A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured after a driver drove into a crowd at a street festival at E. 41st Avenue and Fraser shortly after 8 p.m. tonight. The driver is in custody. We will provide more information as the investigation unfolds.

We took a moment this morning at our #NAJC Regional Conference in Nanaimo to express our solidarity with the Filipino community. NAJC

Please reach out if you need help: - Victim Services are available - call or text 1-800-563-0808 Crisis lines are available 24/7 if you need to talk: - Crisis Centre BC: crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-support/cr… - BC Crisis Lines Network crisislines.bc.ca/our-members You are not alone. Help is here.

WATCH LIVE: Premier David Eby is expected to provide an update on Sunday following Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy. globalnews.ca/news/11151568/…

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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

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

“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

Remember #KomagataMaru Call out those in power who set up unjust laws such as #ContinousJourney & #WarMeasuresAct Speak out against #racism & #hate

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

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

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

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: bit.ly/4k4enPH #FirstNations #Inuit #Metis #Indigenous #June21

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

NAJC Past President Lorene Oikawa Lorene Oikawa & 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 [email protected] Info: hastingspark1942.ca