San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center 12953 Branford Street Pacoima, CA 91331 April 19, 202512-3:00 No chargeDonations Welcome Reservations are a must for a head countRemembertunacanyon@gmail.com...
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Descendant Donna Sugimoto granddaughter of Shinsuke Sugimoto Spoke at Descanso Gardens on March 8...
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Kanji Sahara d February 15, 2025 The Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition (TCDSC) is deeply saddened by the passing of Kanji Sahara, former Vice-president, community activist and visionary extraordinaire. A key figure in keeping the history of World War II’s incarceration alive, it was his......
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My name is Russell Endo and I am a retired professor of sociology and Asian American studies at the University of Colorado. I am also the primary researcher for the Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition. My grandfather, Heigoro Endo, was detained at Tuna Canyon. During......
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The Tuna Canyon exhibit will be on display at the beautiful Descanso Gardens in La Cresenta, California from March 7-9 in the Japanese Garden near the entrance....
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The Tuna Canyon exhibit will be on display at the beautiful Descanso Gardens in La Cresenta, California from March 7-9 in the Japanese Garden near the entrance....
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The Tuna Canyon Detention Station (TCDS) was the site of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese, German, Italian aliens, and others. It was authorized by Presidential Proclamations 2525, 2526, and 2527. It should not be confused with EO 9066. Marc Stirdivant, for whom......
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Board members supported the WWIICampWall fundraiser called “Let’s Dance” spearheaded by Nancy Teramura Hayata, president. June 8, 2024...
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The Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition exhibit was on display at the Southeast Gakuen and Community Center on June 8-9 hosted by board member, Ernie Nishii. Also, guests and descendants may view the exhibit at the San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center during the SFVHBT obon on June 29-30....
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Special recognition to Evan Kodani for his work with June Aochi Berk and Dr. Russell Endo for completion of 50 rare interviews funded by the National Park Grant Japanese American Confinement Sites grant on May 29, 2024....
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