January 2021

Eļmān Bōbrae COVID ilo Būrōkrāām in Jones Center

Community Journalism, Marshallese /

Source: Joan McQuaid, The Jones Center Translated by: Chloe Mateariki, The Jones Center English: https://aejemjem.com/covid-precautions-for-safe-program-options-at-the-jones-center/ Jones Center eo ear kilōk ilo Maaj 17 raan. Jet iaan douluul ko jej jerbal ippāer Center for Nonprofits ilo Springdale im Rogers raar kōm̧m̧an iien drive-through ko ilo Jones Center.  Raar barāinwōt kōm̧m̧anejuon Virtual Center ak juon wāween bwe […]

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COVID-Precautions for Safe Program Options at The Jones Center

Community Journalism, English /

Source: Joan McQuaid, The Jones Center Kajin M̧ajeļ: https://www.aejemjem.com/elman-bobrae-covid-ilo-burokraam-in-jones-center Anyone who has been to Springdale, Arkansas knows how to get to The Jones Center.  The basketball games and tournaments are a popular past time.  A few years ago, Jack Niedenthal screened a Marshallese movie, Jilel: The Calling of the Shell, at The Jones Center.  The community

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Kōkajkaj ak Jabōn Kennaan Ko Reitōn Jako Jān Ad Ekkonono (Mōttan 1)

Jabōn kōnaan, Jitdam Kapeel, Marshallese /

Salt Lake City, UT–Kōmeļeļe jān William Swain Bōlen kōn an naan in kōkajkaj walok ilo mejatoto eo an tōrre eo ej walok ie, ej jab ekkā kōjerbale ilo bar juōn tōrre.  Ak bōlen kōkajkaj en eaar walok ilo 70 ko eban jerbal n̄an 80 ko, im iiō kein liktak; ijjab jab jeļā im ijjab riab

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Justina Komes

English, Wulio m Deo /

Hello everyone, my name is Justina Komes. I am 18 years old. I am the oldest of 6. I was born in Honolulu, HI and currently living in Springdale, Arkansas. On my free time, I like to spend it with my family, friends, and myself. My hobbies include running, playing volleyball, basketball, soccer, and makeup.

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Medicaid Restoration for COFA Citizens in December 2020 COVID Relief Deal

COVID-19, English /

Click here for information in English and Marshallese to enroll in Medicaid. On January 13, 2020, Micronesia community leaders from across the country hosted a virtual conference to celebrate and discuss next steps in the restoration of Medicaid access for COFA citizens. Hosted by Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese and Kaselel Counseling & Consultation, panelists from

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Tracking the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in NWA

COVID-19, English /

Vaccination plans vary by state, but current information can likely be found online from your state’s department of health.  The Arkansas Department of Health is tracking the distribution of the vaccine and current phase of the distribution.  In Phase 1-A, the vaccine was distributed to health care workers, long-term care residents and staff, and first

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Chef Judy Tatios

English, Wulio m Deo /

By: Amber Perrodin & Chef Daniel Hintz Born in Orange County, California to parents from the Marshall Islands, Chef Judy Tatios learned from an early age to experiment in the kitchen with a wide variety of ingredients. It was her time participating in Job Corps, a federal program that offers free-of-charge education and vocational training,

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Comments about Vaccine Outreach among Marshallese Taken out of Context

Community Journalism, COVID-19, English /

On December 28, 2020, a KNWA report on a Fayetteville Board of Health meeting suggested that minority populations would be the hardest to convince when it came to getting the Covid-vaccine.  The news story specifically called out the Marshallese community quoting Dr. Marti Sharkey, Fayetteville City Health Officer: “They have somebody who speaks Marshallese on

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