Building social justice and understanding among the different cultural, ethnic, and social groups within our community.
Vision
One people, one family, one community.
Strategies
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Celebrating Heritage
Engaging the community in events and activities that showcase the rich cultural heritage of Ketchikan. Events have included: Culture Grind, Youth Culture Camp and Fil-Am Fest
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Health Equity
Partnering for health equity through improvement to health care access, supporting cultural responsive care, and engaging community in leadership.
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Community Advocacy & Education
Have the conversations that lead us to deeper acceptance. Work towards equity and representation in policy.
The Strengthening Cultural Unity task force meetings are on the 4th Monday of the month, from 12p-1p. (location to be determined) – contact [email protected] for more information.
UPCOMING SCU EVENTS…
July 15th 430pm-630pm
Sama Sama Tayo Open House
Ketchikan Public Health Center
Join a Taskforce
Interested in getting involved? Want to find out more about Strengthening Cultural Unity or the Wellness Coalition? Contact us to learn more!
MAGSAYAWAN Ketchikan
Fil-Am Fest
Hats off to Health
Parol Making
What we do
Sama Sama Tayo Sa Kalusugan - Healthier Together
Improving health systems through community led change to positively impact the Ketchikan Filipino community.
Fil-Am Festival
Held annually in October this festival celebrates Filipino American history with food, games, cultural highlights and more!
WE BELONG BLOCK PARTY
A summer event held in JUNE that focuses on sharing Ketchikan’s spirit of cultural unity and sense of belonging.