Ottawa Japanese Community Association

The Ottawa Japanese Community Association is a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to serving the Japanese-Canadian community in Ottawa, ON. Established in 1976, OJCA operates as a member organization of the National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC), actively participating in regional meetings and workshops to advance Japanese-Canadian interests and cultural preservation. The association functions as a hub for cultural programming and community engagement, welcoming all individuals who share its organizational mandates. Through its structured governance model, OJCA maintains operational excellence with a Board of Directors elected by general membership at the Annual General Meeting, ensuring democratic representation and community accountability. The organization plays a vital role in the Ottawa region by facilitating cultural exchange, fostering community connections among Japanese-Canadians, and maintaining ties with the broader national Japanese-Canadian network. As a recognized non-profit entity, OJCA provides a framework for members to participate in organizational decision-making and contribute to the association's ongoing mission. The association's commitment to inclusive membership and collaborative governance reflects its dedication to building a strong, connected Japanese-Canadian community presence in Ottawa, Ontario.