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Burien’s Día de los Muertos celebration will last until Nov. 15

B Town Blog -Burien is celebrating Dia de los Muertos until November 15th. Check out this page for videos and resources about celebrating Day of the Dead.

The History of the Sea Mar Museum

From The Sea Mar Museum – In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Sea Mar Museum presents a snippet of the history of the Latinx community in Washington.

The language of the land

From The University of Washington – Lecturer Tami Hohn is reacquainting students with the Southern Lushootseed language.

How Technology Helps Preserve Endangered Indigenous Languages

From YES! magazine – Tribal members are using technology to their advantage, learning, documenting and invigorating indigenous languages.

As farm work carries on, some worry about becoming Washington state’s new coronavirus epicenter

From The Seattle Times – workers in Washington’s Yakima Valley are concerned about health and safety measures during coronavirus even though employers have been instructed to “facilitate” social distancing.

Washington state tribes, allies mobilize to gather medical protection needed in coronavirus fight

From The Seattle Times – Local tribes are organizing to supply health workers with personal protective equipment even though the national stockpile is dwindling.
NW Asian Weekly Mouse Prize

Lunar New Year Costume Contest – The Northwest Asian Weekly

Saturday, February 8, 2020 Contestants’ attire should be culturally relevant to the Lunar New Year Celebration. Prizes: First ($75), Second ($50), Third ($25); 10 honorable mentions, each winner get a stuffed mouse.

A ‘rat race’ that makes a difference — Registration now open for ICHS Lunar New Year 5K

From The Northwest Asian Weekly – Staff. International Community Health Services (ICHS) opened registration on Dec. 4 for its annual Lunar New Year 5k Walk/Run. The fundraiser will take place along Interurban Trail in Shoreline on Feb. 23, 2020 in celebration of the Year of the Rat.

For her kids – A story of the Godulas Family

From Greeks In Washington – Godulas Family. My mom, Naouma Filou, was later to became Naouma Godulas. Her story begins in 1918 in the small village of Siatista in the foothills of northern Greece. She said that she was uncertain of the day she was born, so she had just picked a date…

Storytelling: Crane and Changer

From Hibulb Cultural Center – a story told by Snoqualmie Charlie as part of the Star Child story.

Long ago, when the world was not yet the way it is today, dukʷibəɬ the Changer was walking. He was going everywhere all over the earth. Sometimes he would appear from the East as a brilliant light. Sometimes he would look like a young man, or several young men. Sometimes he would be invisible. Sometimes he would look like an old person who knew about a lot of things….