Asian American Curriculum and Research Project

Jefferson County Historical Society

Whatcom Museum of History & Art

Whatcom Museum of History & Art

The Asian American Curriculum and Research Project, based at Western Washington University, provides instructional and resource materials for teachers and students, grades 4-12, on the experiences of immigrants from Asia and Asian Americans in the Pacific Northwest with a central focus on the incarceration of people of Japanese ancestry (Nikkei) during World War II. Through the collaboration of teachers, community members, scholars, museum educators, and archivists, and community organizations, the project will create materials for dissemination to schools throughout the state and the Pacific Northwest region.

Fostering Community Relationships and a Culture of Learning that
Advance Knowledge, Embrace Diversity, and Promote Social Justice