Pasifika Urban Roots (PUR) acknowledges the First Peoples of San Francisco, the Ramaytush Ohlone, as the original and continuing stewards of this land. As settlers on stolen land, we stand in solidarity against institutions and systems that oppress Indigenous peoples.Like the rose that grows through the concrete, the tenacious taro plant can transcend cracks in the asphalt despite the inequitable conditions it lives in. Sunshine through blue skies, clear air, and resilient roots sown and cared for by generations of community provide the possibilities and hope for taro to dream, persevere, and thrive. In the spirit of the taro’s tenacity, PUR builds space for Pasifika community to emerge through the pavement into taro patches and prosper in this concrete ocean that we call home, FRISCO!Pasifika Urban Roots (PUR) mission is to cultivate opportunities for Pacific Islander young people to embrace their identity and thrive in knowledge, health, and advocacy. PUR, a program of the Samoan Community Development Center (SCDC), is a Pacific Islander focused collaborative aiming to address the needs of the Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (NHPI) community in San Francisco. PUR is funded by the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF).
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MANA Pasefika
Join us MONDAY JAN 29 6-8PM PST via ZOOM as we learn from @eweoiaio about the many benefits our our indigenous foods for fertility, pregnancy and beyond 🌱 Pua is a wealth of knowledge about how to reintegrate traditional food into our diets & will be sharing her new publication “The Nutritional & Medicinal Value of Lū’au” 🙇🏽♀️Hope to see you there! Sign up at bit.ly/MANAGroups 🌊
FA'AMALOSI
Building a Better Mind & Body
🥁🪘 Come be a part of All My Uso's (AMU) new pilot FREE program, Fa’amalosi: Building a Better Body and Mind! 🪘🥁Discover the beauty of Tahitian dance, song, and drumming while expanding your knowledge of mental health resources over 9 enriching weeks.Limited spots available — secure your place now at linktr.ee/allmyusos. Registration is now open!Don’t miss out, sign up today! 🌺🪘🥁
FĒFĒ: A Mental Health Education Program
Launching this March at SCDC, Fēfē is a 7-week mental health education program that aims to redefine your relationship with mental wellness! ✨ Get ready to explore practical tools, share laughs, and build a toolkit for life's twists and turns. Don't just survive – thrive with us on this exciting journey! 🌱Applications close Friday, February 16th -- Apply today at https://bit.ly/FēfēProgram!