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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.
If you have relevant information that you would like to contribute to the ‘Ohana Community Corner, please email us.
As a resource center, the AANHPI ‘Ohana Center of Excellence provides access to resources and information on this website. Inclusion in an AANHPI CoE resource database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, the contents by AANHPI CoE.
In addition, we recognize that this resource collection may not be exhaustive, and users are advised not to rely solely on it. The AANHPI ‘Ohana Center of Excellence does not claim to be the authority on any resources we provide, and we highly recommend consulting with elders, community leaders, or helping professionals who are knowledgeable about AANHPI cultures and experiences to ensure alignment with specific ethnic or cultural needs when seeking resources.
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Funding Opportunities
Deadline | Title |
|---|---|
Ongoing | Search and find grants available at grants.gov |
March 25 – April 22 | Very Asian Foundation Creators Grant |
March 29, 2024 | 2024 OHA Grant Solicitations ARE NOW OPEN! |
April 30. 2024 | Hawai’i People’s Fund Spring Grants |
May 3, 2024 | The Samoan Association San Diego Scholarship Program |
Community Announcements
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for participants for a short study that will help government technology and websites work better for all communities. Our research hopes to understand how to improve the way we verify people’s identities remotely. This study requires some personal information (such as a picture of your ID, selfie, social security number, etc) and can be completed on your smartphone in roughly 15 minutes. Specifically, the study will test for bias in facial matching technology and other methods used to verify identity so that people can get access to services from their government.
If you complete the study and are eligible, you will receive a $25 e-gift card as compensation for your time. CLICK HERE to help us make government websites work for you. You can find more information on how GSA will use and protect your information at identityequitystudy.gsa.gov.
GSA is committed to combating bias and improving outreach practices, user testing, and user experience for underserved communities in civic tech design. We need your help to make this happen. SIGN UP!
If you have questions, check out our FAQ section to learn more at identityequitystudy.gsa.gov/faqs/.
Introducing Parents are Human card game. A card game that brings you closer to your loved ones.
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.
Papa Ola Lokahi is seeking interested people for translation support. Please fill out this form if you may be interested: https://forms.office.com/r/vuREx8B1yX
Are you 14 – 18 years old? Are you interested in being in a focus group? The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) AANHPI Youth Mental Health Survey focuses on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander youth mental health. Please complete the screener questions to participate: https://redcap.link/AANHPImentalhealthFG
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
Community Events
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June 4 - June 6
2024 NAMICon – Elevating Mental Health
September 17 - September 21
Mental Health America Conference
December 2 @ 8:00 am - December 6 @ 5:00 pm HST
PRIDoC 2024
Community News
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- Substance use disorder
- Culture
- Native Hawaiian
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- Behavioral health industry
- Policy
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.
Celebrating AANHPI Voices and Stories
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Library’s staff AANHPI Culture Club (ACC) announces their collaboration with two esteemed organizations—the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) and the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA). This partnership, steeped in rich history, signifies a commitment to promoting cultural diversity and inclusivity within library services.
Learning to embrace Tibetan culture
Many second and third-generation immigrants must figure out how to bridge their American and family homeland identities.
Saldon Tenzin's parents are Tibetan but lived in India, and she grew up in New York. It's taken a while, but now she is proud of being Tibetan, and of a homeland she's never visited.
Tenzin of WNYC's Radio Rookies has this essay.
Maui wildfire health researchers inform lawmakers, recruit participants
The team of researchers, led by Ruben Juarez (UH Economic Research Organization (UHERO)–HMSA Distinguished Professor of Health Economics) and Alika Maunakea (professor of epigenomics, John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Physiology) in partnership with several units at UH, is actively recruiting Lahaina and Kula residents to be part of the study.
