May 2007: Immigration Today: The Story of Immigrants in our Area

In the afternoon, students heard from a panel of people with background in immigration policy. Panelists included:

Dan Fazio, Washington Farm Bureau

Rose Gundersen, Thurston County Republicans

Dalya Perez, Director of Stonewall Youth and child of immigrant parents

Orlando Cano, Policy Advisor, State House of Representatives

Antonio Ginatta, advisor to Governor Christine Gregoire

Kyle Raven Lucas, past Executive Director, Governor's Office of Indian Affairs

This lively panel of diverse perspectives on immigration policy was moderated by Dave Ross of KIRO radio.

This event was funded through the City of Olympia's Youth Partnership Program grant.

January 2007

Students from six high schools and community organizations planned and performed in this celebration of the life and work of Dr. King. Participants were asked to read some of Dr. King's work beyond the most famous "I Have A Dream" speech, and to create a performance sharing their thoughts on how his wide range of writings are relevant in today's world.

Performances included a presentation on "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," a reading of "Beyond Vietnam," and an original "I Have a Dream" song. Students also recited poetry like "Why Did You Make Me Black, Lord?", spoke on the intersection of race and queerness, and presented information on important people from the Civil Rights movement.

Participants included students from: Avanti High School, Black Hills High School, Timberline High School, Tumwater High School, Olympia High School, The Institute for Community Leadership, and Stonewall Youth.
This event was made possible by a grant from the The Community Foundation.

June 2006

Forty students and 10 advisors representing 8 different high schools and the Squaxin Island Tribe met for a weekend on the Squaxin Island Reservation. Students had the opportunity to learn about the tribe's history, language, and culture, and were treated to a salmon feast prepared by tribal members. In addition, students practiced intercultural communication and leadership skills in seminars led by Anthony Chavez of StirFry Seminars.
This event was made possible by a grant from the Squaxin Island Tribe's One Percent Fund and the support of the North Thurston, Olympia, Shelton, and Tumwater School Districts  and the dedicated teachers who empower students of all cultures every day.

November 2005

Over 200 students and 50 advisors from 14 high schools around Puget Sound attended a day-long event at Olympia High School. Students watched "The Color of Fear," a ground-breaking video about race relations, and had a facilitated conversation with the help of the film's maker, Lee Mun Wah of StirFry Seminars. Students talked about the effects of racism in their lives and planned "next steps" for their schools in promoting healthy race relations.

This event was made possible through grant funding from the Community Foundation and the support of the Centralia, Chehalis, North Thurston, Olympia, Rochester, Shelton, Tumwater, and University Place School Districts, and Bellarmine Prep school.

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