CAPAA Public Board Meeting in Vancouver

Saturday, September 17, 2016

CAPAA is hosting a public board meeting on Saturday, September 17 at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington.

This meeting will be a great opportunity to learn about efforts to ensure health equity for Pacific Islanders, hear updates about the Task Force on Deadly Force in Community Policing, and other issues impacting Asian Pacific American communities.

Community members may provide public comment to the Commission at 11:50 a.m.

October is Filipino American History Month!

Governor Inslee has proclaimed October 2016 as Filipino American History Month in the state of Washington and encourages all people in our state to join in this special observance.

The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs is excited to announce the selection of Reyleen Gogo as the 2017 Ruth Woo Fellow. The fellowship is a unique opportunity for currently enrolled students to learn about state government and to gain experience working in the Governor’s Office.

Public board meeting in Seattle on November 19

CAPAA will be holding a public board meeting on November 19, 2016, at the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington in Seattle.

Attendees will have an opportunity to hear about issues impacting Asian Pacific American communities. There will also be time for community members to provide public comment and voice their concerns to the Commission.

Public Board Meeting

CAPAA will be convening a public board meeting on November 18, 2017. Presentations will be on emergency preparedness, youth marijuana prevention, the Asia Pacific Cultural Center, and the Formerly Incarcerated Group Healing Together. Public comment from 11:55 AM to 12:10 PM.

November 18, 2017
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Asia Pacific Cultural Center
4851 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409

Next Public Board Meeting

November 19, 2016

City of Seattle, Japanese Cultural and Community Center

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Get out and vote!

We are less than a week away from Election Day on Tuesday, November 8. Make sure to postmark your ballot by November 8 or drop it at a ballot drop box by 8:00 p.m.

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Governor Inslee has declared May 2016 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Washington State. APA Heritage Month is a time to recognize and celebrate diverse Asian and Pacific Islander cultures. Public organizations are encouraged to designate time for activities commemorating the lives, history, achievements, and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans.

Next Special Meeting
May 6, 2017
Tukwila, WA
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Next Board Meeting
June 17, 2017
Bremerton, WA
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The Commission is looking to fill a Project Coordinator position in its two-person office. The position works closely with the Executive Director and Commissioners to serve the needs of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Washington State.

Next Public Board Meeting
June 17, 2017
City of Bremerton, Olympic College
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The Office of Governor Jay Inslee, in partnership with the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, is recruiting individuals with a commitment to civil rights and equality for the newly launched Ruth Woo Fellowship.