Saina Joel Larimer is a culture bearer from Guam. He teaches Chamorro stories, dance, songs, crafts and games in Pierce County.
Joel shares memories of food, fabric, and dance from Guam to the Pacific Northwest.
Kumu Char Kanoelani Galiza teaches Hula as well as traditional Maori and Tahitian dance in Pierce County.
Kanoelani recounts her story of caring for her family and supporting other women by teaching hula.
Seiluli Tiare Chanel is the Elder Services Manager at Pacific Islander Community Association (PICA) of WA.
Tiare recalls growing up in Samoa and then moving to the Pacific Northwest at a very young age.
High Chief Leota Peter Strickland is a Samoan elder living in Pierce County.
Leota shares the siginicance of malu and tatau in Samoan culture.