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SUMMARY:73rd Commemoration of Karen Martyrs’ Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the 73rd commemoration of Karen Martyr’s Day\, It will be held this year on August 12th and 13th to commemorate 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. \nThis year\, Minnesota’s Karen community will commemorate the event in Austin\, MN\, about a 2 hour drive from Saint Paul. Many Karen families live in the towns of Austin and neighboring Albert Lea\, and leaders hope to see many of our Southern MN families as well as Saint Paul residents coming together. \n\nContact Persons for general information \nNay Htoo (651) 529-5066 \nEh Tah Khu (651) 460-0668 \nWah Paw (507) 318-0809 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nSports Tournament Information \nMen Soccer – 1st place -$7\,500\, 2nd place $4\,500. Register fee $500 + Deposit $100 = $600 \nWomen Soccer – 1st place $2\,000\, 2nd place $1000. Register Fee = $350 \nCane Ball– 1st place – $2\,500\, 2nd place – $1\,500. Register fee = $250 \nVolleyball Men/Women– 1st place $3\,000\, 2nd place $1\,500. Register fee = $300 \nSports Contact: \nKyaw Million (651)442-3351 \nKlo Wah (507) 383-4284 \n\nVendor Information \nFood Vendors – Register fee = $500 \nClothing Vendors – Register Fee = $250 \nVendor Contact: \nDavid (507) 481-7538
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/73nd-commemoration-of-karen-martyrs-day/
LOCATION:Todd Park\, 11th Street and\, 21st Ave NE\, Austin\, MN\, 55912\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cane Ball,Soocer,Volleyball
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SUMMARY:Twin Cities World Refugee Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Coming June 11\, 2023!\n#TCWRD is a Festival That Aims To…\nRecognize the thousands of refugees living in our state and celebrate the diversity of cultures and experiences that they bring to our community. \nRaise awareness around refugee issues\, including: international conflicts and violence that create refugee crises\, the refugee resettlement process both here and abroad\, and the challenges and opportunities faced by refugees after resettling in Minnesota. \nBuild a cultural bridge between longtime Minnesota residents and our newest community members. \nThis celebration of culture and life brings Minnesotans together to recognize and uplift the diverse gifts that refugees bring to our state. Event-goers enjoy free live entertainment\, food and vendors from around the world\, children’s activities\, a community resource fair\, and interactive educational displays. In partnership with the City of Brooklyn Center\, join us on June 11 at Centennial Park (6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy\, Brooklyn Center\, MN) from 12 pm – 5 pm! \nInfo taken from CAPI’s website at https://www.capiusa.org/world-refugee-day/
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/twin-cities-world-refugee-day-2023/
LOCATION:Centennial Park\, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway\, Brooklyn Center\, MN\, 55430\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T100000
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SUMMARY:Art in the Hollow 2023
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin us on June 3rd\, 2023 from 10:00AM – 5:00 PM at Swede Hollow Park for a celebration of art\, culture\, and community. \nDive 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! \nMark your calendars\, spread the word\, and be sure to visit our booth at Art in the Hollow. Witness the artistry\, learn about our weaving techniques\, and take home a piece of our rich tapestry. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nFor more information about the event visit http://www.artinthehollow.org/. Learn more about the Weaving Program at KOM. \n#ArtInTheHollow #WeavingProgramatKOM\n#KarenCommunity #CulturalHeritage\n#SupportLocalArtists
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/art-in-the-hollow-2023/
LOCATION:Swede Hollow Park\, 665 Greenbrier St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Welcome Corps: Info Session for the Karen Community
DESCRIPTION:We have been receiving many questions from the community about the new Welcome Corps program\, launched by the U.S. Department of State in early 2023. \nFrom 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).” \nAs 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. \nKOM က​ညီ​ က​ရၢ​မဲၣ်​နံၣ်​စိ​ထၣ်​ ဒီး​တၢ်​က​ရၢ​က​ရိ​လၢ​အ​ဆီၣ်​ထွဲ​မၤ​စၢၤ​အီၤ​ ဒ်​အ​မ့ၢ်​ ALIGHT\, ဒီး​ Refugee Resettlement Programs Office ပှၤ​ဘၣ်​ကီ​ဘၣ်​ခဲ​တၢ်​သုး​လီၢ်​သုး​ကျဲ၀ဲၤ​ကျိၤ​အ၀ဲၤ​ဒၢး​ လၢ​အ​ဘၣ်​ဒီၤ​း​ Minnesota Department of Human Services မဲၣ်​နံၣ်​စိ​ထၣ်​ပ​ဒိၣ်​ တၢ်​အံး​ထွဲ​ကွၢ်​ထွဲ​က​မျၢၢ်​ဝဲၤ​ကျိၤ​ က​အိၣ်​ဒီး​တၢ်​ဒုး​နၢ်​ပၢၢ်​အါ​ထီၣ်​တၢ်​ဂ့ၢ်​တၢ်​ကျိၤ​လၢ​လာ်​တ​ဖၣ်​အံၤ​န့ၣ်​လီၤ​. \n\n\nWelcome Corps အ​ဂ့ၢ်​အ​ကျိၤ​ကျၢၢ်​တံၢ်​\nAlight အ​မူ​အ​ဒါ​ဘၣ်​ဃး​တၢ်​ဆီၤ​ထွဲ​မၤ​စၢၤ​ပှၤ​ကွဲး​မုာ်​တၢ်​ sponsors တ​ဖၣ်​\nတၢ်​ဆၢ​က​တီၢ်​လၢ​ တၢ်​သံ​ကွၢ်​စံး​ဆၢ​အ​ဂီၢ်​\n\nတၢ်​ရဲၣ်​တၢ်​ကျဲၤ​အံၤ​ဘၣ်​တၢ်​ဒုး​ကဲ​ထီၣ်​အီၤ​လၢ​ KOM က​ညီ​က​ရၢ​မဲၣ်​နံၣ်​စိ​ထၣ်​န့ၣ်​လီၤ​. ပှၤ​လၢ​က​က​တိၤ​ကျိာ်​ထံ​တၢ်​ဆူ​က​ညီ​ကျိာ်​အိၣ်​စ့ၢ်​ကီး​န့ၣ်​လီ​. \n\nPlease share this information session widely with members of the Karen community so they can learn about this program and ask any questions they may have. \n         
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/welcome-corps-info-session/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 499 Wacouta Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Karen American Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Karen Community of Minnesota on Saturday\, May 20th for Minnesota Karen American Day!\nHonor Karen culture and the Karen community this Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Celebrations include dance performances\, Karen singers and musicians\, food vendors\, and more. Held at the new American Veterans Memorial Park as part of their API Heritage Month Celebrations. Other celebrations throughout the month at the park include Hmong American Day on May 14th and MN Korean American Day on May 21st. \nDate: Saturday\, May 20th\, 2023 \nTime: 10AM – 3PM \nLocation: American Veterans Memorial Park\, at the intersection of County Rd 14 and Highway 52 in Cannon Falls\, MN 55009 \nParking: FREE for Karen American Day \nAdmission: $8.00 (kids under 5 and elders over 65 are free; veterans and active duty soldiers are 50% off) \n       
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/minnesota-karen-american-day/
LOCATION:American Veterans Memorial Park\, 57th Avenue\, Cannon Falls\, Minnesota\, 55009
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T140000
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SUMMARY:API Day at the Capitol 2023
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for API Day at the Capitol on Tuesday\, April 11th\, 2023! \nThe Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans and local and state nonprofit organizations will co-host the 2023 Asian and Pacific Islander Day at the Capitol on Tuesday\, April 11\, 2023. All Minnesotans are invited to attend. \nAPI Day is an annual Council event designed to bring together Minnesotans of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) descent to rally together\, increase their knowledge of the state policymaking process\, and directly connect with legislators about the issues that matter most to them. All are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend 2023 API Day. No previous political or legislative experience is required. \nThe 2023 API Day at the Capitol will take place in the Capitol rotunda. Doors open at 9:00 am\, and the rally will begin at 10:00 am. Speakers are anticipated to include individuals working in childhood education\, the Minnesota legislature\, local API community-based organizations\, and others. No registration is required. Seating is first come\, first served. The event will also be livestreamed on the Council’s Facebook page.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/api-day-at-the-capitol-2023/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T123000
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with the Karen Community on the Juvenile Justice System and Substance Use
DESCRIPTION:We welcome Karen parents and families to come and hear from the Saint Paul Police Department\, Ramsey County Probation\, and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. A Karen interpreter will be available at this event. \nCommunity Education and Conversation Agenda တ​ဝၢ​တၢ်​သိၣ်​လိ​နဲၣ်​လိ​ဒီး​တၢ်​က​တိၤ​သ​ကိး​တၢ်​အ​တၢ်​ရဲၣ်​လီၤ​\nApril 1\, 2023\nလါ​အ့​ဖြ့ၣ်​ ၁​ သီ​\, ၂၀၂၃​ နံၣ်​ \n9:00 AM – 9:10 AM Introduction and Welcome\nတၢ်​က​တိၤ​ဆှၢ​နုာ်​ဒီး​တၢ်​တူၢ်​လိာ်​မုာ်​ \n9:10 AM – 9:55 AM Presentation by the Saint Paul Police Department Gang Unit\nပှၤ​ဆှၢ​နုာ်​ဒု​:သ့ၣ်​ညါ​တၢ်​ လၢ​ ဝ့ၢ်​စ့ၣ်​ဖီ​လ်​ပၢၤ​ကီၢ်​ဝဲၤ​ကျိၤ​ လၢ​အ​မူ​ဒါ​မ့ၢ်၀ဲ​တၢ်​တြီ​ဃာ်​က​ရၢ​သ့ၣ်​တ​ဖၣ်​လၢ​အ​မၤ​ညီ​နုၢ်​တၢ်​ဟူး၈ဲၤ​\, လၢ​အ​ထီ​ဒါ​ပ​ဒိၣ်​သဲ​စး​တၢ်​ဘျၢ​ \n9:55 AM – 10:40 AM Presentation by Ramsey County Probation\nပှၤ​ဆှၢ​နုာ်​ဒုး​သ့ၣ်​ညါ​တၢ်​ လၢ​ ရဲၣ်​မ​စံၣ်​ခီ​ထံၣ်​ သဲ​စး​အ​တၢ်​ပျဲ​ပူၤ​ဖျဲး​သ​နိ​ \n10:40 AM – 11:40 AM Presentation by Wayside Recovery Center Chief Clinical Officer/Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) ပှၤ​ဆှၢ​နုာ်​ဒုး​သ့ၣ်​ညါ​တၢ်​လၢ​ Wayside တၢ်​ဘျူး​က့​ဘျါ​က့ၤ​ဝဲၤ​လီၢ်​မူ​ဒါ​ခိၣ်​/သံး​ဒီး​က​သံၣ်​မူၤ​ဘှီး​တၢ်​ဘျူး​က့ၤ​ဘျါ​က့ၤ​ပှၤ​ဟ့ၣ်​ကူၣ်​တၢ်​ \n11:40 AM – 12:30 PM Conversation with Community Youth Workers\nတ​တၢ်​က​တိၤ​သ​ကိး​တၢ်​ဒီး​တ​ဝၢ​ပှၤ​မၤ​သ​ကိး​တၢ်​ဒီး​သး​စၢ်​တ​ဖၣ်​ \n*Lunch will be served after the event\n*ဖဲ​တၢ်​ရဲၣ်​တၢ်​ကျဲၤ​ဝံၤ​အိၣ်​ဃုာ်​ဒီး​မုၢ်​ထူၣ်​တၢ်​အီၣ်​ \nContact\nKaziah Josiah – SPPD Community Engagement Specialist | 651-417-5824 \nMar Htay – KOM Youth Case Manager | 651-202-6154 \nContact us if you need transportation or have any questions about the community conversation.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/community-conversation-juvenile-justice-system/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 499 Wacouta Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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SUMMARY:KCOM's 2762 Karen New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota at their Karen New Year Celebration! It was be a joyous celebration! \n\nSunday\, January 1\, 2023\n10 a.m. – 3 p.m.\nWashington Technology Magnet School at 1495 Rice St\, St Paul\, MN 55117\n\nFor questions\, please contact Kyaw Kyaw Lwin at 651-417-2650 or Mahn Kyaw Kaing at 651-512-3971.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kcoms-2762-karen-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Culture Organization of Minnesota":MAILTO:karenculture.mn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221217T093000
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SUMMARY:2762 Karen New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the celebration of the 2762 Karen New Year on Saturday\, December 17th\, 2022!\nThe event will take place at Washington Technology Magnet School from 9:30 am until 9:00 pm. There will be a main ceremony in the morning followed by a resource fair\, traditional culture show competition\, and a volleyball tournament. \n \nThe Karen New Year Celebration is an important event in the community that celebrates new beginnings and reflects on the past year. Over 1\,000 Karen and other community members are expected to share in the festivities while cultivating friendships and participating in Karen cultural traditions. A complete schedule of events includes: \n9:30 am – 12:00 pm       Main Program \n9:30 am – 5:00 pm         Resource Fair \n1:00 pm – 5:00 pm         Traditional culture show competition \n8:00 am – 9:00 pm        Volleyball competition \nMain contacts for the event: Nay Htoo\, Event Chair (651)-529-5066\, sawnay@gmail.com and Eh Tah Khu\, Resource Fair (651)-460-0668\, ekhu@mnkaren.org \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities\nInterested in sponsoring the event? Your sponsorship will show your agency’s support for the Karen community and keep this event free and accessible for all community members. Contact Alexis Walstad at awalstad@mnkaren.org\, 651-202-3120 or Eh Tah Khu at ekhu@mnkaren.org\, 651-202-3114. \nRegister Online for 2762 Karen New Year Sponsorship \n\n2762 Karen New Year Sponsor Letter (PDF)\n2762 Karen New Year Sponsor Registration Form (PDF)\n\n  \nVolleyball Rules:\n\nDue to the fact that we will be playing a one-day tournament\, we will accept only 8 men’s and women’s volleyball teams. We will only allow Karen\, Karenni\, and all ethnicities in Burma.\nAll teams must have uniforms and only 10 players are allowed per team.\nTeam Captain or Manager must fill our registration form before December 14 and pay all fees.\nWe will be having a drawing competition on December 16 at 6 pm.\n\nAwards: \n\nFirst Place – $1000 with trophy and medal\nSecond Place – $700 with trophy and medal\nBest Setter\, Spiker\, and Defender award\n\nRegistration fees are $250 and are due on December 15. \nWomen’s Volleyball Contact: Htee Moo Shee at 651-447-0489 \nMen’s Volleyball Contact: Kaw Doh Soe at 651-239-8886 \nFor other questions about the tournament\, please contact Thara Million at 651-442-3351 or Thara Poe Thay Doh at 651-210-4571 \nThank You to Our Event Sponsors!\n \n 
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2762-karen-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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SUMMARY:KOM Gala 2022
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that after two years of virtual programming\, KOM is bringing back our Annual Gala live and in-person! This year\, our gala will be held at the Inwood Oaks Event Center in Oakdale\, Minnesota on Thursday\, November 3rd\, 2022\, 5:30pm – 9:00pm.  \nThe Annual Gala is KOM’s premier fundraising and community building event bringing together community leaders\, elected officials\, service partners\, volunteers\, and donors for a special evening. This year’s event promises to be a joyful reunion for past event attendees and an opportunity to welcome new supporters to learn more about our work. With more than 10 new staff\, 5 new programs\, and thousands of people impacted since 2019\, we have a lot to share with you whether you’re new to KOM or a longtime friend! \n\nRegistration is now closed. Thank you!\nIf you would like to support KOM’s fundraiser\, but are unable to attend the event\, you can purchase raffle tickets from KOM staff before November 3rd to be entered into the drawing. Raffle ticket buyers do not have to be present at the gala to win. \nSponsorship\nSponsor registration is now closed. Gala sponsors\, please see our chart\, 2022 Gala Sponsorship Packages\, for details about pricing and benefits for each sponsorship level. Find our full KOM 2022 Gala Sponsor Letter here. \nIf you have questions about the event\, please contact Alexis Walstad at (651)202-3120 or events@mnkaren.org. \n\nRaffle\nNot able to attend the gala this year? You can still support KOM by entering in our raffle! KOM will hold a live raffle drawing during the gala for over 15 prizes! Raffle ticket buyers do not need to be present at the event to win. Prizes include the following: \nArt & Textiles \nKaren Painting | Karen Necklace & Storage Container | Karen Woven Scarf | Karen Woven Shirts | Karen Woven Table Placements and Pieces | Karen Traditional Horn \nExperiences \n2 Theater Mu Mainstage Tickets | 2 Chanhassen Dinner Theater Mainstage Dinner and Show Tickets | Minnesota United Gift Pack | 4 Theater Tickets from Stages Theatre Company \nFood & Drink \nKaren Dinner for 8 at your home | Rice Cooker | Coffee and Bamboo Coffee Dripper | $50 Caribou Coffee Gift Card\, 2 Travel Mugs and a Bag of Coffee Beans \nOther Items \n$250 R. F. Moeller Gift Certificate | Amazon Echo Buds\, Echo Show\, Echo Auto\, and Echo Dot | Smart TV | $100 Gas Card and Hoodie | Bailey Nurseries Plants | Impact 1000 Rangefinder \nBuy Tickets \nRaffle tickets are $20 each and must be purchased in-person from KOM staff or board members. Stop by our office to buy your raffle tickets today! \n    \nRead our KOM House Rules for Raffle for more information about who can buy raffle tickets\, where to pick up prizes\, required payment options\, and more. \nFor questions regarding the raffle\, please contact Eh Tah Khu or Alexis Walstad. \n\nEvent Details\nWe welcome guests for a social hour\, dinner\, live entertainment by Karen artists\, raffle drawing\, and program to share highlights of our work. Proceeds from the gala will benefit KOM’s expanded services including youth chemical health\, financial coaching\, housing stability\, and youth leadership initiatives. \nAttire\nBusiness or cocktail attire. Traditional cultural clothing is welcome. \nParking\nInwood Oaks Event Center offers easy access off I-94\, and parking is free in the lot. \nCOVID-19 Safety\nMasks are welcome\, but not required for attending the event. We expect to host around 300 guests in a room with a capacity of 800 to allow for appropriate spacing and air flow. Please contact us at events@mnkaren.org if you have any questions. \nLive Music Entertainment\nWe are excited to announce that Eh Ler Tha\, Eh Wah\, and their daughter Htar Law Eh will be our special guest musicians performing at the gala. Hear a message from them below: \n \n\nThank You to Our Event Sponsors\nGold Sponsors\n          \nSilver Sponsors\n                       \n\nBronze Sponsors\nBethesda Family Medicine Clinic\nLexdan Automotive\nSKD Auto Transport
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/kom-gala-2022/
LOCATION:Inwood Oaks\, 484 Inwood Ave. N\, Oakdale\, MN\, 55128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T220000
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SUMMARY:Solidarity Street Gallery 2022: Resilient Generations
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Weaving Circle will be selling and displaying hand-woven items as a part of the Solidarity Street Gallery. \nStop by our table on Payne Ave this weekend\, September 9th and 10th to see these hand-woven pieces up closed and in-person. Our weaving instructors\, as well as some youth from our summer weaving classes\, will be doing live weaving demonstrations on backstrap looms both Friday and Saturday. They will also have items available for purchase including scarves\, bags\, shirts\, and more! \nAbout the larger event\nSOLIDARITY STREET GALLERY is an annual Arts and Cultural festival on Saint Paul’s Eastside. The Solidarity Street Gallery\, in its 3rd year\, is an artistic celebration of the richly diverse community on the East Side of Saint Paul. This year’s festival theme is RESILIENT GENERATIONS; centered around the Southeast Asian Community on the Eastside. All are welcome to attend and take in a curated arts and cultural experience that highlights Southeast Asian Culture and History. \nFor two days in September\, Payne Avenue will transform into a lively street fair including visual art exhibitions in dozens of storefronts along the avenue\, a maker’s market with several vendors\, collaborative community art projects and community activities\, and the main stage where visitors will gather to take in a host of high-quality performance art throughout the weekend. Join us on September 9th and 10th for the 2022 Solidarity Street Gallery! \nWhen: \nFriday\, September 9th\, 2022\, 5:00pm – 10:00pm \nSaturday\, September 10th\, 2022\, 12:00pm – 10:00pm \nWhere: \nArt displays\, stages\, and vendors all down Payne Ave in Saint Paul’s East Side neighborhood. KOM Weaving Circle will be at 965 Payne Avenue\, at the corner of Payne and Case. \nVisit the Instagram and Facebook posts for more information!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/solidarity-street-gallery-2022-resilient-generations/2022-09-10/
LOCATION:965 Payne Ave\, 965 Payne Ave\, Saint Paul\, 55106
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220909T220000
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SUMMARY:Solidarity Street Gallery 2022: Resilient Generations
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Weaving Circle will be selling and displaying hand-woven items as a part of the Solidarity Street Gallery. \nStop by our table on Payne Ave this weekend\, September 9th and 10th to see these hand-woven pieces up closed and in-person. Our weaving instructors\, as well as some youth from our summer weaving classes\, will be doing live weaving demonstrations on backstrap looms both Friday and Saturday. They will also have items available for purchase including scarves\, bags\, shirts\, and more! \nAbout the larger event\nSOLIDARITY STREET GALLERY is an annual Arts and Cultural festival on Saint Paul’s Eastside. The Solidarity Street Gallery\, in its 3rd year\, is an artistic celebration of the richly diverse community on the East Side of Saint Paul. This year’s festival theme is RESILIENT GENERATIONS; centered around the Southeast Asian Community on the Eastside. All are welcome to attend and take in a curated arts and cultural experience that highlights Southeast Asian Culture and History. \nFor two days in September\, Payne Avenue will transform into a lively street fair including visual art exhibitions in dozens of storefronts along the avenue\, a maker’s market with several vendors\, collaborative community art projects and community activities\, and the main stage where visitors will gather to take in a host of high-quality performance art throughout the weekend. Join us on September 9th and 10th for the 2022 Solidarity Street Gallery! \nWhen: \nFriday\, September 9th\, 2022\, 5:00pm – 10:00pm \nSaturday\, September 10th\, 2022\, 12:00pm – 10:00pm \nWhere: \nArt displays\, stages\, and vendors all down Payne Ave in Saint Paul’s East Side neighborhood. KOM Weaving Circle will be at 965 Payne Avenue\, at the corner of Payne and Case. \nVisit the Instagram and Facebook posts for more information!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/solidarity-street-gallery-2022-resilient-generations/2022-09-09/
LOCATION:965 Payne Ave\, 965 Payne Ave\, Saint Paul\, 55106
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
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SUMMARY:72nd Commemoration of Karen Martyrs’ Day
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us and the community the first weekend in August to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of Karen Martyrs’ Day. \nLocation\nHealthEast Sports Center Red Fields\n(near East Ridge High School)\n4200 Pioneer Dr\nWoodbury\, MN 55129 \nDaily parking fee is $10 \nSchedule\nDates: Saturday\, August 6th & Sunday\, August 7th\, 2022\nTime: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm \nThe main ceremony will be held on Saturday\, August 6th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.\nFor the remainder of the event\, attendees can visit KCM food vendors\, participate in games\, and observe sport tournaments. Tournaments include men’s and women’s soccer\, men’s and women’s volleyball\, and men’s cane ball. \nFor more information please contact: Ku Hser 651-332-9992; Jesse 651-987-3203; Thara Nay Htoo 651-529-5066; Thara Eh Tah Ku: 651-460-0668 \n\nSports Tournament Information\nMen’s Soccer: Thara Million 651-442-3351; Gay Moo Hser 651-500-9584; Saw Lah Set 651-500-3876\nWomen’s Soccer: Tu Lor 651-200-9847\nMen’s and Women’s Volleyball: Thara Poe Thay Doh 651-210-4571; Thara KD Soe 651-239-8886\nCaneball: Yaza 651-428-6328 \nSport Registration due date – 07/25/2022.\nFor all other questions about the sports tournament please contact Thara Million 651-442-3351 or Thara Poe Thay Doh 65–210-4571. \nNote: All sports team players must be in main ceremony because our goal is to honor Saw Ba U Gyi\, the first president of Karen National Union and those who have died or been injured fighting for the independence of the Karen. The main ceremony will be held on Saturday morning from 8am to 9am. \n\nSponsorship\nThere are four sponsorship packages available with the following benefits: \n\nBronze: $200 –a table reserved for your business at the resource fair on Saturday\, August 6th/7th. (This includes both days)\nSilver: $500 – Bronze benefits plus business name on flyers\, program schedule\, and our website/social media platforms.\nGold: $1000 – Silver benefits plus an opportunity to speak for 5 minutes during our “get to know the sponsors” part of the program (interpreters provided).\nPlatinum: $2\,500 –Gold benefits\, plus a 3 minute interview/commercial (translated into Karen if desired) and played during the event and after the event on our social media/YouTube channels (a combined following of 45\,000 people)\n\nRegister as a sponsor here! \n\nBrief History of Karen Martyrs’ Day\nThe Karen’s are an indigenous people in the Southeast Asian countries of Thailand and Burma. In Burma\, the Karen’s are the second largest ethnic group. The Karen aided the British during World War II\, when the Japanese occupied the region. Many Karen were slaughtered\, by both Japanese and Burma Independence Army soldiers. \nAfter the war ended\, Burma was granted independence in 1948 from Britain. The Karen\, led by the Karen National Union (KNU)\, have been struggling for freedom\, national equality\, democracy and peace for several decades. \nThe Karen struggle has the aim of achieving a genuine federal on the political basis of equality and self-determination for all the ethnic people in Burma. \nOn August 12\, 1950\, Karen National leader Saw Ba U Gyi\, who was the founder and president of the Karen National Union (KNU)\, was assassinated along with eight of his colleagues in Kawkareik\, Karen State (Burma) by Burmese Army. Since then August 12 is recognized as Karen National Martyrs’ Day.\nOn Martyrs Day Karen people all over the world commemorate and honour fallen leaders\, soldiers\, and civilians that have lost their lives in the struggle for freedom\, democracy\, human rights and national equality in Burma. \nDue to the ongoing attacks by the Burmese Army\, more than one hundred thousand Karen refugees are currently taking refuge in the refugee camps along the Thai-Burma border. A significant number of Karen recently migrated to western countries under the refugee resettlement program. And now around twenty thousands are residing in the Minnesota. \nCome and join us for the remembrance of our loved ones who had sacrificed their lives for our Karen struggle to live free from oppression.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/72nd-commemoration-of-karen-martyrs-day/2022-08-07/
LOCATION:HealthEast Sports Center Red Fields\, 4200 Pioneer Dr\, Woodbury\, MN\, 55129\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T200000
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SUMMARY:72nd Commemoration of Karen Martyrs’ Day
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us and the community the first weekend in August to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of Karen Martyrs’ Day. \nLocation\nHealthEast Sports Center Red Fields\n(near East Ridge High School)\n4200 Pioneer Dr\nWoodbury\, MN 55129 \nDaily parking fee is $10 \nSchedule\nDates: Saturday\, August 6th & Sunday\, August 7th\, 2022\nTime: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm \nThe main ceremony will be held on Saturday\, August 6th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.\nFor the remainder of the event\, attendees can visit KCM food vendors\, participate in games\, and observe sport tournaments. Tournaments include men’s and women’s soccer\, men’s and women’s volleyball\, and men’s cane ball. \nFor more information please contact: Ku Hser 651-332-9992; Jesse 651-987-3203; Thara Nay Htoo 651-529-5066; Thara Eh Tah Ku: 651-460-0668 \n\nSports Tournament Information\nMen’s Soccer: Thara Million 651-442-3351; Gay Moo Hser 651-500-9584; Saw Lah Set 651-500-3876\nWomen’s Soccer: Tu Lor 651-200-9847\nMen’s and Women’s Volleyball: Thara Poe Thay Doh 651-210-4571; Thara KD Soe 651-239-8886\nCaneball: Yaza 651-428-6328 \nSport Registration due date – 07/25/2022.\nFor all other questions about the sports tournament please contact Thara Million 651-442-3351 or Thara Poe Thay Doh 65–210-4571. \nNote: All sports team players must be in main ceremony because our goal is to honor Saw Ba U Gyi\, the first president of Karen National Union and those who have died or been injured fighting for the independence of the Karen. The main ceremony will be held on Saturday morning from 8am to 9am. \n\nSponsorship\nThere are four sponsorship packages available with the following benefits: \n\nBronze: $200 –a table reserved for your business at the resource fair on Saturday\, August 6th/7th. (This includes both days)\nSilver: $500 – Bronze benefits plus business name on flyers\, program schedule\, and our website/social media platforms.\nGold: $1000 – Silver benefits plus an opportunity to speak for 5 minutes during our “get to know the sponsors” part of the program (interpreters provided).\nPlatinum: $2\,500 –Gold benefits\, plus a 3 minute interview/commercial (translated into Karen if desired) and played during the event and after the event on our social media/YouTube channels (a combined following of 45\,000 people)\n\nRegister as a sponsor here! \n\nBrief History of Karen Martyrs’ Day\nThe Karen’s are an indigenous people in the Southeast Asian countries of Thailand and Burma. In Burma\, the Karen’s are the second largest ethnic group. The Karen aided the British during World War II\, when the Japanese occupied the region. Many Karen were slaughtered\, by both Japanese and Burma Independence Army soldiers. \nAfter the war ended\, Burma was granted independence in 1948 from Britain. The Karen\, led by the Karen National Union (KNU)\, have been struggling for freedom\, national equality\, democracy and peace for several decades. \nThe Karen struggle has the aim of achieving a genuine federal on the political basis of equality and self-determination for all the ethnic people in Burma. \nOn August 12\, 1950\, Karen National leader Saw Ba U Gyi\, who was the founder and president of the Karen National Union (KNU)\, was assassinated along with eight of his colleagues in Kawkareik\, Karen State (Burma) by Burmese Army. Since then August 12 is recognized as Karen National Martyrs’ Day.\nOn Martyrs Day Karen people all over the world commemorate and honour fallen leaders\, soldiers\, and civilians that have lost their lives in the struggle for freedom\, democracy\, human rights and national equality in Burma. \nDue to the ongoing attacks by the Burmese Army\, more than one hundred thousand Karen refugees are currently taking refuge in the refugee camps along the Thai-Burma border. A significant number of Karen recently migrated to western countries under the refugee resettlement program. And now around twenty thousands are residing in the Minnesota. \nCome and join us for the remembrance of our loved ones who had sacrificed their lives for our Karen struggle to live free from oppression.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/72nd-commemoration-of-karen-martyrs-day/2022-08-06/
LOCATION:HealthEast Sports Center Red Fields\, 4200 Pioneer Dr\, Woodbury\, MN\, 55129\, United States
GEO:44.8863271;-92.9328907
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T170000
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SUMMARY:Art in the Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Weaving Circle will be at the Art in the Hollow festival on Saturday\, June 4th from 10am – 5pm. \nStop by our table to view our weavers beautiful hand-made pieces\, including Karen shirts\, bags\, scarves\, and table placements\, available for purchase. Hope to see you there! \n \n 
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/art-in-the-hollow/
LOCATION:Swede Hollow Park\, 665 Greenbrier St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
GEO:44.9604449;-93.0759654
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
CREATED:20220420T221640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T221640Z
UID:10000245-1652522400-1652529600@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Do you or your family members need a COVID-19 vaccine or booster? We are organizing a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic with the Minnesota Department of Health for everyone age 5 and older.\nCome whether you are unvaccinated and need to start your 2 dose series\, or completed your 2 dose series more than 5 months ago and are 12 or older. All children age 5 and older can also receive their vaccine. If you’ve already received your 1st booster dose\, you may be eligible for an additional booster.\n\n\n\nDates:\nFirst dose: 10AM – 12PM\, Saturday\, April 23\nSecond dose: 10AM – 12PM\, Saturday\, May 14\nLocation:\nHosanna Karen Baptist Church\n1818 E Gervais CT\, Maplewood\, MN 55109\n\n\n\nKaren interpretation will be available.\nCall Julyna Loo at 651-202-3128 to sign-up!\n\n\n\n*Pfizer vaccines are available for all ages 5+\n*Pfizer boosters available for age 12+\n*Children age 5-17 must be with a parent/guardian
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/covid-19-vaccine-clinic/2022-05-14/
LOCATION:Hosanna Karen Baptist Church\, 1818 E Gervais CT\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
CREATED:20220303T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T152413Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session: Interpreter Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our online info sessions to learn about our free Interpreter Training Program! Happening on Tuesday\, April 5th\, 19th\, and May 3rd from 6-7PM.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the online Zoom Meeting here.\n\n\n\n\n\nCome learn about the program schedule\, requirements\, and how to register. Bring any questions you may have! Feel free to share with others who may also like to attend.\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Structure:\nLevel I: Complete a 1-credit course at Century College and a language proficiency exam\nLevel II: Earn the 40-hour Community Interpreter Certificate\nLevel III: Complete 9 credits at Century College\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Lisa Gibson at 651-243-1235 (call/text) or lgibson@mnkaren.org
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/info-session-interpreter-training-program/2022-05-03/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
CREATED:20220420T221640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T221640Z
UID:10000244-1650708000-1650715200@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Do you or your family members need a COVID-19 vaccine or booster? We are organizing a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic with the Minnesota Department of Health for everyone age 5 and older.\nCome whether you are unvaccinated and need to start your 2 dose series\, or completed your 2 dose series more than 5 months ago and are 12 or older. All children age 5 and older can also receive their vaccine. If you’ve already received your 1st booster dose\, you may be eligible for an additional booster.\n\n\n\nDates:\nFirst dose: 10AM – 12PM\, Saturday\, April 23\nSecond dose: 10AM – 12PM\, Saturday\, May 14\nLocation:\nHosanna Karen Baptist Church\n1818 E Gervais CT\, Maplewood\, MN 55109\n\n\n\nKaren interpretation will be available.\nCall Julyna Loo at 651-202-3128 to sign-up!\n\n\n\n*Pfizer vaccines are available for all ages 5+\n*Pfizer boosters available for age 12+\n*Children age 5-17 must be with a parent/guardian
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/covid-19-vaccine-clinic/2022-04-23/
LOCATION:Hosanna Karen Baptist Church\, 1818 E Gervais CT\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
GEO:45.0126446;-93.0238072
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
CREATED:20220303T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T152413Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session: Interpreter Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our online info sessions to learn about our free Interpreter Training Program! Happening on Tuesday\, April 5th\, 19th\, and May 3rd from 6-7PM.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the online Zoom Meeting here.\n\n\n\n\n\nCome learn about the program schedule\, requirements\, and how to register. Bring any questions you may have! Feel free to share with others who may also like to attend.\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Structure:\nLevel I: Complete a 1-credit course at Century College and a language proficiency exam\nLevel II: Earn the 40-hour Community Interpreter Certificate\nLevel III: Complete 9 credits at Century College\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Lisa Gibson at 651-243-1235 (call/text) or lgibson@mnkaren.org
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/info-session-interpreter-training-program/2022-04-19/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220405T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
CREATED:20220303T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T152413Z
UID:10000241-1649181600-1649185200@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Info Session: Interpreter Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our online info sessions to learn about our free Interpreter Training Program! Happening on Tuesday\, April 5th\, 19th\, and May 3rd from 6-7PM.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the online Zoom Meeting here.\n\n\n\n\n\nCome learn about the program schedule\, requirements\, and how to register. Bring any questions you may have! Feel free to share with others who may also like to attend.\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Structure:\nLevel I: Complete a 1-credit course at Century College and a language proficiency exam\nLevel II: Earn the 40-hour Community Interpreter Certificate\nLevel III: Complete 9 credits at Century College\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Lisa Gibson at 651-243-1235 (call/text) or lgibson@mnkaren.org
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/info-session-interpreter-training-program/2022-04-05/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220308T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
CREATED:20220303T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T152413Z
UID:10000240-1646762400-1646766000@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Info Session: Interpreter Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our online info sessions to learn about our free Interpreter Training Program! Happening on Tuesday\, April 5th\, 19th\, and May 3rd from 6-7PM.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the online Zoom Meeting here.\n\n\n\n\n\nCome learn about the program schedule\, requirements\, and how to register. Bring any questions you may have! Feel free to share with others who may also like to attend.\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Structure:\nLevel I: Complete a 1-credit course at Century College and a language proficiency exam\nLevel II: Earn the 40-hour Community Interpreter Certificate\nLevel III: Complete 9 credits at Century College\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Lisa Gibson at 651-243-1235 (call/text) or lgibson@mnkaren.org
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/info-session-interpreter-training-program/2022-03-08/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
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SUMMARY:2761 Karen New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the celebration of the 2761 Karen New Year on Saturday\, January 1st\, 2022!\nThe event will take place at Washington Technology Magnet School from 9:00AM until 6:00PM. There will be a main ceremony in the morning followed by a singing competition and traditional culture show in the afternoon. \nMasks will be required for all attendees. More info about COVID-19 safety guidelines to come. \nMain contacts for the event: Thara Nay Htoo\, (651)-529-5066 and Thara Eh Tah Khu\, (651)-460-0668 \n\nDetails and requirements for the afternoon activities…\n \nSinging Competition: begins at 12:00pm\n\nContestants can sign up as an individual or with a group of up to 5 members\nThe song must be a Karen New Year song or a Karen culture song\nContestants have to provide their own karaoke music\nContestants age range: 13-25 years old\nRegistration fee is $50 per contestant/group\nMax entries is 25 contestants/groups\nDeadline to sign up is Saturday\, December 25th\, 2021\n\nContact info for singing competition: Thara Paw Ter\, (612)-859-1420\, and Thara Eh Tah Khu (651)-460-0668 \nKaren Traditional Culture Show: begins at 3:00pm\n\nContestants must sign up in pairs of two: one female and one male\nContestants must wear Karen clothing with either a traditional or modern design\nAge range: 16-35 years old\nRegistration fee per pair is $30\nMax entries is 25 pairs\nDeadline to sign up is Saturday\, December 25th\, 2021\n\nContact info for culture show: Tharamu Aye Mya Pyu (651)-235-0327\, and Tharamu Paw Wah Toe (651)-207-7557 \n  \nInterested in sponsoring the event? Contact Alexis Walstad at awalstad@mnkaren.org or 651-202-3120 or Eh Tah Khu at ekhu@mnkaren.org or 651-202-3114
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2761-karen-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Washington Technology Magnet School\, 1495 Rice Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
CREATED:20210915T194027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T210644Z
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SUMMARY:KOM's Fall 2021 Virtual Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a virtual fundraiser event again this year! \nWe invite you to join us in learning about exciting new initiatives that KOM has been working on with community partners to address the needs of our youth. We will also feature special guest performances by local Karen musicians. All donations will help support refugees and immigrants in our local community. We hope to see you there! \n  \nWatch LIVE Here on YouTube\n  \n\nEvent Details\nWhen:\nThursday\, November 4th at 7:00pm – 8:00pm CDT \nWhere:\nLivestreamed here on YouTube from The Urban Village \nProgram:\nThis year’s program will highlight new initiatives that address the needs of youth in our community. We will have special musical guests\, a live raffle drawing\, and more! \nTickets:\nFree! Please consider making a donation to support refugees and immigrants in our local community. Any donation you make will be matched up to $10\,000 by our sponsors! \nRegister here & double your gift!\n  \n\nMeet our special guest musicians\nTiter Haw Min\nAlthough her parents are not singers\, ever since she was little\, Titer Haw Min loved singing. She was born in Mae La Oo Refugee Camp in Thailand after her parents and relatives fled Burma. Titer resettled to the United States in 2013 with her family and is now 13 years old. She dreams of becoming a singing star in the future. Currently\, she stays busy by singing at events around the community. She hopes to inspire and uplift her Karen community through her voice and songs. Titer is empathetic\, kind\, and thoughtful. At 13\, she has already accomplished a lot\, and will keep moving forward until she achieves her dreams. \nRebeca Paw Moo\nRebeca Paw Moo is part of a talented Karen musical family\, well-known by previous generations for their singing. Her father plays many instruments\, including guitar\, keyboard\, and bass. Coming from a musical family tree\, Rebeca’s passion for singing started shortly after learning how to talk. She was born in Mae La Refugee Camp in Thailand and came to the United States with her family as a baby in 2008. Rebeca is now 13 going on 14 years old. As the oldest of four kids\, Rebeca is responsible for helping to take care of her younger siblings. When life proves difficult\, singing often helps motivate her. When she grows up\, she hopes to become a professional singer and use her platform to help the Karen community and uplift those living in poverty. Regardless of if she achieves fame\, she will continue singing from her heart. \n\nRaffle\nOur raffle is now closed. Tune in on Thursday\, November 4th to find out who won! \nKOM will hold a live raffle drawing during the event for 10 prizes including: \n   \nKaren Art and Textiles | 55” Smart TV | Gold Necklace | GoPro Hero 9 | AirPods Pro | Rice Cooker | Air Fryer | Bailey Nurseries Plants \nRead our KOM House Rules for Raffle for more info about who can buy raffle tickets\, where to pick up prizes\, required payment options\, and more. \nFor questions regarding the raffle\, please contact:  \n              Eh Tah Khu | (651)202-3114 | ekhu@mnkaren.org \n              Alexis Walstad | (651)202-3120 | awalstad@mnkaren.org \n\nSponsors\nInterested in sponsoring our event? Find the various sponsorship levels and benefits in our Sponsor Invitation Letter. \nRegister online by credit card\, or use this form to mail your sponsor registration. \nPlease contact Alexis Walstad at awalstad@mnkaren.org or 651-202-3120 for questions about sponsorship. \n  \nGold Sponsors\n               \nSilver Sponsors\n                   \nBronze Sponsors\nCenter for Victims of Torture \nProdeo Academy \n  \nCheck back on this page for updates about the event.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2021-virtual-fundraiser/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
CREATED:20210804T204512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172952Z
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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-4/2021-08-20/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210816
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
CREATED:20210707T182936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T172804Z
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SUMMARY:71st Anniversary of Karen Martyr's Day
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Minnesota’s Karen community is planning to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of Karen Martyr’s Day on Saturday\, August 14th and Sunday\, August 15th\, 2021. \nThe event will be held outdoors at Mississippi Creative Arts Magnet School. \n  \nEvent Schedule\nThe main ceremony will be held on Saturday\, August 14th from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. \nFor the remainder of the event\, attendees can visit KCM (Karen Community of Minnesota) food vendors\, participate in games\, visit the resource fair\, and observe sport tournaments. Tournaments include men’s soccer\, men and women’s volleyball\, and men’s cane ball. \n  \nBackground\nKaren Martyr’s Day is officially on August 12 and commemorates the anniversary of the death of Saw Ba U Gyi (the first president of the Karen National Union) in 1950. Others who have fought for the Karen are also honored in remembrance of the Karen resistance. For more background information\, visit KCM’s Facebook event page. \n  \nContact\nFor general information\, please contact: \nThara Nay Htoo 651-529-5066 | sawnay@gmail.com\nThara Taw Klu Moo 651-202-1613\nThara Eh Tah Ku: 651-460-0668 | ekhu@mnkaren.org \nFor sports\, contact: \nThara Million: 651-442-3351\nThara Poe Thay Doh: 651-210-4571\nThara Kelmo: 651-528-1019\nThara Kaw Lah Hay: 651-274-5064 \nThe deadline for sports registration is Saturday\, August 7th\, 2021. \n  \nSponsorship\nIf you or your business are interested in being an official sponsor of the Karen Martyr’s Day event\, we have four sponsorship packages available with benefits:\n❖ Bronze: $150 –a table reserved for your business at the resource fair on Saturday\, August 14th. (number of tables limited to space available)\n❖ Silver: $300 – Bronze benefits plus business name on ceremony program schedule\, and KOM website/social media platforms.\n❖ Gold: $600 – Silver benefits plus recognition at the opening and closing ceremony\n❖ Platinum: $1\,000 –Gold benefits\, plus business name and logo printed on the official invitation and welcome to display business banner and speak on the stage. \nFor more information and to register as a sponsor\, please read and complete this 2021 Karen Martyrs’ Day sponsorship letter and form. \n  \nCOVID-19 Guidelines\n1. Wear your mask properly\, even if vaccinated\n2. Please do your best to remain 6 feet away from others teams.\n3. Please bring hand sanitizer\n4. Do not share food. Pick up after yourself.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/71st-anniversary-of-karen-martyrs-day/
LOCATION:Mississippi Creative Arts School\, 1575 L'Orient St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55117\, United States
GEO:44.988831;-93.0908866
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
CREATED:20210506T214040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T204539Z
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Culture Presentation is back! What’s new? It’s now online!\nAre you interested in learning more about Karen culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month! During this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen 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. Please RSVP by registering for a ticket. \n*Suggested donation of $5. Donate here \nRSVP here on Eventbrite\, where we will send you details about participating in the online event.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
CREATED:20210506T192321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T152125Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Together for a Healthy Life
DESCRIPTION:A virtual health and wellbeing event\nKOM\, in partnership with four organizations including the Korean Adoptees Ministry Center\, Korean Service Center\, and SEWA-Asian Indian Family Wellness\, will be leading a virtual health event on June 5th in English\, Korean\, and Karen.  The event itself will be run through educational workshops and campaigns\, and will focus on suicide and family violence prevention. \n\nREGISTER HERE!\n\nOrder of Events\nWelcome and Introduction (9:00  – 9:40 am)\nJoin here: https://zoom.us/j/96619562583?pwd=REcreXFuVEVVSHhVM3hZMTBsUENCUT09 \nThe goal of the virtual health event is to support participants through sharing resources that can help teach people how to take care of their mental and physical health.  In that vein\, the fair will begin with a welcome to all participants.  An introductory video from the Minnesota Department of Health will be shared\, and leaders of the event will be introduced.  Additionally\, leaders will prepare participants for the following portions of the fair\, which include navigating Zoom sessions. \nJoint Session (9:40 – 10:50 am)\nThe following portion of the Virtual Health Fair will involve a joint session entitled Caring for Yourself and Your Family.  Concurrent Zoom meetings will deliver this content in different languages\, including Karen\, Korean\, and English.  Afterwards\, participants will take a short break before choosing what topic of Breakout Practice Session they would like to partake in. Join one of the sessions below: \n1. Korean language: Communication Skills for Families by Sharon Lee https://zoom.us/j/99198280091?pwd=K25xcUN0ZmwyWGRVc0lLVTZ2bEsydz09  \n2. Karen language: Caring for Yourself and Your Family by Lwepaw Kacher & Julyna Loo  https://zoom.us/j/95018378896?pwd=TjNHZExlS21MRDBTVzFNKzBSclhvdz09           \n3. English language: Issues of Asian American Youth and Mental Health By Dr. Lauren Bae   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88539565487   \n4. English language: Caring for Yourself and Your Family by SEWA-AIFW  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88665539174?pwd=djFNcVJXRXlFMXJEY01aQWx2Wkdjdz09   \nBreakout Sessions (11:00 – 11:30 am)\nThe Breakout Practice Sessions include topics such as Meditation\, COVID-19 Resources\, Suicide Prevention Resources\, and Mandala Art.  Each of these sessions will take place in a different Zoom meeting.  The emcee will instruct participants on how to navigate to the session of their choosing. Breakout session topics: \n1. Race and Xenophobia as It Relates to Mental Health in South Asian Communities by Geetanjali Mittal – Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85489648531?pwd=bU94VjdmQVhnOWV6R0cyTVFiK3RKdz09 \n2. Mandala Art by Shruthi Srinivasan – Join here: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/5384123366 \n3. Meditation & Mindfulness by Nicole Sheppard – Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88539565487 \n4. Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Resources by NAMI\, Minnesota – Join here: https://zoom.us/j/92420296144?pwd=U1ZXeFNwcm8vMnRaVWVKZ1BsdWNXZz09 \n5. Ramsey County Crisis Programs and Services at Ramsey County Mental Health Clinic Overview by Charles Goff – Join here: https://zoom.us/j/94564209380?pwd=bytKQ2FOQlNYUlRmajlmMUxHZitaQT09 \nAsk a Therapist (available from 9:30 am – 11:30 am)\nJoin here: https://zoom.us/my/cmhwrm \nDrop in any time to ask questions about mental health supports available in our area\, and what happens if you go see a therapist. These drop-in consultations will be provided by the following Wilder Staff:  \nGia Xiong\, MSW\, LICSW\, licensed therapist and bilingual in Hmong / English  \nBao Moua\, MSW\, LICSW\, licensed therapist and bilingual in Hmong / English  \nAye Aye Aung\, interpreter / cultural broker\, and multilingual in S’gaw and Pwo Karen\, Thai\, and English  \nJune Way\, ARMHS worker (adult skills worker) and multilingual in Karen and English  \nConclusion (11:30 am – 12:00 pm)\nJoin here: https://zoom.us/j/96619562583?pwd=REcreXFuVEVVSHhVM3hZMTBsUENCUT09 \nTo conclude the fair\, participants will have the chance to win door prizes!  A survey will be also be available to participants to help evaluate the event and help us improve for next year. \n\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/connecting-together-for-a-healthy-life/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210416T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
CREATED:20200723T195931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T214051Z
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SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Culture Presentation is back! What’s new? It’s now online!\nAre you interested in learning more about Karen culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month! During this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen 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. Please RSVP by registering for a ticket. \n*Suggested donation of $5. Donate here \nRSVP here on Eventbrite\, where we will send you details about participating in the online event.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
CREATED:20200723T195931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T220007Z
UID:10000221-1613732400-1613737800@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:Karen Culture Presentation - ONLINE!
DESCRIPTION:Our Karen Culture Presentation is back! What’s new? It’s now online!\nAre you interested in learning more about Karen culture? Join us for our Karen Culture Presentation online every other month! During this presentation\, participants with learn about the Karen 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. Please RSVP by registering for a ticket. \n*Suggested donation of $5. Donate here \nRSVP here on Eventbrite\, where we will send you details about participating in the online event.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/karen-culture-presentation-online/2021-02-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T072404
CREATED:20210106T214751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T214751Z
UID:10000226-1610532000-1610539200@mnkaren.org
SUMMARY:2760 Virtual Karen New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Save the date to join us in celebrating the 2760 Karen New Year online on January 13th\, 2021!\nThere will be honorable guest speakers and music entertainment streamed live on the Karen Organization of Minnesota’s YouTube Channel.\n\n\n\nAlthough we cannot gather in person this year\, we hope many of you will join us in welcoming the first day of the Karen lunar new year.\nWatch the live event here!
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/2760-virtual-karen-new-year-celebration/
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