CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
The Redress Agreement acknowledged the unjust actions of the Canadian government and provided a symbolic redress for those actions. $12 million was provided to the Japanese Canadian community through the NAJC to undertake educational, social and cultural activities and programs that contribute to the well being of the community or promote human rights. The Japanese Canadian Redress Foundation (JCRF) was established by the NAJC for the purpose of allocating the $12 million community redress payment on behalf of the Japanese Canadian community.
In furtherance of the purpose of the community redress payment, the Redress Foundation entrusted the NAJC to administer a Sports, Education, Arts Development (SEAD) and Cultural Development (CD) Programme. It is the intent of the Redress Foundation and the NAJC to ensure that the benefits realized from the Redress Agreement continue to benefit and enhance the development of the Japanese Canadian community and its members into the new millennium.
Cultural Development Information for Applicants
Cultural Development Application Form*
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SEAD PROGRAMME
- promote athletic, artistic and academic development of Japanese Canadians
- enrich Japanese Canadian culture and community within the Canadian society
- provide financial assistance in the form of grants to Japanese Canadian individuals furthering their studies, training and skills
Sead Information for Applicants
Sead Application Form*
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* Please note that SEAD and CD application forms can now be filled out directly on the PDF file and submitted by e-mail. The applications do require signatures, though, and signature pages must be faxed or mailed in to complete the application process. Please read all instructions carefully to ensure that your application is complete.
