Please join us!
The Center for Hmong Studies is proud to announce the following activities:
The Mother of Writing: A presentation by Chia Koua Vang, a close disciple of Shong Lue Yang.
When: Thursday, February 21, 2008
Where: Buenger Education Center, Concordia University
Time: 6 pm - 7:30 pm
In 1959, Shong Lue Yang created two alphabets or writing system, one for the Hmong and another for the Khmu. This Mesisianic writing system later became known to many as the Niam Ntawv or Pahawh. Come and learn about this writing system through one of Shong Lue Yang's his closest disciple, Chia Koua Vang (Txiaj Kuam Vaj).
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The Hmong of French Guiana: A presentation by Dr. Yang Dao
When: To be announced
Where: To be announced
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Soon after 1975, a resettlement program established to bring Hmong to live in this South America country, a colony and territoriate of France. To date, close to 2,000 Hmong make Grench Guiana their own. In 2007, at the request of the Hmong in French Guiana, Dr. Yang Dao joined them in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Hmong being in that country. Through his presentation, you will gain a better understanding about how the Hmong arrived there and how they are able to survie in that country.
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Second International Conference on Hmong Studies
When: April 11 - 13th, 2008
Where: Concordia University, St. Paul
Time: 12 pm - 8 pm, Friday
8 am - 6 pm, Saturday
To find our more information about the conference, please log onto our conference website at
http://www.csp.edu/hmongcenter/Conference_Web_Page.html
With the exception of the International Conference on Hmong Studies, all lectures are free and open to the public! Call Lee Pao Xiong at 651-641-8870 or Tzy Lee Ya at 651-603-6337 for more information. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Center for Hmong Studies is proud to be able to offer the following two lectures by Dr. Gary Yia Lee.
The first lecture will be on the origin of the Hmong. This is a subject that Dr. Lee spent researching during his residency at the Center for Hmong Studies.
What? The Orginin of the Hmong - a lecture by Dr. Gary Yia Lee
Where? Buenger Education Center, Concordia University, St. Paul
When? Thursday, November 15, 2007
6 pm - 8 pm
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The Second lecture by Dr. Lee will provide an opportunity for Dr. Lee to share and reflect on his time, experiences and observation on the Hmong people during his stay as a Scholar-in-Residence at the Center for Hmong Studies.
What? A lecture by Dr. Gary Yia Lee, reflecting on his experiences and observation of the Hmong in America
Where? Buenger Education Center, Concordia University, St. Paul
When? Thursday, December 6, 2007
6 pm - 8 pm These events are free and open to the public. For more information, please feel free to contact Lee Pao Xiong at 651-641-8870 or Tzy Lee Ya at 651-603-6337.
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Secret Wars - a Film Premier by Optimum Film
While American GI's were fighting a devastating war in Vietnam, the CIA was recruting the Hmong in Laos to wage a secret guerilla war against the communists. Through archival footage and contemporary interviews, director Rob G explores the history of a war most Americans know very little about. As the United States once again finds itself embroiled in a deadly conflict, Secret Wars becomes all the more relevant as it reveals the devastation wrought on the Hmong in the aftermath of allying themselves with America in the country's fight to ensure freedome and democracy in foreign lands.
This film will premier on June 15, 2007, with the first showing at 5 p.m and the second showing at 8 p.m. Prior to the film showing, we'll have a discussion with the director as well as special guests relating to the film.
What? Secret Wars - a film showing about the Hmong and the Secret War in Laos
Where? Buetow Music Auditorium, Concordia University, St. Paul (http://www.csp.edu/AboutUs/Campus_Maps.html)
When? Friday, June 15, 2007
5 p.m and 8 p.m.
For information, please contact the Center for Hmong Studies at 651-641-8870. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A Million Miles Away to the Place Where We Were Born - A free film screening by Kao Kalia Yang
Join us as we feature a film by Kao Kalia Yang. This film will feature images of the various aspect of refugee life in Ban Vinai as seen through the eyes of a six year old Hmong against the back drop of reading from Kao Kalia's latest book, The Latehomecomer. What? A film showing
Where? EM Pearson Theater, Concordia University, St. Paul (http://www.csp.edu/AboutUs/Campus_Maps.html)
When? Sunday, July 1, 2007
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
For more information, please contact the Center for Hmong Studies at 651-641-8870.
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International Conference on Hmong Studies
We want to thank everyone for making the First International Conference on Hmong Studies a success. We want to especially thank our financial sponsors. They are listed in our conference program booklet, which is below. Over 300 people came from throughout the world to participate. Please continue to check our website for new announcements regarding the Second International Conference on Hmong Studies, which will take place in 2008 and current activities. Be sure to check our "News About Us" link and read about us in the local news media.
View Conference Photos
View the Conference Abstracts
View the Conference Evaluation in its raw form
View the Conference Program Booklet
If you have question, please contact Lee Pao Xiong at xiong@csp.edu or Tzianeng Vang at tvang@csp.edu. Again, thank you for your support!
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