Japantown Update and Indigenous Art Market Returns

  • October 10, 2024
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RadioACTive, the Talanoa Way. Tune in and talk story as we center our Indigenous and Asian community with Suzanne Ruhlman, Natural History Museum of Utah and their Annual Indigenous Art Market. Then we are checking in with Japantown advocates, Former Utah State Senator, Jani Iwamoto and community organizer, Trey Imamura about recent updates.

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

Suzanne Ruhlman, Suzanne Ruhlman, museum store manager, helped conceptualize the Indigenous Art Market more than 10 years ago and has championed the market into the success it is today. Ruhlman has helped grow the market to feature 45 artists from around the country. 

  • EVENT: October 12-13 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Annual Indigenous Art Market at the Natural History Museum of Utah. "The market is included with museum admission, and all proceeds from sales stay with the artists. The market also features artist talks, dance performances, an ethnography collections showcase, and food vendors."

Japantown advocates, Former Utah State Senator, Jani Iwamoto and community organizer, Trey Imamura, of Salt Lake City Next Generation Japanese Americans about recent updates.

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, according the United Nations, "The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide."

RadioACTive's Connor Estes files this report with author, public speaker, filmmaker, and suicide survivor Kevin Hines. He shares his journey and experience with suicide, and how we can have more compassion for people dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts, whether it's others or ourselves.

  • PODCAST: Hinesights with Kevin Hines. 
  • RESOURCES: Are you in a crisis? Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741 for help. ¿Estás en una crisis? Llama o envía un mensaje de texto al 988 o envía un mensaje de texto con AYUDA al 741741.
  • Crisis hotlines
    • Huntsman Mental Health Institute Crisis Line: 801-587-3000
    • SafeUT Crisis Line: 833-372-3388
    • 988 Suicide and Crisis LifeLine at 988
    • Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ teens: 1-866-488-7386

    • The NTV-HEAL Helpline is a free, confidential hotline for Native Americans in Utah who are experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault: Phone number: 1-833-NTV-HEAL (1-833-688-4325)

  • Online resources

Rallies & Resources in the Pasifika Community:

  • 10/26 5K UPIC and PIK2AR Heels 2 Heal 

  • 11/5 Election day

VOTER INFORMATION:

  • 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

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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