In Washington, the Marshallese and nuclear frontline communities welcome you to attend the 2021 Marshall Islands Nuclear Victims and Survivors Remembrance Day. We will remember the legacy of the nuclear era, the resilience of nuclear frontline communities coping with today’s pandemic, and the crossroad of nuclear and climate change justice.
On March 1st, 1954, the United States’ most powerful hydrogen bomb, with a 15 megaton yield and code named Castle Bravo, was detonated upon Bikini Atoll – Marshall Islands. To this day, generations of people are without home and food security, and many face generational health disparities. Not even weapons of mass destruction can destroy Marshallese culture. We shall never forget the resilience and strength of nuclear frontline communities who continue to fight for dignity and respect to uplift their stories towards nuclear, health, and social justice.
The COFA Alliance National Network (CANN) is honored to host this event with the Republic of the Marshall Islands National Nuclear Commission, people of the Marshall Islands; Enewetak, Bikini, Rongelap, Utrik and the Radiation Exposure Awareness Crusaders of Humanity Marshall Islands (REACH-MI), including the Washington and Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility. and the Clean-Up Veterans, National Association of Atomic Veterans – thousands of brothers who were stationed in the Lojwa and Enewetak Marshall Islands from 1977-1980 to clean-up the nuclear waste and build the Runit Dome. We welcome other nuclear frontline communities, including people of Native Tribal Nations, Hanford downwinders, uranium workers, nuclear and climate change activists and more.
While our hope and goal is that the event be held in person, we are closely tracking the COVID-19 pandemic and will take all necessary steps to ensure that the event is safe, which may require events to be moved online.
Events and activities will likely include: speakers and panels on issues impacting nuclear frontline communities, a commemoration event, a welcome and closing dinner, cultural events and entertainment, and lots of time to meet others, network, and build relationships. Please stay tuned for additional details including speakers and specific events, lodging, travel information, and more. Use this form to sign up for updates and get the latest information on the event: