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Ohana Village |
| The Ohana Village spotlights non-profits, recreational clubs, and other organizations from the South Pacific Islander community. You will find them in the 'Discover the Islands' area of the Festival. |
A free family event- now in Tempe! |
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Arizona has four outrigger canoe clubs, three of which are located in the metro Phoenix area. Clubs set up canoes and displays, and give out information about their paddling and competition schedules. Find and talk story with local paddlers Na Leo O Ke Kai, Team Arizona, and Dry Heat Paddlers. |
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| Arizona has had a Hawaiian Club since 1972, Lau Kanaka No Hawaii. But there are student clubs at the universities and recreational clubs that play rugby and volleyball. They eagerly invite you to learn about themselves and their activities. |  |
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ASU's Asian Pacific American Studies Program, established in 1972, provides an academic-based resource about culture, history and experience. Their "brief history" states Native Hawaiians have been in Arizona since 1870, listed as "kanakas" or "Sandwich Islanders" on territorial censuses. |
When agencies find out about the large Pacific Islander community in Phoenix, they are eager to bring information about programs and activities. Agencies like the Census bureau and health organizations have all brought messages to benefit the community. |
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