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Good Luck and Fortune: The Tradition of the Daruma

From Ambush (by Mio Koumura) – The traditional Japanese Daruma doll dates back hundreds of years, and represents luck and fortune especially as we prepare to ring in the new year.
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Reclaiming Japanese American Culture and Language after Decades of Erasure

From Densho (by Jennifer Noji) – Read a brief history of Japanese American’s forced assimilation and learn how organizations like Densho are working to reclaim and preserve their cultural heritage!
Photo by Darsha Dodge, Rapid City Journal

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day 2024

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a way to reflect as a country how we have treated Indigenous Peoples and strive for a better future. Celebrate Indigenous resilience and strength with events near you!

Chinatown Records: A Music and Memory Project Comes to Seattle

Coast Salish tribes enjoy the sweet revival of a camas harvest

From KNKX (by Bellamy Pailthorp) – For many Indigenous communities, it’s been generations since they’ve eaten traditionally prepared camas. Now, camas bakes held around Washington are allowing attendees to reclaim part of their culture.

Indigenous People Press on to Indigenize Museums

From Underscore (by Brian Bull) – Despite strides, much work is still needed to “Indigenize” museums that offer outdated and Eurocentric views of Indigenous communities.

Getting Blessed in the Rain for the 21st Annual White Center Cambodian New Year Festival

From South Seattle Emerald (by Jenn Ngeth) – April 27th marked the 21st celebration of the White Center Cambodian New Year Festival. Check out the event in photos!

Bailadores de Bronce Celebrate Their Golden Year

From South Seattle Emerald (by Agueda Pacheco Flores) – This month, Bailadores de Bronce will celebrate their 50th anniversary with their first-ever performance at Moore Theatre.

Black Growing Traditions

From Yes! Magazine (by Jazmin “Sunny” Murphy) – “Today, there is a growing movement to redefine the historical Black experience with land ownership and raising crops. These farmers are working to reclaim and recontextualize that history through self-determination, manifested in sovereign food production for their local communities and families.”

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.

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