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JREP Grantee Spotlight: Papalaxsimisha

Reconnecting to cultural identity has the power to heal. As does spending time in community. That’s why Papalaxsimisha creates opportunities for Native Americans in Deschutes, Jefferson and Wasco Counties to spend time together centering traditional knowledge.

Nine Native youth sit in three rows in the back of a large van. They're all smiling.
Kaiya sits on a stage with a Pacific Islander elder who is wearing a lei. There's a flower arrangement between them and a photo of a beach in the background.

Q&A with APANO Community Organizer Kaiya Laguardia-Yonamine

We had the pleasure of interviewing Kaiya about her growth as an organizer since she first got involved with APANO ten years ago. Kaiya started with APANO as one of the first members of ALLY,  which led the campaign for Ethnic Studies implementation in Portland schools.