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Chair Ty Tufono and Vice Chair Lisa Dickinson submitted a guest column to the International Examiner updating constituents about CAPAA’s priorities for 2016 to improve education, health and opportunity for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Below is an excerpt:
Whether it’s college tuition, health care access, or immigrant and refugee services, these issues will be among many discussed when your state representatives and senators convene in Olympia for the 60-day legislative session on January 11.
The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs serves as a bridge between our diverse… Read more
The following newsletter was sent out on December 7, 2015:
CAPAA seeking applicants for Fellowship
CAPAA and the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation invites future leaders to apply to their Fellowship program.
This program provides the opportunity to make significant contributions to the state while earning academic credit, exploring career options, and gaining valuable professional experience.
View details to apply.
Next public board meeting
January 16, 2016
Location to be announced.
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Upcoming Community Events & Opportunities
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The State of Washington Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) and the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation (ACLF) invites Washington’s future leaders to apply to their fellowship program in the CAPAA office. CAPAA is an Executive Branch agency which serves to advise the Governor, the Legislature, and state and local agencies on issues of concern to the Asian Pacific American community. This program allows students to make a significant contribution to our state while earning academic credit, exploring career options, and gaining valuable professional… Read more
The following newsletter was sent out on November 16, 2015:
Join CAPAA at our public board meeting on November 21
This Saturday, November 21, CAPAA will be convening a public board meeting at the Filipino Community Center of Seattle. You will have the opportunity to engage with Commissioners and hear about the Governor’s business diversity subcabinet and health equity issues for Pacific Islanders.
The public meeting will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., but attendees may arrive or depart at any time. Members of the public may provide public comment at 12:00 p.m.
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