CAPAA - Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

Join us for our November Board Meeting!

People of Color Legislative Summit Please save the date for the 3rd Washington State People of Color Legislative Summit (POCLS). Organizational and/or self-identified community leaders of color across Washington are cordially invited to join us virtually on Saturday, December 4th, 10 AM-1 PM to represent their organizations and identify shared legislative priorities. The summit has 2 main goals: to stimulate dialogue between diverse POC organizations, community leaders, and state legislators of color to build statewide solidarity and mobilizing capacity on the most important issues to our collective communities of color. to organize a platform for community leaders of color to develop and push forward our communities’ legislative priorities with the bicameral Black Members Caucus (BMC) and [...]

By CAPAA|2021-11-05T14:43:51-07:00November 1st, 2021|Featured, Jobs|

October Newsletter: Happy Fil-Am History Month!

Happy Filipino American History Month! October is Filipino/a/x American History Month, a time for us to celebrate the history, contributions, and future of the Fil-Am community, especially here in Washington state. Washington is the proud home of vibrant Indipino communities, Fil-Am led labor reforms, Carlos Bulosan, the Filipino American National History Society, the Young Filipino People's Far West Convention, Dorothy and Fred Cordova, Uncle Bob Santos, and so many more. Throughout the month, we will be posting about Fil-Am history, especially in the Pacific Northwest, on our Facebook page. A full list of events throughout the month is also available, courtesy of the Filipino American National History Society. Happy Indigenous Peoples' [...]

By CAPAA|2021-10-12T10:53:49-07:00October 12th, 2021|Featured, Jobs|

September Board Meeting Information

September Public Board Meeting The Commission will convene its Public Board Meeting on Saturday, September 18, from 10 AM – 1 PM. Based on guidance from the Department of Health related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, the meeting will be held remotely via video conference call. A dial-in option will also be available for those who are unable to access the meeting electronically. Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88973334521?pwd=R1pLdXRoeEdNVmtxZmVycFM2STNuQT09 Meeting ID: 889 7333 4521 Passcode: 789697 One tap mobile +12532158782,,88973334521#,,,,*789697# US (Tacoma) +16699006833,,88973334521#,,,,*789697# US (San Jose) This is a barrier-free event. Requests for accommodations, including translation or interpreter services, should be made to <brenda.obrien@capaa.wa.gov by Friday, September 10th, 5 PM PT. DOH [...]

By CAPAA|2021-09-17T14:24:38-07:00September 17th, 2021|Featured, Jobs, News|

September Newsletter: Join us for our public board meeting!

September Public Board Meeting The Commission will convene its Public Board Meeting on Saturday, September 18, from 10 AM – 1 PM. Based on guidance from the Department of Health related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, the meeting will be held remotely via video conference call. A dial-in option will also be available for those who are unable to access the meeting electronically. The link to participate and dial-in information will be available along with the meeting materials to the general public on CAPAA’s website prior to the meeting. Members of the public wishing to provide public comment may contact Project Coordinator Brenda O’Brien at <brenda.obrien@capaa.wa.gov> with the following information: name, [...]

By CAPAA|2021-09-02T15:39:15-07:00September 2nd, 2021|Jobs, News|

August Newsletter: COVID-19 Updates, Job Opportunities, and Upcoming Events

COVID-19 Updates As Washington state COVID-19 hospitalizations reach an all-time high, Governor Inslee has announced several restrictions and requirements to address the public health crisis. Effective Monday, August 23, all individuals are required to wear masks in public indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status. Additionally, Governor Inslee announced vaccine mandates for state employees, private health care workers, long term care workers, and educators. This includes (but is not limited to): State workers in executive cabinet agencies, regardless of teleworking status On-site contractors K -12 educators School staff Coaches Bus drivers School volunteers Higher education faculty and staff Licensed, certified and contracted early learning and childcare programs License-exempt early learning, childcare and [...]

By CAPAA|2021-08-19T15:36:26-07:00August 19th, 2021|Events, Featured, Jobs, News|

Meet Our New Commissioners!

CAPAA Bids Farewell to Three Commissioners At CAPAA, we are truly fortunate to work with 12 incredible appointees who serve as ardent community advocates. In the past three years, the call to serve the public has never been more urgent. CAPAA Commissioners worked tirelessly to honor and amplify the voices of community members, particularly during the global pandemic. With hearts full of gratitude, we bid farewell to three tremendous public servants finishing their terms of service. As they move on from CAPAA, they leave behind large footprints and bigger hearts. Commissioner Lori Wada, one of the longest-serving Commissioners in CAPAA history, has served CAPAA in a number of capacities. [...]

By CAPAA|2021-08-04T13:28:47-07:00August 4th, 2021|Featured, Jobs, News|

July Newsletter: Upcoming Events & Opportunities

CANN-WA COVID-19 Relief Program for COFA Community CANN-WA is offering one-time COVID-19 relief to Washington COFA households who are currently in Isolation/Quarantine due to a positive test results of COVID-19 on or after June 28th, 2021. For more information, please contact: Chuukese - Juanita Monesa Ysau at jyasu@cann-wa.us Marshallese - David Anitok at danitok@cann-wa.us Kosraean - Deacon Driskell Jack at djack@cann-wa.us Yapese - Rachael Tamngin at rtamngin@cann-wa.us For any general inquiries, or if you're interested in participating with your statewide COFA cultural-base organization, please contact info@cann-wa.us. Small Business Flex Fund The Small Business FlexFund is live now and taking applications for simple, low-interest, and flexible loans for your small business or nonprofit! If you are [...]

By CAPAA|2021-08-02T11:29:16-07:00July 6th, 2021|Events, Featured, Jobs|

June Public Board Meeting Information

CAPAA Public Board Meeting The Commission will convene its Public Board Meeting on Saturday, June 26, from 10 AM – 12:30 PM. Based on guidance from the Department of Health related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, the meeting will be held remotely via video conference call. Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84893398225?pwd=QXl2VXZMZi9QNkpnQ1ZodnlINHNtUT09 Meeting ID: 848 9339 8225 Passcode: 047973 One tap mobile +12532158782,,84893398225#,,,,*047973# US (Tacoma) +16699006833,,84893398225#,,,,*047973# US (San Jose) This is a barrier-free event. Requests for accommodations, including translation or interpreter services, should be made to brenda.obrien@capaa.wa.gov by Friday, June 18, 5:00 PM PT. Happy Pride Month! Governor Jay Inslee, upon request from the Washington State LGBTQ Commission, signed the 2021 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, [...]

By CAPAA|2021-06-24T15:57:08-07:00June 24th, 2021|Featured, Jobs, News|

Join us for a discussion on anti-Asian hate

Constructs of Hate: Dissecting anti-Asian racism, misogyny, and xenophobia in Washington To round out ANHPI Heritage Month, CAPAA is hosting a panel discussion on anti-Asian racism. Join us on Wednesday, May 26th for Constructs of Hate, where we'll be joined by a group of experts to talk about anti-Asian racism, addressing the intersection of racism and misogyny, contextualizing the attacks with the greater rise of white supremacist groups both nationally and here in Washington state, and discussing proposed solutions. Our speakers include: Grace Huang, Policy Director for the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence and Commissioner for the Washington State Women’s Commission Ye-Ting Woo, Assistant United States Attorney in the Terrorism and Violent Crimes Unit, [...]

By CAPAA|2021-05-26T16:07:47-07:00May 25th, 2021|Uncategorized|

May Newsletter: Happy AANHPI Heritage Month!

Happy AANHPI Heritage Month! AANHPI Heritage Month is an opportunity to reflect on our history, our heritage, and our future. The last year has been especially difficult for our communities, with the pandemic worsening existing racist disparities in our health care systems, especially for our NHPI and COFA families. The pandemic also brought medical scapegoating, with Asians and Asian Americans facing increased hate incidents as politicians sought to place blame for an uncontrollable virus. All of this pain is a part of our history, but we're also more than just this pain. We are more than media narratives, we are more than the barriers we face, we are more than [...]

By CAPAA|2021-05-10T12:34:56-07:00May 10th, 2021|Events, Featured, Jobs, News|

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