When asked what gives them hope, panelists answered the following:
"People are showing up, and they want to hear these stories," – Carol Reitz, Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community
"It's a feeling, actually, rather than being able to articulate from events or actions. There is an energy exchange happening here, and this movement on Bainbridge is what gives me hope." – Gina Corpuz, Bainbridge Island Indipino Community
“The Suquamish Tribe went from 130 in 1950 to over 1,100 today. And now the children are speaking the Lushootseed language better than their parents.” – Barbara Lawrence, Suquamish Tribe
"Children want to be valued for who they are… they want to have an identity, they want to belong. Our young people are now stepping into who they want to be, and they are focusing on truth and reconciliation. We need to keep talking." – Akuyea Karen Vargas, Living Life Leadership
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