Alaska Airlines AAPI ERG Partners with Hawaiian Language Teacher for AAPI Heritage Month

Programming example

This highly strategic AANHPI Heritage Month program highlights the efforts of Alaska Airlines' Pacific Islander Alliance (P.I.A.) to integrate cultural responsibility (kuleana) into the company's business practices. P.I.A. established a significant external partnership with Kumu Kahanuola Solatorio to provide employees with opportunities to learn the Hawaiian language, ensuring the airline engages with Hawaiʻi in an intentional and respectful way that goes beyond simple tourism.

Communities

• Asian & Pacific Islander

Observances

• AAPI Heritage Month

Formats

• Unique Format

Goals

• Connect