Salt Lake Japanese American Citizens League

06/04/2026

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

✨ Erica Sun-Juršić (they/them) is our Secretary and resident artist. They are a social activist and artist who capture the essence of our chapter and translate it into unique designs. (📣 Stay tuned to see what we will be launching at !!) They balance their creativity with efficiency - as our Secretary, you can find them behind the keyboard diligently taking notes at our board meetings.
🛍️ You are going to be seeing cool stuff coming soon and a lot of it wouldn’t be possible without Erica’s artistry and professionalism! We are so lucky to have them!!
🙌 Side note - will be directly behind our booth at Utah Asian Festival so don’t forget to pop on over and see more of their beautiful work!
👩🏻‍💻 (Bio from website) Erica is a multi-disciplinary artist/engineer based in Salt Lake City, showcasing paintings and visual works through local galleries and events. With a background in science and engineering—including experience in subsea and water treatment industries— they blend technical knowledge with creative expression. Their passion for community organizing centers q***r LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and AAPI voices, with a focus on intersectional justice. As a child of immigrants, they strive to highlight the deep connections between social and environmental issues and how they shape marginalized communities. Outside of that, you’ll find them playing piano, tending to their huge collection of tropical plants, hiking mountains, kayaking lakes, or breaking up fights between their cats. They are also learning land cultivation and sustainable resource practices to live in deeper harmony with the environment.

06/02/2026

MERCH ANNOUNCEMENT!! 📣🗣️

We are so lucky to have an amazing artist ( )on our board who designed these amazing Salt Lake JACL merch designs ! These items will be available in limited quantities at our booth at Utah Asian Festival on JUNE 6th!

✨Available items✨
Totebags, T-Shirts, Sticker Sheets, Magnets, Pins, Bucket Hats, Original AND SPECIAL EDITION SPICY Marumoto Yakitori Sauce, Soot Sprites, Miso Balls and MORE!!

06/01/2026

APRIL AND MAY WORKSHOP RECAP !!

In April we held a Bonsai workshop! We got our hands dirty and everyone got their very own tree! 🌳

In May we learned the art of kintsugi and turned broken pieces of pottery into pieces of art! 🏺

If you missed these workshops don’t worry! Stay tuned we have many more workshops to come!!

05/29/2026

🎫 We hope you got your tickets for tomorrow Friday 5/29 @ 6:30pm. Thank you to for hosting!

Defining Courage is an immersive, live multimedia stage show by Emmy-winning journalist , honoring the heroic but little-known story of the Nisei soldiers (Japanese Americans) who fought for the U.S. in segregated WWII units, showcasing their bravery against prejudice at home and enemies abroad through stunning visuals, music, and eyewitness accounts.

05/24/2026

Thanks to those who joined us today to remember and honor our veterans, and thanks to our church leaders, Scout Troop 442, violinists, and speakers for a lovely program as usual.

05/08/2026

On May 30th at 12 pm we will be making miso balls to sell at the Utah Asian Festival AND celebrating the new addition of our chapter president, Kelly! The registry is also linked in bio! 🍼🍲

04/30/2026

We are partnering with the Chinese Railroad Workers Descendants Association and Tracy Aviary Nature Center at Pia Okwai for the 6th annual Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month 5K Walk/Run! We hope to see you there!

INFO:
Saturday, May 30th, 2026 @ 8:00am - 10:00am
Tracy Aviary Nature Center at Pia Okwai
3310 South 1000 West South Salt Lake, UT 84119

04/23/2026

Join us for our May 23rd Kintsugi workshop! Learn to mend pottery with gold and transform broken pieces into masterpieces. RSVP to secure your spot! 🏺😊