Mana to take the stage at FANHS conference in Houston after successful debut exhibit
Anchorage, AK — Following the success of its exhibit, “Mana: The History We Inherit,” Mana continues its mission to preserve and uplift Filipino American history in Alaska. The media collective will kick off its next phase of work with an engaging event at the 20th Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) National Biennial Conference.
Event Details
Title: “Mana: Bridging Filipino American Generations Through Storytelling in Alaska”
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CST
Location: United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77007
Website: fanhs2024.com
The founding members of the Mana team will lead an interactive workshop focusing on the power of storytelling to connect generations within the Filipino American community in Alaska. In this one-hour workshop, Mana will share insights on collecting oral histories from Filipino elders across the state, ranging from World War II military bases in the Aleutian Islands to the canneries of Kodiak.
Participants will learn about:
Centering relationships to uncover unrecorded Alaska history
Curating a museum exhibit to honor the Filipino community
Hosting a landmark celebration with more than 1,500 attendees for Alaska’s inaugural Filipino American History Month
Attendees will be able to engage in the oral history process, exploring what it means “to inherit” through the lens of storytelling and intergenerational connection. Mana will also discuss the collective’s future plans to record and showcase the often-overlooked stories of Filipinos in Alaska.
Additionally, photographic art from Mana’s first exhibit will be on display. Participants are encouraged to email mana.akhistory@gmail.com with questions about making media, curating exhibits, and more.