HHAPI Healthy Hearts Among Pacific Islanders

Today, we honor and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day! ❤️

Let’s shift the focus from celebrating Columbus to uplifting Indigenous communities and their enduring contributions. It’s time to acknowledge the harm caused by colonization and instead honor the resilience, cultures, and histories of Indigenous peoples.

“Understanding the importance of visibility through an Indigenous lens sets the tone for understanding cultural values and representations as an Indigenous community. Since time immemorial, Indigenous communities have had a kinship with ʻĀina (land) and have lived in harmony with the ʻĀina. The value and contributions from our kupuna and all who have paved the way for the next generation knew the challenges we would face as evolution shifted in the eyes of greed. Today, cultural restoration through the revival of indigenous languages, actively bringing cultural practices to live in spaces like ʻĀina, and spirituality should continue to be uplifted and celebrated.”

-Leialoha Kaʻula, KALOHCC Executive Director

🌟 Join us for a FREE Community Education & Conversation! 🌟

Mental health = Inner wellness. 💫

In some cultures, it’s hard to translate the idea of "mental health," and it often carries a negative meaning. That’s why we’re offering FREE community sessions to help break down the stigma and provide education on mental health topics.

These are not one-on-one therapy sessions, but instead it is like a class with our partnered therapists presenting on a topic.

FREE DINNER & DRINKS IN PERSON!

Date: Tuesday, October 15th
Time: 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Featuring: Our two incredible Samoan therapists, Sala & Scarlett (the ONLY ones in our area!)
Come out, learn something new, and show your support. 🙌✨