Arts and Literature
Hawaiian language speakers are raising the visibility of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi through social media
From Hawaiʻi Public Radio (by Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi) – The growing number of Hawaiian language accounts on social media is sparking discussions on how ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi can take advantage of platforms like Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
How experiencing a Burmese community exhibit changed my life’s path
From International Examiner (by Jon Chu) – The Wing Luke Museum’s “Woven Togther: Stories of Burma/Myanmar” exhibit inspired one student to get involved with his community.
Exploring the history of the Aloha Shirt and artist John Liggett “Keoni” Meigs at the Washington State History Museum
From International Examiner (by Clarissa Gines) – A new exhibit chronicles the work of John Liggett “Keoni” Meigs, designer of many an Aloha Shirt. The exhibit runs through September 11th at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma!
“Bless Me, Ultima” Is Still A Must-Read Chicano Classic
From The Daily Chela (by Brianna Montoya) – A reflection on Rudolfo Anaya’s 1972 coming of age novel “Bless Me, Ultima”.
New Indigenous children’s series brings language to life
From Indian Country Today (by Miles Morrisseau) – With his ‘Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Īthiniwak’ series of books, Rocky Cree author William Dumas hopes to keep his peoples’ language and stories alive.
Indigenize the Airwaves
From Tulalip TV – An introduction to Daybreak Star Radio Network and how they’re using music education to reconnect Indigenous, Native American, and First Nations people to their heritage.
The Salish Sea Butoh Festival comes to Port Townsend this summer
From International Examiner (by Roxanne Ray) – The Salish Sea International Butoh Festival’s second year celebrates the Japanese dance form on the Olympic Peninsula.
Black Arts Legacies: Tariqa Waters
From Crosscut (by Kemi Adeyemi) – A profile of bold and disruptive Seattle visual artist and curator, Tariqa Waters.
Language Keepers Podcast Series
From Emergence Magazine – As Indigenous languages struggle to survive, this six-part podcast series investigates four vulnerable languages in California and the communities working to revitalize them.