We are the Portland Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the United States. A membership-driven national organization whose mission is to promote and uphold human and civil rights, and to promote and preserve the cultural heritage and values of Japanese Americans.
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Day of Remembrance 2025
Japanese American Museum of Oregon and Portland JACL present a viewing “Omoiyari: a Song Film by Kishi Bashi” followed by a short panel discussion.
Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 2pm at Clinton Street Theatre.
Free to members otherwise tickets are $10. Please contact marleen@pdxjacl.org for the discount code.
Portland Day of Remembrance 2024
The event recording of Threads of Remembrance is now available.
Congratulations to the 2024 Scholarship Recipients!
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Looking for Volunteers
Portland JACL is an entirely volunteer run organization and we could always use more help. Just a couple of hours a month could support our mission of community, culture and civil rights. Looking for help with:
- Web & Social Media
- Newsletter
- Development
- Membership
- Event tabling
- Print calendar
Additionally, members are always welcome to join committees for advocacy and finance. Meetings take place roughly once a month over Zoom.
Volunteering with Portland JACL is a great way to give back or to get engaged with the local Nikkei community. Email us at contact@pdxjacl.org or fill out our volunteer interest form. ありがとうThank you!
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