On December 18, 1944, the United States Supreme Court decided the landmark cases of Korematsu v. United States, which allowed the forced eviction of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans from their homes, and Ex parte Endo, which forbade the continued incarceration of loyal American citizens.

To mark the 60th anniversary of these cases, this conference will provide an opportunity to reflect on the meaning, legacy, and continued relevance of these cases in today's world. The conference features:

• Direct participants in the legal cases—litigants, lawyers, and judicial clerks
• Leading historians and legal scholars who will speak on the subject of the incarceration
• Discussion among a panel of five children of the men who challenged the incarceration program in court
• Keynote address by the Honorable A. Wallace Tashima, a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
• A reading by Holly Yasui, daughter of Supreme Court litigant Minoru Yasui, and a dance piece interpreting the experiences of those who challenged the incarceration of Japanese Americans by Jay Hirabayashi, son of Supreme Court litigant and draft resister Gordon Hirabayashi

To register for this conference, please visit www.janm.org or call 213.830.5625. Registration deadline is September 30, 2004.

Special Opportunity for California Attorneys: 5.75 hours of California MCLE credit will be awarded for attending the November 6, 2004 session.

Sponsored by the United States-Japan Foundation, Takata, University of North Carolina School of Law, UCLA Asian-American Studies Center, Civil Liberties Public Education Program, and Mr. H. Jay Shaffer.

Please refer to the November 5th event information.

Inspired by George Nakashima's use of natural materials, kids of all ages will create miniature furniture models reusing wood, seed, and other items from nature. Drop in anytime throughout the afternoon and find out.

Gil Asakawa's celebration of what makes JAs so special is an entertaining blend of facts, recipes, songs, and memories that every JA will want to share with their friends and family. Being Japanese American looks at where JAs came from, their cultural and spiritual roots, how they have adapted their customs to their new home, and the importance of food and language to their identity. Also included are interviews with JAs and a look at how it's hip to be Japanese, from manga to martial arts, plus a section on Japantown communities, tips for JAs scrapbooking, and traveling to Japan to rediscover their roots.

Kip Fulbeck, the "world's premier artist" exploring Hapa identity will present a multimedia performance piece. Fulbeck will also discuss The Hapa Project, which seeks to promote awareness and recognition of the millions of multiracials of Asian/Pacific Island descent in the United States.

Professor Fulbeck teaches Art Studio and Asian American Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has spoken and exhibited award-winning videos, performances, photography, and paintings throughout the world. For more information visit www.hapaproject.com. National Museum members $8, non-members $10. Advance purchase recommended.

Sunday on Statue Square is a bittersweet tale of a Filipina maid and her Chinese employers set in Hong Kong. This staged reading recounts the story of the thousands of Filipinas forced to leave home annually for economic reasons and take jobs overseas as maids.

Mark J. Jue is the 1997 C. Y. Lee Award winner for Chinatown Correspondent. A number of Jue's short plays, including Bus Ride, Enter the Undubbed Voices, and The Whitest Place on Earth have been performed on both the East and West Coasts.

Watch magic Wayne bring origami to life and perform other magic tricks in a special kid-friendly magic show where participants will learn a magic trick.

The November 21st Workshop Discover Your Family Tree has unfortunately been cancelled for this quarter.

This workshop will provide tips on creating your own family tree and will offer sources of information to help identify ancestors and relatives in Japan. You will also learn to access your family tree in the National Museum's Family Registry. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission. Instructor: Chester Hashizume

Design note cards with recycled hole punch confetti. Class fees are $5 for National Museum members and $11 for non-members, includes Museum admission and supplies. Reservations are recommended.