Friends of EHC, we would love to kick off with you our Holiday Season 2024!
Join us for this special holiday event with the theme “East Meets West”. Bring your families, we will have lovely activities, music and dance, along with delicious food, with roast turkey and Indonesian golden rice.
More details on the program will come very soon, and we will have as usual, many surprises to cherish this holiday time together.
Get ahead of your holiday shopping! This event is coming up and you will not want to miss it!
Join us for our Annual International Picnic! This is a special outdoor get together celebration; bring your families along! We will be sharing summer cultural traditions, raffles and craft activities. Bring your favorite ethnic food and dessert to share. We will love to see you there!
Sunday, September 8
3:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.
Magnuson Park – Shelter #1
Join this special Webinar event to pay tribute to the Filipino pioneers who operated businesses in the CID in these sites: CDA Burgos Lodge #10, Filipino Social and Improvement Club, Liberty Barbershop, Little Divisoria, Manila Cafe.
Panelists who lived and worked in the CID will share their stories. You don’t want to miss this opportunity.
Saturday, June 22
1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. (via Zoom)
Give BIG 2024 kicked off April 23 and culminates in a 48-hour giving event on May 7-8!
Give BIG is a global movement which encourages us to unleash the power of people and organizations to transform our communities. Administered in our state through Washington Gives, the Give BIG platform provides vital support for small nonprofits across our region!
When you give, good things happen! There’s a good feeling we get when we show up for others, whether it’s a family member, a neighbor, or a local nonprofit we care about. And it’s not just about good-feels — volunteering or donating money to support nonprofit groups helps everyone in the community.
Please help support Ethnic Heritage Council’s mission to share and preserve ethnic heritage to advance mutual understanding. This year, our goal is to reach $2,000. Your donation will help us plan and produce both in person and virtual programming while working closely and supporting our partners. You can donate here. Thank you!
As a nonprofit organization fostering mutual understanding among cultures and ethnicities, we recognize that mothers are the bridge builders. They teach us empathy, compassion, and acceptance. Today, let’s honor them by celebrating our shared humanity.
🌸 Happy Mother’s Day to Our Wonderful EHC Friends and Supporters! 🌸
The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate the relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and financial products to their members.
Join the annual Heritage Day/Tastes of Norway at Leif Erikson Lodge: March 23rd | 9:30-3pm
Participate in the Leif To Leif 5K Fun Run: Starts at 9am, you can register here.
Plan for the upcoming International Children’s Friendship Festival in April
An event that is run by children and features performances by children. Various nationalities are represented through music, folk dancing and art. The children celebrate their international friendship through experiencing the rich tapestry of the world’s cultures.
When: April 20-21
Where: Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center
305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA, 98109
Lunar New Year Celebration is Saturday, February 24
Welcome to CIDBIA’s annual Lunar New Year Celebration. 2024 marks the Year of the Dragon!
Vendor booths will line up along S King St., dance performances and music will take place throughout the main stage at Hing Hay Park, foodies will have the opportunity to explore 40+ food walk destinations — you can truly feel the atmosphere of this cultural intersection. We look forward to celebrating with you soon!
FEBRUARY 24
11:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
S KING STREET SEATTLE
The Food Walk will feature delicious menu items from Chinatown-ID businesses.
Visit at least 5 locations on the food walk tour and collect 5 stamps to enter-to-win a CID gift basket filled with neighborhood goodies! Menus can be found at our information booth throughout the event.
A Free Workshop on Preserving the Cultural and Historical Records of Your Ethnic Community, Organization and Families
Saturday, February 17th, 2024 | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm (PDT)
Kent Commons – 525 Fourth Ave North, Kent, WA 98032
Presented by:
The Ethnic Heritage Council and University of Washington Libraries with Greater Kent Historical Society, 4Culture, and City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Heartfelt Thanks and Happy Holidays from EHC
We are deeply moved by the warmth and support we received at our recent Open House Saturday December 16. Your presence truly lit up the event, and your enthusiasm for our mission is fueling us to keep working with you all in the next year. 💝
It was a special honor for us to have Dr. Georgia McDade at our event, sharing her beautiful poems; we truly enjoyed her vivacious personality and thoughtful insights on humanity.
Also, as we reflect on the past year, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude. Your support truly MAKES a difference.
In this season of giving, we wish you the warmth of family, the joy of love, and the gift of mutual understanding. May your holidays be filled with happiness and may the coming year be filled with peace, prosperity and many more occasions to share our common goals, and passions.
From all of us at EHC we wish you a season of love, a season of cheer, and a wonderful New Year! 🌟
This is the perfect season to get together and at EHC, we did not want to miss this opportunity!
Come and join us December 16 for an afternoon among friends. If you are familiar with EHC, welcome back; if you don’t know us and want to learn a little bit more, we cannot wait to see you.
This is just a casual get together, with some light bites and beverages, and a few other surprises. Stay tuned for more details!
In the meanwhile, please let us know if you plan to attend. No worries, we understand that plans can change, we just want to get an idea of attendance!
Please RSVP here to help us plan better. Looking forward to seeing you there!
As Thanksgiving approaches, at EHC we want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude for your support to our organization and our mission.
Your support has enabled us to keep bringing you community events, Ethnic Roundtables, and Workshops such us We are History Keepers.
As we gather with family and friends to celebrate this season of gratitude, we invite you to consider continuing your support through your donations, volunteering efforts or simply spreading the word. Please consider becoming an EHC member and/or renewing your membership.
Once again, thank you for your incredible support. We are grateful for you not just on this holiday but every day of the year.
Wishing you a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving.
Seattle Chinese Orchestra: Small Ensemble Performance
Sunday November 5
2p.m. – 4p.m.
Wing Luke Museum
719 S King Street, Seattle
Pre-registration needed!!
Light refreshments served
This is a special event not to miss. An afternoon performance followed by a chance to learn about Chinese musical instruments from members of the Seattle Chinese Orchestra!
The performance will start at 2:30p.m. with Q&A taking place at 3p.m.
Brought to you by Seattle Chinese Orchestra and Jade Guild.
We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, our October 7 planned event as part of the We Are History Keeper Series, in partnership with the Greater Kent Historical Society, will be postponed until further notice.
We will be communicating in advance when the new date of the event is set, but we are anticipating it will take place not before January 2024. We look forward to seeing you at the rescheduled event.
In the meantime, please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions. You can refer to the Kent Historical Museum Web Page for more details.
Give BIG is a global movement which encourages us to unleash the power of people and organizations to transform our communities. Administered in our state through Washington Gives, the Give BIG platform provides vital support for small nonprofits across our region!
When you give, good things happen!
There’s a good feeling we get when we show up for others, whether it’s a family member, a neighbor, or a local nonprofit we care about. And it’s not just about good-feels — volunteering or donating money to support nonprofit groups helps everyone in the community.
Please help support Ethnic Heritage Council’s mission to share and preserve ethnic heritage to advance mutual understanding. This year, our goal is to reach $2,000. Your donation will help us plan and produce both in person and virtual programming while working closely and supporting our partners.
Thank you!
Happy 2023! We hope that this year brings us prosperity, connection and mutual understanding.
As it happens in every organization, this year many of our Board members at EHC have come to the end of their volunteering cycles. We see this as opportunity to take a step back, hit refresh, rethink our programs and take some time to rebuild the EHC Board with renewed energy.
We are calling for volunteers who are motivated to support EHC and our wonderful mission by joining the EHC Board.
We are also energized by the prospect of board members bringing new ideas and lending their time and knowledge to support future programming. You can check out our Mission and Goals here.
If you are interested in joining, fill out the form below by January 31st. We believe than more than ever our mission remains relevant, current, and meaningful. Thanks in advance for considering.
Video of the Ethnic Heritage Council 2022 Awards
On November 5th, we honored six outstanding 2022 Annual Award recipients from Puget Sound’s ethnic communities, whose exquisite music and inspiring messages represent EHC’s mission of sharing and preserving heritage to advance mutual understanding.
You can view the program from the event, and make sure to give the video a watch.
As this year comes to a close, we reflect on our special friendship with you and the support you have given our programs, and wanted to express our gratitude.
From all at EHC, best wishes for the holidays, and for health and happiness throughout the coming year.
We cannot wait to share with you upcoming programs and projects to bring us together again in 2023.
Giving Tuesday is a global movement taking place the week after Thanksgiving, encouraging us to unleash the power of people and organizations to transform communities and the world.
But you don’t have to wait until Tue, Nov 29. You can give today!
Heartfelt thanks on behalf of the EHC board for your continued support. As you prepare to enjoy the holidays, please consider making a donation to help us reach our goal of $3,000 on the upcoming Giving Tuesday Nov 29.
Your contributions will make possible the continued presentation of EHC’s Ethnic Community Roundtables, Endurance Forums, We are History Keepers Workshops and the Annual Awards Program, as well as partnerships with numerous ethnic organizations.
We couldn’t offer these programs without your support. If you can contribute financially, we appreciate each and every donation. If you are unable to contribute, we understand! Sharing the link below with your friends and family can make a huge difference. Here are some more details about EHC’s 2022 Programs.
Thank you for making EHC Annual Awards Ceremony a success. We are honored and humbled to count on your support. With over 100 attendees, it was a remarkable afternoon where we enjoyed music, food, and shared experiences.
Congratulations once again to our Award Recipients for their extraordinary achievements and leadership in the diverse communities of our Puget Sound region.
The EHC Annual Awards Recipients represent extraordinary achievements and leadership in the diverse communities of our Puget Sound region. Join us to celebrate their many significant contributions.
You can download the press release here.
Your $35 registration includes reception delicacies and one beverage of your choice.
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AFTERNOON SESSION: Special Guest: Margaret Wetherbee, Head of Collections, Washington State Historical Society. “Managing and Preserving Historical Artifacts.” PANEL: “Heirlooms and Artifacts and the Stories They Tell.” Risho Sapano, Founder and Executive Director, Mother Africa. |
Presented by: The Ethnic Heritage Council and University of Washington Libraries with Greater Kent Historical Society, 4Culture, and City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Chinatown-International District Under Threat, Again
Longtime EHC board member Bettie Luke wrote to Sound Transit Board Members and all Seattle City Council members regarding Metro’s ‘4th & 5th Avenue’ proposals to further light rail expansion to Ballard and West Seattle. With her permission, portions of Bettie’s powerful letter are excerpted below:
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Please help us support our efforts to urge the Sound Transit Board to NOT build a Transit Hub in the Chinatown International District (Metro’s ‘4th and 5th Avenue proposals). The CID is the last remaining ethnic neighborhood in Seattle and the cultural home to the Asian community. Any Transit plans in CID would be exceedingly damaging to this historic neighborhood. Submit this form just to show your support, choose any of all the objections and enter your name and email address if you choose to do so. Please complete this 30-sec form by 8/23 prior to the Transit Board Meeting scheduled 8/25
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“The CID is the last remaining ethnic neighborhood in Seattle and the cultural home to the Asian community. Any Transit plans in CID would be exceedingly damaging to this historic neighborhood. Past years of intrusive encroachment into the CID have shared a common undercurrent of racial disregard for our people, resulting in loss of land use and increased safety issues. It is interesting to note that in the early days, restrictive covenants, red lining and discriminatory practices restricted Asians to the CID, as the only place we could live. After all the years we have embraced the CID as our home base and center of culture, we now are faced with new threats of outside interests wanting to take away our land and impact our community. Both 4th and 5th Avenue proposals feel like a land grab. These choices would destroy as many as 21 CID businesses plus loss of buildings, jobs, residents and patrons. The prolonged 10-year construction would create constant obstacles to restaurants, shops, businesses, events and organizations. …. Not only would many small businesses be lost, but the bigger businesses that stay in the district would have unseen and increasing loss from people avoiding the area because eating, visiting and shopping would be hampered by 10 years of constant construction noise, vibration, dust and detours and parking problems. The CID cannot survive and thrive under these conditions. These Transit plans are the worst encroachment of the CID that I have ever seen in my 80 years. All proposed options should be thrown out. Our neighborhood should be a TRANSIT STOP on the line, not a transit staging center to send people to other parts of the city. Every encroachment into the CID has NOT been for our benefit. We end up paying the price of safety, health endangerment and economic loss. Even if it was unintentional or unconscious, every encroachment has contained some form of mainstream racism – systemic racism, institutional racism, economic racism and/or environmental racism.” |
“Prevent Harm to the CID by Transit Planners”
Register to join EHC Event August 22
Register for this EHC upcoming event and help support the survival of Chinatown/International District. In this event we will address the current Chinatown-International District under threat situation due to the existing Transit Plans. Join this panel discussion to learn how you can support and prevent harm to our International District.
Our distinguished panel discussion will include among others, the following guests:
- TEA – Transit Equity for All: Co-founders Paul Wu, Brian Chow, and Betty Lau
- WLAM – Wing Luke Asian Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience: Deputy Executive Director Cassie Chinn
- Puget Sound Sage: Co-executive Director Chrissy Shimizu
The Endurance Forum is EHC’s speaker series dedicated to efforts to preserve the identity and heritage of traditional peoples and cultures. Diaspora community leaders, academics, and others will offer insight into the tenacity of communities who assert their identity across generations despite great obstacles.
Applications now open for 2022-2023 BASE Residency Program – Deadline is June 30th
Base is excited to announce the 2022-2023 Base Residency Program, curated by Seattle-based artists and curators NEVE and Râna San. Through a panel process led by the curators, five artists (or small collectives) researching traditional and indigenous dance and movement practices connected to their ancestry will receive a two-week residency between September 2022 – August 2023 along with an unrestricted stipend of $1,500.
Dancers/choreographers must be currently studying, researching, dancing, performing in their own peoples’ traditional or indigenous dance forms or, interested in exploring and researching their relationship to a traditional or indigenous dance form of their people.
We strongly encourage intersectionally marginalized artists who identify as Disabled, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color), LGBTQ2IA+, and/or low-income to apply.
EHC Launches “The Endurance Forum”
An EHC Speaker Series on the preservation of Heritage Communities
Launching May 2022, The Endurance Forum is EHC’s new speaker series dedicated to efforts to preserve the identity and heritage of traditional peoples and cultures. Diaspora community leaders, academics, and others will offer insight into the tenacity of communities who assert their identity across generations despite great obstacles.
Yelena Ambartsumian is our inaugural Forum guest. She will discuss the ongoing challenges of the Armenian people in the diaspora and the ancestral homeland.
Upcoming: “Community Leaders” Round Table
Mark your calendar for our first in-person event in over two years.
Give Big 2022: Support the Future of EHC!
Help us reach our $3,500 goal!
EHC Annual Awards:
Send Us Your Nominations by May 1st!
We are currently accepting nominations for the EHC Annual Awards. The Awards will be presented at EHC’s 2022 Annual Meeting Reception & Awards Ceremony (date TBD). Nomination submissions by May 1st are encouraged -see submission details below.
The Spirit of Liberty Award is given to a naturalized citizen who has made significant contributions to his or her ethnic community and ethnic heritage, as well as to the community at large.
The Aspasia Phoutrides Pulakis Memorial Award recognizes individual(s) who has contributed significantly to a Northwest ethnic community and the community-at-large through efforts to preserve, document, or present that community’s culture as part of the ethnic experience in the Pacific Northwest.
The Gordon Ekvall Tracie Memorial Award recognizes ethnic performing artist(s) for excellence in ethnic performance and for his or her significant contributions to the development and presentation of the traditional cultural arts in the Pacific Northwest.
EHC with our Communities:
“Ukraine Support Charity Auction”
6 p.m. PT
Consider joining the charity auction to help raise funds for urgent humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. The event will include a delicious dinner (Ukrainian and Polish cuisine), drinks and live performances by local Ukrainian musicians and artists.
100% of proceeds will support the ongoing efforts of the Ukrainian Association of Washington (UAWS).
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April 4th – May 6thFIUTS to host a virtual cohortof thePan-Africa Youth Leadership Program |
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