Living Islands is proud to have sponsored, along with many of our partners, the Southern Oregon Pacific Islander Summer Celebration in Medford over the weekend! And a big THANK YOU to those who traveled from all over Oregon and Washington to attend this fun event! #pacificislander #oregon #medfordoregon

This woman navigated a 3,000-mile Pacific voyage without maps or technology Polynesian wayfinding has long been a patriarchal tradition. Lehua Kamalu is breaking the mold—and helping to lead a revival of the ancient skill. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/woman-navigated-3000-mile-pacific-voyage-without-maps-technology

“When you’re together, you’re stronger together.” Check out our video recap of last month’s community town hall event featuring Marshallese Doctor, Dr. Sheldon Riklon. @oregonmarshallese @micronesianislandercommunity #Covid #StayHealthy2022 #RMI #GetVaxxed #Community #marshallese #health #healthcare #townhall #pacificislanders

Bolaide in April 29, ilo 6:30 jota. Juon Takto in Majol eo elap kile im kautieje kin jerbal in an einwōt juon Takto. Takto Sheldon Riklon MD enaj bed ibbed ilo jukjuk in bed in ad Im naj konono ak katakin kōj wōj kin nañinmej in COVID-19, wāwein adwōj maroñ bōbrae jen nañinmej in, bōrainwōt nañinmej ko jet rej jelet mour kein ad. Kweilok in ear maroñ bōk jikin jen wōt koba maroñ ko an douloul kein: Oregon Marshallese Community Association, Micronesian Islander Community im Living Islands Non-Profit. Kweilok in enaj bōk jikin ilo Grand Hotel, Salem Oregon Takto Riklon ej juon Takto In bamle, juon eo ej katak kin ejmour ilo wod in bwil kein ilo Micronesia, bōrainwōt juon Takto ilo Amerka im Majol, ijo ear lotak im dik im ritto lok ie. Takto Riklon ej jukjuk im amnak im jerbal ilo Northwest Arkansas. Ej juon iaan rein (2) emōj aer jikuul im kadiwōjlok jen jikuul in Takto ko ilo Amerka. Takto Riklon elap kile im kautiej e ilo konono ikijjien kauwōtata ko an nañinmej in COVID-19, wewein ko jet rejel ejmour im aurokin ad kōjbarok jukjuk in bed kein adwōj. Ri-konono ro jet: Jesse Casper (OMCA), Jackie Leung (MIC), Wilson Jimna (WMC), Meria Namon (MCHD), im Kianna Angelo (LI) Kakememej ñan ilju Bolaidre, jouj im jibañ karok moña kein Ilo am loor etam ijin ne kwōj monono http://linp.org./townhall ENGLISH: This FRIDAY, APRIL 29, at 6:30 pm, the esteemed Marshallese Doctor, Dr. Sheldon Riklon MD, will speak to our community about the impact of #COVID-19 and continuing safety efforts as well as #tobacco use and prevention, #diabetes, and other health and #healthcare topics. The town hall event is co-hosted by Micronesian Islander Community, Oregon Marshallese Community Association, and Living Islands Non-Profit. The event is taking place at the GRAND HOTEL in SALEM, OREGON. Dr. Riklon is a family physician and a Micronesian health advocate and researcher who has practiced medicine in the U.S. and the Marshall Islands, where he was born and raised. Dr. Riklon lives and works in Northwest Arkansas. As one of only two Marshallese doctors to graduate from medical school in the United States, Dr. Riklon is a trusted voice to speak with about the dangers of COVID-19, as

So proud to join President David Panuelo of the Federated States of Micronesia and Consulate General Joe Enlet for the opening of a brand new FSM Consulate in Portland on Saturday. A beautiful day to celebrate Micronesia! #FSM #Micronesia #community #PacificIslanders #PacificProud #Portland

"I think it's essential for us as athletes to get vaccinated." Rowland Quinit of the Quad City Flames was the first Marshallese basketball player to play professionally in the U.S. #GOFLAMES ⛹️ #Marshallese #Basketball #Micronesian #PacificIslander #Inspiration #Washington #Community #MarshallIslands #GetVaxxed #COVID

"The Marshallese community, we thrive and live off basketball... to inspire our younger generation, and especially my kids, is very emotional to me and fulfilling." Rowland Quinit of the Quad City Flames was the first Marshallese basketball player to play professionally in the U.S. #GOFLAMES ⛹️ #Marshallese #Basketball #Micronesian #PacificIslander #Inspiration #Washington #Community #MarshallIslands

O le siakiina o lau pepa tuipuipui o le koviti e mafai ona avea ma luʻitau mo tagata uma. Se’i tatou faʻaaoga le app a Kaiser Permanente e fai ma faʻataʻitaʻiga i le mauaina o lau pepa tui. Afai e le mafai ona fa'afeso'ota'i lau 'au'aunaga fa’apitonu’u, asiasi i le livingislands.org mo se pepa fa’atumu e mafai ona tatala ma lafo I le meli i le matagaluega o le Soifua Maloloina a le Setete o Orekano. #Covid #VaxCard #GetVaxxed #KaiserPermanente #211 #Samoan #PacificIslander #IslanderCommunity #Oregon

Para mas masubaybayan natin ang iyong vaccination card pwede natin gamitin ang Kaiser Permanente para ma access po ang iyong Vaccine card. Pag hindo po makontak ang provider ninyo, pwede kayo pumunta sa livingislands.org para ma i-download nyo ang porma na ma papadala sa Oregon State Health Authority. #Covid #VaxCard #GetVaxxed #KaiserPermanente #211 #Filipino #community #Oregon

We are honored to be able to present an opportunity to the Marshallese community by introducing the process of applying for a 501(c)3 nonprofit. We got to share our experiences at the first annual Marshallese Leaders Summit in Oregon! Thank you to everyone who came out and everyone who made this summit possible ❤️ #marshallese #leadership #oregon #marshallislands #micronesian #community #pacifcislander #nonprofit