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Headshot of a man in front of a brick wall

How experiencing a Burmese community exhibit changed my life’s path

An elderly woman speaks in front of a classroom. On the whiteboard are words in an Indigenous language.

Oregon language institute celebrates 25 years

From Indian Country Today (by McKayla Lee) – 2022 marks the 25th year of the Northwest Indian Language Institute and its work to revitalize the Pacific Northwest’s endangered Native Languages.
A woman in black stands with a narwhal balloon on a sidewalk next to a sign that says 'Panama Hotel Tea & Coffee'

Jan Johnson of Japantown’s Panama Hotel: “Saving History Saves the Future”

From The North American Post (by Elaine Ikoma Ko) – An interview with Jan Johnson, owner and operator of the historic Panama Hotel and Tea House.
A young person stands in front of some plants at an information sign called "Sustaining the huckleberries".

It’s Huckleberry Harvest Time!

From Tulalip News (by Micheal Rios) – With swədaʔx̌ali (Lushootseed for ‘Place of Mountain Huckleberries’), the Tulalip Tribes are reclaiming a traditional area to give their members access to huckleberry gathering.
Two farmers inspect leafy plants on a farm field. The plants are supported by a string trellis.

Demand and enthusiasm for Asian fruits and vegetables grows

From Northwest Asian Weekly (by Rizanino “Riz” Reyes) – As demand increases for tropical Asian fruits and vegetables, local Northwest farmers are filling the niche.
A painting on blue background; a collage of fish and men fishing with various techniques.

Exploring the history of the Aloha Shirt and artist John Liggett “Keoni” Meigs at the Washington State History Museum

A group posing for a photo in a brown grass field. The women wear dresses, the men wear buttoned shirts and Stetson hats.

“Bless Me, Ultima” Is Still A Must-Read Chicano Classic

Illustrated cover of "The Gift of the Little People" , depicting an elderly Indigenous man and child by light of a gas lamp.

New Indigenous children’s series brings language to life

Street view of a large brown brick building with a sign in front that says "Inscape"

Former INS Building, Now Largest Seattle Artist Enclave, at Risk of Redevelopment

From South Seattle Emerald (by Amanda Ong) – While local artists have reclaimed the CID’s former detainment and deportation facility, the building’s potential sale means the space’s future is uncertain.

Indigenize the Airwaves

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