2023 June Asian Media Access Newsletter

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AMA Announcements

1) Vaccination Pop-up Clinics in June

DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 3, 2023, 12:00pm-5:00pm
PLACE: West Metro Asian Fair, at Hilde Performance Center 3450 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447

Walk-ins welcomed. $50 incentives for anyone 6 months and older for their 1st, 2nd or boosters. For More Info: info@amamedia.org

DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 4, 2023, 12:00pm-3:00pm
PLACE: MN Hmong Arts and Qeej Festival, at Landmark Center, 75 W 5th St, St Paul, MN 55102

Walk-ins welcomed. $50 incentives for anyone 6 months and older for their 1st, 2nd or boosters. For More Info: info@amamedia.org

DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:00am – 3:00pm
PLACE: 2023 Community Connections Conference - Minneapolis in motion, at Minneapolis Convention Center, MN Hall A on the lower level of the Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404.

Walk-ins welcomed. $50 incentives for anyone 6 months and older for their 1st, 2nd or boosters. For More Info: info@amamedia.org

DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 11, 2023, 12:00pm-2:00pm
PLACE: Hmong Central Lutheran Church, 301 Fuller Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55103

Walk-ins welcomed. $50 incentives for anyone 6 months and older for their 1st, 2nd or boosters. For More Info: info@amamedia.org

2) 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 in June 2023 and is on-going. Must be a Minneapolis resident to qualify.

Pick up on Wednesdays only from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Limited to 13 families each week with 3 meal boxes per family, 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

3) Summer - Fall AMA IT Training for small businesses

At different time with different subjects, please check in with Jiang.zhu@amamedia.org

Cohort 1: Digital Marketing with SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
- July to August 2023
Cohort 2: WordPress Web Development Training
- September to December 2023
Cohort 3: Social Media Management
- January to February 2024
Cohort 4: Digital Marketing with SEO
- March to April 2024
Cohort 5: Social Media Management
- May to June 2024

4) 2 Summer Camps with Asian Media Access

DATE/TIME: Monday, July 31 to Friday August 4, 2023; one week of camp experience with a full-day activity from 9:30am to 3:00pm.
REGISTER: http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/sPages/saeProgramsDetail.cfm?prog_app_id=673

Program Goal: to expand students’ understanding about the bicultural or multicultural perspectives, and learn skills to navigate and interchange cultures in different settings.

Program Objectives: 1) Learn Mandarin Chinese language skills and Chinese culture; 2) Interact with peers in a diverse setting using Mandarin; 3) Enhance world language academic knowledge, as well as civic engagement skills about racial equity and social justice.

To achieve the learning objectives, our campers will examine how global issues impact local communities, exploring topics such as: China-US relationship, inequality, and identity formation. In addition, campers will share the experience through a story-book project, to use their language and culture skills to express their daily life experience, along with COVID-19 impacts.

DATE/TIME: We offer two sessions in two different weeks:

Session One: Breck School Camp, Monday, June 26 to Friday, June 30, 9:30am-3pm
Session Two: Visitation School Camp, Monday, July 31 to Friday, August 4, 9:30am-3pm

REGISTER: http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/sPages/saeProgramsDetail.cfm?prog_app_id=712

In We As One Chinese Language Camp, students will:

Read 3-5 social justice-themed books in Chinese language and complete follow-up tasks that relate to the literacy.
Experience culture-related activities such as cooking, Chinese embroidery, Chinese board-games, Calligraphy and brush painting, etc.
Get real-life experiences to meet different peers and adults (teachers and guests) from diverse backgrounds, and learn skills to ask and answer courageous questions related to race, identity, diversity and inclusion.
Gain more perspectives on other cultures and our history as a nation, and skills on how to work as a community despite our differences. Hopefully take what we learn in this enrichment program back to their own everyday lives and keep practicing those perspectives and skills.

5) Enjoy FREE Outdoor Dance Drama "Between Water and Cloud (水雲間)”

DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 1, 2023, 8:00pm-10:00pm
PLACE: Outdoor Dance Drama "Between Water and Clouds," at Peavey Plaza, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, register https://fb.me/e/2yYbB0F76

A multidisciplinary arts showcase strives to share Asian cultures and arts with an environmental theme, and is designed to integrate in an outdoor setting, to promote cross-cultural understanding and urge audiences to consider a greener/simpler post-COVID lifestyle.

Supported by: Green Minneapolis, Asian Media Access, Pan Asian Arts Alliance, Phoenix Dance Academy, and Chinese American Chamber of Commerce – MN

For More Info: info@amamedia.org

Program Updates

Asian Extravaganza Continues with Asian Media Access' own production - "Between the Water and Clouds," at June 1st

Asian Media Access and the Phoenix Chinese Dance Academy are co-presenting a dance drama in an outdoors setting – “Between the Water and Cloud.” This Multidisciplinary Dance Drama will illustrate the Chinese philosophy of a simple and peaceful lifestyle to support the post-COVID era, through the artistic excellence of Chinese dance, music and poetry. The inspiration of the dance drama came from the Chinese poet Wang Wei’s famous work “MY RETREAT AT MOUNT ZHONGNAN” poem.

My heart in middle age found the Way. And I came to dwell at the foot of this mountain. When the spirit moves, I wander alone. Amid beauty that is all for me....

I will walk till the water checks my path, Then sit and watch the rising clouds --

And some day meet an old wood-cutter, And talk and laugh and forget about time.

Read More on Asian Media Access

Big Voting News - Thursday, June 1st, two new election laws going into effect

On June 1st, two new election laws go into effect:

a) People on parole and probation will have their rights restored. People with felony convictions will be eligible to vote as long as they’re not currently in a correction facility serving their felony sentence. Hennepin County's Voter Outreach and Engagement Director Lydia McComas has shared her excitement, “Restore the Vote” is the largest expansion of voter rights in decades. This expanded eligibility will

reduce confusion among voters and election judges, as well as reduce administrative labor. Estimated up to 55,000 Minnesotans, and up to 16,000 Hennepin County residents will have their voting rights restored

b) Pre-registration for 16- and 17- year-olds will go into effect. These youth will be able to pre-register, their registration will be pending in our registration system and they will automatically be registered once they turn 18.

Read More on Asian Media Access

2023 Wellness week at Hmong Prep Academy

Asian Media Access, Encouraging Leaders, MN Alliance on Problem Gambling, Neighborhood HealthSource, and Tobacco-Free Alliance MN hosted a Wellness weeks in Spring of 2023 at Hmong College Prep Academy, both for seventh and ninth grade students. The Wellness week includes important topics such as bicultural healthy living, gambling prevention, gun violence prevention, mental health, and smoking prevention. Each of the topics aim to educate and encourage youth to make positive healthy choices and influence their future well-being.

Read More on Asian Media Access

Photo Gallery for MN's Amazing May Pan Asian Heritage Month celebratory events

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Community News

Photo Courtesy: Thai Cultural Council of MN - supporting PRIDE Parade

Minnesota Digital Inclusion Survey

Let's Talk about Digital Inclusion in MN

Please share with us about your experience in accessing the internet. The survey will open until June 15, 2023. All entries will be entered for a drawing of a $100 Target Gift Card!

Survey:https://tinyurl.com/AMA-Digital

Free Farmers Markets

DATE/TIME: June through September, 10:00am-2:00pm
PLACE: Roseville and Saint Paul

At these drive-through events, Keystone will provide free fruits and vegetables to each household.
No registration is required, and everyone is welcome to participate!

For more information, visit Keystone's website: https://bit.ly/3KjYwxY

2023 Poetry Contest

APPLICATION DEADLINE September 2023, Mid-Autumn Festival

Theme: Friendship
prizes for all ages
no entry fee
one entry only
blind judging
details to come!
4 languages:Dakota, Chinese,Hmong, English

More information & entries, contest curator Romi Slowiak: romislowiak@gmail.com

Feeding Frogtown

Tuesdays meal locations and hours of distributions

Liberty Plaza 2:00pm-3:00pm
Mount Airy 2:30pm-3:30pm
Rivertown Commons 3:30pm-4:30pm
Como Place Apartments 3:30pm-4:30pm
Fuller Apartments 4:00pm-5:00pm
Wilder 4:30-5:00pm

2023 Summer at Peavey Plaza

Every Tuesday, 4:00pm-6:00pm, Piano Bar
Every Wednesday, 12:30pm-1:30pm MNSPIN Artist of the week
Every Wednesday, 5:45pm-6:45pm, Yoga with YMCA
Every Saturday, 10:00am-11:00am, Music in Motion with Children's theatre company

Green Minneapolis is excited to announce our second year of free performing arts events, Summer at Peavey Plaza! - an outdoor series of over 100 free performances, from live music to dance, including our 2023 artist in residence, Phil Thompson. Phil is an internationally recognized singer and piano player known for his performances of everything from Billy Joel and Elton John to country western and 80’s hits.

SEWA-AIFW health clinic is back

DATE/TIME: Every Sunday, 11:00am-2:00pm
PLACE:Sikh Society of Minnesota, 9000 W Bloomington Fwy, Bloomington, MN 55431

DATE/TIME: Every Monday, 1:00pm-5:00pm
PLACE:Sewa-Aifw, 6645 James Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

DATE/TIME: Every fourth Sunday, 11:00am-2:00pm
PLACE: Hindu Temple of Minnesota, 10530 Troy Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55311

Between Water and Cloud: A place-based dance gala

DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 1, 2023, 8:00pm-10:00pm
PLACE: Peavey Plaza, 1101 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, register https://fb.me/e/2yYbB0F76

A performance unlike anything you’ve ever seen in Minnesota - “Between Water and Cloud”—a grand spectacle of music, dance and lights!

Utilizing the dynamic landscape design of Peavey Plaza, the entire stage will be built just above the surface of the water, providing the audience with a close touch of the Chinese scenery along with Asian cultural elements.

A combination of Chinese music, classical dance and special effects will present a breathtaking interpretation of beautiful Chinese arts. Our aquatic tableau will be one of the most sensational live performances of the summer. You will not want to miss it!

Child Health Webinar series: Healing from Childhood Trauma

DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 1, 2023, 6:00pm
PLACE: Online webinar, register https://faafc.org/webinars/healing-childhood-trauma/

French-American Aid for Children will present the latest edition of its Child Health Webinar series: Healing from Childhood Trauma. Trauma is a critical reality faced by numerous American children and their families. There are at least one in seven American children experiencing child abuse and/or neglect, and more than 2/3 of children reporting at least one traumatic experience by the age of 16. Moreover, pediatricians specializing in trauma, warn that childhood trauma, unless treated early on, is known to seriously impact mental and physical health throughout adulthood.

Our expert mental health panelists and moderator will discuss how parents and caretakers can get the proper help for themselves and their children. They will describe the prevalent types of traumas, symptoms to look for, and where and when to seek help. You will learn about the most current and effective interventions and models practiced by our panelists’ respective agencies.

Artist Talk: Emanuel Hahn

DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 1, 2023, 8:00pm-10:00pm
PLACE: Video release register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbdEpP_zmQQ2FDOGc9NxzvjGjsGQXS9kwbInBMLwynwrdYcg/viewform

E

manuel Hahn's Koreatown Dreaming series was born out of a sense of urgency to document the stories of Koreatown LA during the Covid-19 pandemic and creeping gentrification. Although Koreatown is increasingly a popular destination for tourists and transplants, many small businesses in Koreatown serving the local population are closing, and long-time establishments and mom-and-pop stores have disappeared without leaving a record of their history and contributions to the city of Los Angeles. Documenting the lives and stories of those who are still surviving, his photo series offers a compelling insight into this entrepreneurial immigrant group.
event website: https://www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture/item/1684-artist-talk-emanuel-hahn

Spring VALT program Open House

DATE/TIME: Friday, June 2, 2023, 5:00pm-7:00pm
PLACE: 2007 West Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411
register https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-vuQ8bTr4EefY70SZuNmQUuXLP0ydsdPlzZ8byPXmCtUN0Y5VVBGUUdWRkhEVTBIVk5NRkhNMlhJSi4u&fbclid=IwAR3V5Mz8n4yWTny0Oc_fq1APb63zQr3axec9qVqevRK3nDOKMTVPj-RTRNg

You will have the opportunity to see the new lab spaces, view the current VALT cohort's exhibit, learn more about our apprenticeship programs, and register for Fall programming

Sound Healing

DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10:00am-11:30am
PLACE: Saint Paul

Join us in a sound healing session with crystal singing bowls played by Reiki Master and Sound Healer, Nancy Xiong and the angelic voice of renowned Hmong American Music Artist: Pagnia Xiong. The duo sisters will be facilitating a group healing session using crystal singing bowls, drums, chimes and vocals. Sound healing or also known as sound bath has the following benefits: clearing of energetic blockages, increasing deep relaxation, and renewing sense of purpose, well-being, calm, and happiness.

Participants are highly encouraged to dress comfortably, bring a pillow and a yoga mat or blanket for the healing session. Participants can sit or lay down during the healing session.

Welcome Corps: Info Session for the Karen Community

DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10:00am-12:00pm
PLACE: First Baptist Church, located at 499 Wacouta St, St Paul MN 55101

From the Welcome Corps website: “The Welcome Corps is a program of the U.S. Department of State that empowers everyday Americans to welcome refugees arriving through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).”

As we continue to learn more about this new program, we have invited representatives from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Alight to provide an information session about Welcome Corps to our community. They will give an overview of the program, talk about Alight’s role in supporting refugee sponsors, and have plenty of time for Q&A. There will be Karen interpreters at the event.

KOM ကညီ ကရၢမဲၣ်နံၣ်စိထၣ် ဒီးတၢ်ကရၢကရိလၢအဆီၣ်ထွဲမၤစၢၤအီၤ ဒ်အမ့ၢ် ALIGHT, ဒီး Refugee Resettlement Programs Office ပှၤဘၣ်ကီဘၣ်ခဲတၢ်သုးလီၢ်သုးကျဲ၀ဲၤကျိၤအ၀ဲၤဒၢး လၢအဘၣ်ဒီၤး Minnesota Department of Human Services မဲၣ်နံၣ်စိထၣ်ပဒိၣ် တၢ်အံးထွဲကွၢ်ထွဲကမျၢၢ်ဝဲၤကျိၤ ကအိၣ်ဒီးတၢ်ဒုးနၢ်ပၢၢ်အါထီၣ်တၢ်ဂ့ၢ်တၢ်ကျိၤလၢလာ်တဖၣ်အံၤန့ၣ်လီၤ.

Welcome Corps အဂ့ၢ်အကျိၤကျၢၢ်တံၢ်
Alight အမူအဒါဘၣ်ဃးတၢ်ဆီၤထွဲမၤစၢၤပှၤကွဲးမုာ်တၢ် sponsors တဖၣ်
တၢ်ဆၢကတီၢ်လၢ တၢ်သံကွၢ်စံးဆၢအဂီၢ်
တၢ်ရဲၣ်တၢ်ကျဲၤအံၤဘၣ်တၢ်ဒုးကဲထီၣ်အီၤလၢ KOM ကညီကရၢမဲၣ်နံၣ်စိထၣ်န့ၣ်လီၤ. ပှၤလၢကကတိၤကျိာ်ထံတၢ်ဆူကညီကျိာ်အိၣ်စ့ၢ်ကီးန့ၣ်လီ.

For more details about the event, please visit: https://www.mnkaren.org/event/welcome-corps-info-session/

Karen Weaving at the Art in the Hollow

DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10:00am-5:00pm
PLACE: Swede Hollow Park, 665 Greenbrier St, St Paul, MN 55106

The Weaving Program at the Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM) is thrilled to announce that we will be showcasing our incredible artwork at the upcoming Art in the Hollow event!

Dive into the vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and rich heritage of the Karen people through our weaving traditions. Our talented weavers have crafted stunning textiles and exquisite accessories that reflect the beauty and resilience of our community. By supporting the Weaving Program at KOM, you uplift local artists and help preserve our cultural heritage. Join us in celebrating our artistry and traditions!

Asian Fair

DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 3, 2023, 11:00am-7:00pm
PLACE: Hilde Performance Center, 3450 Plymouth BoulevardPlymouth, MN 55447

Please join us to celebrate the first ever annual Asian Fair at Plymouth, June 3rd 2023!
Come to enjoy tasty food, beautiful music, dances, exotic trinkets, fun games and many more!
Come to experience the diverse and rich Asian culture, learn the fun facts and have a blast!
People of all backgrounds and ages are welcome! It’s a party for everyone!
Mark your calendar, and spread the words!

Event website: https://tcasianfair.org/

Spotlight Shorts Screening

DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 3, 2023, 4:00pm
PLACE:Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN), 550 Vandalia St #170, St Paul, MN 55114, The Kwame McDonald Studio, Register https://spnn.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/spnn/eventRegistration.jsp?event=6136

Join us in celebrating the work of our Spotlight Shorts program participants. We will screen the two pieces the groups made. The screening will be followed by a mixer with light refreshments. Following this event we will host the screening for our New Angle Fellows program. This is a good time to meet other media makers and see the work of SPNN program participants!

The international Vesakha Puka Day Ceremony

DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 4, 2023, 9:30am
PLACE: Wat Promwachirayan, 2544 Highway 100 South, 2544 MN-100, St Louis Park, MN 55416

Make merit, listen to religious sermons, donate money tree, alms around, and candlelit processions

Pah Bahs Springtime Celebration

DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 4, 2023,10:00am
PLACE: Wat Promwachirayan, 2544 Highway 100 South, 2544 MN-100, St Louis Park, MN 55416

Financially helping special projects and renovations for the Wat Promwachirayan temple. Sponsoring a Pha Bah $199 each (total 999 funds) on depending on your appreciated.

Minnesota Qeej Festival

DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 4, 2023, 12:00pm-5:00pm
PLACE: The Landmark Center located at 75 W 5th St, St Paul, MN 55102

Hosted by: Hmong Cultural Center
Our festival is a celebration of Hmong arts and culture that brings together Hmong artists, musicians, and community members from across the region. This year’s event promises to be even bigger and better than ever before, with an expected attendance of over 1,000 visitors.

Free YMCA membership for Teens this Summer

DATE/TIME: June 5 through August 31, 2023
PLACE: Register, https://www.ymcanorth.org/getsummer

This summer, teens join the Y for free
If you’re starting grade 9-12 in the fall, you can take advantage of free membership at Twin Cities YMCAs this summer with the Get Summer program.

Lake Street Story Circles Projects 2020 - Looking Back/Looking Forward

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
PLACE: Pangea World Theater 711 West Lake Street ## 101 Minneapolis, MN 55408, Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-street-story-circles-projects-2020-looking-backlooking-forward-tickets-638886806637

Lake Street Story Circles Project brought together a cohort of ten artists to hold Story Circles and create new performance work about life, spirit, resistance, politics, vision, relationships, history, business, survival and joy.

Grounded on Lake Street, grounded in Minneapolis, grounded in story, in place and each other. Just as we gathered the 10 artists to begin working on projects the Covid-19 pandemic hit and we went into lock down.

Understanding Substance Use and Disorder and Resources for Support

DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 8, 2023, 6:00pm-7:30pm
PLACE: 2192 Londin Ln E,St Paul, MN 55119

The event will educate community members on:

Substance Use Disorder
How to recognize specific behaviors related to substance use and mental health
Current drug trends
Addressing stigmas regarding substance use in the community
What to expect if you or a loved one needs to go to treatment
How to access resources for substance use

Plymouth Community Food

DATE/TIME: Every 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, 9:30am until supplies run out,
June 9 & 23
July 14 & 28
August 11 & 25
September 8 & 22
PLACE: Parking lot at Plymouth Ave N & Oliver Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Tons of fresh fruits, vegetables, and community resources will be set up on each date, all summer long – rain or shine! Everyone in the community is welcome at this event. Bring your own shopping bags

Community Connections Conference

DATE/TIME: Saturday June 10, 2023, 8:00am-3:00pm
PLACE: Minneapolis Convention Center, lower level, Hall A, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

This year's theme, "Minneapolis in motion," welcomes all communities to explore the ways Minneapolis is growing, moving and changing, including through the City’s 2023-2024 priorities

We host this conference so that:

Residents, community groups, neighborhood organizations, City of Minneapolis departments and decision-makers can connect.
All communities feel welcome to get involved in local decision-making.
Residents learn about programs and policies that affect them.

Spring into Action: Cultivating Asian Grassroots Power

DATE/TIME: Saturday June 10, 2023, 1:00pm-3:00pm
PLACE: St. Paul Neighborhood Network (550 Vandalia St, Suite #170, St Paul, MN 55114), Register, bit.ly/springintoaction2023

Join together with your neighbors to hear from community leaders, make your voice heard on your hopes and wishes for your Asian community, and get plugged into organizations doing local activism around issues you care about

There will be youth vendors selling their art, a panel of local leaders, a live podcast recording, arts & crafts activities, a raffle, and of course, lots of food!

Twin Cities World Refugee Day Returns to In-Person Celebration

DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 11, 2023, 12:00pm-5:00pm
PLACE: Centennial Park - Brooklyn Center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Many local organizations come together to collectively create an event, environment, and platform that is representative of the numerous groups for those who now call Minnesota their home. The Twin Cities World Refugee Day returns (TCWRD) on June 11, 2023, from 12 pm – 5 pm at Centennial Park at Brooklyn Center. The day celebrates the culture of refugees, friends, and neighbors, and reminds the community to share humanity and stand in solidarity with those forced to flee their homes. The celebration also provides opportunities for education and advocacy, and aims to build community with a sense of belonging for those forcibly displaced.

13+ Local artists from refugee communities join TCWRD to perform, including story-telling. Chef Yia Vang, in collaboration with Mixed Blood Theater, will share the “Meal of Brooklyn Center. Guest speakers such as Representative Kaohly Her, Hennepin County Commissioner for District 2 Irene Fernando, and more.

The event will also feature local food trucks and a global market.

By coming together to celebrate and raise awareness, we can demonstrate our commitment and advocacy to rebuilding the lives of those who have found new homes.

In collaboration with Mixed Blood Theatre Company, Chef Yia Vang will be showcasing the “Meal of Brooklyn Center” at Twin Cities World Refugee Day! As part of their 12x12 Place-Based Project, Mixed Blood Theatre is partnering with 12 artists working in 12 Twin Cities neighborhoods to create art that reflects each community. Come see what Chef Yia has created for the city of BC!

Learn about Karen Cultures

DATE/TIME: ︎ Friday June 16, 2023, 11:00am-12:30pm
PLACE: Online Zoom, register https://www.mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-4/2023-06-16/?fbclid=IwAR0-67z7_wV7yQOO7xc-W1YZGPzPk7hj6zztHHpZbnw_zMu0UmYHrdCX1zc

Immerse yourself in the traditions, customs, and history of the Karen people as we explore an overview of Karen culture. Covering topics from family, education, language, and more, this presentation is an opportunity to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the Karen community.

1st Annual Juneteenth Northside Stop the Violence BBQ Community Collaboration Event

DATE/TIME: ︎ Friday June 16, 2023, 12:00pm-6:00pm
PLACE: Shiloh Temple lot, 1201 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Northside Violence Prevention stop the violence community BBQ
Featured Performances
Youth Basketball, games, and prizes
Free Food
Free resources

2nd Annual AAPI Business Expo

DATE/TIME: ︎ Saturday, June 17, 2023, 10:00am-2:00pm
PLACE: ST. CATHERINE UNIVERSITY in the Ballroom, 2004 Randolph Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105, Register https://form.jotform.com/Admin_MHCC/sponsor-exhibitor

Admission is FREE this year and we will be in ONE room compared to three buildings last year.
Agenda
9 - Check In & Set Up - Sponsors and Vendors
10 - Doors open
11 - Panel Discussion 1: Solving Workforce in MN
12 - AAPI Emerging Entrepreneurs Pitch Contest ($1,000 Award)
1 - Panel Discussion 2: Navigating Business Resources in MN
2 - Closing Remarks, Announce Contest Winner

Rochester FARM Fest 2023

DATE/TIME: ︎ Saturday, June 17, 2023, 4:00pm-8:00pm
PLACE: Rochester Covenant Church, 4950 31st Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Food, Art, Recreation, Music!

Join us on the lawn for an afternoon immersion into Rochester's multicultural collaboration of artists, cooks, musicians, and more! The Village Community Garden is a beautiful backdrop to this event and a chance to see foods from all over the world, and taste some too.

Free and open to the public!

Currently seeking sponsors and vendors for the event!

For more info, find us on the web at RochVillage.org

Juneteenth Parade Kick off

DATE/TIME: ︎ Monday, June 19, 2023, 10:00am-11:30am
PLACE: On West Broadway starting from Emerson to Lyndale avenues north

Celebrating Black Cultural Heritage

Event Website: https://www.juneteenthminnesota.com/

Juneteenth Festival Jamboree

DATE/TIME: ︎ Monday, June 19, 2023, 8:00pm-1:00am
PLACE: 420 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Drinks and live music - old school hip hop & afro beats
Celebrating Black Cultural Heritage
$5 Cover

BLRT Workforce & DBE Meet and Greet

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 10:00am-12:00pm
PLACE: 5th floor conference room, 1256 Penn Ave N., Minneapolis, MN 55411

Inviting Workforce and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) organizations to a meet and greet with Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County. Hear BLRT Project updates along with workforce and DBE opportunities.

The Blue Line Extension Project is anticipating starting construction in 2026. To ensure community opportunities to work on or subcontract on this major construction project, we are building up a network of relationships with key workforce and DBE stakeholders in the corridor.

Schools for the Planet Toward Universal Climate Literacy

DATE/TIME: June 20-22, 2023, 9:00am-1:30pm
PLACE: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, 3 Morrill Hall, 100 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis MN, Register here

In this three-day summer school, literacy educators Drs. Nick Kleese, Jana Lo Bello Miller, and Stephanie Rollag Yoon will help you bring climate literacy education into your classroom. Educators at all grade levels and all content areas are welcome.

You will learn why traditional climate change education (CCE), focused on scientific and environmental facts, is inadequate to address the social, racial, and political dimensions of climate change. You will explore climate literacy as a broader competence that focuses primarily on developing attitudes and values aligned with how we should live to respect our planetary home. You will come away with teaching materials for your specific classroom.

Agent Academy Multicultural Program

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 11:30am - 1:30pm
PLACE: Midland Hills Country Club 2001 Fulham St St. Paul, MN 55113, register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agent-academy-multicultural-program-tickets-637448223797

The insurance industry is looking for you! If you’re looking for a career that offers high income potential, flexibility and is in high demand

Thai Sunday Markets

DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 25, 2023, 11:00am-7:00pm
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Sunday, August 13, 2023
PLACE: Wat Promwachirayan, 2544 Highway 100 S., St; Louis Park, MN 55416

Thai Sunday markets this summer! Thai Sunday Markets mimic the vibrant markets of Thailand and Southeast Asia and feature local Thai food and souvenir vendors. Relax on traditional Northern Thai-styled Khon Tok tables spaced throughout the lawn, enjoy Thai street food, Thai desserts & beverages, and listen to live music at this FREE event!

We As One: Chinese Immersion Language Camp

DATE/TIME: June 26-30, 2023 or July 21-August 4, 2023, 9:30am-3:00pm with extended day options
PLACE: Visitation School, 2455 Visitation Dr, Mendota Heights, MN Register https://sites.google.com/pangaea-ed.org/weasone/2023-camp-registration?authuser=0

AGE GROUPS: Current Kindergarten to Grade 8 students
CAMP FEE: $238/child, 20 discount for each additional sibling, $50/child for Extended Day, financial aid available for G3-G8 students in free/reduced lunch program
FULL Tuition, including transportation and meals

Event website: https://sites.google.com/pangaea-ed.org/weasone

China-Africa Contemporary Relations a Summer Institute for Educators

DATE/TIME: June 26-29, 2023, 9:00am-1:30pm
PLACE: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, 3 Morrill Hall, 100 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis MN 55455, Register here

Cost institute only FREE (includes lunches, parking and resources)
Institute and lodging: With single room East Bank dorm lodging June 18-22, 2023 $275

China’s ascendancy as a dominant economic and political global power has been the subject of much scholarly and political debate. More specifically, China’s renewed interest in Africa continues to beg the question, what is China’s Africa strategy or Africa – China Strategy? Some scholars suggest that China’s strategic interests in Africa are purely economic, resource extraction, and exploitation, which has led to renewed concerns about neo-colonialism. Other questions raised include how this arrangement will benefit African countries engaged with China.

This course seeks to examine these issues and better understand how China’s engagement in Africa may have a consequential impact on the continent.

New Narratives

DATE/TIME:Thursday, June 29, 2023, 7:00pm-8:00pm
PLACE: A Zoom link to access the event will be emailed in advance

Through our work toward immigrant justice, NAKASEC empowers Korean and Asian Americans to write new narratives that represent the beautiful diversity of our communities. Join us for this hour-long virtual celebration featuring a discussion with best-selling and award-winning authors Nicole Chung and Crystal Hana Kim. Your sponsorship gift or individual ticket purchase will help NAKASEC:

Amplify progressive values and build electoral power throughout Asian American communities
Support NAKASEC affiliate organizations to provide community members with factual information about key social issues and access to public services in Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Virginia.
Provide a safe space and develop resources to support undocumented community members
Raise awareness and build support for the Adoptee Citizenship Act, legislation that will grant U.S. citizenship to all intercountry adoptees
Strengthen coalitions with other communities of color with shared values

UNDER THE BLUE SKY

DATE/TIME:Thursday, June 29, 2023, 7:00pm-9:30pm
PLACE: The Trylon Cinema 2820 E 33rd St Minneapolis, MN 55406 United States, Purchase your ticket at https://www.trylon.org/film/under-the-blue-sky/ $26.00 per ticket, Proceeds go to support the work and mission of the Hmong Museum.

Hmong Museum is happy to announce the film screening of Under the Blue Sky at Trylon Cinema on June, 29th starting at 7:00pm, followed by a panel discussion! The film will be shown dubbed in Hmong by S.T. Universal Videos.

The 41st Annual Hmong International Festival: The Future is Now

DATE: July 1-2, 2023
PLACE: McMurray Fields, 1155 Jessamine Avenue W, Saint Paul, MN 55108

Registration is now open for the 2023 Hmong International Freedom Festival sports competition!

Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football, Kato, Top Spin, and Cornhole

Event website: https://www.theunitedhmongfamily.org/

MN Twins Diversity Celebration 2023

DATE: Thursday, July 6, 2023, 4:00pm-6:30pm
PLACE: Target Field ‑ 1 Twins Way Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55403

The Minnesota Twins are committed to diversity beyond the idea of baseball. We believe when we take the field we play for everyone. This is why, eight years ago, the Twins organization created a department concentrated on building relationships and inviting all communities to connect with opportunities available through the Twins. Our approach is unique, working together with organizations like the India Association, Black Chamber of Commerce, Global Market, Green Card Voices, nonprofits like Twins Cities Pride, business corporations and the government with a message of unity and collaboration. Our message is one of respect and inclusion. We believe that we play 162 games, but we celebrate diversity 365 days of the year.

Hmong Nurses Association Twin Cities

DATE/TIME: Saturday July 15, 2023, 8:30am-11:30am or 1:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday August 19, 2023, 8:30am-11:30am 1:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday September 16, 2023, 8:30am-11:30am 1:00pm-4:00pm
PLACE: Mo's Tropical Wholesale & Deli, 141 W. Lafayette Frontage Rd. St. Paul. 55107

Do you have medical assistance or Minnsotacare? your health insurance needs to be renewed periodically. Avoid losing your health insurance by being prepared for your renewal.

Cultural Heritage Day

DATE/TIME: Saturday July 15, 2023, 11:00am-3:00pm
PLACE: Hindu Temple of Minnesota, 10530 Temple Ln, Maple Grove, MN 55311

Participant Registration: https://www.hindutemplemn.org/participantregistration, deadline June 15

Cultural committee comprised of the committee chair and 2-3 other members organizes cultural events for major cultural holidays such as Holi, Diwali and the Cultural Heritage Day showcasing the vast talent from the Twin Cities area.

As well as assists in hosting events of visiting national and international cultural artists as well as Religious cultural events of the multitude of regional communities.

Hmong Community Explore Your Parks

DATE/TIME: Saturday July 15, 2023, 1:00pm-4:00pm
PLACE: Centennial Park, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

As in the past two years the 2023 event, "Hmong Community Explore Your Parks," will focus on reducing health disparities in the Hmong community by encouraging the community to get outside and be active for lifelong health. Like last year, the event is focused on engaging the Hmong community, and also welcomes friends, family, and community allies.

Planned events:

Sports, games, and recreation activities
Traditional Hmong games
Story strolls and Teen Tech Squad activities
Arts and cultural performances
Food trucks, farmers market/healthy eating
Health supporting activities (2022 featured a COVID-19 vaccinations, Mammogram, lots of health info!)
Local organizations tabling

Global Perspectives in Civics, a Fellowship for Minnesota and Wisconsin Teachers

DATE/TIME: July 17-19, 2023, 9:00am-1:30pm
PLACE: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and virtual meetings 2023-2024, with a final summer institute 3 days summer 2024 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Register here

More than ever before, it is imperative that we educate young people both about and for participation in a thriving, pluralistic democracy. We invite applications for this selective 14-month teacher professional development fellowship: Global Perspectives in Civics. Six middle or high school educators from Minnesota and six middle or high school educators from Wisconsin will be chosen to explore civic education, democracy (including threats to democratic processes), and human rights through a global lens while being introduced to change makers from around the world. Open to educators from any discipline!

2023 JACL National Convention

DATE/TIME: July 19-23, 2023
PLACE: Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA Register https://jacl.org/2023-jacl-national-convention?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=8a6d36e6-4cf6-4942-8603-1b50204bbe39

Join us for a sunny, lively, and invigorating 53rd JACL Convention, "Rooted in Community", in the heart of L.A.'s Little Tokyo!
Our 2023 theme of “Rooted in Community” perfectly encompasses your cultural immersion into Little Tokyo's community organizations, museums, history, and, of course, food and shopping! We want to continue the momentum from last year's theme, "Strengthening our Community Through Action."

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in concert

DATE/TIME: Friday, July 28, 2023-Saturday, July, 29, 2023
PLACE: Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/tickets/calendar/summer-at-orchestra-hall/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon-in-concert/

Film Concerts Live! in association with Sony Pictures Classics is proud to present one of the most ground-breaking and influential films of all time, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, nominated for ten Academy Awards® and featuring renowned composer Tan Dun’s musical score performed live and in sync to an HD presentation of director Ang Lee’s cinematic masterpiece.

2023 Women's Showcase Tournament

DATE/TIME: July 29-30, 2023
PLACE: St. Paul, M Nat McMurray Fields, 1155 Jessamine Ave W, St Paul, MN 55117

As many start to gear up for the FIFA Women’s World Cup coming this summer, we also need to recognize that we have the World’s Game being played in our own backyards. Young women from the Karen, Karenni, Nepali, East African, Hmong, African American, and Latina communities will be represented at our tournament, and most, if not all, of these athletes sit outside of the US Youth Sports System. Unfortunately the expenses for participating in youth sports, and tournaments, are oftentimes high, and cost-prohibitive for kids from lower-income families. This prevents many athletes from being noticed by college coaches and progressing onto higher education.

Our tournament was created to give these athletes the same opportunities as their peers. The goal is to even the playing field by providing more opportunities for young women to follow their dreams, and become role models for girls in their own communities for future generations to come.

33rd Annual Family Day

DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 26, 2023, 12:00pm-7:00pm
PLACE: Plymouth between Penn and Logan

Free actives, info, food, and merchandise vendors, local talent, and live entertainment all day long

2023 Rangeelo Mharo Rajasthan

DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 10, 2023, 3:00pm-7:00pm
PLACE: Nath Auditorium, Hindu Temple of Minnesota, 10530 Temple Drive, Maple Grove, MN 55311,

Join for a fun-filled evening celebrating Rajasthani culture

Facebook Event; https://fb.me/e/UpqH2nyk

Wasu Area Hmong New Year

DATE/TIME: November 11-12, 2023
PLACE: Expo Center, 10101 Market St, Rothschild, WI, 54474

We're looking for dancers and singers:
1) All participants/groups MUST COMPLETE A GOOGLE FORM to be considered. The Google form is NOT ready yet. We'll share the link after it’s ready asap. If you don't have the capability to submit a Google form, please reach out to us for assistance.
2) To preview the form as it is click here https://drive.google.com/.../108MZ9mFSmec67-pP.../view... (please DO NOT send us this form completed unless you have our authorization; all participants must complete a Google form which is still in the works see #1.)
3) Please call 715-301-3269 (text message friendly) or email shengkx1@gmail.com if you have further questions or concerns

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