Mana Celebrates Alaska’s 2nd Filipino-American History Month Across the State

Written By Mana Alaska

September 24, 2024

Anchorage, AK — Mana is proud to announce a statewide celebration of Filipino-American History Month this October. As a part of this special occasion, the Mana team will be traveling to Ketchikan, Fairbanks, and Anchorage to engage with communities, share stories, and honor the contributions of Filipino-Americans to Alaska’s rich cultural tapestry with a traveling exhibit. 

This marks the second year that Filipino American History Month will be celebrated under the banner of Mana Alaska. Last year’s successful launch of our inaugural exhibit, “Mana: The History We Inherit,” laid the foundation for this year’s expanded programming. The exhibit, which focuses on the oral histories of Filipino elders across the state, has been instrumental in raising awareness of the Filipino community’s historical presence and influence in Alaska.

Event highlights include, but not limited to:

  • Ketchikan: Friday, September 27, 6:30-8:30pm
    AK Legends Cider & Winery
    Bridging Our Stories - Homeland to Birthplace
    Featuring Special Exhibit by Mana
    More information at: https://ketchikankapamilya.org

  • Anchorage: Wednesday, October 16, Time TBD
    Location TBD
    University of Alaska Anchorage’s Kabayan Community student gathering with Mana presentation and table 

    More information at: https://www.instagram.com/kabayan.uaa/ 

Filipino American History Month was officially recognized in Alaska in May 2023, with the passing of SB 23 by Representative Genevieve Mina, D-Anchorage. The Filipino presence in the state dates back to the early 1900s, when workers migrated to support the fishing and canning industries. Today, Filipinos make up one of the largest Asian American communities in Alaska, and Mana is committed to ensuring that their stories are preserved for future generations. For more information please email mana.akhistory@gmail.com.

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