Join us for an expanded series of events from early December 2025 through late April 2026! This year’s Winter Program Series features hands-on workshops led by our Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) Coordinator, Haruka Takaku, and presentations by our Historic Site Caretaker, Johnny Tim Yellowtail.
Details and costs below. Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation members get a 20% discount on ticket prices.
Please note: We do not offer refunds for these events. The cost of your ticket will convert into a donation to help us continue offering programming to our community. Thank you for your understanding.
DECEMBER
From Heart Mountain to Christmas in Japan: History & Origami Craft
December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm
Haruka will talk about Christmas in Japan and at the camp. You will also make an origami (Japanese art of paper folding) ornament to take home with you.
JANUARY
Pounding New Year Mochi
January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm
New Year is the most important holiday in Japan, and mochi, soft rice cakes, are one of the most important parts. Come to Heart Mountain to learn about how Japan celebrates the new year, and try out several different types of mochi to celebrate 2026!
Dancing Across Cultures: Apsáalooke-Crow and Japanese Traditions
January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm
This is a collaboration workshop with Johnny Tim and Haruka! Learn about Crow and Japanese culture through dance. Let’s dance together!
FEBRUARY
Rolling Setsubun Sushi
February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm
In Japan, people celebrate Setsubun in early February. Come learn about this seasonal tradition and make sushi roll together to celebrate!
Chirashi Sushi Cooking
February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm
March is when girls all over Japan celebrate Hina Matsuri, or the Doll Festival. Families make a colorful meal called chirashi-zushi for the festival. Try out making this special type of sushi and learn about seasonal events in Japan.
The Journey of Robert Yellowtail
February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm
Johnny Tim Yellowtail will talk about Robert Yellowtail, his great-grandfather and his journey from boarding schools to becoming a 20th-century warrior for the Crow Nation.
MARCH
Pickling Japanese Radishes
March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm
Agriculture was a big part of Heart Mountain, and making tsukemono (pickles in Japanese) was a major activity in the camp as well. Learn about the crops grown in the camp and make pickles together!
Chief Grey Bull: Legendary Apsáalooke Chief
March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm
Johnny Tim Yellowtail will talk about Chief Grey Bull. Let’s learn about a boy born into the nomadic life of the Apsáalooke who became one of the legendary chiefs.
Painting Good Luck Daruma
March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm
Daruma is a symbol of good luck and fortune. Let’s paint your own daruma and learn about the culture behind it.
APRIL
Ikebana Flower Arrangement
April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm
Many people at Heart Mountain brightened their surroundings by making flower arrangements to decorate their barracks. Celebrate the spring by making your own Japanese style flower arrangement to take home with you.
Heart Mountain and Sake
April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm
Sake, or rice wine, is more than just a drink. Haruka will talk about the history and cultural meaning of sake in Japan and share stories of how people made sake at Heart Mountain. Learn about the different types of sake and let’s Kampai together!
