Join us as we highlight the work of local Pacific Islander and Native American community organizations raising and educating Indigenous kids!
How do we raise Pacific Islander children rooted in their ancestral cultures while living in Utah? How do we raise Indigenous children living away from their homelands to recognize and nurture good relationships with the Indigenous communities whose lands we live on?
Schedule of Events:
1:00-3:00 Cultural Im/Permanence: Holding On & Letting Go, Jake Fitisemanu Jr.
1:00-5:00 Scan and share event by Utah Historical Society
1:00-5:00 Tabling by local organizations
3:30-5:00 Nurturing Pasifika Children on Native American Lands Panel discussion with leaders from Mana Academy and Pacific Heritage Academy: Anapesi Kaili, Richard Wolfgramm, Sheena Alaiasa, and Kaniela Kalama
Birdlesque is back in our newly expanded second location the Nature Center at Pia Okwai along the beautiful Jordan River in South Salt Lake! September26 at 6 p.m.
Join us for a fun-filled night with food, drinks, and a bird-themed cabaret show – all benefiting the birds! This fan-favorite features an array of local artists offering talented dance, burlesque, and busker performances. This is a 21+ event and ID is required.