COMMUNITY BUILDING

OPIC is committed to our responsibility to build with Pacific Islanders across Oceania and across Oregon as a statewide coalition.

Each year we connect with PI communities who nurture important spaces of celebration and services for our people.

We are proud to lift up the vast work of PI communities across Oregon!

2024 featured events

Corvallis, OR

Hosted by OSU’s Pacific Islander Association

La Grande, OR

Hosted by EOU Navigators Club

Fairview, OR
Hosted by Marianas Alliance for Growth of Islanders (MAGI)

EVENTS

OPIC IN THE NEWS

March 26, 2024

Oregon Leaders You Should Know: Alyshia Alohalani Macaysa-Feracota
Meyer Memorial Trust

August 2, 2023

Gov. Kotek signs into law measures to increase funding for schools
Oregon Capital Chronicle

June 16, 2021

Disparities in Oregon’s vaccination rates remain
Think Out Loud, Oregon Public Broadcasting

FAQ

  • We are not accepting new organizations at this time. We hope to invite new individuals into the coalition, and are building out a process to make that happen. We want to make sure we are organized and prepared to ensure everyone has a positive experience community organizing!

    Check back in 2025 for more details.

  • Typically, we do not!

    That being said, we occasionally invite PI youth to provide event coordination support at our yearly retreat. This role includes a small stipend.

    We encourage you to check out the websites of our members, who are looking for volunteers, new staff or even new membership for their organizations! Once you’re connected to them, you have access to us!

  • Follow us on Instagram, or sign up for our newsletter (to be released), where we will share any upcoming training or community organizing opportunities.

    The best thing to do is show up to one of the community events! We love to build relationships in person by eating, laughing, dancing, and learning together.

    We encourage you to check out the websites of our members, who are looking for volunteers, new staff or even new membership for their organizations!

    Once you’re connected to them, you have access to us!