Title
Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Proclaim the month of May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Olympia
Report
Issue:
Whether to proclaim the month of May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Olympia.
Staff Contacts:
Olivia Salazar de Breaux, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Specialist, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360-753-8343
Rachael Meares, Cultural Event Program Specialist, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360-753-8470
Presenter(s):
Members of the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of South Puget Sound
Background and Analysis:
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the culture, heritage, and contributions of these communities to our country, our state and our city.
The City of Olympia is partnering with the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of South Puget Sound and South Puget Sound Community College, with support from the City of Lacey Parks and Recreation Department and the Asia Pacific Cultural Center, to host the second annual Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) Heritage Festival. The festival will take place on May 11, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Puget Sound Community College's Lacey campus. The City, its employees, elected officials, community members, and visitors are invited and welcomed to attend.
Climate Analysis:
No impacts to any of the climate mitigation sectors.
Equity Analysis:
This recognition raises awareness about the contributions and achievements made by generations of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders here in the Pacific Northwest and across the nation. This recognition benefits Olympia residents as well as those i...
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