November 23, 2020 to November 27, 2020
As November winds down, many of us are holding both joy and grief. Last Friday was Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience, a day to honor the transgender and non-binary people killed this year and uplift trans power and liberation. As families figure out how to safely connect this holiday season, we are in the midst of an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases. And this Thursday is the U.S. holiday known as Thanksgiving, which is a Day of Mourning for many Indigenous people.
Here at CAAL, honoring this week means recognizing that we live on the sacred and stolen lands of the Dakota, Ojibwe and Ho-Chunk nations. We remember that Minnesota comes from the Dakota name Mni Sota Makoce, a reminder that this is and has always been Indigenous land, and that Indigenous-led movements and self-determination are central to any fight for a future that works for all of us.
Whatever you are navigating this season, we wish you and your loved ones care and joy. We are grateful to be in community with you.
Kara Carmosino
Senior Manager, Social Justice Leadership
CAAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Free COVID Testing, Asian Food Box, and 25 LB Rice Giveaway
Monday, November 23, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Free COVID-19 testing, Asian food box, and 25 LB rice bag tomorrow Monday, November 23, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Church of St Columba, 1327 Lafond Ave, St Paul, MN 55104! Register in advance.
State of Asian Minnesotans: Rising Up Together
Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
The current state of our country demands that we act intentionally to rise up together. Let’s explore solutions that change how we envision community-care and ensure that resources are accessible to our most vulnerable communities. We will hear from Karen leaders, one of the more recent refugee groups to Minnesota, about how they are building their community in the face of many challenges. We will also discuss themes from webinars, highlighting historic moments that demonstrated how we have risen up together against oppressive systems that harm our communities. Your participation will help us develop tangible steps towards building a thriving Asian Minnesotan community. Register today!
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS
Seeking Participants for the Safe Route to Healthy Food Project
Hispanic Advocacy and Community Empowerment through Research (HACER) and Asian Media Access are conducting a project for Latine and Hmong families living with a limited income in Minneapolis. The project is funded by the Minneapolis Health Department and the goal is to understand the food shopping patterns of Latine and Asian families in Minneapolis, and the impact of transportation and location on their shopping choices. Participating families will be asked to complete a daily food shopping tracking sheet and attend 2-3 virtual trainings. Families will be compensated $100 for their participation. Deadline to sign up is Monday, November 30, 2020. The study will begin on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Register to participate.
ILCM is Hiring: Finance and Administration Manager & Receptionist
The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota is searching for a Finance and Administration Manager and Receptionist to join their team. Positions are open until full. Share with your networks or apply today.