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St. Paul – Shoua and the Northern Lights Dragon: Musical Performance and Discussion
Join us for a brand-new musical performance by Chione Quintet based on Twin Cities author Ka Vang’s Shoua and the Northern Lights Dragon. Hear this story set to beautiful and evocative music composed by fellow Minnesotan, Jocelyn Hagen, with narration by Ka Vang. Read More
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St. Paul – Dialogues of War Listening Session: Southeast Asian Experience
Join us for Minnesota Humanities Center's Hmong and Southeast Asian Dialogues of War Community Listening Session. In this facilitated listening session, participants will be led in a meaningful dialogue to connect with others and share their perspectives. Read More
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St. Paul – Reflection and Renewal through Poetry with Sun Yung Shin and Anh-Hoa Thi Nguyen
National Poetry Month is a time to celebrate poetry and the human spirit. Join poets Sun Yung Shin and Anh-Hoa Thi Nguyen in a daylong retreat designed to support participants' rest, reflection, renewal, and creativity. Read More
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St. Paul – Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story
Theater Mu will offer insight into why it is important to see Asian American heroes represented in television, film, and on stage. Mu artists will reflect on past and current examples of Asian protagonists in mainstream media paired with live performances. Read More
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St. Paul – The Art of Healing and Resilience Through Permaculture
*75 is the fee for all four sessions. Participants are expected to attend all four sessions. In celebration of May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and the beginning of Minnesota’s planting season, the Minnesota Humanities Center is collaborating with The SEAD Project (Southeast Asian… Read More
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Minneapolis – The Art of Healing and Resilience Through Permaculture
*75 is the fee for all four sessions. Participants are expected to attend all four sessions. In celebration of May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and the beginning of Minnesota’s planting season, the Minnesota Humanities Center is collaborating with The SEAD Project (Southeast Asian… Read More
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Learning in Community: Hmong St. Paul
K-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours. Build your cultural understanding and awareness as you immerse yourself within St. Paul's vibrant Hmong community through an interactive, in-person experience. Read More
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Learning in Community: Hmong St. Paul
K-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours. Build your cultural understanding and awareness as you immerse yourself within St. Paul's vibrant Hmong community through an interactive, in-person experience. Read More
America’s Secret War: A Multimedia Workshop Designed by and for Educators
November 7, 2019 - By Katie Carpenter
In the shadows of the Vietnam War, the CIA conducted a secret war in Laos that relied on Hmong soldiers to prevent the threat of communism from spreading deeper into Southeast Asia. Tens of thousands died, both in the fight and in the escape.
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Bruce Lee and the Rules of Engagement
July 23, 2019 - By Karin Aguilar-San Juan
For several years at Macalester College I’ve been teaching a course about Bruce Lee, the iconic martial artist/movie star from the 1970s. The course explores themes of racism, masculinity, and violence. As a lifelong martial arts practitioner myself, I admire Bruce Lee’s skill, perseverance, and insight.
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