Colorado Asian Pacific United - CAPU

06/12/2026

Calling all Colorado educators! In this free one-day workshop, learn about the historic roots and resilience of Denver’s Little Saigon through film, oral history, a featured lecture by Dr. Joie Lê, and a guided tour of the exhibition “Big Dreams in Little Saigon.” Participants will workshop how to share these educational resources in their elementary, middle, or high school classrooms and beyond as the community itself faces many changes today.

See you on Wednesday July 8 from 8am - 3pm at History Colorado Center. Meals from local Little Saigon businesses included. Register at tinyurl.com/LSTeacherPD or at link in bio.

Organized in partnership with History Colorado , Colorado Asian Pacific United , and University of Colorado Denver Center for Asian Studies South, Southeast, and West Asia Outreach Program.

05/25/2026

05/08/2026

We spent the last three years listening to community, here is what we heard. We’re excited to release Anchoring Denver’s Little Saigon Community Preservation Study that includes robust findings and recommendations on how to preserve Little Saigon against anti-displacement pressures. Thank you to everyone who made this labor of love possible. Please take the time to read and share the study!

Full report at tinyurl.com/LittleSaigonStudy

04/16/2026

American Heirlooms: AAPI Mixtape Artist Announcement 📢

Kali Paguirigan is a half-Filipino, classically trained mezzo-soprano whose artistry spans genres from classical to folk and contemporary music. She is passionate about creating community through music making. Kali serves as the Artistic Director of Choir League and is the co-founder of ReSound, a collaborative ensemble for voice and string quartet. 🎶

Tom Hagerman is a Denver based musician, arranger, educator, and composer known for his multi-instrumentalist role in the Grammy nominated rock band, Devotchka. 🎻

Stay tuned for the next track on our mixtape coming SOON! AAPI Mixtape is an evening of music celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander contributions to arts and culture cohosted by Dazzle Japanese Arts Network and Colorado Asian Pacific United check out info and tickets at the link in bio or dazzledenver.com

04/08/2026

Hannah Mỹ Trần and Colorado Asian Pacific United are seeking an Assistant Archival Producer to support on-the-ground research for the upcoming documentary film, “There’s a Lane For Us Here,” about Denver’s Little Saigon.

This is a paid part-time position with a flexible schedule taking place in spring and summer 2026. We are looking for someone based in the greater Denver area who is proficient in Vietnamese and ready to engage with research and archiving!

Deadline to apply is April 30. See link in bio for details Colorado Asian Pacific United or email [email protected]

04/02/2026

Support families and grassroots organizations impacted by recent devastating storms in Hawai’i ❤️ at a free event on April 19 from 4-10pm at Field House Aurora.

Over the past few weeks Hawai’i- especially Maui and O’ahu- has been hit by a devastating storm causing widespread damage across the islands. In response, Pacific Islander community leaders in Colorado are coming together to organize the Mālama ‘Āina Fundraiser.

This event is a community centered fundraiser rooted in care, culture, and collective action. It culminates in a lū’au-style gathering on April 19, bringing together businesses, artists, entertainment, and vendors to raise funds for those most impacted.

Mālama pono means “take care” in ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i. Hawaiians believe the ‘āina (land) is sacred and preserves life - in forms of culture, language, hula, and history. Without the ‘āina, Kānaka Maoli (Hawaiians) do not exist. “He all’i ka ‘āina; he kauwā ke kānaka” means the land is chief, and people are its servants.

We need your help: share this campaign, show up to the fundraiser, and donate to ohana impacted by the historic flooding in Hawai’i. More info linked in bio!

Transparency note: all donations will be processed through Colorado Asian Pacific United and distributed in coordination with event organizers. A summary of funds raised and distributed will be shared with the community after the event.

03/27/2026

Colorado Dragon Boat Film Fest Recap! We had an incredible weekend with at Sie FilmCenter 🎞️ What’s on our highlight reel?

Seeing our partners from the “Adoptees in Dialogue” project on the big screen during the short film showcase. ❤️

Watching folks experience our Denver’s Chinatown past + future virtual reality pop up for the first time. So cool seeing the past come to life through animated historic photos from descendant families and dreaming of what’s next. 💭

Laughing and crying through films created by our community, snacking to our hearts content, and seeing some truly fire fits!! 🥟🪭🍡

Thank you to everyone who made this weekend possible for reminding us how STRONG and CREATIVE our community is when threads of connection bring us together. 🫶

Want more Asian and Pacific Islander stories? Check our bio. ✍️

03/24/2026

MOTUS Storyteller: Brandi McMichael 📢

“Growing up in Colorado, my life has been full of love, family, creativity, and community. But like many adoptees, there are also layers to that journey. Questions of identity. Moments of curiosity about roots. And the beautiful realization that belonging can take many forms.” - Brandi

Come hear Brandi’s story brought to life with the power of theater at “Adoptee Journeys of Belonging” special performance on Sunday March 29 from 4 - 6pm at the Posner Center. Free tickets at the link in bio

Snacks provided! ❤️ see you there

03/20/2026

🔎 where can you find Colorado Asian Pacific at film festival this weekend? 🎥

SATURDAY MARCH 21 at 1:45pm watch a special festival cut of “Adoptees in Dialogue” at the short film screening at the Sie Center followed but a filmmaker talkback. Proud to premiere this edit as an official selection of Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival.

SUNDAY MARCH 22 from 12 - 4pm a Denver Chinatown Past + Future VR pop up in the Sie Center lobby. Step into the vibrant history of our lost Chinatown and fly through the vision of the future. Featuring a real 19th century stereoscope and modern VR google technology!

None of this would be possible without our partners. Special thanks to .film Su Sheehan, , Linda Lung, Lisa Burkhart, Heather Clifton

01/26/2026

How are you practicing the act of belonging? Check out this sneak peek of “Adoptees in Dialogue: Notes to Ourselves”!

Join us on Friday January 30 from 6:30 - 8pm to see more of the film, enjoy food from and connect with the adoptee community. RSVP at link in bio.

What is “Adoptees in Dialogue”? This project explores the unique experiences of Asian adoptees directly from their point of view through a series of honest conversations. Directed and edited by and .film