Welcome to the latest BRG, SOVEREIGN!
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We are happy to amplify and support the newest BRG, SOVEREIGN, which stands for Supporting Our Voices Empowering Rights Indigenous Governance.
SOVEREIGN will officially launch at the Office of Equity Convening on October 15-16!
SOVEREIGN will host their first general membership meeting from 10:00 am to noon on November 20, during Indigenous Heritage Month.
To sign up to for SOVEREIGNs distribution list, fill out this form or scan the QR code to the right.
For more information or questions, email sovereign@ofm.wa.gov.
Welcome to the BRG family, SOVEREIGN!
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Our HAPPEN Executive Leadership Team member, Nadia Damchii, is leading a project to capture data connected to the lived experiences of individuals who identify as immigrants in Washington state government. We are hopeful that the survey will help us better understand the barriers and biases faced by immigrant state employees in the workplace. Our intention is to use the anonymous data to better inform us as we develop training spaces, best practices guides and professional development opportunities for our communities’ members. We also believe in the co-collaborative process of involving state agencies and their leaders to better understand the challenges faced by the immigrant community as they attempt to secure stable state jobs and to identify effective ways to retain and professionally develop them in a manner that is culturally responsive.
If you identify as a first-or second- generation immigrant currently or previously employed in a state government job, we encourage you to take a few minutes to complete this short survey (approximately 5-10 minutes) by 11:59 pm on
September 27.
Participation in this survey is voluntary. Your input will be completely anonymous.
HAPPEN September General Meeting
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The September General Meeting will include guest speaker Kiana McKenna, Director of Policy and Civic Engagement at the Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington and a CAPAA Commissioner, on Wednesday, September 11 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. See the previous bulletin for Kiana's complete bio.
We hope to see you there!
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HAPPEN general membership meetings are scheduled the second Wednesday of the month from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Join Zoom Meeting
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 Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in the second mentorship cohort!
Sign up to be a mentee in the second cohort of the HAPPEN Mentorship Program by 11:59 pm on September 22.
If you have any questions, please email Kennly Asato.
 Announcement of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Meeting and Solicitation for Oral and Written Comments
As required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hereby gives notice that the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders will meet on September 23 and September 26, 2024 in Washington, DC.
Comments: The Commission seeks responses to several questions contained within this Federal Register Notice. Written comments are welcomed throughout the development of the Commission's recommendations and may be emailed to AANHPICommission@hhs.gov at any time.
Commerce Director Mike Fong names Washington State Women’s Commission Executive Director Grace Yoo to lead state business and industry sector development and international trade work.
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Cultural Events & Activities
The following are some activities you may want to check out HAPPENing:
 Made in Cambodia Viewing Opportunity
When: Friday, Sept. 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Where: 2023 Skagit Lane, Thomson Hall
Made In Cambodia is a short documentary about contemporary artists in Cambodia, where an explosion of creativity, vibrance and genius is currently taking place. Through the artists’ own voices, viewers learn about the state of the arts, what inspires them, and what it’s like to be an artist in Cambodia today.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Koji Minami and Lauren Iida, the film's director and producer.
Have Something to Share?
We try our best to curate meaningful and relevant content, opportunities, news, etc., we think will be of interest for our members and allies. Representing over 100 countries and more than 50 communities makes it difficult to stay apprised of everything HAPPENing related to our collective community. We greatly appreciate when opportunities are shared from our members.
This is your bulletin. Feel free to send articles, resources, event information, etc., to be included in future bulletins, and eventually, our website and social media.
Process:
- Submit items by emailing them to HAPPEN@ofm.wa.gov by Thursday morning for the following week's bulletin.
- Time sensitive items submitted will be reviewed and included in the next bulletin.
- Non-time sensitive submissions will be added to the list to be included in future bulletins when we may be looking for content to share.
- Bulletins will usually be distributed on Mondays. Special bulletins will be sent only as needed to provide an update on something already shared or of an urgent nature.
Thank you in advance for sharing, uplifting, and elevating our voices, culture, and opportunities! This is what community looks like.
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