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APANO YOUTH ADVOCACY INSTITUTE - July 2-3,
2010
APANO is accepting nominations of young Asian and Pacific Islanders age
16-23 to participate in a special 2 day Summer Youth Advocacy Institute in
East Portland July 2-3, 2010.
Got Rights? All that and Dim Sum: APANO Youth Advocacy Institute
Friday July 2 5pm-9pm | Eastrose UU Fellowship 1133 NE 181st Ave, Portland
Asians and Pacific Islanders are breaking out of the passive, invisible
stereotype and speaking up and speaking out for equal rights. APANO’s new
summer institute for emerging leaders is an intensive 2-day community
building and leadership training program for Oregon young Asian and Pacific
Islanders. We seek to bridge the gap between the younger and older
generations, deepen our understanding of a Pan-Asian/Pacific Islander
culture, and learn new skills to help unify and advocate for our community
needs.
Invitation Only – The summer institute will bring together an intentionally
diverse group representing as many of the 30+ Asian and Pacific Islander
communities in Oregon. If you, or someone you know, is interested in
long-term community leadership and is between the age of 16-23, we invite
you to contact our registrar Ketsmaly for information on applying to
participate.
Keynote Speaker – Professor Angie Chuang is professor of journalism at the
American University specializing in race and ethnicity in the media. A
former Oregonian reporter, Ms. Chuang is widely known for her humor,
anti-racism and great dim sum eating skills.
Interactive Program – Workshops, theater game, small group discussions,
excellent food and a chance to share your story.For application/nomination
and general information please contact
ketsamaly@gmail.com or call 503-512-0274.
APANO believes that API youth can make a difference given the right tools
and opportunities to succeed. Asians and Pacific Islanders continue to be
the 2nd fastest growing communities of color here in Oregon. We bring with
us our rich cultural histories, traditions, and most importantly our stories
of successes and trials. As youth, we face new discoveries and yet real
challenges in today’s society.
Co-Sponsored by: Chinese American Citizen's Alliance, Commission on Asian
Affairs, Asian American Journalists Association - Oregon Chapter
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