From Mountains to Lakes

Hmong Educational Forum

In honor of Hmong American Day (May 14th) and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Minnesota Humanities Center, in partnership with St. Catherine University and Concordia University’s Center for Hmong Studies, hosted this educational forum to broaden awareness and understanding of Minnesota’s Hmong American community. Scholars and community members discussed and reflected on Hmong history, diaspora, identity, and intersectionality.

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Eden Bart

eden@mnhum.org

Lee Pao Xiong

Lee Pao Xiong, founding Director of the Center for Hmong Studies at Concordia University in St. Paul and professor of American Government/Political Science and Hmong Studies, provides an historical overview.

PaDer Vang

Hmong Educational Forum: From Mountains to Lakes – May 15, 2021
Overview of Contemporary Issues Facing Hmong People Today – PaDer Vang

LyLy Vang-Yang

Hmong Educational Forum: From Mountains to Lakes – May 15, 2021
Perspectives on Solidarity – LyLy Vang-Yang

KaYing Yang

Hmong Educational Forum: From Mountains to Lakes – May 15, 2021
The Importance of Student Data Disaggregation – KaYing Yang

Yangmee Lor

Hmong Educational Forum: From Mountains to Lakes – May 15, 2021
Family Health and Its Impact on Students – Yangmee Lor

Npaus Baim Her

Hmong Educational Forum: From Mountains to Lakes – May 15, 2021
Personal Essay: Third Generation Hmong Girl – Npaus Baim Her

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