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White Grizzly Bear's Legacy: Learning to Be Indian

Relates the history of the author's family and the Sin Aiskt people, and the effect that outside events, such as the building of the Grand Coulee Dam that flooded Kettle Falls, affected the Lakes Tribe.

Report of the Yakima Valley Asian American Task Force

Alternate Title: Rural Asian Americans: An Assessment. Report published by the State of Washington Commission on Asian American Affairs. Includes information on Japanese Americans Korean Americans Chinese Americans Vietnamese Americans and Filipino…

Japanese Celebrations: Cherry Blossoms, Lanterns and Stars!

In the order in which they are celebrated during the year, presents traditional Japanese holidays and festivals, introducing the foods, dress, gifts, decorations, and activities associated with each.

Cycle of Rice, Cycle of Life

Photo-essay exploring the cultural and environmental aspects of traditional Balinese rice farming, a model of sustainable food production. Includes a map, foreword, and author's note

Friends And The Japanese Problem On The West Coast

A representative from the Friends (Quaker) organization told of the problems that evacuation has brought and will continue to bring by citing the example of the removal of the Japanese people from Terminal Island with no provisions made for housing…

Two families, worlds apart, share a common culture

A look at the differences (and even similarities) between a Japanese family and a Japanese American family.

Brewing a Teahouse

Fred Sugita rebuilds the Arboretum Japanese Garden teahouse