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Target
US Dept of Justice
St. Paul Cultural Star
St. Paul STAR Program
Minnesota Lynx
National Endowment for the Arts
Minneapolis Foundation
YouthPrise
Minnesota Dept of Health
Wells Fargo
Minnesota Dept of Employment & Economic Development
City of Minneapolis

AMA Announcements 

1. Vaccination Pop-up Event:


A. Vaccination Pop-up Clinic at Wellness Day 

DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 30, 2022, 1:00pm-4:00pm
PLACE:  North Regional Park Library, 1315 Lowry Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55411, at Room 208
REGISTER: https://forms.gle/QjwcWFudnsujbqoM9  Walk-ins welcomed
1st and 2nd vaccines and Booster Shots available for 5-year olds and up with a $25 gift card incentive and a 25-lb bag of rice.
Remember to bring your vaccination card if you have one. 

Also come join us to learn more about what WELLNESS means, along with diverse social determinant factors such as food, transit, access to healthcare, etc.


B.  Vaccination Pop-up Clinic at the Hmong Day

DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 14, 2022
PLACE: Lake Phalen's Pavilion, 1600 Phalen Dr, St Paul, MN 55106
REGISTER:https://forms.gle/ag6LMWWCYyJy3u2YA Walk-ins welcomed

1st and 2nd vaccines and Booster Shots available For 5-year olds and up with a $25 incentive.


C.  Vaccination Pop-up Clinic at St. Cloud

DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 15, 2022, 2:30pm-4:30pm
PLACE: University A Conference Room, Best Western St Cloud, 100 4th Ave South, South Cloud, MN 56301

1st and 2nd vaccines and Booster Shots available for 5-year olds and up with a $25 incentive.

2. Business Networking at St. Cloud


DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 15, 2022, 5:00pm-7:00pm
PLACE: University A Conference Room, Best Western St Cloud, 100 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Register https://www.cognitoforms.com/MICS3/SBAFinancialSupport2022

IN-person Networking Opportunities for small business at St. Cloud area

- Chat with small business owners and entrepreneurs
- Learn about small business financing through federal grants and loans

For More Info: caccmn@amamedia.org

3. Pandemic Food Relief Effort, supported by the City of Minneapolis
 

Hot Asian meals pick up at Asian Media Access' office for Minneapolis families in need. Started January 2022 and on-going. Must be a Minneapolis resident to qualify.

Fridays only, 5:00pm - 6:00pm pick-up for the hot meals. Limit to 13 families each time with 3 meal boxes, regardless of family size. Each family is supported for weekly pick-up, for up to 4 weeks. 

Weekly registration link for hot meals:  https://forms.gle/otbw4gCphnPmtuQV7

4. AMA Youth Online Forum - have your voice heard with Facebook Live 


DATE/TIME: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 5:30pm-7:00pm CST
PLACE: Zoom, Register at https://forms.gle/LMzoszANgJDQsg3q6

Youth ages 15-25 are invited to participate and share their insights, and be advocates for issues such as  COVID-19, problem gambling awareness, Bicultural Healthy living, and Depression & anxiety. Topics will feature guest speakers followed by a Kahoot games where youth can learn more about the subject, connect with others with similar values, and share valuable thoughts, experiences, or feelings. 

AMA is currently offering 15 online zoom sessions, with each session lasting up to 90 minutes on Wednesdays (Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, one time a month) from 5:30-7:00pm Central Time.

For each session, youths will receive a $20 gift card per session. Additional cash reward opportunity available. In addition to the $20 for participation, the top 3 scorers of the Kahoot competition will receive additional gift card reward.

FMI: lily.do@amamedia.org

5. Multimedia Internship to support AMA's Vaccination Effort


DATE/TIME:  Starting June of 2022 for a 8-week Internship
PLACE: Online, Register https://forms.gle/ECmFFY6W281DFQDv9

Asian Media Access is looking for up to 10 Interns to be trained in Graphics Design and Video Productions, and able to create more educational materials to encourage BIPOC members to get vaccinated.    

All training sessions will be held online. For More Info: stevelu@amamedia.org
 

Program Updates

Starting a Series of Vaccination Information Articles


Asian Media Access has been a part of the state-wide Project HEALINGS (Health Education and Adult Learning Incorporated with Navigating Government Systems) since 2021.
 
Project HEALINGS was created as a HUB to improve health and wellness of the Minnesotans, who may be disenfranchised by identity and circumstances, who are facing disparities in both healthcare access and health outcomes, and are impacted disproportionately by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
 
We feel one of the barriers particularly for our Limited English Proficiency (LEP) immigrants and refugees is to explain the basic scientific information in a simple but comprehensive way along with the cultural implications of our communities, so these health information can be discussed widely, like at LEP members’ dinner tables, etc..  But since we are in constant emergency mode with the pandemic, many of the messages have become, “Go Get Tested," "Go Get Vaccinated,“  very direct information without much context provided to our communities.
 
With new case numbers trending down, we should start to allocate more resources to support health literacy, like the basic information to explain what are vaccines, how vaccines are created and approved by FDA, or how COVID-19 virus mutated, along with cultural and social determinants which may impact on high rate COVID-19 infections among BIPOC communities.
 
Therefore, AMA has teamed up with Chinese American Chamber of Commerce – MN, and with Spitfire, who specializes in health education materials and message development, to create a series of 6 educational articles to mitigate the vaccination myths. We look to build a collective process to engage LEP members in broadening health literacy context with better framework in order to mitigate another crisis like this pandemic in the future.
 
Following is our 1st article – "What are vaccines?"  We welcome your feedback to better engage with everyone and intentionally build a solution for a complex layer of challenges around health and LEP communities'  vaccination hesitancy, in order to peel away the layers of mistrust and much more.

Article #1: What are Vaccines?

Everyone has made changes in our lives because of COVID-19. Our daily routines are different, like working or learning from home, wearing masks, or staying six feet away from our friends and relatives.

One of the tools for keeping our communities safe from COVID-19 is the vaccine. Vaccines are like a seatbelt for our immune system. The immune system is the body's defense system to fight off sickness and keep us healthy. Just like we wear seatbelts to stay safe in case of a car crash, getting vaccinated helps keep us healthy when viruses like COVID-19 spread.

Vaccines work by training our body’s immune system to fight sickness. If we do catch the virus, our bodies can react faster. That protects us from getting very sick or needing to go to the hospital.

When our body knows how to fight a virus, that is called immunity. Vaccines give lots of people immunity, which means the virus cannot spread as easily through the population. When viruses spread, they can change into new forms. Vaccines help stop viruses from changing into new forms that cause more harm.

Vaccines have helped communities fight viruses for more than 100 years. Vaccines fought off smallpox, measles, and polio and are the main reason these deadly viruses are not common today.  Building off of the experience with smallpox and other viruses, scientists developed safe and effective vaccines for COVID-19. The technology and ingredients used in the COVID-19 vaccines were researched for decades. 

Three companies (Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson) developed COVID-19 vaccines that are safe and effective. The vaccine ingredients are similar to food ingredients. They are made up of mNRA, fats, sugars, and salts. Like food, the vaccine ingredients leave your body after they have done their job. 

mRNA is the ingredient that makes the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines work. mRNA is a molecule that gives the immune system instructions about how to fight the virus. These harmless molecules allow our immune systems to practice fighting COVID-19 and build a strong defense. 
 
       
Each of the vaccines went through three strict periods of research and testing to make sure they are safe and effective. Each vaccine also received two approvals. One was from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the government agency in charge of making sure medicines are safe. The other was from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. These are medical and health experts who develop guidelines for safely using vaccines.

Since the vaccines were approved in December 2020, 255+ million people in the United States have taken them. That is why it is now safer to return to school and work. It is also safer to see our loved ones in person.  Getting vaccinated is free and easy. Local clinics, pharmacies, and healthcare centers in your community provide vaccines at no cost. You do not need health insurance or an ID to get one. 

After getting the shot, it is normal to feel a little sick. You might have soreness in your arm, headaches, tiredness, muscle pain, chills, fever, or nausea. These are signs the vaccine is working. Your body is learning how to fight the virus. 

COVID-19 is especially dangerous for older people and people with other health problems. Their bodies cannot fight off viruses very well. Vaccinations can help these people stay safe from the virus. If you have someone in your family who is older or has a health problem, getting vaccinated protects their health and your own.

COVID-19 has made the last two years scary and overwhelming. But you can take control of your health and protect your community by learning more about the vaccine. Doctors and nurses are ready to answer your questions and ease your worries. So, keep asking questions and talking with family members and friends about their vaccine experience. That will help you decide whether vaccines are right for you and your community. For more information, visit projecthealings.info.

For other heritage languages' translations in Chinese, French, Hmong, Oromo, Swahili, Somali, Thai and Vietnamese, please check out - https://projecthealings.info/toolkits/covid-19-related-articles/

Great Mentorship Opportunity with Target's Asian Business Council   

 
In March 2022, 7 AAPI leaders from Target’s Asian Business Council joined Asian Media Access’ Youth Discussions. All the leaders are involved in helping the community, especially by supporting youth in their personal and professional growth. The goal of the Asian Business Council is to create an environment where Asian team members find belonging and growth.  In this youth discussion, Target leaders shared their current profession, the journey it took to discover their career, and the advice they would give their younger selves. Each leader comes from different departments to help share diverse backgrounds and expertise. Some of the departments included Financing, Procurement, and Software Engineering. Although there are standard roads to get to where they are, many leaders did not take the traditional paths to get to their current careers. For one Target leader especially, Dan, there is no specific path for his profession in agility coaching. For a role in agility coaching, being able to work well with people was the key to landing this opportunity. Agility coaching involves constant collaboration with individuals and teams, and the goal is to help improve the business overall. It is important to understand how a business operates and ensure that the business can actually operate, especially in the most optimal ways. Agility coaching requires skills, but as Dan said, “if we only hired people by their skill, we would have really small teams”. No one hires on just skill alone. Skills are essential, but even with no background of education, being able to build meaningful relationships and be relational can also lead to success in landing an opportunity.

On another end, Target leader, Mark, found himself on a typical path of studying and practicing architecture. Mark got his master's degree in Architecture and followed a traditional career path until Target reached out with a job opening. He never thought that a company like Target would reach out to him to join the team. Mark embraced the chance because he said. “stepping out of comfort zones and exploring the unknown can be beneficial”. Sometimes we think that we have everything planned out and we know the path we want to take, but then there are opportunities that we never even knew or thought were possible. One of the youths said, "I never imagined that there were places like marketing and merchandising that were in the cards with that degree [Architecture], it really helps me think broader about opportunities". As much as we want to follow a direct path into certain jobs, the Target leaders emphasized that sometimes there are no linear paths into certain careers, and even if there are, you could go into something completely different.

This is especially true for Target Leaders, Alisha and Suzanne. Alisha graduated with a degree in Exercise Science, but became a self-taught Software Engineer. Alisha wished she had slowed down and thought more in-depth about her future. Similarly, Suzanne thought she had a direct path to follow. She started off her journey by attending Medical School and almost flunked out. Although Alisha and Suzanne did not follow a traditional course, they were still able to build  sustainable careers. This resonated especially with the youth who are deciding on majors and switching majors. One youth said, "It was so nice to hear about all the leaders starting with a specific major or plan after high school/in college and then hearing that they decided on different routes...It shows that sometimes the things we are going to school for just helps us get into the work mindset and our interests change overtime. It makes me feel better and believe that life is going to work out as long as you put the effort behind it". The influence that each leader at Target makes has a great impact over time. Although it may be overwhelming to figure out our passions and purpose, at any age, each leader instilled that we all have potential. Do not be afraid to try different things to help discover your strengths. Being uncomfortable sometimes can lead to extraordinary growth. Some examples include joining a new club, trying a new sport, or attending a different class. Your passions, values, and interests will inevitably evolve, especially as we discover more routes. Individuals have unique journeys and interests, and there is no linear path to success. 

When we were younger, we were often asked what we wanted to be when we grew up, but then as we grew older, we discovered different professions and interests. What we wanted to be could change constantly, but the Target leaders instilled the message that it is part of the process to finding your passion and success. In addition, representation is incredibly important to our youth. It is empowering to see that there are AAPI leaders in great professions, especially ones who are willing to share their stories of success. We are thankful that Asian Media Access and the Asian Business Council leaders could collaborate. 

Community News
Our Translator Park Jae Kwoang at the Korean Gangneung International Festival has sent in a photo with his students
to wish everyone safe and well during the pandemic.

FAIR Financial

 
DATE/TIME: Every Third Thursday of the Month, 4:00pm-7:00pm
PLACE: 1200 Payne Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55130, Register fairfinancial.org/events

Through community listening, FAIR has created banking products that work for people regardless of income, cash flow, or banking history.** FAIR offers checking, savings, and credit builder accounts that are simple and transparent. There are no minimum balance requirements or overdraft fees. FAIR believes that all of us deserve access to safe affordable financial services and opportunities to build wealth.

IAM Small Business Initiative 


REGISTER HERE

The India Association of Minnesota interns have been working on the IAM Small Business Initiative. The goal of this project is to raise awareness of local Indian owned businesses in the Twin Cities area. As a growing community in Minnesota, we are proud to be a center point from which many organizations can gain following and support, and we wish to further our involvement in the success of our Indian businesses with the creation of an IAM Small Business directory on the IAM website. We started reaching out for registrations in June 2021 and are continuing the information gathering process. We want you to be a part of it.

This project requires businesses to provide some basic information. With this information, we will create a directory located conveniently on the IAM website from which all information, contacts, and links to business websites or social media can be found. This will allow regular IAM followers, as well as Indians, new to Minnesota, to locate the various businesses around the metro area which in turn will help your businesses grow.

Spread the word to all the Indian businesses you patronize to be a part of the IAM business directory. If you have any questions please direct them to smallbusinesses@iamn.org. 

"Connections" Digital Exhibition Submissions, Asian-pacific identities of Minnesota


DATE: Submission dates between February 1 - May 10, 2022
PLACE: Online, apply here

Heart Mountain Interpretive Center and Twin Cities JACL are hosting the digital exhibition Connections to capture an artistic profile of Minnesota's Asian Pacific residents. Visual art and poetry will be considered.

To be eligible: any artistic mediums (including poetry) are accepted so long as they can be photographed. Applicants must be of Asian Pacific identity and reside for most of the year in the state of Minnesota. People of any age may apply and subject matter can be anything related to the artist's identity, personal history, activism, or culture.

There is no submission fee. Artists may submit up to 3 pieces. 
Three winners will be chosen by juror Emi Nijiya.

First prize: $200
Second prize: $100
Additional prize: tickets to the Heart Mountain pilgrimage 2022

Winners will be notified by May 25.

Saturday Online Craft Workshop 


DATE/TIME:  9 Saturday sessions from April 23, 2022 to July 2, 2022,(no class on 5/21, 6/18) 3:00pm-4:30pm
PLACE: Online, Zoom, Register https://forms.gle/dvEJB9f7TKczCyjB6 $50 (includes class material)

Activities: knotting, rice dough figurines, red envelope decoration, 3D paper quilling, 3D paper cutting

春天到了，動動手給自己帶來一些創意吧！邀請您參加慈濟的線上文化工作坊。內容五彩繽紛，包括結飾、捏麵人、紅包袋吊飾、立體剪紙吊飾、立體捲紙藝術等等。名額有限，報名從速！
請用海報上 QR code, 或者上面連結的 Google form 報名。

Summer Cypher 5th Anniversary - May Day


DATE/TIME:  Sunday, May 1, 2022, 2:00pm-10:00pm
PLACE: 740 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407.

We are going to be pulling up on the block, in the heart of the South Side. Located at Roberts Shoe Store lot on Chicago and Lake St.

 We appreciate all the love and support that the community has given to us these past 5 years. Summer Cypher will continue to provide intentional space for the community to explore the raw, uncut and authentic expressions of Hip-hop in a all-inclusive, interracial, intercultural and intergenerational healing environment.
 

Annual Asian American, Native Hawai'ian, and Pacific Islander Health Research Conference


DATE/TIME: May 4th, 2022 9:30am - 5:30pm EST, May 5th, 2022, 11:00am - 4:30pm EST
PLACE:  https://events.cancer.gov/nih/AANHPI-HSIG-Annual-Conference
 
Mechanisms and Translational Research to Improve Health and Therapeutic Outcomes for Asian American,Native Hawai'ian, and Pacific Islander Populations
  • Celebrate May AANHPI heritage month and education
  • Highlight research achievement
  • Address research needs to provide input for developing recommendations to the NIH AANHPI research strategic plan

Shantie's Plaza Fashion Show


DATE/TIME:  Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 4:00pm
PLACE: Twin Cities Premium Outlets, 3925 Eagan Outlets Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55122

Whether you’re looking for a traditional Indian sari, salwar kameez, tunic, kurtas, and lehengha choli or planning a traditional Indian wedding, Shanties Plaza in Minneapolis is your direct source. All of the traditional Indian apparel and accessories are handmade with an attention to beauty, design, and detail.

Local and Global: What Can We Learn From Each Other? Challenges in a Coordinated Global Response


DATE/TIME:  Friday, May 6, 2022, 8:00am
PLACE: Online, Register here

The final forum of this series will examine the public health response to the local and global public health crises we face. We will ponder together the question, “What can we do better?” Forum panelists will be announced on the MPHA website before each forum. All forums are also broadcast on Facebook Live. Networking begins at 7:45am. Each forum starts promptly at 8:00am and concludes at 9:30am.

Equity Summit: Building Power for a New Day


DATE/TIME:  Friday, May 6, 2022, 9:30am-12:00pm
PLACE: Online, Zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87869713010?pwd=ZFdmSGM2Q3ZVN2QvVE5JQ0R5MXJDQT09#success
Dial-in: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 883 5713 5958 Passcode: 124368

This Summit is a place to learn, connect, and celebrate progress while illuminating the inspiring work happening across sectors to combat injustice. By sharing community with one another– even virtually – we grow our collective power and drive transformational solutions for our state’s women, girls, gender expansive people, and their families.

Prioritizing Belonging: Equity and Mental Health in Im/Migrant and Refugee Communities


DATE/TIME:  Friday, May 6, 2022, 10:00am
PLACE: Online, Register here

Join the Center for Justice and Law for a transformative conversation on mental health in Im/migrant and Refugee communities. This four-hour conference offers a series of panels including a Plenary Speaker, a Keynote Speaker, and conversations with cross-sector leaders, advocates, scholars, and community members. This conference aims to address the current mental health climate for Im/migrants and refugees. We hope to identify structural and experiential obstacles communities face navigating their wellbeing journeys. In doing this we aim to empower individual and community stories while exposing systems that perpetuate inequities.

Play Ball! The Japanese American Experience and the National Pastime


DATE/TIME:  Saturday, May 7, 2022, 2:00pm-3:30pm EST
PLACE: Online Zoom, Register, https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ck4MooVqS2GK8ZEBh-8giQ

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the JACL will bring together a panel of speakers who will unravel the rich history of baseball, and consider its significance for those who were wrongfully incarcerated during WWII. The extraordinary lessons that resulted from that time will be examined in order to understand how diversity within the sport can be better fostered today. Speakers, ranging from historians to advocates, will highlight the contributions of Japanese-American players and celebrate the mark that they left on the American Pastime.

Bystander Intervention to stop anti-Asian/American and xenophobic harassment

DATE/TIME: Monday, May 9, 10:00AM CST: Register here
DATE/TIME: Thursday, May 19, 5:00PM CST: Register here
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 1, 10:00AM CST: Register here
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 1, 6:30PM CST: Register here
DATE/TIME: Monday, June 6, 12:30PM CST: Register here
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 16, 5:00PM CST: Register here

Anti-Asian/American and xenophobic harassment are on the rise across the US -- and the world. In this virtual Zoom workshop sponsored by Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago, CAIR Chicago, and Hollaback!, you'll learn how you can intervene effectively as a bystander without compromising your safety.

This 60-90 minute, interactive training will teach you Hollaback!'s 5D's of bystander intervention methodology. We'll start by talking about the types of discrimination that Asian and Asian American folks are facing right now - from microaggressions to violence. You'll then learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities.

We'll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct; and how to prioritize your own safety while intervening. At the end of our practice scenarios, and you'll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see Anti-Asian/American harassment.

Financial Storytelling - Building Confidence Among All Stakeholders


DATE/TIME:  Wednesday, May 11, 2022,  2:00pm EDT
PLACE: Online, register here
 
   
Every single person impacts your organization – from the BOD and executive team to managers, staff, donors, volunteers, and community members.  While their roles and responsibilities differ, they all seek information about your organization to guide them forward.

Putting the strength of financial storytelling together with the emotional impact of your mission builds confidence at every level.

How do you tell the story of your nonprofit?
How do you measure impact?
How do you attract more donors?
How do you attract talent?
How do you retain and attract grants?

From financial statements and reporting to dashboards, KPIs and integrations, this webinar will explore the impact of financial storytelling for all stakeholders. Detailing what each stakeholder needs to support their involvement with your nonprofit, now and for years to come.

Come to this session armed with your questions. You'll be able to submit questions directly to our panelists for a live Q&A session during the hour.

APIA Scholars 2022 Story Slam


DATE/TIME:  Thursday, May 12, 2022, 8:00pm-9:30pm EDT
PLACE: Online, register here
 
APIA Scholars is hosting our annual Story Slam event in celebration of Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month! The Story Slam will feature APIA Scholar, Alumni, and Community storytellers who will share their unique journeys with identity and mental health through a variety of storytelling platforms. Join us as we raise awareness around mental health and celebrate the APIA community. Attendees are also welcome to join us 30 minutes before and after the event for networking

Analytics Friday Forum


DATE/TIME:  Friday, May 13, 2022,  11:30am–12:15pm 
PLACE: Online, register here
 
The ability to roll with industry changes and to measure the impact of marketing efforts—both accurately and meaningfully—is a top skill in the smart marketer's arsenal. But staying ahead of the changes can sometimes feel complicated and frustrating

Everyone is talking about the announcement in late March that Google Analytics 4 (GA4) will soon replace the current version, Universal Analytics (UA). How to set up GA4 for collecting data is now top-of-mind.
But even more important is what to do with the data once you have it! And since GA4 is not a reporting system, you'll need to use Data Studio to derive insights from GA4 data.

You'll learn how to:
  • Define your "user story"
  • Connect your data and build your reports in Data Studio
  • Transition existing reports from UA to GA4

AAPI Small Business Expo


DATE/TIME:  Saturday, May 14, 2022, 9:00am-6:00pm
PLACE:  Metropolitan State University, 700 East 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55106,  Register Here

Business Expo Highlights:
-Job Fair
-Exhibitors
-Keynote Speaker(s)
-Success Speakers
-Business Training Workshops
-Business Networking
-Raffles, Prizes, Freebies, and more.

Event Website: https://aapibusinessexpo.com/

Native American Heritage Event


DATE/TIME:  Saturday, May 14, 2022, 10:00am-2:00pm
PLACE: Brookdale Park, 7650 June Ave N

Join us for this health fair to honor Native American Heritage month with Native American organizations sharing health resources with the community.

Enjoy an opening ceremony, teepee with storytelling for the kids, Native American book giveaway, and a drum instructor with dancers! There will also be dental, diabetes and blood pressure screenings.

  • 10:15 a.m. – Opening ceremony

  • 10:30 a.m. – Welcome remarks from local and state leaders

  • 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Native American drumming and dancers

  • 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Aztec dancers

Hmong Day


DATE/TIME:  Saturday, May 14, 2022, 10:00am-10:00pm
PLACE:  Lake Phalen's Pavilion, 1600 Phalen Dr, St Paul, MN 55106 

Come Join us for a fun-filled Hmong Cultural activities, such as:

- Hmoob Success Stories hosted by Hmong American Day and the families of Matthew Yang, Michael, and Brian Vang 
- Beginner Angler fishing contest 
- 10th Annual Hmoob RPA Spelling Bee 
- Vaccination Clinic and Food Give-away from 1:00-4:00 pm
-Hmoob movie night featuring Yengtha Her and the cast of "Kuab Muag Tsuas: The Miraculous Care hosted by Trilingual Cinema
Other Hmoob inspired fun and games hosted by Hmong Shaman and Herb Center
-Food Trucks
-Hmoob Day t-shirts

Nextwave Youth Day: Powering Up Our Youth Media Community


DATE/TIME:  Saturday, May 14, 2022, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
PLACE: The Capri, Paradise Room, 2027 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, buy tickets here 

Young media artists and media arts lovers are invited to a free gathering and a special screening of the winners of the Nextwave Youth Filmmaking Competition. A reception follows with free food and time to socialize and learn about Twin Cities media arts programs and resources available to youth. Tour The Capri’s Best Buy Teen Tech center with a state-of-the-art music studio and videography programs for ages 13-18. Come view new works by teens, meet, connect, and power up our youth media community!

We R Native: Amplifying Youth Voices Through Digital Storytelling


DATE/TIME:  Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 2:00pm-3:30pm
PLACE:  Online, Zoom, Register here https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7349994859749481742
 
The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) and the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center have joined forces with a number of partners to support adolescent health, education, and cultural resiliency skills. Youth have amazing voices and the importance of amplifying those voices is essential. Join We R Native, NPAIHB and StrongHearts Native Helpline as they discuss positive youth development strategies and the process of creating healthy relationship content which is all lead by Native youth and young adults. The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center presents this webinar in conjunction with our NativeLove project.

Native American Heritage Month-free event


DATE/TIME:  Saturday, May 14, 2022, 10:00am-2:00pm
PLACE:  Brookdale Park, 7650 June Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 
 
All are welcome! Join us for this health fair to honor Native American Heritage month with Native American organizations sharing health resources with the community. Enjoy an opening ceremony, teepee with storytelling for the kids, Native American books giveaway, and a drum instructor with dancers! There will also be dental, diabetes and blood pressure screenings.

MayDay Festival


DATE/TIME:  Saturday, May 1, 2022, 1:00pm-4:00pm
PLACE: Four Directions Family Center Parking Lot, 1527 E Lake Ste., Minneapolis, MN
 
MayDay 2022 will look different from MayDays past. This year, instead of a parade there will be a free, public, art-filled political and cultural festival on May 1 led by HOBT's community partners. The event is happening rain or shine! It will be a joyful celebration of International Workers Day with an emphasis on immigrant rights' demands such as an end to militarization at the border, legalization for all immigrants, and an end to violence against immigrants.

2022 Chinese Character Garden Fair


DATE/TIME:  Saturday, May 14, 2022, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
PLACE:   Crosby Farm Regional Park, 2595 Crosby Farm Rd, St Paul, MN 55116, Register Here

Chinese Character Garden Tour" combines fun, activities, culture and creativity. In the coolness of early summer, bring you and your family a happy time

Event Website:http://tolib.org/event

Community Connections Conference


DATE/TIME:  Saturday, May 21, 2022
PLACE:  Hall B on the first floor of the Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Woman raising hand during roundtable discussion at 2018 Community Connections Conference

To stay up to date on this year's conference, visit the Community Connections Conference webpage here.

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Hmong: Koomtes Mus Ua Ke: Community Connections Conference 2022

Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit


DATE/TIME: Monday, May 23, 2022, 8:30am - 4:00pm
PLACE: Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington, 3900 American Blvd West Bloomington, MN, 55437
Register: http://ow.ly/pmig50IMKI7 ($35 Registration Fee)

An opportunity to learn, network and celebrate. We invite all immigrant entrepreneurs, allies and small business owners to attend!

The Art of Inclusive Communication


DATE/TIME: Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 6:00pm-8:00pm
PLACE: Online Zoom, Register https://www.ncrconline.com/mediation-conflict-resolution/training-services/available-workshops/art-inclusive-communication/

Building on our success in teaching people to communicate more effectively, NCRC has developed a state-of-the-art diversity training that leaves all participants feeling valued, respected, and understood.  This interactive workshop helps participants explore their own personal and cultural identity and learn how it relates to communication style; how these different styles can sometimes be the root of communication breakdown; and, most importantly, how they can learn to recognize when a communication breakdown is happening and do something about it.

Minnesota Songkran Festival


DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 28, 2022 11:00am-9:00pm and Sunday, May 29th 11:00am-6:00pm
PLACE:  Minnesota State Capitol,  75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard., St Paul, MN 55155
Performance sign up here (Deadline May 13, 2022)

The Minnesota Songkran Festival is a free event featuring the food and culture of the Southeast Asian community, dances, & musical performances, cultural exhibits, artists, and souvenir vendors. This event serves as a window into the beauty of Southeast Asian culture as we combat hate, prejudice, and violence towards Asian Americans in the COVID-19 era.

Caring for Our Elders: Exploring Cultural Approaches to Elder Care in Minnesota


DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 4:00pm-5:00pm
PLACE:  Online, Zoom https://umn.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=14d64e33e918b08161381c949&id=77d77ba249&e=258da5ba5c
 
The growth and longevity of our aging population presents opportunities, as well as challenges for Minnesota's elders, their families, and friends. Join University of Minnesota Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center Executive Director Makeda Zulu and University School of Public Health Professor Joseph Gaugler in a wide-ranging exploration of Minnesota's cultural approaches to helping elders live their best and fullest lives. 

Hear from University and community experts, advocates, and practitioners on the role culture and tradition play in caregiving.

Flint Hills Family Festival


DATE/TIME:  June 3–4, 2022
PLACE: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington Street Saint Paul, MN 55102
 
For more than 20 years, the Flint Hills Family Festival has brought communities together through the power of the arts, welcoming over a million students, teachers, and families since its conception in 2001. This year, the Festival for the whole family returns to downtown Saint Paul fully in-person with low-cost indoor performances, free outdoor entertainment and art-making activities, and more!

Event Website here

Fundamentals of Nonprofit Finance


DATE/TIME:  Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 9:00am-12:00pm
PLACE: Online, Register Here
 
You will gain an understanding of nonprofit finance terminology, accounting rules, roles and responsibilities, and procedures and policies.

This training is designed to make you more comfortable with nonprofit finance. We’ll walk through nonprofit financial reports including the statement of activities (income statement) and statement of financial position (balance sheet). You will gain an understanding of nonprofit finance terminology, accounting rules, roles and responsibilities, and procedures and policies. This workshop is right for you if you are new to the nonprofit sector, nonprofit finance, or your position as staff or board member.

CSAAH’s Tenth Biennial Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Health Conference


DATE/TIME:  Wednesday, June 7-8, 2022
PLACE: Online, Register https://rootedresilientrising.wordpress.com/
 
The theme of this year’s event is “ROOTED, RESILIENT, AND RISING. Rooted in Culture. Resilient in our Communities. Rising in Power.”

Our convening will highlight the current state of health disparities research focused in Asian American (AA), Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (NH/PI) populations. Speaker sessions will weave together how community-led and community-participatory efforts and strategic collaboration help to triangulate our actions toward collective growth. We are proud to include special focus on the critical importance of AA and NH/PI community coalition efforts that reinforce the importance of storytelling in research practice to address health disparities and bolster the health of diverse AA and NH/PI populations.

Juneteenth Community celebration


DATE/TIME:  Sunday, June 19, 2022, 11:00am-7:00pm
PLACE: Carty Park 705 Iglehart Ave. Saint Paul, MN 55104

This will be a day of Family and community engagement and fun, celebration that we may start to recognize and share each others historical, ritual and traditional celebrations

Hmong Community Explore Your Parks


DATE/TIME:  Saturday, July 16, 2022, 1:00pm-4:00pm
PLACE:  Centennial Park, Brooklyn Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430Planned events:

Planned Events:
  • Sports and recreation activities
  • Traditional Hmong games
  • Bike fix-it station, bike skills clinic, bikes to try
  • Gardening, exploring ways to be active outside
  • Story stroll
  • COVID-19 vaccination clinic
  • Local organizations tabling

Chinese Language Enhancement Camp


DATE/TIME:  August 1-5, 2022, 9:30am-3:00pm
PLACE: Visitation School 2455 Visitation Dr, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Tinyurl.com/ChineseEnrichmentCamp
 

The Chinese Culture and Language Enhancement Camp will have below learning objectives:

  • Learn Mandarin Chinese language skills and Chinese culture;
  • Interact with peers in a diverse setting using Mandarin;
  • Enhance academic knowledge, as well as civic engagement skills about racial equity and social justice to mitigate the Anti-Asian Hate impacts on our bicultural learners.

Additionally, our campers will examine how global issues impact local communities, exploring topics such as: inequality, and identity formation, etc. Course themes are brought to life through engaging out-of-class learning that connects students to experts and local Mandarin-speaking networks. Campers will share the experience through a story-book project, to use their language and cultural skills to express their daily life experience, along with COVID-19 impacts.

Youth Leadership Summit


DATE/TIME:  Thursday, August 4, 2022, 8:00am-4:00pm
PLACE: McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 200 SE Oak St, Minneapolis, MN 55455

The Youth Summit will bring together youth from across Minnesota to learn, share, and collaborate to help reduce the dangers of vaping through activism and awareness.
The Summit will consist of full group presentations, a variety of workshops and skill building activities, and furthering education and career building opportunities. Breakfast and lunch are included. More details on the agenda coming soon.

Event Websitehttps://sites.google.com/umn.edu/escape-the-vape-summit/std-landing-page

Taste of Asia


DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 23, 2022, 11:00am-7:00pm
PLACE: Union Depot, 240 East Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55101
 
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