rock garden and incorporate traditional Japanese woodwork into the centre. It is now one of the beautiful community centres in Edmonton.

The centre is located at:

6750-88 Street
Edmonton, Alberta

Map (JPEG) or Map (PDF format)

Take a virtual tour of the centre to find out what's inside.

Join The EJCA
There are many benefits to becoming an EJCA member, including access to the Gordon Hirabayashi Library, access to clubs, discounted rates on events, discounted rates on room rentals, a subscription to the Moshi Moshi newsletter and much more!

To become an EJCA member, please download the Membership Form (PDF). Mail the completed membership form to:

The Edmonton Japanese Community Association
6750-88 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 5H6

Office hours: Monday 9:00 - 12:00, Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 - 4:00, Friday 3:00 - 6:00
Other time by appointment - please call 780-466-8166:

Feel free to contact us directly with any questions, suggestions, or comments.

Telephone: (780) 466-8166

Fax: (780) 465-0376

Email: office@ejca.org

Mail:

The Edmonton Japanese Community Association
6750-88 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 5H6

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