Celebrate Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Events are being held across the state throughout the month of August to celebrate .

What is Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month?

Join the celebrations for the Annual Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month! Utah has honored this month for the past decade through Governor Declaration and this year will continue to honor the contributions, rich history, and success of Pacific Islanders across the state. There will be activities and experiences for the entire family!

To participate in events throughout the month, visit upihm.com. For further questions or concerns contact info@pik2ar.org.

Eager to learn more about Utah's Pacific Islander communities and their contributions? Check out this year's message Governor Spencer J. Cox.

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11th Annual Pacific Islander Heritage Month Kick-Off

Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources

Polynesian Days Utah Festival

Thank you to the various community organizations for hosting these events. Please visit each event's website to verify time and location.

This page offers space for multiple perspectives from partner agencies, but these agencies shouldn't be assumed to represent the state of Utah.

Reflections: Utah Pacific Islander Community

"This month is a time of recognition and celebration...It is about inclusivity, acceptance, love, respect, and appreciation for who we are and how we contribute positively to this country."

Oreta Masina Mapu-TupolaName meaning: The light, the moon, the song of a bird.

"Diversity is what makes Utah special to me. When we actually take the time to learn and celebrate the unique differences of all Utahns, it makes us better people. Today, I honor and celebrate all Asians and Pacific Islanders, specifically the first Maoris who settled in Utah back in 1884 and the Samoans in 1898."

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Loimata Mauga Southern Utah University football player

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Celebrate Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Events are being held across the state throughout the month of August to celebrate .

What is Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month?

Explore Events Across the State

Reflections: Utah Pacific Islander Community

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