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Community Focus
Location
Community Focus
WA, Hawaiian / Kanaka Maoli, Pasifika
Location
Seattle, WA
Community Focus
WA, Hawaiian / Kanaka Maoli, Pasifika
Location
Vancouver, WA
Building community and sharing have always resided in the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander culture. Ke Kukui Foundation continues this tradition through community events, education, music and the art of hula in Pacific Northwest communities throughout Washington and Oregon for future generations.
Community Focus
WA, Hawaiian / Kanaka Maoli, Pasifika
Location
Federal Way, WA
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."
Community Focus
WA, LGBTQ, Alaska Native, American (US), Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), Indigenous, Native American
Location
Seattle, WA
Indigenize Productions is a collective of Indigenous Turtle Islander performers, curators and producers based in Seattle, Washington.
Community Focus
WA, For All
Location
Pasco, WA
Downtown Pasco is a fun, family-friendly business district and the heart of Pasco, Washington.
We are Vibrant. Innovative. Cultural. Local. Fun.
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, WA, Iranian
Location
Seattle, WA
The Iranian American Community Alliance is a Seattle-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-religious, and non-political organization, working to unite, strengthen, and mobilize the Iranian American community and serve the greater Seattle area.
Community Focus
WA, American (US), Mexican, Mexican American
Location
Seattle, WA
MEXAM NW 2022 is a multi-event, multi-venue, festival that showcases contemporary Mexican and Mexican-American Culture.

In addition to being curated by the consulate of Mexico in Seattle, MEXAM is proudly supported by local partners and community members who have come together in a joint effort to celebrate the relationship between Mexico and the United States.
Community Focus
WA, LGBTQ, For All
Location
Seattle, WA
Queer Urban Arts, Culture, & Entertainment - Based in Seattle serving LGBTQ+ and Allied Communities in the Pacific Northwest and Beyond
Community Focus
East African, African, West African, WA, Gambian, Mozambique, Zimbabwean
Location
Seattle, WA
For over 20 years Anzanga has brought the electrifying energizing music of African marimba to weddings, schools, festivals, culture events and more. We draw our repertoire primarily from Zimbabwe influences from Mozambique, South Africa and Gambia, in addition to playing compositions of our own. We are based in Seattle, Washington, and have toured nationally and internationally.
Community Focus
East African, West European, East Asian, Middle African, South European, African, North European, East European, WA, Southeast Asian, Asian, Cambodian, Cameroonian, Chinese, European, Filipino, French, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Israeli, Italian, Japanese, Kenyan, Korean, New Zealander, Norwegian, Pasifika, Polish, Taiwanese, Uzbek, Vietnamese
Location
Seattle, WA
Seattle is proud to be a leader in promoting and developing sister city relationships with 21 international communities.
Community Focus
African, OR, African American, Black
Location
Portland, OR
Soul 2 Soul is a community-led event celebrating the resilience of the Black community in Portland.
Community Focus
OR, Native American
Location
Portland, OR
We are a Native American-led 501c3 charitable organization celebrating and exploring the legacy of the great Kaw/Creek musician Jim Pepper, raising awareness of and creating opportunities for Indigenous musicians, and improving access to culturally-relevant musical education for Native American students. We are developing culturally relevant curriculum for grades 9 through 12, which we have named Speak/Sing Native™.
Community Focus
OR, Argentinian / Argentinos
Location
Portland, OR
We are a community of Argentinians who gather regularly to preserve our culture, customs, and traditions with the intention of sharing them with our families, friends, the people of Portland, and the surrounding areas​.
Community Focus
OR, Swedish, For All
Location
Portland, OR
The members of New Sweden community are coming together to preserve, communicate, document, and celebrate the Swedish culture and heritage through cultural events, newsletters, and articles. Our organization is inclusive and its members come from a variety of backgrounds some were born and raised in Sweden, some have Swedish heritage, and some have no direct connection to Sweden besides an appreciation of the culture.
Community Focus
OR, African American, American (US), Black
Location
Portland, OR
Founded in October 2015 by organizers Idris “STARCHILE” Offerall and David “O.G.ONE” Jackson in collaboration with the city of Portland.
Community Focus
OR, German, German American
Location
Silverton, OR
The annual Silverton Christmas Market aims to focus on its German heritage and gathers inspiration from authentic German Christmas Markets, with collectible mugs; traditional lebkuchen (gingerbread hearts) and gluhwein (mulled wine); artisan vendors; a booth selling imported handcrafted German nutcrackers, smokers and ornaments; and a light section dedicated to Krampus – the wicked German counterpart to St. Nicholas.
Community Focus
OR, Polish
Location
Portland, OR
The Polish Festival in Portland, Oregon is the oldest Polish festival in the western United States. Since 1993, the festival has celebrated Polish culture, traditions, and achievements.
Community Focus
OR, Hispanic, Latina/e/o/x, Mexican
Location
Springfield, OR
Noche Cultural, family activities, Mexican Cowboy Exhibition, Mariachi, Ballet Folclórico, Traditional band, sack races, piñatas, horse rides, ethnic food
Community Focus
North European, OR, Danish, European, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish
Location
Portland, OR
Decorate the Maypole and make flower wreaths, indulge in Nordic summer delicacies, play games on the lawn, and enjoy - this is Midsummer!
Community Focus
North European, OR, European, Scandinavian
Location
Junction City, OR
Junction City, Oregon is home of the annual Scandinavian Festival, which is annually celebrated in August, since 1961!