Oceania Centered Learning and Impacts of Utah's Anti DEI in Higher Ed

  • August 22, 2024
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RadioACTive, the Talanoa Way, with Stephanie Mahina, dives deep into the Pasifika community in the Beehive State. Tune in to explore the Pacific Heritage Academy and their Oceania-centered classrooms. Then we continue to explore the effects of HB 261 Equal Opportunity Initiatives on the Pacific Islanders Student Association at the University of Utah.

Malo 'Aupito for tuning into tonight's RadioACTive, the Talanoa Way, with Community Host Stephanie Mahina. Check out the following people, organizations and/or events and get plugged into your community!

Record Day Sale Crate Diggin' with Stephanie and Valene MC

Playlist and Records featured at our Annual Record Day Sale:

  • Ohio Players - Fire
  • The Krush - Mauna Loa
  • Stevie Wonder - I'd Be A Fool Right Now

Sheena Alasia, Pacific Heritage Academy, and enrollment if open now.
"We focus on those family values where students learn how to build relationships and compassion for others, especially those who are not of their own Heritage. The value of goal-setting and achieving those goals is highly focused and being able to persevere through struggles to build stamina, grit and determination is a priority. Providing experiences outside of the classroom allows students to become practitioners of their own learning and connect the relevance of their lessons."

Alisi Fihaki, President and Destinee Tui, Vice President of Pacific Islanders Student Association (PISA) at the University of Utah, share about the recent impacts of Anti DEI HB 261.
"PISA seeks to provide a space for its members to articulate their experiences and share their individual cultures with each other and the larger University and community populations. This in turn, will serve as an avenue to promote and establish cultural solidarity, leadership, diversity, and respect."

VOTER INFORMATION: 

  • Sept. 20: Ballots sent out to Uniformed and Overseas Citizens

  • Oct. 15: By-mail ballots mailed to voters for Regular General Election

  • Oct. 22: In-person early voting begins

  • Oct. 25: Last day to register to vote for the general election *** by 5:00 p.m. MST *** Same-day voter registration is available on Election Day by visiting a vote center in person. Find more information on vote.utah.gov or contact your county clerk.

  • Oct. 29: In-person early voting begins at satellite locations

  • Oct. 29: Last day to request a by-mail ballot

  • Nov. 1: In-person early voting ends

  • Nov. 4: Ballot postmark deadline

  • Nov. 5: General Election

Rallies & Resources in the Pasifika Community:

  • Aug 23: Kolehe Kai, Iam Tongi and Roots Rawka at the Granary Live @ 6:00pm

Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Questions, comments, or suggestions for the show? Email radioactive@krcl.org. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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