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Building on the strengths of refugee and immigrant communities and removing barriers to achieving economic, social, and cultural wellbeing.

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Our Culture

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Volunteers sit at tables with attendees and conduct practice interviews at our Bilingual Professionals Job Fair in October.

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Events

Thursday, January 1

Karen New Year 2765

Join us to celebrate Karen New Year 2765, a time to honor our culture, traditions, and community spirit. Save the date for January 1st, 2026 […]

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Monday, November 17

The Weaving Circle: Continuing the Karen Art of Storytelling and Cultural Heritage

It is said art is the closest a person can come to understanding how another feels. For the art of Karen weaving, layered between the […] More »

Monday, November 17

Ongoing Peer Support Sessions Strengthen Client Relationships, Focus on Mental Health

The Karen Organization of Minnesota’s Peer Support program is a part of the Community Health branch of KOM’s services and overseen by Ner Mu (Community […] More »

Monday, November 17

Client Spotlight: Thee Da’s Story

12 years has passed since Thee Da moved with her family to Minnesota from a refugee camp in Thailand. She is originally from Burma, born […] More »

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