The Kansha Project is a JACL Chicago program that connects self-identified Japanese Americans, ages 18–25, to the continuing legacy of the Japanese American community’s incarceration during World War II. The program centers around an educational trip to Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo neighborhood and the Manzanar National Historic Site.
Kansha Project was funded, in part, by a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and the Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program.
The Kansha project takes place every year in June.
2018 program dates:
Orientation: June 13
Trip: June 14–17
Culmination: June 23
Application Deadline: March 1, 2018
Additionally…
Planning a future for JACL: A Youth Summit
A gathering for those who are interested in the future of JACL in the Midwest (including taking a leadership role in JACL), discussing a topics we are passionate about, and networking with other members. In conjunction with the Spring Midwest District Council Meeting in Milwaukee — Friday March 9th to Sunday March 11th. Funding is available for transportation/board.
If you are interested in attending or helping plan any Midwest District programming, please reach out to Eric Langowski, Midwest District Youth Representative, at erhlango@gmail.com
St. Louis JACL 