Yonsei Memory Project visits gila river

In November, 2019, YMP will take part in the annual clean-up of the gila river japanese american concentration camp in arizona and offer a series of programs in honor of the pilgrimage.

Nov 2: Memory Crafting

2PM - 4PM, Vintage Gardens, Fresno, CA. Join us to create “memory crafts” that we will take with us on our journey to Gila River. Flyer here.

Nov 14: Gila River Healing Circle

5:30PM - 7:30PM, Vintage Gardens, Fresno, CA. All generations welcome. Our “healing cirlce” will create a space for dialogue across generations about how we understand the incarceration of our community during World War II. Come to learn, listen, and share. (You do not have to be directly connected to Gila River to participate). Flyer here.

Nov 16: Gila river clean-up

All day, Gila River Concentration Camp, AZ. If you are interested in learning more and signing up for this day of pilgrimage, please email yonseimemoryproject@gmail.com. Our team at Yonsei Memory Project is really proud to be part of this community effort of both tending to the physical spaces of our community history and our shared memories.

2PM - 4PM, Fresno State’s Conley Art Auditorium, Fresno, CA. Hear reflections from those who traveled to Arizona for the annual clean-up of the Gila River Japanese American concentration camp. All are invited. Flyer here.