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Programming & Event Space
Our Programming Goals
The Mineta-Simpson Institute offers a diverse range of programs that use the lessons of Heart Mountain to inspire thoughtful leadership, meaningful dialogue, and civic engagement. Guided by the enduring example of Norman Mineta and Alan Simpson, our programming brings together educators, leaders, artists, scholars, and the public to explore history, bridge differences, and strengthen the values that support a healthy democracy. Explore the opportunities below to learn more about each of our program offerings.
Programs, Workshops, & Lecture Series
Leadership Workshops:
Targeted toward community organizers, public administrators, legislators, and other leaders on the local, state, and national level, these workshops will provide participants with practical ways to improve discourse, building alliances across political and ideological lines, and practice ethical leadership in their communities.
Maurice Walk Lecture Series:
The Institute will host top speakers and scholars from across the nation, presenting on topics that reflect both American history and issues of the present day. This series honors lawyer Maurice Walk, who resigned his government position in protest of the unconstitutional treatment of Japanese Americans.
Public Programming:
We believe in the power of an informed and engaged citizenry. Throughout the year, we will offer public programs that encourage open dialogue and the exchange of ideas on issues of import to our communities.
Educator Workshops:
The best way to effect future change is to start with the youth. These workshops will give K-12 educators the tools they need to meaningfully engage students in conversations about civic responsibility, civil rights, and social justice in their classrooms.
Artist Series:
This series of performances and talks will reflect the arts tradition present within the Heart Mountain camp, and will recognize the important role the arts play in helping us to understand our shared history and build empathy with one another.
Private Retreats:
The Institute will be available for rent to corporations, nonprofits, and other organizations who wish to impart their meetings with a sense of history and greater purpose. Programs and workshop sessions from trained Heart Mountain staff will also be made available to these groups.
Features of the Mineta-Simpson Institute
- A dynamic meeting space capable of hosting more than 200 people for workshops and programming, supported by a full kitchen and dedicated facilities.
- A modern digital production and broadcasting studio, from which we can both livestream in-person events and create original online content.
- A permanent exhibit telling the stories of Norman Mineta and Alan Simpson.
- Additional storage for our growing collection of original artifacts and archives.
- The LaDonna Zall Research Center, a dedicated space where researchers can work with both archival documents and an expansive library of materials about the incarceration.
- Additional office and storage space to support the activities of the Institute.
Mineta-Simpson Institute Event Space
Book Your Own Event
The Mineta-Simpson Institute offers a unique setting for meetings, lectures, workshops, and other community gatherings. Host your next event in a space dedicated to thoughtful dialogue, education, and civic engagement, while supporting the ongoing mission of Heart Mountain.