Membership
United Hmong SW MN - Membership
The Hmong Language and Culture Program is an essential investment to preserve cultural identity, maintain language confidence, and inspire educational opportunities. Our children need to deepen their reading and writing in Hmong, strengthening a skill that connects them to family, community, and heritage. They should also explore Hmong history and cultural traditions to help them understand where they come from and how their story fits into a larger narrative. Just as importantly, this program creates space for our children to imagine their futures by introducing them to higher education pathways and career possibilities, showing them that their cultural knowledge and academic goals can grow together. By combining language learning, cultural pride, and future planning, this program empowers young people to step into adulthood with a strong sense of who they are and what they can achieve.
Membership Criteria:
- A Hmong descendant
- 18 years old or older
- Live in Southwest Minnesota
Membership Benefits:
- Voting Rights
- Funeral Support
- The family receives $200.00 to support the funeral
- 100 lbs. of Jasmine rice to support the funeral
- Culture or Ritual Ceremony
- Plan and coordinate funeral ritual as needed. (Traditional Hmong funeral ritual, Christian funeral ritual, & Hmong American funeral ritual)
- Plan and coordinate wedding celebration as needed. (Traditional Hmong funeral ritual, Christian funeral ritual, & Hmong American funeral ritual)
- Student Scholarship
Leadership
Board Officers
Nao Lue Kue, Board Co-Chair
Peter Neng Yia Vang, Board Co-Chair
Pa Hnia Lor, President
Chue Chao Lee, Vice-President
Tooj Kau Xiong, Treasurer
Kazoua Vue, Secretary
Chengzhong Vue, Executive Director
Board Members
Va Neng Yang, Community
Tong Vwj, Community
Txooj Vam Yaj, Culture
Malinee Vang, Women
Mee kue, Women
Ka Lia Lor, Youth
Tom (Meng) Xiong, Youth
Dr. May Lee Moua-Vue, Education
Board Advisors
Txiaj Vaj Xyooj
Nao Kao Vue
Boua Yang Vang
Neej Tsu Xyooj
Email:
info@unitedhmongswmn.org