Cultural nonprofits · Est. 1997
Tongan-founded East Palo Alto nonprofit for Pasifika heritage
East Palo Alto organization for Pacific Islander heritage through performance, youth programs, and civic work.
Listed as Pacific Islander–owned. Who is in the book
Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke
Fresno Hawaiian restaurant from owner Cijay Phakeovilay cooking food he misses from home in Hawaiʻi.
Fresno, CAKamaʻāinaWebsite
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Tattoo & visual arts
Garden Grove tattoo shop founded 2008 by afakasi Samoan Suluʻape Siʻi Liufau.
Garden Grove, CAPacific Islander(714) 534-8784Website
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Fashion & Wear
Santa Ana clothing from Kekoa Cazimero — Native Hawaiian, born and raised in Honolulu. Mainland ops at Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana, CAKānaka ʻŌiwiWebsite
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Hālau · Classes & workshops · Hula & Polynesian dance
Oakland hālau under Kumu Mark Kealiʻi Hoʻomalu, a regular Merrie Monarch presence from the East Bay.
Oakland, CAIsland RootsWebsite
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Carpentry & remodeling · Electrical · Plumbing
NHO-owned general contractor and facilities firm with a San Juan Capistrano office and a South Ogden shop.
San Juan Capistrano, CAKānaka ʻŌiwi(949) 940-6553Website
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Plumbing
Plumbing company in San Diego and Tempe / Phoenix from Deven Tells, born and raised in Hawaiʻi.
San Diego, CAKamaʻāina(619) 841-1680Website
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