Tacoma As A Welcoming City

The Tacoma As A Welcoming City event will offer participants an overview of the rights, challenges, and lived experiences of immigrants in Tacoma. Intended for immigrants and those who work closely with immigrant communities—such as educators, advocates, and community partners—the program will explore the local historical context of immigration, provide guidance on the current legal environment, and highlight available services and resources. Through a combination of presentations and a panel discussion with local organizations, attendees will gain practical information, learn about their rights, and better understand how Tacoma continues to build itself as a welcoming city.

• Keynote address from Robin Jacobson, Political Science Professor University of Puget Sound

• Presentation on the legal rights of immigrants and immigrant families in Washington State

•  Panel Presentation from local organizations on the services they provide to local immigrants

• For public school teachers, four clock hours are awarded for attending this event.  You can register here for the clock hours:  https://www.tacomacc.edu/academics-programs/continuingeducation/class-finder/2261-history-of-immigration-in-wa.  For attendees receiving clock hours, Tacoma Community College charges a $45 processing fee.  For all other attendees, the event is free.

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