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Ke’ala ‘O Kamailelauli’ili’i Foundation

Federal Way,

Community Focus: Pacific Islanders, Polynesian
Hawaiian / Kanaka Maoli

Ke`ala `O Kamailelauli`ili`i Foundation’s purpose is “To perpetuate and preserve the teachings of Hawaiian Culture, Hawaiian Traditions and beliefs through language, songs, chants and dance; thereby bringing people together through cultural edification.”

Kuana Torres Kahele

Seattle,

Washington

Community Focus: Pacific Islanders, Polynesian
Hawaiian / Kanaka Maoli

Kuana Torres Kahele is a Hawaiian composer, educator, choreographer and recording artist born in Hilo

La Union Studio

Seattle,

Community Focus: BIPOC, Caribbean, Multicultural, Polynesian, Southeastern Asia
Cuban, Filipino, Samoan

La Union Studio is an interdisciplinary collaboratory & design consultancy that engages the complexity of contemporary society through a blend & balance of architectural design, interior design, and cultural placemaking. We inherently employ ruthless optimism and diligent rigor, dedicated to a conviction that architecture can awaken people, enrich communities and inspire creativity. We reflect the cultural narratives of our clients and their community both in the design process and in the delivery of service. Our process is rooted in both the digital and the analog, with a belief in an equitable methodology that is simultaneously collaborative and iterative, and we recognize that architecture is accomplished by people and for people. We are as nimble as we are steadfast, as ardent as we are resolute, and we embrace a diversity of perspectives throughout the design process to refine the delivery of our projects. Above all, we strive to speak the language of architecture to all people.

Lanuola

Seattle,

Community Focus: Polynesian
Samoan

Samoan Performing Arts Academy

Malamalama O Ka Mahina

Leavenworth,

Community Focus: Pacific Islanders, Polynesian
Hawaiian / Kanaka Maoli

Momi was born and raised in Ohio. After years of living in California Beach towns the family moved to Hawaiʻi. Momi was home. She began her hula training in 1977 with Māpuana deSilva, Hālau Mōhala ʻIlima, in Kailua, Kaʻōhao, Hawaiʻi. Hula became, and remains, the source of her passion.

Na Hilahila Boys

Seattle,

Community Focus: Polynesian
Hawaiian / Kanaka Maoli

We do traditional Hawaiian music with Lap steel, 6 & 12 string guitars, and ukeleles. Nothing newer than 50 years, some older than 200.

National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF)

Seattle,

Washington

Community Focus: Asian, Pacific Islanders
Asian / Pacific Islander (API)

The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) is the only organization focused on building power with AAPI women and girls to influence critical decisions that affect our lives, our families and our communities. Using a reproductive justice framework, we elevate AAPI women and girls to impact policy and drive systemic change in the United States.

National Center for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (NCAPEC)

Seattle,

Community Focus: Asian, Pacific Islanders
Asian / Pacific Islander (API)

Following the inaugural APEC Leaders’ Meeting held in Seattle in 1993, 20 visionary American companies came together to establish a business organization based on a single compelling principle: the private sector should have a voice in APEC. In the 25 years since, NCAPEC has emerged as a leading advocate for free trade, open markets, and regional cooperation.

Northwest Hula Company

Spokane,

Community Focus: Pacific Islanders, Polynesian
Hawaiian / Kanaka Maoli, Maori, Tahitian

The largest Hula school and Hula performing company in Spokane with over 100 dance students learning Hula in camps and classes each year. Crowd pleasing entertainment!

Pacific ‘Ohana Foundation

Gig harbor,

Community Focus: Pacific Islanders, Polynesian
Hawaiian / Kanaka Maoli

Pacific ‘Ohana Foundation helps perpetuate, preserve, and protect the rich culture of the Pacific Basin communities and the relationships among them. We honor people’s cultural values to make this a better world for all.

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