Heart Mountain, Wyoming Foundation

15.933 Preservation of Japanese American Confinement Sitesthe Program Provides for the Preservation and Interpretation of Historic Confinement Sites Where Japanese Americans Were Detained During World War Ii. Congress Established the Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education (JACE) Grants Program to Support Projects That Educate About the Historical Importance of Japanese American Incarceration During World War Ii (public Law 117-328). This Project Aims to Enhance Understanding of the History and Legacy of Japanese American Incarceration Through Three Interrelated Outcomes. First, It Will Promote Social Connection and Participatory Learning via the Nikkei Community Platform and Japanese American Legacy Flashcards, Fostering Engagement Among K-12 Teachers, Students, and Camp Descendants. Second, Traveling Teacher Workshops Will Equip K-12 Educators With the Resources and Knowledge Necessary to Teach This Important History Effectively. Lastly, Professional Ethics Seminars Will Instill a Commitment to Understanding and Addressing Historical Injustices Among Future Professionals. Together, These Initiatives Will Broaden Awareness and Foster Connections to This Critical Aspect of American History. Beneficiaries Include Profit Organizations, Public Nonprofitinstitutions Organizations, Private Nonprofit Institutions Organizations, Non-federal Government Entities,industry and Public Decision Makers, Research Scientists, Engineers, and the General Public.