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SUMMARY:Financial Education Workshops
DESCRIPTION:This month\, the Karen Organization of Minnesota is hosting financial education workshops online for free to learn about setting financial goals\, budgeting\, and other important topics. \nUpcoming workshops:\nBudgeting Workshop: Thurs\, May 22nd\, 1-3 p.m. ONLINE \nCredit Workshop: Thurs\, June 12th\, 9:30-11:30 a.m. ONLINE \nSavings Workshop: Thurs\, June 26th\, 1-3 p.m. ONLINE \nSign-Up:\nComplete this form to register for an online financial workshop. After you submit the form\, you will receive an email with the link to join. \nOur workshops are open to Minnesota residents. Additional individual coaching services from KOM are available to residents of the Twin Cities Metro Area. \nIf you choose to participate in the workshop\, you may receive a $25 gift card for attending and participating fully. To receive a gift card\, you will be asked to show proof of your name and that you are Minnesota residents. \nWith questions\, please contact Latyran Adams \nLadams@mnkaren.org | 651-815-6844 \n  \nFree Karen Organization of Minnesota Financial Coaching Program\nOur Financial Employer Resource Navigators (FERNS) can help you make financial decisions that help you manage your expenses now and create pathways to build assets for the future. Our FERNS can help you create a budget\, understand and rebuild your credit\, strategies to pay off debt\, and build and savings plan to help you reach your financial goals. In addition\, our FERNS support you with career planning\, access to job training programs to support you with increasing your employer wage and assist you with job preparation and placement to stabilize your situation. \nTo schedule an appointment \nIf you have questions about Financial Coaching Program\, please email ladams@mnkaren.org.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/financial-education-workshops/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Financial Education Workshops
DESCRIPTION:This month\, the Karen Organization of Minnesota is hosting financial education workshops online for free to learn about setting financial goals\, budgeting\, and other important topics. \nUpcoming workshops:\nBudgeting Workshop: Thurs\, May 22nd\, 1-3 p.m. ONLINE \nCredit Workshop: Thurs\, June 12th\, 9:30-11:30 a.m. ONLINE \nSavings Workshop: Thurs\, June 26th\, 1-3 p.m. ONLINE \nSign-Up:\nComplete this form to register for an online financial workshop. After you submit the form\, you will receive an email with the link to join. \nOur workshops are open to Minnesota residents. Additional individual coaching services from KOM are available to residents of the Twin Cities Metro Area. \nIf you choose to participate in the workshop\, you may receive a $25 gift card for attending and participating fully. To receive a gift card\, you will be asked to show proof of your name and that you are Minnesota residents. \nWith questions\, please contact Latyran Adams \nLadams@mnkaren.org | 651-815-6844 \n  \nFree Karen Organization of Minnesota Financial Coaching Program\nOur Financial Employer Resource Navigators (FERNS) can help you make financial decisions that help you manage your expenses now and create pathways to build assets for the future. Our FERNS can help you create a budget\, understand and rebuild your credit\, strategies to pay off debt\, and build and savings plan to help you reach your financial goals. In addition\, our FERNS support you with career planning\, access to job training programs to support you with increasing your employer wage and assist you with job preparation and placement to stabilize your situation. \nTo schedule an appointment \nIf you have questions about Financial Coaching Program\, please email ladams@mnkaren.org.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/financial-education-workshops/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Karen (K’nyaw) culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month.\nDuring this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen (K’nyaw) history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. RSVP on Zoom to one of our upcoming sessions to receive the link: \nRSVP here  \n*Suggested donation of $15 to help cover staff time and preparation:  \nDonate here \nWant to request a presentation for a different date tailored to your group? Please see our Karen Culture Presentations page for more details and to fill out a request.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-4/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T103000
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SUMMARY:KOM Volunteer Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short 30 minute volunteer info session to hear about current and upcoming volunteer needs with the Karen Organization of Minnesota. There will be a time for questions and an opportunity to sign up to volunteer at the end of the session! \nSign-Up:\nRegister for one of our upcoming sessions here on Zoom. \nSessions this winter:\nFriday\, January 10th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, February 14th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, March 14th\, 10:00am – 10:30am
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kom-volunteer-info-sessions-5/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Financial Education Workshops
DESCRIPTION:This month\, the Karen Organization of Minnesota is hosting financial education workshops online for free to learn about setting financial goals\, budgeting\, and other important topics. \nUpcoming workshops:\nBudgeting Workshop: Thurs\, May 22nd\, 1-3 p.m. ONLINE \nCredit Workshop: Thurs\, June 12th\, 9:30-11:30 a.m. ONLINE \nSavings Workshop: Thurs\, June 26th\, 1-3 p.m. ONLINE \nSign-Up:\nComplete this form to register for an online financial workshop. After you submit the form\, you will receive an email with the link to join. \nOur workshops are open to Minnesota residents. Additional individual coaching services from KOM are available to residents of the Twin Cities Metro Area. \nIf you choose to participate in the workshop\, you may receive a $25 gift card for attending and participating fully. To receive a gift card\, you will be asked to show proof of your name and that you are Minnesota residents. \nWith questions\, please contact Latyran Adams \nLadams@mnkaren.org | 651-815-6844 \n  \nFree Karen Organization of Minnesota Financial Coaching Program\nOur Financial Employer Resource Navigators (FERNS) can help you make financial decisions that help you manage your expenses now and create pathways to build assets for the future. Our FERNS can help you create a budget\, understand and rebuild your credit\, strategies to pay off debt\, and build and savings plan to help you reach your financial goals. In addition\, our FERNS support you with career planning\, access to job training programs to support you with increasing your employer wage and assist you with job preparation and placement to stabilize your situation. \nTo schedule an appointment \nIf you have questions about Financial Coaching Program\, please email ladams@mnkaren.org.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/financial-education-workshops/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:KOM Volunteer Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short 30 minute volunteer info session to hear about current and upcoming volunteer needs with the Karen Organization of Minnesota. There will be a time for questions and an opportunity to sign up to volunteer at the end of the session! \nSign-Up:\nRegister for one of our upcoming sessions here on Zoom. \nSessions this winter:\nFriday\, January 10th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, February 14th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, March 14th\, 10:00am – 10:30am
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kom-volunteer-info-sessions-5/2025-01-10/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Karen Traditional New Year Celebration 2764
DESCRIPTION:The Karen New Year Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the 2764 Karen Traditional New Year Celebration to be held at Washington Tech Magnet School on January 4th and 5th\, 2025.  \nThank you to members of the organizing committee: Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota\, Karen Community of Minnesota\, Karen Buddhist Association of Minnesota\, and Karen Organization of Minnesota. \nLocation\nWashington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55117 \nSchedule of Events\nSaturday\, January 4th\, 2025: (Free Admission)\nSports Tournament 7:30am – 5:00pm \nConcert Night 5:00pm – 8:00pm \nSunday\, January 5th\, 2025: (Free Admission)\nMain Ceremony 10:00am – 4:00pm \nResource Fair 10:00am – 4:00pm \nFree boxed lunch provided on Sunday\, January 5th during the main ceremony. Additional food will also be available for sale from vendors. \nMain Event Contact Info\nInterested in sponsorship? Contact Alice Buckner at 651-202-3108\, or Po Eh at 651-363-9359. \nFor all other event related info\, contact Ku Say at 507-379-7627\, Eh Tah Khu at 651-460-0668\, or Nay Htoo at 651-529-5066. \n  \nSports Tournament\n \nKaren New Year will have a Men and Women’s Volleyball Tournament on Saturday\, January 4th\, 2025 from 8:00am – 5:00pm. \n1st Place Prize: $1\,000 + Trophy and Medals \n2nd Place Prize: $700 + Trophy and Medals \nRegistration fee is $100. Teams are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. \nMen’s Volleyball Contact: Pwe Ku\, 320-380-5994 \nWomen’s Volleyball Contact: Htee Moo Shee\, 651-447-0489
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-new-year-2764/2025-01-05/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Karen Traditional New Year Celebration 2764
DESCRIPTION:The Karen New Year Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the 2764 Karen Traditional New Year Celebration to be held at Washington Tech Magnet School on January 4th and 5th\, 2025.  \nThank you to members of the organizing committee: Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota\, Karen Community of Minnesota\, Karen Buddhist Association of Minnesota\, and Karen Organization of Minnesota. \nLocation\nWashington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55117 \nSchedule of Events\nSaturday\, January 4th\, 2025: (Free Admission)\nSports Tournament 7:30am – 5:00pm \nConcert Night 5:00pm – 8:00pm \nSunday\, January 5th\, 2025: (Free Admission)\nMain Ceremony 10:00am – 4:00pm \nResource Fair 10:00am – 4:00pm \nFree boxed lunch provided on Sunday\, January 5th during the main ceremony. Additional food will also be available for sale from vendors. \nMain Event Contact Info\nInterested in sponsorship? Contact Alice Buckner at 651-202-3108\, or Po Eh at 651-363-9359. \nFor all other event related info\, contact Ku Say at 507-379-7627\, Eh Tah Khu at 651-460-0668\, or Nay Htoo at 651-529-5066. \n  \nSports Tournament\n \nKaren New Year will have a Men and Women’s Volleyball Tournament on Saturday\, January 4th\, 2025 from 8:00am – 5:00pm. \n1st Place Prize: $1\,000 + Trophy and Medals \n2nd Place Prize: $700 + Trophy and Medals \nRegistration fee is $100. Teams are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. \nMen’s Volleyball Contact: Pwe Ku\, 320-380-5994 \nWomen’s Volleyball Contact: Htee Moo Shee\, 651-447-0489
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-new-year-2764/2025-01-04/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Karen (K’nyaw) culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month.\nDuring this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen (K’nyaw) history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. RSVP on Zoom to one of our upcoming sessions to receive the link: \nRSVP here  \n*Suggested donation of $15 to help cover staff time and preparation:  \nDonate here \nWant to request a presentation for a different date tailored to your group? Please see our Karen Culture Presentations page for more details and to fill out a request.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-4/2024-12-13/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Welcome Corps Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Attend this event to learn about the Welcome Corps\, a U.S. Department of State program that empowers communities to welcome refugees. If you applied and want to check the status of your application after the session please bring a photo ID so we can verify your identity. \n  \n*If you cannot attend Thursday\, you can come to the KOM office on Friday\, Dec. 6\, 9am-12pm to ask the Welcome Corps to check the status of your application. \nDon’t forget your ID!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/welcome-corps-information-session-2/
LOCATION:First Karen Baptist Church\, 3000 Hadley Ave N\, Oakdale\, MN\, 55128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T160000
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SUMMARY:KOM Volunteer Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short 30 minute volunteer info session to hear about current and upcoming volunteer needs with the Karen Organization of Minnesota. There will be a time for questions and an opportunity to sign up to volunteer at the end of the session! \nSign-Up:\nRegister for one of our upcoming sessions here on Zoom. \nSessions this winter:\nFriday\, January 10th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, February 14th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nFriday\, March 14th\, 10:00am – 10:30am
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kom-volunteer-info-sessions-5/2024-12-04/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T213000
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SUMMARY:KOM 2024 Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:KOM 2024 Annual Gala main event design. Art by: Eh Soe Dwe\, Our Feet Will Carry Us (2023)\, Digital art\, 8×8\, copy of full story located at Mandalay Kitchen.\n  \n  \n\n“Our Feet Will Carry Us”\nKOM’s 2024 Annual Gala will be held on Thursday\, November 21st at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center.\nAs the first social services agency for Karen refugees in the US\, we’ve made history and changed the lives of refugees and immigrants over the past 16 years. Our network has grown due to persistence\, innovation\, and partnership. \nWe welcome you for a social hour\, buffet dinner\, raffle drawing\, and lively program. This year\, we are introducing awards to recognize those who exemplify our values and have helped to advance our mission. \n\nDate & Time:\nThursday\,\nNovember 21st\,\n5:30pm – 9:30pm \nLocation:\nHeritage Center of Brooklyn Center\n6155 Earle Brown Dr\,\nBrooklyn Center\, MN 55430 \nRegistration is now closed\nYou can still participate in our raffle and online silent auction! Find more info below.\n  \n\nRecognizing Our 2024 Gala Award Winners\nRosie Say\, Culture Bearer Award Winner for KOM’s 2024 Annual Gala\nCongratulations to Rosie Say for winning our Culture Bearer Award!\nRosie has been awarded the prestigious Culture Bearer Award for her incredible contributions to KOM’s mission\, particularly through preserving and passing down the Karen weaving tradition to future generations. \n\nNominated and voted for by the KOM staff and Board of Directors\, Rosie’s unwavering dedication to participating in community events has been recognized as a cherished gift. Her efforts continue to enrich the community\, making a lasting impact on both culture and heritage. \n  \n\nBenjamin Aung\, Service Award winner for KOM’s 2024 Annual Gala.\nCongratulations to Benjamin Aung (in memoriam) for winning our Service Award\nMr. Benjamin Aung (deceased) was a pioneering leader in Minnesota’s Karen community and other communities from Burma. \nAmong the first to arrive from Burma\, he sponsored many refugees during the initial resettlement wave\, helping to build a supportive foundation for newcomers. As a co-founder of the Karen Organization of Minnesota (KOM) and a board member\, his influence shaped decades of community growth and resilience. \nHis wife\, Priscilla Aung\, has also been a devoted advocate for the Karen community\, supporting cultural preservation and empowerment. Inviting her and their family to the stage would honor not only Mr. Aung’s legacy but also her ongoing commitment\, recognizing their profound and lasting impact on the community. \n  \nCongratulations to our Equity Champion Award winners Dr. Tonya Horn and\nDr. Shana Sniffen\nPictured: (second from the left)\, Dr. Shana Sniffen\, MD and (far right)\, Dr. Tonya Horn\, with the Karen Chemical Dependency Collaborative in 2017.\nDr. Tonya Horn and Dr. Shana Sniffen\, are champions for health equity work in response to chemical dependency. Dr. Horn and Dr. Sniffen have been steadfast partners to KOM and many others in our community health and social services programs. \nDr. Horn was a founding board member of KOM. Over the past 17 years\, she has contributed her skills in research\, grant writing\, and clinical social work to support KOM and the Karen community in many ways\, including the development of the Karen Chemical Dependency Collaborative and KOM’s youth chemical health programs. She is a mentor to many young Karen professionals who are pursuing careers in mental health and substance use counseling. She has also advocated for policy changes and financial resources to remove barriers for people from refugee and immigrant backgrounds to become licensed mental health professionals. \n\nDr. Sniffen is a longtime advocate\, supporter and friend to the Karen community. Dr. Sniffen co-founded KCDC (Karen Chemical Dependency Collaborative) with community leaders\, which brought together community members across sectors and created many of the first Karen-language resources for substance use in the United States. Dr. Shana Sniffen was a physician at the Roselawn Clinic from 2009 to 2022. Most of her patients were Karen families whom she initially met during their public health screenings for newly arrived refugees and then continued as their primary care doctor. She left the Roselawn Clinic to move to Hawaii in 2022 to help her elderly father. She is now working with Native Hawaiian Indigenous families at a community health clinic and using many of the lessons learned from working with the Karen community to help her new patients. \n\n\nHarold Torrence\, Latin American Guitarist and Musician\nHarold Torrence Set to Perform!\nHarold Torrence is a Latin American Guitarist and Musician. He will be performing both on stage and throughout the event. A teacher as well as a musician\, Torrence regularly plays at different venues across the Twin Cities. \nRegister to the KOM 2024 Gala to see this incredible musician perform! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nParticipate in Our Raffle\nThe Karen Organization of Minnesota will conduct a charitable raffle at our Annual Gala  The raffle will raise funds for our programs serving refugees and immigrants in Minnesota. \nPreview of raffle prize baskets.\n\nRAFFLE PRIZES INCLUDE: \n$250 R. F. Moeller Jeweler Gift Certificate \nTwo Gift Certificates for a One-Hour Elements Massage ($200 value) \nFour Mister Car Wash Gift Certificates ($104 value) \nTwo Tickets to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum ($100 value) \n4 Gift Certificates to Andiamo Restaurant ($100 value) \nLettuce Entertain You Gift Card For Multiple Restaurants ($100 value) \nFour Tickets to the Minnesota Zoo ($96 value) \nTwo Gift Baskets with Funko Pop and Gas Gift Cards ($80 value) \nGift Certificates to Porter Creek Restaurant and Café Latte ($75 value) \nGift Cards to Costco and Oriental Trading ($75 value) \nFive Ultimate Car Wash Gift Cards for Kwik Trip ($50 value) \nTwo Baked Goods Gift Baskets ($50 value each) \n  \nPlease read KOM’s House Rules for the Raffle 2024\nRaffle tickets cost $20 each and must be purchased in-person from KOM staff or board members\, or at the KOM office. \nMust be 18 or older to purchase a ticket or win a prize. Winners will be drawn at KOM’s Annual Gala on Thursday\, November 21st\, 2024\, 5:30pm-9:30pm at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center\, 6155 Earle Brown Dr\, Brooklyn Center\, MN 55430. Raffle tickets are not valid for event entry— gala tickets must be purchased separately. Need not be present to win. Winners will be posted on KOM’s website following the event. Winner must pick up prize at the Annual Gala or KOM office within 2 weeks of drawing date and present this raffle ticket stub to collect prize. Winner responsible for any applicable fees or taxes. \n\nIf you have any questions about the raffle\, please contact Alice Buckner at (651) 202-3108 or events@mnkaren.org. \n\nOur Online Silent Auction is Live!\nNot able to attend our gala in-person? You can still support us online! The Karen Organization of Minnesota will conduct a charitable silent auction for one week leading up to our 2024 Annual Gala. Through the silent auction\, we hope to raise at least $5\,000 for our programs serving refugees and immigrants in Minnesota. This auction is online-only. \nThe online silent auction will close the evening of our gala just after 7pm. Silent auction winners will be notified immediately to their phone or email. \nSign up and start bidding on our 18 items here\n  \n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Karen hand woven shirt\, online silent auction item.\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Karen hand woven textile\, online silent auction item.\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Thai painting on fabric\, online silent auction item.\n				\n		\n\n  \n  \n  \n\nThank you for your ongoing support of KOM\, the Karen community\, and immigrants and refugees in Minnesota. We look forward to celebrating with you at the KOM gala in November! \n  \nA special thank you to our sponsors of this year’s Gala:  \n  \nPLATINUM SPONSOR: \nM Health Fairview\n  \n  \nGOLD SPONSORS: \nJody Baber State Farm Agency\nCentury College\n \nInver Grove Toyota and Maplewood Toyota\nSILVER SPONSOR: \nJaps-Olson Company Commercial Print & Direct Mailers\n  \nBRONZE SPONSORS \nAmherst Wilder Foundation \nBethesda Family Medicine Clinic \nBIX Produce Company  \nComo Senior High School Staff \nCouncil on Asian Pacific Minnesotans  \nEmmanuel Church \nFirst Karen Baptist Church \nHealth Partners \nHmong American Partnership \nIntek Plastics  \nK’Nyaw Baptist Church \nK’Nyaw Loan Officers \nProdeo Academy \nRoseville Adult Learning Center \nSaint Paul Police Department \nShiloh Karen Baptist Church \nSKD Auto Transport \nSt Thomas University \nTrinity Church
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kom-2024-annual-gala/
LOCATION:Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center\, 6155 Earle Brown Dr\, Brooklyn Center\, MN\, 55430\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
CREATED:20241001T171600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T171601Z
UID:10000299-1731060000-1731061800@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:KOM Volunteer Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short 30 minute volunteer info session to hear about current and upcoming volunteer needs with the Karen Organization of Minnesota. There will be a time for questions and an opportunity to sign up to volunteer at the end of the session! \nSign-Up:\nRegister for one of our upcoming sessions here on Zoom. \nSessions this fall:\nFriday\, September 6th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nWednesday\, September 18th\, 4:00pm – 4:30pm \nFriday\, October 4th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nWednesday\, October 23rd\, 4:00pm – 4:30pm \nFriday\, November 8th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nWednesday\, December 4th\, 4:00pm – 4:30pm
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kom-volunteer-info-sessions-4/
LOCATION:MN
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
CREATED:20241001T171448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T171449Z
UID:10000298-1729699200-1729701000@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:KOM Volunteer Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short 30 minute volunteer info session to hear about current and upcoming volunteer needs with the Karen Organization of Minnesota. There will be a time for questions and an opportunity to sign up to volunteer at the end of the session! \nSign-Up:\nRegister for one of our upcoming sessions here on Zoom. \nSessions this fall:\nFriday\, September 6th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nWednesday\, September 18th\, 4:00pm – 4:30pm \nFriday\, October 4th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nWednesday\, October 23rd\, 4:00pm – 4:30pm \nFriday\, November 8th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nWednesday\, December 4th\, 4:00pm – 4:30pm
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kom-volunteer-info-sessions-3/
LOCATION:MN
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
CREATED:20210804T204512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172952Z
UID:10000303-1729249200-1729254600@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Karen (K’nyaw) culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month.\nDuring this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen (K’nyaw) history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. RSVP on Zoom to one of our upcoming sessions to receive the link: \nRSVP here  \n*Suggested donation of $15 to help cover staff time and preparation:  \nDonate here \nWant to request a presentation for a different date tailored to your group? Please see our Karen Culture Presentations page for more details and to fill out a request.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-4/2024-10-18/
LOCATION:MN
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
CREATED:20240828T214852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T160712Z
UID:10000305-1728493200-1728500400@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Bilingual Professionals Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:KOM is hosting a Bilingual Professionals Job Fair in partnership with the Roseville Adult Learning Center! We are excited to offer an opportunity for employers\, professional organizations\, and educators to connect with available interpreters and bilingual human services job seekers. \n  \nDetails\nThe job fair will be held on Wednesday\, October 9th from 5:00 – 7:00pm at the Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, 1910 County B Rd W\, Roseville\, MN 55113. \nRefreshments will be provided. \n  \nEmployers\, Organizations\, and Educators\nWe have 25 employers\, organizations\, and educators coming to share their job or educational opportunities with bilingual professionals seeking jobs in interpreting and human services. \nTabling registration is now closed. See you at the fair! \n  \nJob Seekers and Bilingual Professionals\nThis event is open to everyone! The job and educational opportunities at the fair will be focused on bilingual or multilingual job seekers\, especially for languages commonly spoken by immigrant and refugee communities in Minnesota. \nAttendees can look forward to connecting with over 25 opportunities\, receiving free professional headshots\, opportunities to practice interviewing and elevator pitches\, resume reviews\, and refreshments. The first 30 attendees will receive interpreting job seeker kits! \n  \nVolunteers\nSign-up to help us put on this event! Volunteers can help at our practice stations with mock interviews\, reviewing resumes\, and more.  See our volunteer posting here for more info and to sign up! \nContact\nQuestions about the event? Contact our Career Development Counselor\, Brooke Nelson. \nQuestions about volunteering? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator\, Suzanne Olive. \n  \nThank you to our sponsors! \nThank you to M Health Fairview and Weaving Cultures LLC for sponsoring the professional headshots\, and to PGLS and The Language Banc\, and Kim Tong Translation Services for sponsoring our refreshments. Another thanks to University Language Center and Multilingual Word for sponsoring interpreter job seeking kits that will be available to the first 30 attendees.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/bilingual-professionals-job-fair/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, County B Road West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
CREATED:20241001T171101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T171134Z
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SUMMARY:KOM Volunteer Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short 30 minute volunteer info session to hear about current and upcoming volunteer needs with the Karen Organization of Minnesota. There will be a time for questions and an opportunity to sign up to volunteer at the end of the session! \nSign-Up:\nRegister for one of our upcoming sessions here on Zoom. \nSessions this fall:\nFriday\, September 6th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nWednesday\, September 18th\, 4:00pm – 4:30pm \nFriday\, October 4th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nWednesday\, October 23rd\, 4:00pm – 4:30pm \nFriday\, November 8th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nWednesday\, December 4th\, 4:00pm – 4:30pm
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kom-volunteer-info-sessions-2/
LOCATION:MN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
CREATED:20240912T155758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T155758Z
UID:10000306-1727463600-1727469000@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Community Meeting on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:KOM and Ramsey County will lead a Community Meeting on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for the Karen community in the Ramsey County area. \n\nပှၤ​တ​ဝၢ​တၢ်​ထံၣ်​လိာ်​အိၣ်​ဖှိၣ်​သ​ကိး​လၢ​တၢ်​အိၣ်​က​တီၤ​ဆိ​ပာ်​သး​လၢ​ ဂ့ၤ​ဂီၢ်​အူ​ ဒီး​တၢ်​တ​တၢာ်​တ​နါ​တၢ်​ကဲ​ထီၣ်​အ​ဂီၢ်​ \n\nဘၣ်​တၢ်​ဆီၣ်​ထွဲ​မၤ​စၢၤ​လၢ​ KOM ဒီး​ Ramsey County. \n\n\nWhen:\nSeptember\, 27th\n7:00 PM – 8:30 PM \n\nလါ​စဲး​ပ​တ့​ဘၢၣ်​\, ၂၇​ သီ​ \nဟါ​ခီ​ ၇း​ဝ​ဝ​ တုၤ​ ၈း၃​ဝ​ \n\nWhere:\nEbenezer Karen Baptist Church \nအ့​ဘ့ၣ်​န့​စၢ်​က​ညီ​ဘျၢ​ထံ​တၢ်​အိၣ်​ဖှိၣ်​ \n1056 Gervais St\nMaplewood\, MN 55109 \nFree. After-dinner refreshments will be provided. \nမၤ​န့ၢ်​က​လီ​ \nဟါ​တၢ်​အီၣ်​ဃုာ်​ဒီး​တၢ်​ထံ​တၢ်​နိ​တ​ဖၣ်​ \nPlease RSVP to events@mnkaren.org.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/community-meeting-on-emergency-and-disaster-preparedness/
LOCATION:Ebenezer Karen Baptist Church\, 1056 Gervais St\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
GEO:45.0130512;-93.0583202
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
CREATED:20240919T145753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T145753Z
UID:10000309-1726993800-1727038800@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Karenni DeeKu Festival
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Karenni Community of Minnesota will hold the Karenni DeeKu Festival on September 21st and 22nd\, 2024 in Saint Paul\, Minnesota. \nKarenni Deeku Festival is held in the month of September by Karenni people in the states as well as back in Burma and Thailand refugee camps.  On the 21st\, there will be an evening event at Community School of Excellence where youth will perform a cultural dance. There\, DeeKu will be served\, which is a traditional food\, made of sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaves. Young rising singers will also showcase their talent. On the 22nd\, there will be sports competitions including volleyball and youth soccer at West Minnehaha Recreation Center\, as well as a small fundraiser to further fund the Karenni Community of Minnesota’s mission. \nThe work of the Karenni Community of Minnesota is dedicated to preserving and maintaining Karenni cultural heritage through cultural events including performing arts\, sports and food. They organize cultural events and youth events to bring together the Karenni community from around the states\, mainly targeting the ones in Minnesota. The Karenni Community of Minnesota is excited to host DeeKu Festival this year to celebrate and commemorate the unity and freedom from oppression as well as their success. \n   
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karenni-deeku-festival-3/
LOCATION:West Minnehaha Recreation Center\, West Minnehaha Avenue\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
GEO:44.9637674;-93.1294669
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
CREATED:20240919T144910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T145655Z
UID:10000308-1726941600-1726956000@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Karenni DeeKu Festival
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Karenni Community of Minnesota will hold the Karenni DeeKu Festival on September 21st and 22nd\, 2024 in Saint Paul\, Minnesota. \nKarenni Deeku Festival is held in the month of September by Karenni people in the states as well as back in Burma and Thailand refugee camps.  On the 21st\, there will be an evening event at Community School of Excellence where youth will perform a cultural dance. There\, DeeKu will be served\, which is a traditional food\, made of sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaves. Young rising singers will also showcase their talent. On the 22nd\, there will be sports competitions including volleyball and youth soccer at West Minnehaha Recreation Center\, as well as a small fundraiser to further fund the Karenni Community of Minnesota’s mission. \nThe work of the Karenni Community of Minnesota is dedicated to preserving and maintaining Karenni cultural heritage through cultural events including performing arts\, sports and food. They organize cultural events and youth events to bring together the Karenni community from around the states\, mainly targeting the ones in Minnesota. The Karenni Community of Minnesota is excited to host DeeKu Festival this year to celebrate and commemorate the unity and freedom from oppression as well as their success. \n  \n   
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karenni-deeku-festival-2/
LOCATION:Community School of Excellence\, 270 Larpenteur Ave W\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55113\, United States
GEO:44.9911822;-93.1117438
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
CREATED:20240731T210829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T171034Z
UID:10000296-1726675200-1726677000@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:KOM Volunteer Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short 30 minute volunteer info session to hear about current and upcoming volunteer needs with the Karen Organization of Minnesota. There will be a time for questions and an opportunity to sign up to volunteer at the end of the session! \nSign-Up:\nRegister for one of our upcoming sessions here on Zoom. \nSessions this fall:\nFriday\, September 6th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nWednesday\, September 18th\, 4:00pm – 4:30pm \nFriday\, October 4th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nWednesday\, October 23rd\, 4:00pm – 4:30pm \nFriday\, November 8th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nWednesday\, December 4th\, 4:00pm – 4:30pm
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kom-volunteer-info-sessions/2024-09-18/
LOCATION:MN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
CREATED:20240731T210829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T171034Z
UID:10000295-1725616800-1725618600@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:KOM Volunteer Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short 30 minute volunteer info session to hear about current and upcoming volunteer needs with the Karen Organization of Minnesota. There will be a time for questions and an opportunity to sign up to volunteer at the end of the session! \nSign-Up:\nRegister for one of our upcoming sessions here on Zoom. \nSessions this fall:\nFriday\, September 6th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nWednesday\, September 18th\, 4:00pm – 4:30pm \nFriday\, October 4th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nWednesday\, October 23rd\, 4:00pm – 4:30pm \nFriday\, November 8th\, 10:00am – 10:30am \nWednesday\, December 4th\, 4:00pm – 4:30pm
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kom-volunteer-info-sessions/2024-09-06/
LOCATION:MN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
CREATED:20240703T195353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T190357Z
UID:10000291-1724504400-1724518800@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:KOM Summer House Party
DESCRIPTION:Our KOM Summer House Party is Saturday\, August 24th!\nWe’re excited to spend an afternoon with you and other friends of KOM supporters. Read below for what to expect at the event. \n\nRSVP here (deadline extended to midnight on Thursday\, August 22nd): KOM House Party Registration Form\n\nEvent details:\n\nDate & Time: Saturday\, August 24th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm\nLocation: Home of Tim O’Brien (KOM Board Treasurer) and Betsy Gedatus on West River Parkway\, Minneapolis\, MN. (Exact address will be emailed to you prior to the event)\nDress Code: Casual attire\, family-friendly\, outdoor event\nFree! No gifts required.\nEvent will be outdoors\, weather permitting.\n\nWhat to expect at the event: \n\nKaren & Burmese appetizers\nFamilies & children welcome\nUpdates from KOM staff & board\n\nThis is a free\, informal event for our donors\, volunteers\, and new friends to come together. We will have a light meal\, social time\, and a short program with remarks from our board chair\, staff\, and donors. Family and kids are welcome! Gifts are appreciated but not required. \nThank you so much for your support.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kom-summer-house-party/
LOCATION:MN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
CREATED:20240731T212536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T212536Z
UID:10000302-1724405400-1724409000@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Diploma Programs Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce upcoming information sessions for TWO dynamic adult diploma programs designed for English language learners:\n1️⃣ Apprentice and Manufacturing Ready: Explore hands-on training in trades like carpentry\, highway heavy\, and more while! This diploma program is designed for people who want to begin an apprenticeship in a trade and have not yet earned a U.S. High School Diploma. \n2️⃣ Professional Leadership Program: Develop your computer skills and leadership competencies that you will use in jobs such as education paraprofessional or office administrative work. \nBoth programs are FREE and will be completed in one year\, from September 2024 through May 2025. Classes meet Monday through Friday at Roseville Adult Learning Center. \nTo learn more about these programs\, join us at an upcoming info session:\nDates: Aug 9\, Aug 23\nTime: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.\nLocation: Join at the Zoom link below or come to Roseville Adult Learning Center to meet in person.\nZoom link for info session here \nOur address is:\nAŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Room 254\n1910 County Road B West\nRoseville\, MN 55113 \nDon’t miss this chance to meet our staff\, learn about program specifics\, and discover how we can help you achieve your career goals. \n\nThe State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funded (or funded in part) this training through a grant. The grant recipient created this training. DEED does not endorse this publicity or training or make guarantees\, warranties\, or assurances of any kind\, express or implied\, regarding the accuracy\, completeness\, timeliness\, usefulness\, adequacy\, continued availability or ownership of the information herein or elsewhere.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/diploma-programs-info-sessions/2024-08-23/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, County B Road West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Info
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
CREATED:20210804T204512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172952Z
UID:10000289-1723806000-1723811400@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Karen (K’nyaw) culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month.\nDuring this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen (K’nyaw) history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. RSVP on Zoom to one of our upcoming sessions to receive the link: \nRSVP here  \n*Suggested donation of $15 to help cover staff time and preparation:  \nDonate here \nWant to request a presentation for a different date tailored to your group? Please see our Karen Culture Presentations page for more details and to fill out a request.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-4/2024-08-16/
LOCATION:MN
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
CREATED:20240731T212536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T212536Z
UID:10000301-1723195800-1723199400@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Diploma Programs Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce upcoming information sessions for TWO dynamic adult diploma programs designed for English language learners:\n1️⃣ Apprentice and Manufacturing Ready: Explore hands-on training in trades like carpentry\, highway heavy\, and more while! This diploma program is designed for people who want to begin an apprenticeship in a trade and have not yet earned a U.S. High School Diploma. \n2️⃣ Professional Leadership Program: Develop your computer skills and leadership competencies that you will use in jobs such as education paraprofessional or office administrative work. \nBoth programs are FREE and will be completed in one year\, from September 2024 through May 2025. Classes meet Monday through Friday at Roseville Adult Learning Center. \nTo learn more about these programs\, join us at an upcoming info session:\nDates: Aug 9\, Aug 23\nTime: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.\nLocation: Join at the Zoom link below or come to Roseville Adult Learning Center to meet in person.\nZoom link for info session here \nOur address is:\nAŋpétu Téča Education Center\, Room 254\n1910 County Road B West\nRoseville\, MN 55113 \nDon’t miss this chance to meet our staff\, learn about program specifics\, and discover how we can help you achieve your career goals. \n\nThe State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funded (or funded in part) this training through a grant. The grant recipient created this training. DEED does not endorse this publicity or training or make guarantees\, warranties\, or assurances of any kind\, express or implied\, regarding the accuracy\, completeness\, timeliness\, usefulness\, adequacy\, continued availability or ownership of the information herein or elsewhere.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/diploma-programs-info-sessions/2024-08-09/
LOCATION:Aŋpétu Téča Education Center\, County B Road West\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Info
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T041952
CREATED:20240715T181024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T145359Z
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SUMMARY:74th Commemoration of Karen National Martyrs' Day
DESCRIPTION:The Karen Community of Minnesota (KCM) invites all to the 74th Commemoration of Karen National Martyrs’ Day on Friday\, August 9\, and Saturday\, August 10th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. \n\n\n \nSignificance of Karen Martyrs’ Day\nThe official Karen Martyrs’ Day is on August 12 and commemorates the anniversary of the death of Saw Ba U Gyi (one of the early leaders of the Karen National Union) in 1950. Others who have fought for the Karen are also honored in remembrance of the Karen resistance. \nKaren Martyrs’ Day is an opportunity to reflect on the history of the Karen people and honor the leaders who have guided their struggle for freedom and democracy in Myanmar. It is an upbeat occasion emphasizing togetherness and community health\, an opportunity for Karen to pass on traditions to the younger generation. This year we anticipate that 2\,000 people will attend the Karen Martyrs’ Day Ceremony\, a celebration with music\, food for sale\, and a resource fair. The event raises awareness about the Karen and brings them together with their neighbors in the broader community. In addition to the ceremony\, attendees can enjoy soccer and volleyball tournaments\, and the traditional sport cane ball. \n\n\n\nThe main ceremony will be held Saturday\, August 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at:\nHazelwood Park \n1663 Country Rd C E \nMaplewood\, MN 55109 \n$5 entrance fee for individuals age 11 and up. Children age 10 and under enter for free.\n\n2024 Karen Martyr’s Day Sponsor Registration\n\n\nSupport the 74th Commemoration of Karen Martyr’s Day by sponsoring the event. \nMinnesota’s Karen recognize your business as an important asset in our community and would like to invite you to be an official sponsor of this year’s events. We have four sponsorship packages available with benefits: \n❖ Bronze: $300 –a tabling spot reserved for your business at the resource fair on August 9th/10th.* (This includes both days). Note: tent will not be provided. You are welcome to bring your own tent up to 10’ x 10’. \n❖ Silver: $600 – Bronze benefits plus business name on ceremony program schedule\, and KOM website/social media platforms. \n❖ Gold: $1\,000 – Silver benefits plus recognition at the opening and closing ceremony. Will receive sponsorship recognition plaque. \n❖ Platinum: $2\,000 – Gold benefits\, plus business name and logo printed on the official invitation and welcome to display business banner and speak on the stage. \nPlease fill out the 2024 Karen Martyr’s Day Sponsor Registration Form online here by Wednesday\, July 31st OR print and fill out the form on paper and return with your check to: \nAttn: Alexis Walstad\nKaren Organization of Minnesota\n2353 Rice St.\, Suite 240\nRoseville\, MN 55113 \nAll events will be free of charge. As America’s first Karen-led 501c3 nonprofit\, KOM is tax-exempt and will provide you with a tax-deductible receipt. \n*Sponsors are welcome to table during all hours of the event. We anticipate the highest levels of traffic on Saturday morning and early afternoon during/immediately following the ceremony. \n\n\nContact\nFor questions about the event\, please contact Nay Htoo at 651-529-5066 or sawnay@gmail.com. \nFor questions about payment and registration\, please contact Alexis Walstad at 651-202-3120 or awalstad@mnkaren.org. \n\n\nKaren Community of Minnesota (KCM) is a Karen-led community group that acts as the governing body for the Karen community in Minnesota and helps plan important community events and gatherings. \nEvent Sponsors\nProdeo Academy
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/74th-commemoration-of-karen-national-martyrs-day/
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Karen (K’nyaw) culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month.\nDuring this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen (K’nyaw) history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. RSVP on Zoom to one of our upcoming sessions to receive the link: \nRSVP here  \n*Suggested donation of $15 to help cover staff time and preparation:  \nDonate here \nWant to request a presentation for a different date tailored to your group? Please see our Karen Culture Presentations page for more details and to fill out a request.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-4/2024-06-21/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Karenni Kay Htoe Boe Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Karenni Community of Minnesota is celebrating Kay Htoe Boe on Saturday\, April 27th\, 2024 in Saint Paul!\n\n\n\nThe most important celebration for Karenni people is Kay Htoe Bo. This festival reflects the story on how the earth came into being.\n\n\nThe Karenni people in Burma live in a small\, mountainous region to the north of Karen State and west of Thailand. There are over a dozen ethnic Karenni subgroups\, but they all speak the same language (with only small variations in dialect). They speak Karenni language\, also called Kayah Li.\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\nCommunity School of Excellence \n270 Larpenteur Ave W \nSaint Paul\, MN 55113 \n  \nSchedule of Events:\n\n9:00am – 12:00pm: EeLu Ceremony \n12:00pm – 2:00pm: Lunch \n4:00pm – 7:00pm: Entertainment \n\n\n\n\nContact:\nRosy Kanyamaw\, 507-402-9341\, for entertainment inquiries.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karenni-kay-htoe-boe-celebration/
LOCATION:Community School of Excellence\, 270 Larpenteur Ave W\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55113\, United States
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Karen (K’nyaw) culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month.\nDuring this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen (K’nyaw) history\, culture\, and resettlement in the U.S. We will explore the history of the Karen and how they became refugees\, and discuss how the Karen have adapted to life in the U.S. We will also give a brief overview of Karen culture\, covering everything from food\, to clothing\, to family\, to communication styles\, and more. Come with open ears and any questions.  \nThis presentation will be delivered online. RSVP on Zoom to one of our upcoming sessions to receive the link: \nRSVP here  \n*Suggested donation of $15 to help cover staff time and preparation:  \nDonate here \nWant to request a presentation for a different date tailored to your group? Please see our Karen Culture Presentations page for more details and to fill out a request.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-4/2024-04-19/
LOCATION:MN
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