News and Features
Remains of prominent aliʻi, lost ‘royal island’ part of Lāhainā
From University of Hawai‘i News – The Lāhainā wildfire has destroyed many historic structures from Hawaiʻi’s past. Take a moment to learn about the history of this area and consider lending your support.
Through the Fire: Who Are Our Descendants?
From Rafu Shimpo (by Sharon Yamato) – Reflections on July’s Minidoka Pilgrimage to the historical site of the Minidoka incarceration camp.
2023 Canoe Journey
From EchoX’s Voices – Since 1989, tribal communities have held Canoe Journey to heal from intergenerational trauma, reclaim Coast Salish traditions, reduce drug-use, and pass on teachings to future generations. This summer get ready to paddle to Seattle! We give...
Traditional Canoes Return to the Waters of the Pacific Northwest
From Underscore (by Richard Arlin Walker) – This month, we welcome the return of the Intertribal Canoe Journey after a three-year pandemic hiatus.
Juneteenth 2023
From EchoX’s Voices – Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. In 2021, Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday. This year, we put together a collection of Juneteenth pieces centering Black voices to share and...
2023 Summer Youth Programs
From EchoX’s Voices – Looking for youth Summer Programs? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a curated list of summer youth programs across our service area (AK, ID, OR & WA). For a more curated list, visit our...
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: We are not the same
From DIGITIZE (by Kahea) – A big struggle that many young Pacific Islanders deal with is finding their identity. As a teenager, you are already at an age where you are trying to learn about yourself and who you are—your...
Pride 2023—Celebrating at the Intersection
From EchoX’s Voices – June is Pride Month. Throughout the 1970s, Pride celebrations began popping up across the country in the month of June, eventually turning Pride into what it is known for today: colorful parades & rainbow attire in an...
Seattle Histories: A Filipino Perspective of Black-Filipino Solidarity in Seattle
From Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (by Jasmine M. Pulido) – When I was growing up, people like me were missing in American history books. The legacy of Filipino Americans’ contributions to larger social movements on local, national, and international levels...