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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Ancestral Art - Hmong Weaving & Textile Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a daylong retreat with master weaver from Thailand\, Ms. Li Sawangcharoensap (Lig Yaaj). Her presence will offer rare\, hands-on opportunities for Hmong Americans and the broader community to engage directly with an ancestral art form that has largely remained unseen outside Southeast Asia. We are excited to collaborate with RedGreen Rivers\, Minnesota Hmong Museum\, and Weaver’s Guild of Minnesota to host a unique daylong retreat in the ancestral art of traditional Hmong weaving. \nA delicious Southeast Asian lunch will be served. Participants are welcome to wear clothing representing their cultural heritage. \nDue to limited weaving tools\, space is limited to 20 adults.  \nChildren are welcome to join their guardian at no additional cost but may be limited to commercial art projects and supplies. Child spots are limited to 10.  Please contact MayKao Fredericks at maykao@mnhum.org to reserve a spot for your child.  \nK-12 Educators will receive 3 clock hours. \n \nAbout Ms. Li Sawangcharoensap (Lig Yaaj)\nMs. Li Sawangcharoensap (Lig Yaaj) is a master practitioner of the traditional Hmong art of processing and weaving hemp by hand—a centuries-old craft now endangered by industrialization and displacement. As a member of the Hemp Weaving Group of Khiri Rat\, she has dedicated her life to preserving and revitalizing this intricate practice\, which includes cultivating\, harvesting\, retting\, spinning\, and weaving hemp fiber entirely by hand. Her expertise and lived experience uniquely position her to educate others about this vital cultural heritage. In 2024\, her work was featured by RedGreen Rivers in Cloth Origins: Textiles from the Hmong Journey at the prestigious John Michael Kohler Arts Center. \nMs. Sawangcharoensap’s upcoming visit to Minnesota and Wisconsin will be her first time to the U.S. and will include a series of events celebrating Hmong women as cultural bearers and tradition keepers.  \nRegistration\nIf cost is a barrier\, please contact MayKao Fredericks at maykao@mnhum.org before registering. A limited number of scholarships are available. \nPlease register early and contact us if you are no longer able to attend.  \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/ancestral-art-hmong-weaving-textile-retreat/
LOCATION:XIA Books & Cafe\, 422 University Ave W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T020343
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SUMMARY:Hampton - Learning from Place: Watt Munisotaram (Cambodian Temple)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive cultural learning experience at Watt Munisotaram\, the largest Cambodian Buddhist temple in the United States\, located in the serene countryside of Hampton\, Minnesota. Hosted in collaboration with the Cambodian American Partnership of Minnesota\, this event offers a rare opportunity to explore the intersection of history\, spirituality\, and community within one of Minnesota’s most vibrant cultural landmarks. \n\nEvent Highlights\n\n	Historical Context: Gain insight into Cambodia’s complex history\, including the impact of the Khmer Rouge genocide and the Vietnam War\, which led many Cambodians to seek refuge in Minnesota.\nTemple Origins & Architecture: Discover the origins of Watt Munisotaram and explore its stunning architecture. Learn how the temple was established and how it continues to serve as a spiritual and cultural anchor for the Cambodian American community.\n	Guided Tour: Walk the temple grounds with community members who will share their knowledge and experiences\, offering a deeper understanding of the site’s cultural and religious significance.\nCommunity Voices: Listen to personal stories from Cambodian Americans and hear directly from temple monks about their spiritual practices and daily lives.\n	Cambodian Cuisine: Enjoy a tasting of traditional Cambodian treats—an essential part of the cultural experience.\n\n \n\nMinnesota is home to the fifth-largest Cambodian population in the United States\, with approximately 12\,000 Cambodian Americans—most residing in the Twin Cities metro area. \n\nThis event offers a powerful way to engage with community while learning about Cambodian history\, culture\, and spirituality in a welcoming and enriching environment. \n\nLearn about Watt Munisotaram in the first segment on Buddhism from Prayers on the Prairie: Asian-Pacific Minnesota Religious Practices\, an educational video produced in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours \n\nRegistration\nREGISTRATION FOR THIS IS CLOSED. JOIN OUR WAITLIST. \n\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \n\nJoin Our Waitlist
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-from-place-watt-munisotaram-cambodian-temple/
LOCATION:Watt Munisotaram\, 2925 220th St E\, Empire\, 55031\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T020343
CREATED:20250729T210708Z
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SUMMARY:Maplewood - Feeding Our Soul: The Essence of Asian Joy
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Cultural Joy series\, the Minnesota Humanities Center invites you to an engaging Night Market Pop-Up experience celebrating the stories\, sounds\, and street foods that bring communities and neighborhoods together. \nNight markets can be traced back to China\, where they provided locals with quick meals and joyful entertainment after a long day’s work\, similar to a cultural “happy hour.” From Asia to the Americas\, these nocturnal bazaars offer goods\, stories\, traditions\, and flavors deeply rooted in local identity. \nJoin us for a curated program featuring Asian food\, music\, live performance\, and laughter featuring Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay and Eve Vang. You’ll also hear personal reflections from a beloved food truck chef. \nGuests will have the opportunity to write and share short reflections or spoken word inspired by their favorite street food memories\, with a chance to win prizes provided by our venue host\, Pan Asian Center. \nCome hungry\, food truck meals and beverages will be available for purchase. \nCome for the food\, stay for the laughter and feed your soul. \n5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Food Trucks Open\n6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Performances and Open Mic \nRegistration\nSo that we can deliver the best event experience\, registration is encouraged. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/maplewood-feeding-our-soul-the-essence-of-asian-joy/
LOCATION:Pan Asian Center\, 3001 White Bear Ave\, Maplewood\, 55109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Feeding Our Souls,Free,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T020343
CREATED:20250923T182716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T184155Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - 50th Anniversary Joint Commemoration Immersive Digital Experience
DESCRIPTION:Walk through a history of the shared – similar yet very different – journeys of the Cambodian\, Hmong\, Lao\, and Vietnamese communities\, and Minnesota’s U.S. Vietnam Veterans\, as they navigated war\, refugee camps\, and their eventual new lives in the United States. Floor to ceiling images allow for an immersive experience that will transport you\, educate you\, and offer a new perspective on the resilience of these communities. Recommended for children older than 10. \n\nhttps://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/immersive_promo.mp4 \nThis event is part of the 50th Anniversary Joint Commemoration programming recognizing the end of the Vietnam War\, Secret War in Laos\, and Southeast Asian conflict \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-50th-anniversary-joint-commemoration-immersive-digital-experience/
LOCATION:Royalston Square\, 501 Royalston Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55405\, United States
CATEGORIES:50th Joint Commemoration,Free,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Lynch":MAILTO:angie@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T190000
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CREATED:20250923T182622Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - 50th Joint Commemoration Community Events
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy food concessions\, craft vendors\, entertainment\, exhibits\, artifacts\, and much more\, representing Minnesota’s vibrant Cambodian\, Hmong\, Lao\, and Vietnamese communities\, and Vietnam War era Veterans from their experiences in 1970s Southeast Asia to refugee camps and their harrowing journeys to Minnesota. \nSchedule of Performances\n\nSaturday\, November 1\n\n\n\n\n12:00p.m. to 12:30p.m. – National anthems (Cambodian\, Lao\, Vietnamese\, United States)\n\n\n12:30p.m. to 2:00p.m. – “America’s Secret War | Minnesota Remembers Vietnam” (Twin Cities PBS) film screening followed by a moderated panel conversation\n\n\n2:00p.m. to 2:15p.m. – Lam Mahasay Dance\, Lao Culture Dance Fashion MN\, traditional Lao dance\n\n\n2:15p.m. to 2:30p.m. – Ánh Hà\, Vietnamese musical instruments\n\n\n2:30p.m. to 3:00p.m. – Larry Johnson\, 11 Times on the Vietnam Wall\, storytelling\n\n\n3:00p.m. to 3:15p.m. – Simon Ecklund\, original music\, vocal performance\n\n\n3:15p.m. to 3:30p.m. – Open\n\n\n3:30p.m. to 4:00p.m. – Trần Thị Minh Phước & Viet Youth Storytellers Troupe\, storytelling\n\n\n4:00p.m. to 4:15p.m. – Lao Culture Dance Fashion MN\, Ket Insisiengmay\, vocal performance\n\n\n4:15p.m. to 4:30p.m. – Open\n\n\n4:30p.m. to 4:45p.m. – Yan Roeun\, One Man Band\n\n\n4:45p.m. to 5:00p.m. – Ánh Hà\, Vietnamese musical instruments\n\n\n5:00p.m. to 5:15p.m. – Gigi Yau\, vocal performance\n\n\n5:15p.m. to 5:30p.m. – Open\n\n\n5:30p.m. to 6:00p.m. – Ya Rath Official\, Ya Rath and Rothana Seng\, traditional Cambodian musical instruments and vocal performance\n\n\n6:00p.m. to 6:05p.m. – Charles Yang\, Hmong vocal performance\n\n\n6:05p.m. to 6:10p.m. – Chee Nou\, Hmong vocal performance\n\n\n6:10p.m. to 6:15p.m. – Ryan Lee\, Hmong vocal performance\n\n\n6:15p.m. to 6:30p.m. – J2Smooth\, Hmong vocal performance\n\n\n6:30p.m. to 6:45p.m. – Sun Moon & J.I.M. Music\, Hmong vocal performance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, November 2\n\n\n\n\n10:00a.m. to 10:30a.m. – National anthems (Cambodian\, Lao\, Vietnamese\, United States)\n\n\n10:30a.m. to 10:45a.m. – Faith Xiongblaxang\, Hmong vocal performance\n\n\n10:45a.m. to 11:00a.m. – Wattanak Dance Troupe\, classical Cambodian dance\n\n\n11:00a.m. to 12:30p.m. – Moderated Veteran Panel Conversation\n\n\n12:30p.m. to 12:45p.m. – Narate Keys\, Khmer poetry and storytelling\n\n\n12:45p.m. to 1:00p.m. – Open\n\n\n1:00p.m. to 1:30p.m. – Hippee Song Revival\, David West vocal performance\n\n\n1:30p.m. to 3:00p.m. – “And a Time to Heal” (Twin Cities PBS) film screening followed by a moderated panel conversation\n\n\n3:00p.m. to 3:15p.m. – Lao Culture Dance Fashion MN\, Ket Insisiengmay\, vocal performance\n\n\n3:15p.m. to 3:30p.m. – “Aries” and “NkaujHmoob Ci”\, Hmong traditional dance\n\n\n3:30p.m. to 3:45p.m. – NewSONG\, Nancy Thor\, musical instruments\n\n\n3:45p.m. to 4:00p.m. – Open\n\n\n4:00p.m. to 4:15p.m. – Tu Bi Tu\, Vietnamese Dragon Dance\n\n\n4:15p.m. to 4:30p.m. – Official Lina Lee\, Hmong vocal performance\n\n\n4:30p.m. to 4:45p.m. – Saint Lydia\, Lydia Yang vocal performance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors \n\ncacTEA House\nDearest Baker\nHello Boba\nJaidee Food Company\nJasmine\n\n\n\n\n\nKruncy Munchies\nMochinut\nOppa Sweets Cotton Candy\nPapaya Witch\nRuam Mit\n\n\n\n\n\nAo dai Boutiques MN\nGaginang Greetings\nTAKL Insurance\nYbeauty Nails\n\n\n\nThis event is part of the 50th Joint Commemoration programming recognizing the end of the Vietnam War\, Secret War in Laos\, and Southeast Asian conflict. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-50th-anniversary-joint-commemoration-community-events/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Union Depot\, 214 4th St E\, St. Paul\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:50th Joint Commemoration,Free,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Lynch":MAILTO:angie@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T020343
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - 50th Joint Commemoration Community Events
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy food concessions\, craft vendors\, entertainment\, exhibits\, artifacts\, and much more\, representing Minnesota’s vibrant Cambodian\, Hmong\, Lao\, and Vietnamese communities\, and Vietnam War era Veterans from their experiences in 1970s Southeast Asia to refugee camps and their harrowing journeys to Minnesota. \nSchedule of Performances\n\nSaturday\, November 1\n\n\n\n\n12:00p.m. to 12:30p.m. – National anthems (Cambodian\, Lao\, Vietnamese\, United States)\n\n\n12:30p.m. to 2:00p.m. – “America’s Secret War | Minnesota Remembers Vietnam” (Twin Cities PBS) film screening followed by a moderated panel conversation\n\n\n2:00p.m. to 2:15p.m. – Lam Mahasay Dance\, Lao Culture Dance Fashion MN\, traditional Lao dance\n\n\n2:15p.m. to 2:30p.m. – Ánh Hà\, Vietnamese musical instruments\n\n\n2:30p.m. to 3:00p.m. – Larry Johnson\, 11 Times on the Vietnam Wall\, storytelling\n\n\n3:00p.m. to 3:15p.m. – Simon Ecklund\, original music\, vocal performance\n\n\n3:15p.m. to 3:30p.m. – Open\n\n\n3:30p.m. to 4:00p.m. – Trần Thị Minh Phước & Viet Youth Storytellers Troupe\, storytelling\n\n\n4:00p.m. to 4:15p.m. – Lao Culture Dance Fashion MN\, Ket Insisiengmay\, vocal performance\n\n\n4:15p.m. to 4:30p.m. – Open\n\n\n4:30p.m. to 4:45p.m. – Yan Roeun\, One Man Band\n\n\n4:45p.m. to 5:00p.m. – Ánh Hà\, Vietnamese musical instruments\n\n\n5:00p.m. to 5:15p.m. – Gigi Yau\, vocal performance\n\n\n5:15p.m. to 5:30p.m. – Open\n\n\n5:30p.m. to 6:00p.m. – Ya Rath Official\, Ya Rath and Rothana Seng\, traditional Cambodian musical instruments and vocal performance\n\n\n6:00p.m. to 6:05p.m. – Charles Yang\, Hmong vocal performance\n\n\n6:05p.m. to 6:10p.m. – Chee Nou\, Hmong vocal performance\n\n\n6:10p.m. to 6:15p.m. – Ryan Lee\, Hmong vocal performance\n\n\n6:15p.m. to 6:30p.m. – J2Smooth\, Hmong vocal performance\n\n\n6:30p.m. to 6:45p.m. – Sun Moon & J.I.M. Music\, Hmong vocal performance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, November 2\n\n\n\n\n10:00a.m. to 10:30a.m. – National anthems (Cambodian\, Lao\, Vietnamese\, United States)\n\n\n10:30a.m. to 10:45a.m. – Faith Xiongblaxang\, Hmong vocal performance\n\n\n10:45a.m. to 11:00a.m. – Wattanak Dance Troupe\, classical Cambodian dance\n\n\n11:00a.m. to 12:30p.m. – Moderated Veteran Panel Conversation\n\n\n12:30p.m. to 12:45p.m. – Narate Keys\, Khmer poetry and storytelling\n\n\n12:45p.m. to 1:00p.m. – Open\n\n\n1:00p.m. to 1:30p.m. – Hippee Song Revival\, David West vocal performance\n\n\n1:30p.m. to 3:00p.m. – “And a Time to Heal” (Twin Cities PBS) film screening followed by a moderated panel conversation\n\n\n3:00p.m. to 3:15p.m. – Lao Culture Dance Fashion MN\, Ket Insisiengmay\, vocal performance\n\n\n3:15p.m. to 3:30p.m. – “Aries” and “NkaujHmoob Ci”\, Hmong traditional dance\n\n\n3:30p.m. to 3:45p.m. – NewSONG\, Nancy Thor\, musical instruments\n\n\n3:45p.m. to 4:00p.m. – Open\n\n\n4:00p.m. to 4:15p.m. – Tu Bi Tu\, Vietnamese Dragon Dance\n\n\n4:15p.m. to 4:30p.m. – Official Lina Lee\, Hmong vocal performance\n\n\n4:30p.m. to 4:45p.m. – Saint Lydia\, Lydia Yang vocal performance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors \n\ncacTEA House\nDearest Baker\nHello Boba\nJaidee Food Company\nJasmine\n\n\n\n\n\nKruncy Munchies\nMochinut\nOppa Sweets Cotton Candy\nPapaya Witch\nRuam Mit\n\n\n\n\n\nAo dai Boutiques MN\nGaginang Greetings\nTAKL Insurance\nYbeauty Nails\n\n\n\nThis event is part of the 50th Joint Commemoration programming recognizing the end of the Vietnam War\, Secret War in Laos\, and Southeast Asian conflict. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-50th-anniversary-joint-commemoration-community-events/2025-11-02/
LOCATION:Union Depot\, 214 4th St E\, St. Paul\, 55101\, United States
CATEGORIES:50th Joint Commemoration,Free,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Lynch":MAILTO:angie@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T020343
CREATED:20251110T205704Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - From Mountains to Lakes: Celebrate HERstory
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center and Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together (HWAT) as we celebrate with Kaohly Vang Her a defining moment in St. Paul and Hmong history\, the election of Her as St. Paul’s first women and first Hmong mayor. From refugee beginnings to civic leadership\, the Hmong story is one of strength\, courage\, and transformation. Together\, we will enjoy food\, hear from inspiring speakers and performers\, and reflect on what this moment means for all of us. \nProgram\n6:00pm: Social and Appetizers\n6:30pm: Program Begins\n7:45pm: Photos with St. Paul Mayor Elect Kaohly Vang Her\n8:00pm: Program Concludes \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-from-mountains-to-lakes-celebrate-herstory/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T020343
CREATED:20251104T220056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T182521Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - From Mountains to Lakes: The Museums We Carry
DESCRIPTION:Across mountains\, oceans\, generations\, and borders\, the Hmong people have carried songs\, textiles\, and rituals that tell the stories of their identity for hundreds of years. Elders serve as living museums\, passing knowledge from one generation to the next. Yet what happens when that transfer is disrupted\, when younger generations reach for knowledge through the internet or AI\, without understanding that Hmong truths live in many forms\, shaped by clan\, dialect\, nationalism\, and landscapes across the globe? \nFrom Mountains to Lakes: The Museums We Carry is a daylong retreat that brings together Hmong cultural bearers\, educators\, and community leaders to examine the dangers of cultural extinction and explore collective ways to preserve identity. Held at the Hoċokata Ti Cultural Center\, participants will engage in a guided learning experience led by members of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community\, reflecting on how Indigenous peoples sustain culture\, language\, and identity across generations. The retreat concludes with a collective reflection on the challenges ahead and a call to action to carry these living museums forward together. \nAgenda: \n\n8:00am Check-in at Minnesota Humanities Center\, light continental breakfast will be served (8:00am – 8:45am)\n8:45am Load Bus\n9:00am Travel to Hocokata Ti Culture Center (Shakopee\, MN)\n9:45am Culture & Exhibit Tour (indoor & outdoor)\nNoon Indigenous Lunch & Culture Exchange Panel Discussion\n2:00pm Depart Hocokata Ti Culture Center and return to MHC\n3:00pm Reflection\n4:00pm Adjourn\n\nK-12 Educators will receive 4 clock hours. Participants are welcome to wear traditional clothing. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-from-mountains-to-lakes-the-museums-we-carry/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Free,Immersive Experiences,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T020343
CREATED:20251218T200205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T183029Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Asian Talk: What It Means To Be Human vs AI
DESCRIPTION:Asian Talk is a series that immerses participants in thought-provoking conversations through the perspective of Asian American scholars\, professionals and culture bearers on the topic of Artificial Intelligence. Each event blends story\, scholarship\, culture and even some humor to explore how technology is shaping our shared future through the grounding lens of the humanities. All are welcome\, especially young professionals and college students. Our first event is sponsored and co-hosted by HAP. \nAs Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly shapes our world\, transforming how we work\, learn\, create\, and connect\, it also challenges us to reflect deeply on our shared humanity. What does it mean to be human when machines can write\, speak\, and even appear to feel? How do we ensure that technology serves people\, cultures\, and communities and will never replace it? \nThrough engaging community conversations\, and hearing from local leaders and national speaker Dr. Mai Lee Chang\, participants will explore the intersections of culture\, technology\, and what it means to be human. The program will conclude with a reflection by distinguished author Kao Kalia Yang and a powerful drumming performance by TaikoArts Midwest. \nProgram Schedule: \n\n4:30pm – Check-in & Appetizers\n5:00pm – Program Starts\n7:00pm – Social Networking\n7:30pm – End\n\nKeynote:\nDr. Mai Lee Chang is a research scientist specializing in human-AI collaboration. Her work encompasses a range of AI technologies including robots\, conversational agents\, and other embodied AI. Her research focuses on aligning AI behavior with human values\, such as algorithms that optimize for both efficiency and fairness within human-robot teams. She investigates these dynamics in complex\, multi-stakeholder domains including healthcare and aging. Dr. Chang recently completed her postdoctoral research at Carnegie Mellon University. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and previously worked as an engineer at NASA-Johnson Space Center. \nHonorary Guest:\nKao Kalia Yang is an award-winning writer\, teacher\, and speaker whose work explores identity\, loss\, resilience\, and the depths of the human experience. Her acclaimed memoirs\, The Latehomecomer\, The Song Poet\, and Somewhere in the Unknown World have received national recognition\, including honors from the Dayton Literary Peace Prize and the National Book Critics Circle\, for their powerful storytelling. Through her children’s literature she creates tender narratives that help readers of all ages understand hope\, belonging\, and the meaning we make of our lives. Yang is widely regarded as a leading and distinguished literary voice on what it means to be human. \nEvent Co-host\, Sponsor\, and Emcee:\nMay yer Thao is President & CEO of HAP whose mission is to catalyze economic prosperity through education\, community support\, and entrepreneurship\, working with all individuals\, while uplifting Hmong & Southeast Asian American communities. \nFeatured Thought Leader Panelists:\nDani Thao is a marriage and family therapist whose work is shaped by her Hmong refugee family background and a deep understanding of multigenerational systems. She supports individuals\, couples\, and families in navigating culture\, identity\, communication\, and healing within their relational and cultural ecosystems. As President of ACEL Minneapolis–St. Paul\, Dani leads initiatives that elevate Asian American leadership and strengthen community connection across the Twin Cities. Her approach blends cultural humility\, systems thinking\, and compassionate leadership\, empowering communities to grow with clarity\, resilience\, and purpose. \nShajive Jeganathan is a technology leader specializing in AI governance and digital innovation across MedTech\, e-commerce\, FinTech\, and legal tech. He holds several prominent leadership and board roles\, including President and Co-Founder of the India Chamber of Commerce Minnesota\, President of the Hindu Society of Minnesota\, Board Chair of the Lankan Professionals Network\, a Governor-appointed board member of the Minnesota Board of Architecture\, Engineering\, Land Surveying\, Landscape Architecture\, Geoscience\, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID)\, and an Executive Advisory Board member at GBJets. He recently received an honorary listing in Marquis Who’s Who in America. In addition to his professional and civic leadership\, Shajive is the winner of Mister South Asia 2025\, with an international modeling career that includes runway appearances in New York\, New York Fashion Week\, Los Angeles Fashion Week\, and Milan Fashion Week\, Italy\, and he also hosts the Prime Talks podcast. \nCommunity Contributors: Asian Corporate and Entrepreneur Leaders\, Hindu Society\, India Chamber of Commerce\, and TaikoArts Midwest
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-asian-talk-what-it-means-to-be-human-vs-ai/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences
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SUMMARY:Maplewood - Learning from Place: HmongTown Marketplace & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:This Learning from Place experience offers a rare opportunity to witness the becoming of place through an inspiring vision of founder and CEO of HmongTown Marketplace and Pan Asian Center\, Toua Xiong\, who dreamed of having a place to call home. Beginning at the Pan Asian Center\, participants are welcomed by Yao Yaj\, Executive Director of HmongTown Connections who will share 50 years of Hmong resilience and economic contributions while traveling to the iconic HmongTown Marketplace. There\, participants step into a vibrant marketplace rooted in culture and tradition\, where many vendors and community members are from an older generation\, carrying forward cultural knowledge and memories through everyday commerce. Participants experience rows of fresh herbs\, traditional goods\, and street foods like Hmong sausage\, papaya salad\, and steamed fish\, while sampling exotic fruits and tri color dessert. \nThe journey returns to Pan Asian Center\, where participants will have the opportunity to hear Toua Xiong share his inspiring story surviving the jungles of Laos to mastering English and the hard lessons navigating city codes and permits in his pursuit to create a place to call home. The program ends just in time for participants to experience the full flair of Asian Street Food Night Market. \nThrough this experience\, participants gain tangible insight into how communities evolve over time\, how cultural assets can drive economic development\, and how investing in place can strengthen identity\, expand opportunity\, and shape the future for the next generation. \nK-12 Educators will receive 3 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nThis experience is presented in collaboration with HmongTown Connections\, whose mission is to create spaces where Hmong can live\, work\, and connect while preserving\, teaching\, and sharing Hmong history\, languages and culture. \nRegistration\nTo ensure that cost is not a barrier\, we have a limited number of complimentary spaces available for Minnesota residents. If you would like to receive a complimentary spot\, please register with the discount code FEEWAIVER. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/maplewood-learning-from-place-hmongtown-marketplace-beyond/
LOCATION:Pan Asian Center\, 3001 White Bear Ave\, Maplewood\, 55109\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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