At the beginning of World War II, Presidential Proclamations 2525, 2526, and 2527 allowed U.S. government agencies to arrest and imprison so-called ”enemy aliens,” Japanese, German, and Italian immigrants from across the U.S. and others. One of the many confinement sites was the Tuna Canyon......
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The Tuna Canyon traveling exhibit will be on the display in the gym at the San Fernando Valley Obon Festival on June 28-29 from 4-7 pm....
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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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As survivors and descendants, as well as supporters and friends, of those whose fundamental constitutional and human rights were violated during World War II due to the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, we are opposed to the administration’s invocation of this outdated and discriminatory wartime law.......
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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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