2023 Heart Mountain Pilgrimage in Wyoming (July 27-29, 2023)

The 2023 Heart Mountain Pilgrimage was held by the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation from July 27 to 29 in Wyoming.

Various workshops, panels, and site visits were held on the 27th and 28th.

On the 29th, a ceremony was held. It began with an opening declaration, the American flag raising, and the singing of national anthem. Then, remarks were made by many people, including former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson, Mr. David Mineta (son of former Secretary of Transportation, Mr. Mineta), Mr. David Ono, Ms. Tamlyn Tomita, Ms. Shirley Higuchi, Chair of Heart Mountain Foundation, and Mr. Douglas Nelson , and among others. An awards ceremony was also held to honor those who have made several contributions.

Also on the 29th, the participants were divided into groups and visited different parts of Heart Mountain. Participants visited the hospital site, the barracks, important monuments, and the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, by bus or walking, where they were briefed by former inmates as well as guides. In the evening, a dinner and other events were held.

The Consulate-General of Japan was also invited, and Consul-General MIKAMI Yoichi attended the event.