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At the Burke, a myriad of colors and textures are woven into layers of meaning

October 21, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Traditional weaving has become an endangered art because, as stated in a Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture press release, in the past 150 years,

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Cultures Tagged With: 2010, 2011, Barong Tagalog, Batik Indonesia, Burke Museum, Guatemala, James Gregg, James Nason, Laos, Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos, Sin Tin Nyai, South America, Southeast Asia, United Nations Educational, Vivian Miezianko, Vol 29 No 43 | October 23 - October 29, japan

Council teaches ‘survival English’ to give immigrants a life-boost

March 3, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“When you don’t know the right word, you’re going to keep your mouth shut,” said Sharon Victor, president of the Literacy Council of Seattle. In its 40th year, the Literary Council aims to “teach adults the English skills they need to be successful in their job, families, and the community,” according to its mission statement.

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2010, ABE, Central Library, Chinese, Crown Hill United Methodist Church, ESL, Literacy Council, Literacy Source, Literary Council, NAAL, Seattle Public Library, Sharon Victor, Tacoma Community House, Theresa Mayer, United Nations Educational, Vol 29 No 10 | March 6 - March 12, World Music Fest

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