Arizona has four outrigger canoe clubs, three of which are located in the metro Phoenix area.

Clubs set up canoes and displays, and give out information about their paddling and competition schedules. Find and talk story with local paddlers Na Leo O Ke Kai, Team Arizona, and Dry Heat Paddlers.

ASU's Asian Pacific American Studies Program, established in 1972, provides an academic-based resource about culture, history and experience. Their "brief history" states Native Hawaiians have been in Arizona since 1870, listed as "kanakas" or "Sandwich Islanders" on territorial censuses.

But there are other interest groups such as Pacific Islander clubs at other Arizona colleges and universities. Recreational clubs play rugby and volleyball including recreational and club play.

They also eagerly invite you to learn about themselves and their activities.
When agencies find out about the large Pacific Islander community in Phoenix, they are eager to bring information about programs and activities. Agencies like the Census bureau and health organizations have all brought messages to benefit the community.

Even our tropic-loving Parrothead friends came to visit.

Team Arizona shows off their canoe and colors

• Airline Discount
• Donations
• Grants
• Raffle
• Program ads
• Soda, water & teeshirt sales
• Sponsors
• Volunteers