The ‘Ohana Community Corner
What’s happening in our Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities? We have compiled the latest news, events, and policy in the world of behavioral health and indigenous knowledge that serve the AANHPI communities.
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Community Announcements
September/October 2024 • Kāko‘o Ulu ‘Oihana program provides support for the professional development of Native Hawaiians in health and healing professions.
August 2024 • Check out this new PhD scholarship program with our friends at The University of the South Pacific!
July 2024 • Take the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Identity and Mental Health Survey.
July 2024 • Take the survey for the Laotian American Experiences in Higher Education by August 1.
July 2024 •Submit presentations for Hawai‘i Behavioral Health & Wellness Convention happening in September.
June 2024 • Share your valuable insights with the research study “Mental Health and Well-being of Asian American LGBTQIA+ Adults” through this survey to better understand existing mental health concerns within the Southeast Asian American LGBTQIA+ community. Only takes 10-15 minutes.
June 2024 • Announcing Kōkua Kalihi Valley’s Community Health Worker Program at Kapiʻolani Community College is coming up on Tuesday, June 18.
June 2024 • Sharing this survey to help understand how to support student educational journeys, goals and career aspirations.
January 2024 • Introducing Parents are Human card game. A card game that brings you closer to your loved ones.
February 2024 • Announcing the AANHPI Community Counts Dashboard. The AANHPI Community Counts Dashboard is the first major activation of Power In Numbers, showcasing critical data and numbers of our AANHPI communities.
February 2024 • Are you Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaska Native, or Indigenous to Turtle Island?
Do you live in King County, Pierce County, or on the Tulalip Reservation?
You may be eligible to receive $1250 a month throughout your pregnancy until your child’s third birthday!
More info and apply at https://www.hummingbird-ifs.org/programs/nest/nest-applicants
June 2024 • Keiki Summer Fun is here! Slots are filling up! Sign up before the end of this week!
HALOA at the ARCC is a fun filled summer keiki enrichment program that will be lead by Kahoku Kaʻula; a board certified in child development (pre-K through middle school), CPR/AED/FA certified, certified background registry with the state and federal database, and currently majoring in social work and public health at Pacific University.
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Fort Worth Emphasizes Emergency Preparedness For AANHPI Communities in National Preparedness Month Initiative
As the calendar turns to September, Fort Worth steps forward in recognition of National Preparedness Month, an initiative supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This year's focus points to enhancing emergency readiness within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities, a move that aligns with FEMA's campaign to involve and empower these often underrepresented groups.
A guide to mental health in Vietnamese
“It’s ingrained in us to work through challenges.… We see [them] as part of our survival,” Nguyen said. “So the notion of seeking help, for something emotional or psychological … we can’t even get there. And once we get there, the language to speak about it is limited.”
Nearly one year on, the mental toll of the deadly Lahaina wildfire lingers
When the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina burned in August 2023, it was not just a community that was lost. It was also Hawaii's ancient capital, its rich history and a way of life passed down from generations. Jonathan Vigliotti explains.
University Diversity Officer Kathleen Wong(Lau) Named Administrator of the Year
According to CSSA Executive Director Joe Nino, this award signifies the deep appreciation and respect the student body holds for Wong(Lau)’s visionary leadership and the tangible differences she has made in their academic and personal development.
Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Expands Health Coverage to DACA Recipients
President Biden Announces Final Rule that will Allow Eligible DACA Recipients to Enroll in Affordable Care Act Coverage. President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that health care should be a right, not a privilege. Together, they promised to protect and strengthen the Affordable Care Act, lowering costs and expanding coverage so that every American has the peace of mind that health insurance brings.
Reflections During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
At United Ways of California, we honor and celebrate observances like Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month to promote a sense of belonging among our staff, to recognize and honor the significant contributions of historically marginalized or underrepresented voices, and to educate ourselves about inequities and injustices in our country.
Pacific Islands Development Program Launches Re-envisioned Pacific Islands Report
The Pacific Islands Development Program (PIDP) at the East-West Center in collaboration with the Center for Pacific Islands Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (CPIS) are proud to announce the launch of their revamped digital platform aimed at offering concise updates and fresh insights on matters of shared concern in the Pacific Islands region.
WHIAANHPI Announces New Steps to Support Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Students, Educators, and Academic Institutions
White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to host historic leadership development summit for higher education leaders, administrators, and faculty in April 2024.
Ethnic studies healing our incarcerated communities
The Asian Prisoner Support Committee (APSC) based in Oakland, California, has been providing in-prison Asia-Pacific-focused ethnic studies and community-based social services to a growing population incarcerated Asians and Pacific Islanders and their families.
What prevents more Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans from seeking mental health care?
Despite facing frequent experiences with discrimination and rising fears of hate crimes and gun violence, only 24% of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults and 16% of Asian American adults in California say they need mental health support.
