APIC Spokane

APIC centers the power of Asians and Asian Americans to build a just, healthy, and thriving community for all.

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Asian & Asian American Heritage Month*
May 2023

Healing is Resistance: Reclaiming Mental Health for Collective Liberation

APIC Spokane invites you to join us in healing and celebration of Asian & Asian American Heritage Month.

https://t.co/I2eoriEntP

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Tomorrow!

Karaoke, Crochet & Crafts Night
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
5-7pm @ Niche Coworking

Join us as we close the Asian & Asian American Heritage Month through music, crafts, & healing w/ our community! We are also making signs in prep for Pride!

RSVP: https://t.co/DMxdIONLJ8

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For more information about the exhibit and panel discussion: https://t.co/EdxG3XHMEb.

To check out events and resources for Asian & Asian American Heritage Month: https://t.co/I2eoriEntP

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It’s the last week to catch our exhibit, Persistence of Vision, curated by @SpokaneArts!

Join us at the Closing Reception of our exhibit, Persistence of Vision: Asian Diaspora Perspectives in Continuum — this Friday, May 26, 5-8pm at the Chase Gallery.

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Doors open at 5pm! At 6pm there will be a panel discussion inside the @Spokane_Council Chambers on the theme, The Asian American Experience: Spokane College Student Perspectives, which will be available virtually via Facebook Livestream at https://t.co/l44JpjvvwP.

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Pride month is coming up!

We're preparing for Pride Parade by getting together for an evening of silliness and sign-making. We will be making signs during our Karaoke, Crochet + Crafts event on May 31, 5-7pm at Niche Coworking downtown.

RSVP required: https://t.co/DMxdIONLJ8

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It is important to understand what "healthy" and "unhealthy" look like for you and to explore what issues might look like for your culture.

If you have any questions or concerns or would like help navigating mental health, you can email [email protected].

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Mental health is so important for everyone but what does it mean to have mental illness?

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Mental illness is essentially is when a set of psychological symptoms lead to undue distress affecting our life. When disorders presented were based off the studies of western societies, it is difficult to understand what we as Asians/Asian Americans might be experiencing.

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A Statement on the Shooting in Allen, TX from our Health & Wellness Program Manager, Margaret Albaugh.

To read the entire statement and find ways to support and other resources: https://t.co/rdxbz6DkCp

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Meet our panelists:
Sam Lee (Eastern Washington University)
Urvashi Lalwani (Whitworth University)
Mark Ponce (Whitworth University)

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The Asian American Experience: Spokane College Student Perspectives

Join us on May 26, 5-8pm at @Spokane_Council Chambers as we listen to our college students sharing about their experiences of connecting with their Asian/Asian American identities.

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Meet our panelists:
Krystal Bates (Gonzaga University)
Pascal Bostic (Spokane Falls Community College)

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Did you miss joining us at the proclamation reading last Monday? You can now watch the recording here. Thank you again to @Spokane_Council and @SpokaneCity for officially recognizing May as Asian American Heritage Month!

https://t.co/P6HoJ7v6Te

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Learn about the artist behind this year’s Asian & Asian American Heritage Month illustrations — Maylea Moua!

You can check out her work at https://t.co/ZcElEVil0A

To get updated with our upcoming heritage month events and other resources, visit https://t.co/I2eoriEntP

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We also thank all the community members who joined us & performing groups from Natanam Dance School & Dance Motionz — for gracing us in this momentous event with their vibrant dances.

To check out events this month: https://t.co/I2eoriEntP

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Thank you to @Spokane_Council and @SpokaneCity for officially recognizing and proclaiming May as Asian American Heritage Month last May 8th!

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This limited-release coffee from Myanmar is currently available at Indaba Coffee in celebration of Asian & Asian American Heritage Month! $1 will be donated to APIC Spokane for every bag sold. Thank you to @indabacoffee for supporting our work in the community!

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Did you know it's APIDA Month? We have this beautiful Dry Process coffee from Myanmar (Burma) that is full of complex flavors. And, for every bag sold we are donating $1 to @apicspokane. https://t.co/OLNxNLnYGJ

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May is also Mental Health Awareness Month. At APIC Spokane, we aim to reduce the stigma and open up conversations around mental health.

#mentalhealthawareness #spokane #asianmentalhealth #asianmentalhealthmatters

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The devastating attacks on Asians in January have left many in the community dealing with the mental and emotional after effects. Voices from @APIChayaSEA and @ACRSNews remind us to check in with ourselves, each other, and our elders.

https://t.co/fBPsJUK9sm