Established in 1947, the NAJC is the only national organization in Canada that represents the Japanese-Canadian community. The NAJC negotiated the historic Redress Settlement on behalf of all JCs who suffered injustices and acts of discrimination during World War II such as internment, deportation, forced labor, and seizure of property by the Government. Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and NAJC President Art Miki signed the historic Redress agreement on September 22, 1988, ending a successful campaign that upheld the principles of democracy, justice and human rights.
The NAJC aims to work in close cooperation with other Canadian organizations and First Nations who are seeking redress for historic or other injustices to better the political, social, educational and economic welfare of Canadians of Japanese ancestry. In fulfilling these aims, the NAJC pledges to advocate for a true democratic society that protects the fundamental civil rights and liberties of all persons in Canada.