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Pierce County proclaims May as AANHPI Heritage Month and recognizes MMIWP Awareness Day
Summary
The Pierce County Council and executive adopted two proclamations May 5 recognizing May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and designating May 5 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Awareness Day, with community leaders and tribal officials urging continued funding and intergovernmental coordination.
The Pierce County Council and Executive on May 5 proclaimed May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and designated May 5 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Awareness Day.
Council member Yambe read the AANHPI proclamation into the record, noting the federal and state history of the observance and highlighting local institutions including the Asia Pacific Cultural Center and the Chinese Reconciliation Park in Tacoma. Representatives…
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