PIK2AR in the press, media, news, television appearances, & other community recognition, in the state of Utah and beyond.

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Neon sign that reads 'Pura in the PRESO' with blue and teal hues.

Two women in traditional Asian attire sitting at a table with food, smiling at the camera during a celebration or gathering.

“International Women's Day event brings different cultures, communities together”

Fox13 News: 03/08/2024

Close-up of a woman with glasses and curly hair, during a video conference, with text overlay displaying her name and title, indicating she is Kalani Tonga-Tukuafu, Director at Pasifika Enriching Arts of Utah, Ethnic Media Services.

“Caregivers of Communities: How Artists and Activists are Lifting Up AAPI Narratives”

Ethnic Media Services: 10/20/2023

A group of people participating in an event called 'Kava Talks,' a discussion about domestic violence and Pacific Island culture. The group is walking under a balloon arch, holding a banner, and smiling.

“Men’s advocacy group, others put on high heels for sexual assault awareness walk in St. George”

St. George News: 05/01/2023

A woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a black coat and teal shirt, standing outdoors in daylight with a blurred background of grass and trees.

“Health Group Using PSAs To Build Vaccine Trust Among Hard-Hit Minorities”

KSL5 TV: 12/16/2020

A smiling elderly man with gray hair, a gray beard, and wrinkles, wearing a red shirt, in a room with decor in the background.

“He went from doing nothing to doing everything he can to stop domestic violence”

Deseret News: 10/15/2023

A man with glasses and a beard wearing a purple cap with 'Polynesian' written in pink, a black jacket, and a gold chain, standing in front of a poster of the Grand Canyon with a title 'Asteroid City' and cast names.

“The Masima Pacific Islands Film Tour begins in SLC”

KSL5 TV: 05/19/2023

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Group of people outdoors, feeding homeless individuals with food and supplies, with a cityscape and leafless trees in the background, during daytime.

“'Family barbecue': Local nonprofit feeds the unsheltered, with a twist”

Fox 13 News: 02/17/2024

Two men sitting at a table during a live broadcast, with a background of kitchen items and a decorative plant, celebrating Pacific Island communities as indicated by the news ticker at the bottom of the screen.

“11th Annual Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month celebration brings culture and fun to Salt Lake City”

ABC4, Good Things Utah: 08/01/2023

A smiling older woman with short gray hair wearing a black puffer jacket, and a smiling older man with gray hair and mustache wearing a black hoodie, sitting outside in a park with trees and benches in the background.

“PIK2AR: Providing positive change for the Pasifika community”

Slug Mag: 02/04/2021

roots, race, & culture on PBS Utah.

a conversation focusing on Polynesian Communities, specifically Tongan & Somoan Communities in Utah, the struggles we face as a Community as a whole, how to get involved in the Community, and how we must work together to build bridges, help each other, and teach the Community At-Large about Pacific Island Values.

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