The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs released the following joint statement from Commissioner Debadutta Dash and Director Michael Itti today in support of Washington’s Hindu community.

“We condemn the recent vandalism of Hindu temples in Bothell and Kent. Our communities and state embrace diversity and inclusion. These acts are contrary to our values and must not be tolerated.

The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in serving on the Commission.

CAPAA serves to improve the well-being of Asian Pacific Americans by ensuring their access to participation in the fields of government, business, education, health, and other areas.

The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in serving on the Commission.

CAPAA serves to improve the well-being of Asian Pacific Americans by ensuring their access to participation in the fields of government, business, education, health and other areas.

If selected, Commissioners will serve on a voluntary basis. Responsibilities as a Commissioner include:

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.

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.

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Mich Matsudaira, who died Sunday. Mich was one of the original trailblazers who helped establish the Governor’s Asian American Advisory Council in 1972, which became the Commission in 1974. He served as the Commission’s first Executive Director from 1972-1978.

The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs will be convening a public board meeting on September 29, 2018 in Spokane, Washington. The Commission will be hearing from local community members and organizations, providing updates from committees and commissioners, and conducting board officer elections.

Governor Inslee has proclaimed May 2018 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month acknowledges the contributions made by Asian and Pacific Islander communities to Washington State’s economic, social, and democratic institutions.

The Commission joins the Governor and Washingtonians in celebrating the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander communities and encourages the promotion of cultural awareness and civic engagement and the advancement of civil rights for all.

API Heritage Month Celebration

Governor Inslee signed a bill to expand health care coverage for Washingtonians from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia on March 22. The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) would like to acknowledge Governor Inslee and legislators for their commitment to improving the health and well-being of all Washingtonians.

The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs will be convening a public board meeting on June 16, 2018 in Yakima, Washington. The Commission will be hearing from local community members and organizations, reviewing CAPAA’s 2015-2018 Strategic Plan, and providing updates from committees and commissioners.

Community members are welcome to attend the public meeting. We will also have time for public comment from 10:30 – 11:00 AM.