Murakawa immediately began preparing for the convention in August.

Regular museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.The Japanese pioneers came to the Yakima Valley in the late 19th century and grew to a Japanese community of 1.

and now their story will be permanently told at the Yakima Valley Museum for future generations.We are especially grateful to Patti Hirahara.and Yakima Valley Museum Director Emeritus and Archivist John Baule.

Anaheims Patti Hirahara is recognized in the exhibits special acknowledgements.the driving force behind the exhibits.

24 to witness the historic dedication of a new permanent exhibit

Sometimes I have to remind people in power of the exclusionary messages they are sending when necessary accessibility accommodations are not provided.She is the executive director and co-director of the documentary For the Sake of the Children (2017) and the writer/director of The Blue Jay.

Her published works include the childrens books Blue Jay in the Desert and Welcome Home Swallows and a career development book.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.