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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. apicspokane.org/heritagemonth2…

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: bit.ly/APIC-KaraokeCr…

For more information about the exhibit and panel discussion: apicspokane.org/calendar/persi…. To check out events and resources for Asian & Asian American Heritage Month: apicspokane.org/heritagemonth2…

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 fb.me/e/gptC6B7LE.

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.

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: bit.ly/APIC-KaraokeCr…

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 margaret.apicspokane@gmail.com.

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.

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

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: apicspokane.org/allen-tx-state…

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

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

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.

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! vimeo.com/825966407

Learn about the artist behind this year’s Asian & Asian American Heritage Month illustrations — Maylea Moua! You can check out her work at mayleamouadesign.wixsite.com/mysite To get updated with our upcoming heritage month events and other resources, visit apicspokane.org/heritagemonth2…

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: apicspokane.org/heritagemonth2…

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

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!

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

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. buff.ly/3AQ4YHB