Chef John Nishio holding the obento wrapped in furoshiki.

We are beyond grateful to the JA Community Foundation for recognizing the importance of the Katari project and for their generous support.Due to the shifting dynamics and demographics within the Japanese American community.

and that forced relocation/forced removal has been the rule.This grant will go a long way in supporting our efforts to educate young people.For detailed information about the Katari project.

an increasing and alarming number of young people lack the knowledge and experience to be able to keep the stories of Japanese American incarcerees alive.giving them some of the tools theyll need to keep the stories of former Japanese American incarcerees alive.

place-based learning experience about World War II Japanese American incarceration and more.

is a project in which the Manzanar Committee partners with the National Park Service staff at Manzanar National Historic Site.at the Japanese American National Museums Tateuchi Democracy Forum.

she works with the Colorado River Indian Tribes community in Arizona to preserve the stories of both Japanese Americans and Native Americans.A winner of several screenwriting awards.

Marlene ShigekawaThe screening will be followed by a discussion with the director and cast members.and head of Marshig Productions.