Pacific Islander Community Association of WA

PICA-WA serves as a cultural home, centers community power and advocates to further the wellness of the Pacific Islander communities in Washington State.

[AJ+ @ajplus]

"$35 every three months."

This is what the U.S. government pays in compensation to Marshall Islanders whose homeland was destroyed by nuclear testing.

[ABC Pacific @ABCPacific]

Kiribati celebrates its 44th anniversary since gaining independence in 1979.

Secretary for Kiribati Waipounamu Inc, Randy Bakeua, wants to raise awareness of Kiribati's indigenous name, Tungaru.

🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/mbydmzy7ny

[yalibusa 🌸 @tvok_300]

melanesians don't have alot of visibility on mainstream media but it was so nice to read these women speak on their experiences. i found myself relating to some of their stories and also nauseous for the racism from ignorant people😤
https://t.co/lVIvLot0QN

[Malia Maunakea @MaliaMaunakea]

Hauʻoli lā hānau, LEI!

Thanks to everyone for celebrating with us. I am so excited about this Hawaiian adventure making her way into the world today.

Mahalo nui to everyone who helped her get here. The team list is long w @EleeReads @penguinkids & @NewLeafLiterary at the top!

[Uahikea Maile @uahikea]

Oceania is treated as a playground for nuclear weapons testing & dumping-ground for nuclear waste. The decision to release radioactive water into the Pacific is the latest in a longstanding calculus to sink Pasifika nations, while smugly praising them as climate action leaders.

[APIC Spokane @APICspokane]

We are hosting our 2023 Graduation Event on May 6th. In collaboration with Via Hospitality, we will honor & celebrate Asian/Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander graduates from Spokane colleges, universities & local high schools.

Sign up: https://t.co/b0rizNfM0S

[Bedi Racule 🇲🇭🇫🇲 @bedi_racule]

In honor of today, I would like to join my friends in resharing the Otepoti declaration along with artwork by Brelynda Ainna Kabua (aka @AyeYoBreeBree) titled Aj in Ainemon (The weaving of Unity & Peace).

Full text in the thread…

[Fiji Women @CommsFWCC]

It was honour to welcome West Papua's independence leader and Chairman of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua @BennyWenda and his team to FWCC today. We must all make a stand to #FreeWestPapua. No one is free until we are all free.

[The Coconet @TheCoconetTV]

Fresh from the Super Bowl, @ParrisGoebel was on the @GMA show this morning for the first time!
She shares what it was like choreographing the show for @rihanna and more here -

https://t.co/NuWM1B5Okl

[Dr. Sara Tenamoeata Kahanamoku @sara_kahanamoku]

Berkeley just announced that it’s pursuing an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving destination because 40% of students are AAPI.

Given that 0.0016% of students are Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, the PI in AAPI is doing a lot of work here.

[Fijian Parliament @fijiparliament]

Deputy Speaker Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua @lenoraqfj presiding over this afternoon's #FijiParliament session.

#TeamParliament #FijiNews #FijiParliament

[Guam Museum @guammuseum]

Lalago is a type of fishing that has been practiced for centuries in Guam, where people use their hands to catch fish such as gådao (grouper) or pulonon (triggerfish) in the reef and shallows. The Spanish note this was one of the primary ways that ancient CHamoru women fished.

[The Coconet @TheCoconetTV]

Coco congrats to the newly crowned Miss Pacific Islands 2023 ... @MissPNGPageant Josie Nicholas 🇵🇬
She also won People's Choice Award & Best Talent.

Other results as follows:
1st Runner Up - Miss Samoa, Haylani Kuruppu
2nd Runner Up - Miss American Samoa, Kauhani Fuimaono

[MelanesianWomenToday @MelanesianWomen]

The 138 indigenous languages of Vanuatu.

With a population of just 300 000, the Republic of Vanuatu has the highest linguistic density per capita on earth.
Credit Taet TV 🇻🇺

[Rachel Sorney @RachelSorney]

Always was, always will be🖤💛❤️

[Guardian Australia @GuardianAus]

The Fijian ‘afro’ has becomes a symbol of national pride with some young women refusing to straighten their hair, opting instead for the traditional unisex hairstyle called Buiniga.

[Seattle MLK, Jr. Organizing Coalition @MLKSeattle]

We can not wait to see you all for this year's jam-packed event! If you would like to print out the flyer to hand out, head over to our website https://t.co/diunMHyNKd! Our next planning meeting is on Jan. 3rd at 6:30 pm on Zoom!

[Frederica @FredericaTuita]

Another world. A photo found at the Marist Archives with the caption (in French): "After Mass, Vava'u, November 1, 1900".
Fungamisi, Vava'u
"Funga Palesi"
#TonganHistory

Source: Fatai Ekuasi

[Terisa Siagatonu @terisasiagatonu]

Pasifika poetry and/or fiction writers: I'll cover up to 5 application fees for those who are serious about applying for this year's Kundiman retreat in New York. Applications are due on Sunday. Tell yourself 'yes'. Apply #Kundiman @kundimanforever