Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Month
Countries Represented
On the Asian continent, 75 countries are celebrated! Some include China, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
In May, Girl Scouts celebrate Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Island cultures! This year’s theme is Advancing Leaders through Innovation. Use this guide to learn more about AAPI Month and earn your multicultural patch.
There are thousands of small Pacific Islands, including 15 independent countries such as Fiji and New Zealand, plus the state of Hawaii. Completing this guide earns you the GSNETX AAPI Month Patch!
Central Asia South Asia West Asia East Asia Southeast Asia
Polynesia
Micronesia Melanesia
Earn a Cultural Patch
Advancing Leaders through Innovation
Women Leading Today
Innovation is when people come up with new ideas, tools, and ways of doing things to improve the lives of others. Check out these AANHPI members who are leading the way!
Kamala Harris
South Asia - India
As America’s first Asian-American vice president, Harris has created programs to help women and girls do more in science, sports, and business, plus has innovated new ways for families to access internet in their homes.
Dr. Hinemoa Elder
Pacific
Islands - New Zealand
As a member of the Polynesian Maori tribe, Dr. Elder became a psychiatrist to find new ways of incorporating Maori beliefs and practices into mental health care.
Roya Mahboob
West Asia - Afghanistan
One of Afghanistan’s first female tech CEOs, Mahboob helps young women learn how to use computers and access the internet so they can continue their education.
R’Bonney Gabriel East Asia - Vietnam
Since being crowned as the first Filipino-American Miss Universe in 2022, Gabriel has created new ways to make fashion sustainable.
Scan or click here to learn about more AAPI women making a difference!
How Can You Be a Leader in Innovation?
Think
Now that you’ve learned some ways AANHPI women have led the way in innovation, it’s your turn to do the same! Complete the activities below to practice taking your passions to the next level!
What does innovation mean to you? How have innovative women shaped your life? Think of an invention. This could be a(n) object technique design
Do
Do some research on the history of this invention. What impact did it have on the world? What are some modifications you would make to this invention to improve it or change what it does? Use the following page to brainstorm!
How Can You Be a Leader in Innovation?
Invention:
Modifications:
How will you use innovative thinking as a leader? Do
Reflect
Immerse Yourself During AANHPI Month
Learn at Home
The Dallas Asian American Historical Society was established to research, preserve, and amplify the legacy of Asian Americans in the Dallas area.
Visit their website to learn about local people and places that are part of Dallas’s history and culture!
Take a visit to the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas to view and learn about Asian art and culture. Their current exhibit features art from different regions of Japan!
Open Tuesday - Sunday (11am-5pm) Free to the public!
Don’t let the learning stop here! Check out these local resources and events to learn more about AAPI culture in Northeast Texas. On the next page, you’ll also find some activities linked to AANHPI culture and traditions.
Asian Texans for Justice works to empower Asian and Pacific Islander Texans through leadership in politics and civic engagement.
Visit their website to learn more about civic engagement and how you can make a difference in your community.
Get Out & Learn
On May 18th, head over to the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas for their annual AAPI Family Weekend! Enjoy food, music, performances, and martial artists!
Saturday, May 18th - 10am Free to the public!
Learn more about the Pacific Islands here!
