Posted on August 19th, 2010 by radicalhapa
Many people make the mistake of seeing Asians and Pacific Islanders as all the same, when in fact we have a broad diversity of cultures, languages, religions and immigration experiences. While some in our community have done remarkably well in achieving “the American dream” of getting a good education and working at a good family-wage job, the reality is we still experience serious disparities. We know that social achievements are not shared equally in our community, for example with Southeast Asians including Vietnamese, Laotians, Cambodians, Khmer, Mien and Hmong who have a college degree attainment rate of less than 20%, half the rate for other API groups. We also know that much of our community continue to face job discrimination, voter suppression, racial resentment, hate crimes, school achievement gaps, and health disparities.
APANO works to understand the realities faced by all Asian and Pacific Islanders in Oregon, and to develop culturally specific ways to improve civic participation in order for the issues faced by our communities to be appropriately addressed. APANO also works in concert with other communities of color, as we recognize that many of our concerns are shared and we strive to build coalitions. Join APANO today!
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Posted on August 4th, 2010 by jjoo
By Ronault Catalani
His proposition was simple: in order to effectively care for Asian or African or Slavic families you have to deliver services that work for Asians, Africans, or Slavs. His proposition was also pioneering. Things change.
And how Thach Van Nguyen changed us
Only change is permanent, that’s what our elders say and say and say. And, who can say whether this change or that one, a change in somebody or a change in something, is good or bad.
All along Indonesia’s 17,508-island archipelago — blessed morning until our whistling bats crowd your night, you can hear prayers in all five of our little blue planet’s major religious traditions. And if you listen carefully, their whispering is about getting humbler in the mysterious face of God, not about bigger pay from the new boss or a better bike for your birthday. In our Old World, asking for change has always been a risky business. Because better or not, change happens. Sure it does.
But sometimes, take these times, change has been good for our newcomer families.
Take last year’s Spirit of Portland presentation to Sokhom Tauch, Executive Director of the Immigrant & Refugee Community of Oregon (IRCO). Now, that was a change.
Or take this year’s Multnomah County Sy Kornbrodt Award, handed to Thach Van Nguyen, Asian and islander community muscleman. Another big change.
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Posted on July 13th, 2010 by radicalhapa
APANO’s Health Equity and Reform Team (HEART) and our cosponsoring partners invites Asian and Pacific Islander communities for the showing of “Unnatural Causes,” an acclaimed documentary series about the social barriers that keep us communities sick.
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Posted on June 23rd, 2010 by radicalhapa
Pas
sive No More! Oregon’s New Asian Pacific Identity | FREE
Monday, July 5 6:00-8:00 PM
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association 315 NW Davis 3rd floor Portland OR 97209 RSVP Online
Oregon and Portland have very unique and diverse Asian and Pacific Islander communities. How have things changed over the last decade, and where is it going in the future? What is the identity of Oregon’s API community, how is it unique, and how can we leverage that to create the best possible community? Join former Oregonian reporter and American University Professor of Journalism Angie Chuang and APANO Coordinator Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons for a sharing of perspectives on how the Asian Pacific Islander community came to be, what we can learn from that, and where it might be going. Panelists include Ronault LS Catalani, Office of New Portlanders, Bill Chin, Lewis & Clark Law School and Jane Mauk, NW Korean Culture Society.
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Posted on June 7th, 2010 by radicalhapa
APANO is accepting nominations of young Asian and Pacific Islanders age 16-23 to participate in a special 2 day Summer Youth Advocacy Institute in East Portland July 2-3, 2010.
Got Rights? All that and Dim Sum: APANO Youth Advocacy Institute
Friday July 2 5pm-9pm | Eastrose UU Fellowship 1133 NE 181st Ave, Portland
Asians and Pacific Islanders are breaking out of the passive, invisible stereotype and speaking up and speaking out for equal rights. APANO’s new summer institute for emerging leaders is an intensive 2-day community building and leadership training program for Oregon young Asian and Pacific Islanders. We seek to bridge the gap between the younger and older generations, deepen our understanding of a Pan-Asian/Pacific Islander culture, and learn new skills to help unify and advocate for our community needs.
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Posted on May 26th, 2010 by jjoo
Join APANO’s Health Equity and Reform Team (HEART) for an evening of active learning and discussion on the health of Asian and Pacific Islanders in Oregon.
Key questions we’ll be addressing:
- How will the federal and state health care reform impact Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Oregon?
- How is our environment making us sick?
What: Understanding Health Equity workshop & Health Reform Panel
When: Thursday, June 10, 2010, 6-9 PM
Where: Asian Health & Service Center, 3430 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202
This is a free event with dinner provided. RSVP, Questions, Accommodations?
RSVP Online or contact John at jjoo@apano.org or (503) 512-0274.
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Posted on May 8th, 2010 by radicalhapa
The APANO Urban Ecology Project presents:
API Shoes Off! Symposium
Respecting our homes. Respecting our Earth
Do Asian and Pacific American communities living in the Portland area care about the environment and issues of sustainability? In a city which is known for being “green”, do our API communities have access to green jobs, public transportation, and organic and sustainably harvested foods. In what ways do our communities already engage in environmentally-friendly activities?
One custom that unites our diverse API communities is the practice of removing our shoes before entering homes. We do this out of respect, but it also reduces the time and resources spent cleaning our houses. How do our rich and diverse traditions of honoring the earth and each other impact our environmental choices? What are the current challenges our communities face in participating in the local efforts to make our city more sustainable?
The Urban Ecology Project invites you to an afternoon of fun, food, and dialogue about our communities’ priorities when it comes to living in a healthy and sustainable world. There will be entertainment, free food, workshops and speakers. What: API S.O.S. – Asian Pacific Islander Shoes Off Symposium
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Posted on April 20th, 2010 by radicalhapa
APANO’s Board invites members to lunch on Saturday April 24th after the Board meeting, and to our Quarterly Membership Meeting afterwards where you’ll get to meet other wonderful Asian and Pacific Islander community members and get to cast your vote to help us prioritize the issues APANO works on.
APANO Membership Meeting
12:00 PM Lunch & Ceremony for APANO’s new Sign
1:00 PM Membership Meeting & Policy Bash!
RSVP by clicking here
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Posted on April 17th, 2010 by radicalhapa
Each year there are over 50 ways to connect with the Asian and Pacific Islander communities of Oregon. Most are through wonderful ethnic specific cultural and social gatherings. A growing number are Pan-Asian and Pacific Islander, and this is important. Over the generations the API community has operated almost exclusively within their ethnic enclaves. Over the last decade however, API’s have created new spaces where there can be more cross-cultural contact, sharing of vision, and working together to support common goals. In the coming month, here are some great opportunities to network with the API community. Turn out and support our efforts at community development!
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Posted on April 12th, 2010 by radicalhapa
UPDATE 4/12/2010: APANO Press Release Supporting Bilingual/Bicultural Staff PDF
PPS is proposing to eliminate 33% of the bilingual workforce in the form of 23 educational assistants. PPS is pitting bilingual assistants vs ELL teachers, who may not be bilingual/bicultural. APANO is calling our community and allies to turn out on Monday April 12th for a Portland Public Schools (PPS) Budget Hearing at Madison High School to support bilingual/bicultural PPS Staff. We oppose these cuts.
Will you join us Monday? RSVP by clicking here.
Madison High School, 2735 NE 82nd (South of Fremont, North of I-84)
Trimet #72 (82nd Ave MAX & #24)
6:00 PM Pre-Meeting / 7:00 PM Budget Forum with Public Comment
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