HMONG STUDIES NEWSLETTER, Spring 2014
ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION: The Hmong Studies Newsletter has since 2001 provided a very consistent source of up-to-date information about new works in Hmong Studies and Hmong-related research resources. To access back issues of this online publication dating back to 2001 visit: http://www.hmongstudiesjournal.org/hmong-studies-newsletter.html
Hmong Studies Newsletter Editor: Mark E. Pfeifer, PhD
ABOUT THE HMONG STUDIES INTERNET RESOURCE CENTER:
The Hmong Studies Internet Resource Center (www.hmongstudies.org) is the online home of the Hmong Studies Journal academic journal. This unique scholarly site also contains extensive bibliographies in Hmong Studies as well as census data and an online research paper library.
Many of the Hmong Studies articles, books and dissertations listed in this newsletter and on the website may be found at the Hmong Resource Center Library (www.hmonglibrary.org) at the Hmong Cultural Center in Saint Paul, the largest depository of Hmong Studies academic journal articles and graduate theses and dissertations in the United States.
ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION: The Hmong Studies Newsletter has since 2001 provided a very consistent source of up-to-date information about new works in Hmong Studies and Hmong-related research resources. To access back issues of this online publication dating back to 2001 visit: http://www.hmongstudiesjournal.org/hmong-studies-newsletter.html
Hmong Studies Newsletter Editor: Mark E. Pfeifer, PhD
ABOUT THE HMONG STUDIES INTERNET RESOURCE CENTER:
The Hmong Studies Internet Resource Center (www.hmongstudies.org) is the online home of the Hmong Studies Journal academic journal. This unique scholarly site also contains extensive bibliographies in Hmong Studies as well as census data and an online research paper library.
Many of the Hmong Studies articles, books and dissertations listed in this newsletter and on the website may be found at the Hmong Resource Center Library (www.hmonglibrary.org) at the Hmong Cultural Center in Saint Paul, the largest depository of Hmong Studies academic journal articles and graduate theses and dissertations in the United States.
NEW WORKS IN HMONG STUDIES:
Books/Theses/Reports
Faith Nibbs (2014). Belonging: The Social Dynamics of Fitting In as Experienced by Hmong Refugees in Germany and Texas. Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press. From the abstract: "Through a case study of two little-known Hmong communities that originated from the same Lao-Hmong refugee group but resettled in communities with markedly different approaches to welcoming them — Texas, in the United States, and Gammertingen, a small town in Germany — this book argues that a more thorough understanding of this process requires unpacking the social dynamics of fitting in as they are simultaneously represented across different scales — local, regional, national and global. Its arguments challenge us to rethink social cohesion as influenced by the intersection of multiple factors in different contexts that go beyond the immigrant/host dichotomy and proposes a framework that re-conceptualizes belonging as a multifaceted phenomenon that overlaps, intersects, and often conflicts with other social arenas where perceived togetherness is also desired." More info about this book is available here: http://www.cap-press.com/books/isbn/9781611632880/Belonging
Shuling Peng. (2013). Hmong American College Women’s Experiences of Parent-Child Relationships. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Minnesota. This qualitative study examines the parent-child relationships of Hmong American college women. Fourteen women in their junior or senior year from five Midwestern colleges or universities participated in the study. Symbolic interaction theory was used as a guiding framework and a phenomenological method was employed to understand the Hmong American college women’s lived experiences of independence from and closeness to their parents and the perception of their role and identity in their interactions with parents. This study may be read online at: http://conservancy.umn.edu/handle/158575
Paj Tshiab Vang. (2013). A Phenomenological Study of Hmong Women's Experience with Forced Marriage in the Hmong Culture. M.S.W. Thesis, California State University, Fresno. This exploratory qualitative research study explores the experiences of Hmong women who married young by force of the family, due to situations considered taboo in the Hmong culture. This study may be read online at: http://cdmweb.lib.csufresno.edu/cdm/ref/collection/thes/id/95579
Academic Journal Articles/Other
Chrisa Arcan, et al. (2014). Dietary and Weight-Related Behaviors and Body Mass Index among Hispanic, Hmong, Somali, and White Adolescents. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 114(3): 376-383. This article describes the results of a research study that assessed dietary intake and weight-related concerns and behaviors among Hispanic, Hmong, and Somali adolescents and compared them with those of white adolescents.
Lisa Franzen-Castle and Chery Smith. (2014). "Environmental, Personal, and Behavioral Influences on BMI
and Acculturation of Second Generation Hmong Children." Journal of Maternal Child Health 18: 73-89. This research article examines influences (environmental, personal, and behavioral) on body mass index (BMI) and acculturation of Hmong children born in the United States (US) using the social cognitive theory as the theoretical framework.
Jennifer Kue and Sheryl Thorburn. (2013). "Hepatitis B Knowledge, Screening, and Vaccination among Hmong
Americans." Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved 24(2): 566-578. The authors of this study assessed Hmong women and men’s knowledge of hepatitis B and their screening and vaccination behavior. Qualitative data showed that, of those hepatitis B positive participants, most informants did not have a comprehensive understanding of their illness. The authors recommend that intervention strategies should address knowledge deficits and improve health literacy, especially among Hmong who have hepatitis B.
Peter Kunstadter. (2013). "Ethnicity, socioeconomic characteristics and knowledge, beliefs and attitudes about HIV among Yunnanese Chinese, Hmong, Lahu and Northern Thai in a north-western Thailand border district." Culture, Health and Sexuality 15(S3): S383-S400. The author of this study looked at differences in knowledge, beliefs and attitudes about HIV in predominantly Yunnanese Chinese, Hmong and Lahu ethnic minority villages versus ethnic majority Thai villages in Thailand. Specific topics include knowledge of HIV transmission, prevention and treatment, avoidance of people infected with HIV and constraints to use of health services.
Maichou Lor, et al. (2013). "Understanding Hmong Women’s Beliefs, Feelings, Norms, and External Conditions About Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening." Public Health Nursing 30(5): 420-428. The authors of this article describe the beliefs, feelings, norms, and external conditions regarding breast and cervical cancer screening in a sample of Hmong women. Participants beliefs about screening included uncertainty about causes of breast and cervical cancer, uncertainty about Western forms of treatments, and terminal illness as outcomes of such cancers.
Laurie L. Meschke and Linda P. Juang. (2013). "Obstacles to parent–adolescent communication in Hmong American families: exploring pathways to adolescent mental health promotion." Ethnicity & Health, published online. This study’s goal was to examine parent adolescent communication in refugee families by assessing communication obstacles among Hmong Americans. The authors' results revealed obstacles that were initiated by the adolescent, parent, and the community. Two adolescent-focused sub-themes (emotional discomfort and
psychosocial immaturity), five parent-focused sub-themes (parental judgment, parental intimidation, no benefits of communication with parents, generational/cultural differences, and lack of parent adolescent bond), and two culture/community-focused sub-themes (traditions/values and vocabulary) emerged.
David R. Mortenson. (2013). "Tonally conditioned vowel raising in Shuijingping Mang." Journal of East Asian Linguistics 22:189–216. From the abstract, "In the Mang (Hmongic) dialect of Shuijingping, Guizhou, China, vowels are raised in certain tonal contexts. When a syllable bearing the historical A2 tone occurs in sandhi context, it surfaces with a low tone (historical S) and a raised vowel nucleus. When a syllable bearing the C2 tone occurs out of sandhi context, it also surfaces with a raised vowel. In most other documented cases of tone–vowel quality interactions, there is some factor, such as syllable structure, metrical structure, or vowel duration that mediates between tone and vowel quality. These earlier analyses cannot be straightforwardly extended to Shuijingping Mang since no synchronic mediating factor seems to be present. However, this paper shows that, historically, there was another mediating factor between tone and vowel quality, namely voice quality. It is common for tones in East and Southeast Asian languages to have characteristic phonation types. It is also common for phonation type to affect vowel quality. Comparative evidence shows that the tones that condition the vowel alternation in the present-day language historically underwent a tonally driven breathy-modal voice alternation. Subsequently, the tonal grammar has changed; however, vowel raising remains as a synchronic alternation."
Pa Der Vang & Pa Her (2014) Teenage Marriage among Hmong American Women, Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 24:2, 138-155. This article looks at the traditional practice of early marriage among Hmong women and their responses to this practice. As Hmong women acculturate to American ways, women may question the role of traditional practices in their identity and everyday lives. This study pays particularly close attention to the family socialization and individual processes associated with teenage marriage among Hmong American women.
Soua Xiong & Sarah K.Y. Lam (2013) Factors affecting the success of Hmong college students in America, British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 41:2, 132-144. This study assesses barriers and success factors of Hmong students in American colleges. The authors conducted their research by interviewing five Hmong graduate students from refugee families in the US. Identified emerging themes revolve around academic, cultural and financial barriers. Professors, advisors, classmates, academic support programs, family, financial aid and their own psychological resources were identified as supportive factors in addressing the academic, cultural and financial needs of Hmong students. Implications and recommendations are also posited of how college counsellors and other professionals may best assist Hmong college students.
Books/Theses/Reports
Faith Nibbs (2014). Belonging: The Social Dynamics of Fitting In as Experienced by Hmong Refugees in Germany and Texas. Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press. From the abstract: "Through a case study of two little-known Hmong communities that originated from the same Lao-Hmong refugee group but resettled in communities with markedly different approaches to welcoming them — Texas, in the United States, and Gammertingen, a small town in Germany — this book argues that a more thorough understanding of this process requires unpacking the social dynamics of fitting in as they are simultaneously represented across different scales — local, regional, national and global. Its arguments challenge us to rethink social cohesion as influenced by the intersection of multiple factors in different contexts that go beyond the immigrant/host dichotomy and proposes a framework that re-conceptualizes belonging as a multifaceted phenomenon that overlaps, intersects, and often conflicts with other social arenas where perceived togetherness is also desired." More info about this book is available here: http://www.cap-press.com/books/isbn/9781611632880/Belonging
Shuling Peng. (2013). Hmong American College Women’s Experiences of Parent-Child Relationships. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Minnesota. This qualitative study examines the parent-child relationships of Hmong American college women. Fourteen women in their junior or senior year from five Midwestern colleges or universities participated in the study. Symbolic interaction theory was used as a guiding framework and a phenomenological method was employed to understand the Hmong American college women’s lived experiences of independence from and closeness to their parents and the perception of their role and identity in their interactions with parents. This study may be read online at: http://conservancy.umn.edu/handle/158575
Paj Tshiab Vang. (2013). A Phenomenological Study of Hmong Women's Experience with Forced Marriage in the Hmong Culture. M.S.W. Thesis, California State University, Fresno. This exploratory qualitative research study explores the experiences of Hmong women who married young by force of the family, due to situations considered taboo in the Hmong culture. This study may be read online at: http://cdmweb.lib.csufresno.edu/cdm/ref/collection/thes/id/95579
Academic Journal Articles/Other
Chrisa Arcan, et al. (2014). Dietary and Weight-Related Behaviors and Body Mass Index among Hispanic, Hmong, Somali, and White Adolescents. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 114(3): 376-383. This article describes the results of a research study that assessed dietary intake and weight-related concerns and behaviors among Hispanic, Hmong, and Somali adolescents and compared them with those of white adolescents.
Lisa Franzen-Castle and Chery Smith. (2014). "Environmental, Personal, and Behavioral Influences on BMI
and Acculturation of Second Generation Hmong Children." Journal of Maternal Child Health 18: 73-89. This research article examines influences (environmental, personal, and behavioral) on body mass index (BMI) and acculturation of Hmong children born in the United States (US) using the social cognitive theory as the theoretical framework.
Jennifer Kue and Sheryl Thorburn. (2013). "Hepatitis B Knowledge, Screening, and Vaccination among Hmong
Americans." Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved 24(2): 566-578. The authors of this study assessed Hmong women and men’s knowledge of hepatitis B and their screening and vaccination behavior. Qualitative data showed that, of those hepatitis B positive participants, most informants did not have a comprehensive understanding of their illness. The authors recommend that intervention strategies should address knowledge deficits and improve health literacy, especially among Hmong who have hepatitis B.
Peter Kunstadter. (2013). "Ethnicity, socioeconomic characteristics and knowledge, beliefs and attitudes about HIV among Yunnanese Chinese, Hmong, Lahu and Northern Thai in a north-western Thailand border district." Culture, Health and Sexuality 15(S3): S383-S400. The author of this study looked at differences in knowledge, beliefs and attitudes about HIV in predominantly Yunnanese Chinese, Hmong and Lahu ethnic minority villages versus ethnic majority Thai villages in Thailand. Specific topics include knowledge of HIV transmission, prevention and treatment, avoidance of people infected with HIV and constraints to use of health services.
Maichou Lor, et al. (2013). "Understanding Hmong Women’s Beliefs, Feelings, Norms, and External Conditions About Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening." Public Health Nursing 30(5): 420-428. The authors of this article describe the beliefs, feelings, norms, and external conditions regarding breast and cervical cancer screening in a sample of Hmong women. Participants beliefs about screening included uncertainty about causes of breast and cervical cancer, uncertainty about Western forms of treatments, and terminal illness as outcomes of such cancers.
Laurie L. Meschke and Linda P. Juang. (2013). "Obstacles to parent–adolescent communication in Hmong American families: exploring pathways to adolescent mental health promotion." Ethnicity & Health, published online. This study’s goal was to examine parent adolescent communication in refugee families by assessing communication obstacles among Hmong Americans. The authors' results revealed obstacles that were initiated by the adolescent, parent, and the community. Two adolescent-focused sub-themes (emotional discomfort and
psychosocial immaturity), five parent-focused sub-themes (parental judgment, parental intimidation, no benefits of communication with parents, generational/cultural differences, and lack of parent adolescent bond), and two culture/community-focused sub-themes (traditions/values and vocabulary) emerged.
David R. Mortenson. (2013). "Tonally conditioned vowel raising in Shuijingping Mang." Journal of East Asian Linguistics 22:189–216. From the abstract, "In the Mang (Hmongic) dialect of Shuijingping, Guizhou, China, vowels are raised in certain tonal contexts. When a syllable bearing the historical A2 tone occurs in sandhi context, it surfaces with a low tone (historical S) and a raised vowel nucleus. When a syllable bearing the C2 tone occurs out of sandhi context, it also surfaces with a raised vowel. In most other documented cases of tone–vowel quality interactions, there is some factor, such as syllable structure, metrical structure, or vowel duration that mediates between tone and vowel quality. These earlier analyses cannot be straightforwardly extended to Shuijingping Mang since no synchronic mediating factor seems to be present. However, this paper shows that, historically, there was another mediating factor between tone and vowel quality, namely voice quality. It is common for tones in East and Southeast Asian languages to have characteristic phonation types. It is also common for phonation type to affect vowel quality. Comparative evidence shows that the tones that condition the vowel alternation in the present-day language historically underwent a tonally driven breathy-modal voice alternation. Subsequently, the tonal grammar has changed; however, vowel raising remains as a synchronic alternation."
Pa Der Vang & Pa Her (2014) Teenage Marriage among Hmong American Women, Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 24:2, 138-155. This article looks at the traditional practice of early marriage among Hmong women and their responses to this practice. As Hmong women acculturate to American ways, women may question the role of traditional practices in their identity and everyday lives. This study pays particularly close attention to the family socialization and individual processes associated with teenage marriage among Hmong American women.
Soua Xiong & Sarah K.Y. Lam (2013) Factors affecting the success of Hmong college students in America, British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 41:2, 132-144. This study assesses barriers and success factors of Hmong students in American colleges. The authors conducted their research by interviewing five Hmong graduate students from refugee families in the US. Identified emerging themes revolve around academic, cultural and financial barriers. Professors, advisors, classmates, academic support programs, family, financial aid and their own psychological resources were identified as supportive factors in addressing the academic, cultural and financial needs of Hmong students. Implications and recommendations are also posited of how college counsellors and other professionals may best assist Hmong college students.
HMONG STUDIES VIRTUAL LIBRARY EXPANDS AND INCLUDES THE HMONG CULTURE BOOK COLLECTION:
The Hmong Cultural Center in Saint Paul is pleased to announce the major expansion and enhancement of the Hmong Studies Virtual Library of links to full-text books, research articles and published reports related to Hmong Studies and Southeast Asian American Studies as the part of the website of its Hmong Resource Center Library. The Hmong Studies Virtual Library now consists of source information metadata and links to more than 300 full-text Hmong-related resources available on the internet. The Hmong Studies Virtual Library currently includes in PDF format the complete contents of 156 journal articles, 18 conference panel sessions, 82 dissertations and theses, 36 research reports, and 22 books. Visit the Hmong Studies Virtual Library at http://www.hmonglibrary.org/hmong-studies-virtual-library.html
In addition to the many Hmong-related dissertations and journal articles included in the virtual library, the collection includes online access for the first time to the full-text of Hmong language resources developed by the Hmong Cultural Center over the past two decades pertaining to Hmong cultural traditions and history. Most of these 20 documents were compiled by the center’s long-time cultural specialist Tougeu Leepalao. Items from the Hmong Cultural Center’s Hmong Culture Collection available in PDF format and featured in the Virtual Library include Tshoob Kos (Hmong Traditional Wedding Ceremony Procedures, Tus Txheej Txheem Kab Kev Pam Tuag (Hmong Traditional Funeral Ceremony Procedures), Hmoob Lub Neej Nyob Yaj Ces Tuam Meem Teb (Suav Teb) Txij Li Tiam 1 Mus Txog Tiam 18. (Hmong Life in China from the 1st Century to 18th Century), Txoov Siv Yis. Hwj Huaj Neeb Kho Mob. Tus Txiv Neeb. Hwj Huaj Neeb. Lwm Sub Xa Xyoo Laus. Pov Pob Xyoo Tshiab. (History of the Shaman Ceremony in Hmong culture) and Hmoob Lub Neej Nyob Yaj. Ces Teb Tsim Meej (Los Tsuas), Txij Li Tiam 18 mus txog tiam 20 (Hmong Life in Laos from the 18th to 20th century. In addition to its home in the Hmong Studies Virtual Library, the Hmong Culture Book Collection may also be viewed here: http://www.hmongcc.org/hmong-culture-book-collection.html
Mark E. Pfeifer, PhD, of Hmong Cultural Center stated: “Today’s students and scholars often look online first for full-text research as they work on term papers and research projects. The Hmong Studies Virtual Library is a very unique resource that provides more than 300 full-text research resources related to the Hmong in one place. We are particularly pleased that the latest expansion of the virtual library includes several documents in the Hmong language pertaining to Hmong culture and history including Qeej songs and Wedding and Funeral procedures that will now be available to online audiences in Minnesota and beyond for the first time. This online library supported in part by a 3 year grant from the Henry Luce Foundation will play an important role in facilitating easy access in one place to full-text resources pertaining to the Hmong and will help the Hmong Resource Center Library continue its mission as a key research institution to community members, students and scholars.”
In addition to the many Hmong-related dissertations and journal articles included in the virtual library, the collection includes online access for the first time to the full-text of Hmong language resources developed by the Hmong Cultural Center over the past two decades pertaining to Hmong cultural traditions and history. Most of these 20 documents were compiled by the center’s long-time cultural specialist Tougeu Leepalao. Items from the Hmong Cultural Center’s Hmong Culture Collection available in PDF format and featured in the Virtual Library include Tshoob Kos (Hmong Traditional Wedding Ceremony Procedures, Tus Txheej Txheem Kab Kev Pam Tuag (Hmong Traditional Funeral Ceremony Procedures), Hmoob Lub Neej Nyob Yaj Ces Tuam Meem Teb (Suav Teb) Txij Li Tiam 1 Mus Txog Tiam 18. (Hmong Life in China from the 1st Century to 18th Century), Txoov Siv Yis. Hwj Huaj Neeb Kho Mob. Tus Txiv Neeb. Hwj Huaj Neeb. Lwm Sub Xa Xyoo Laus. Pov Pob Xyoo Tshiab. (History of the Shaman Ceremony in Hmong culture) and Hmoob Lub Neej Nyob Yaj. Ces Teb Tsim Meej (Los Tsuas), Txij Li Tiam 18 mus txog tiam 20 (Hmong Life in Laos from the 18th to 20th century. In addition to its home in the Hmong Studies Virtual Library, the Hmong Culture Book Collection may also be viewed here: http://www.hmongcc.org/hmong-culture-book-collection.html
Mark E. Pfeifer, PhD, of Hmong Cultural Center stated: “Today’s students and scholars often look online first for full-text research as they work on term papers and research projects. The Hmong Studies Virtual Library is a very unique resource that provides more than 300 full-text research resources related to the Hmong in one place. We are particularly pleased that the latest expansion of the virtual library includes several documents in the Hmong language pertaining to Hmong culture and history including Qeej songs and Wedding and Funeral procedures that will now be available to online audiences in Minnesota and beyond for the first time. This online library supported in part by a 3 year grant from the Henry Luce Foundation will play an important role in facilitating easy access in one place to full-text resources pertaining to the Hmong and will help the Hmong Resource Center Library continue its mission as a key research institution to community members, students and scholars.”
NEW HMONG EMBROIDERY BOOK AVAILABLE FROM HMONG CULTURAL CENTER
Hmong Embroidery is a limited edition commemorative program book for the 2013-14 Hmong Embroidery Community Exhibit, a partnership of the Hmong Cultural Center and the Hmong Archives, supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Saint Paul Cultural Star program, UCARE and the Travelers Arts and Diversity Committee.
The unique 146 page book includes beautiful color photos of 121 Hmong embroidery artworks including in the community exhibit along with narrative descriptions of each artwork including information about the artist, style of Hmong embroidery, techniques used and the cultural significance and meaning of the artwork. Featured Hmong embroidered artworks come from Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Germany and the United States.
The book also includes a visual guide to Hmong Embroidery Motifs and Symbols and a Glossary of Hmong Embroidery-related terms. The $50.00 price for the book includes shipping and handling. To learn more about ordering this unique book visit: http://www.hmongcc.org/hmong-embroidery-book.html
The unique 146 page book includes beautiful color photos of 121 Hmong embroidery artworks including in the community exhibit along with narrative descriptions of each artwork including information about the artist, style of Hmong embroidery, techniques used and the cultural significance and meaning of the artwork. Featured Hmong embroidered artworks come from Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Germany and the United States.
The book also includes a visual guide to Hmong Embroidery Motifs and Symbols and a Glossary of Hmong Embroidery-related terms. The $50.00 price for the book includes shipping and handling. To learn more about ordering this unique book visit: http://www.hmongcc.org/hmong-embroidery-book.html
OTHER NEWS IN HMONG STUDIES:
Diversity in Diaspora: Hmong Americans in the Twenty-First Century Book Talk. Monday, May 5, 2014 from 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM. Location: Center for Women at Saint Catherine University:
Dr. Mark E. Pfeifer will present research from the recently published Diversity in Diaspora: Hmong Americans in the Twenty-First Century scholarly compilation on Hmong Americans from the University of Hawaii Press on May 5 at Saint Catherine University in Saint Paul, MN. This program is sponsored by the Critical Hmong Studies program at Saint Catherine University.
Hmong Across Borders Conference, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, October 4-5, 2013, Keynote Speakers and Panel Presentations May Be Viewed Online:
The Consortium for Hmong Studies between the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin-Madison held the "Hmong Across Borders" conference on October 4-5, 2013 at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Streaming videos of all panels and keynote speakers from this interdisciplinary conference focused on Hmong Studies research may be viewed at the conference webpage by clicking on the links of the respective sessions: http://ias.umn.edu/2012/11/30/hmong-across-borders/
Diversity in Diaspora: Hmong Americans in the Twenty-First Century Book Talk. Monday, May 5, 2014 from 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM. Location: Center for Women at Saint Catherine University:
Dr. Mark E. Pfeifer will present research from the recently published Diversity in Diaspora: Hmong Americans in the Twenty-First Century scholarly compilation on Hmong Americans from the University of Hawaii Press on May 5 at Saint Catherine University in Saint Paul, MN. This program is sponsored by the Critical Hmong Studies program at Saint Catherine University.
Hmong Across Borders Conference, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, October 4-5, 2013, Keynote Speakers and Panel Presentations May Be Viewed Online:
The Consortium for Hmong Studies between the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin-Madison held the "Hmong Across Borders" conference on October 4-5, 2013 at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Streaming videos of all panels and keynote speakers from this interdisciplinary conference focused on Hmong Studies research may be viewed at the conference webpage by clicking on the links of the respective sessions: http://ias.umn.edu/2012/11/30/hmong-across-borders/
HMONG WEDDING AND FUNERAL PROCEDURES TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH IN NEW PUBLICATIONS FROM HMONG CULTURAL CENTER
The Hmong Cultural Center has completed a major project initiative involving the translation into English and production of two books - Tshoob Kos (Wedding Procedures) and Kev Cai Pam Tuag (Funeral Procedures). Earlier versions of these books were compiled by Tougeu Leepalao, the Cultural Consultant of Hmong Cultural Center between 1995 and 2005. The procedures outlined in these books form much of the curriculum of the Wedding and Funeral Ceremony classes offered on the weekends at Hmong Cultural Center. The earlier versions of the books were available in the Hmong RPA script and printed in limited numbers for distribution by Hmong Cultural Center. Key personnel on the translation project were Xai Lor, Librarian and Txongpao Lee, Executive Director of Hmong Cultural Center. The Tshoob Kos (Wedding Procedures) and Kev Cai Pam Tuag (Funeral Procedures) project was supported by a fiscal year 2012 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage grant from the Minnesota Historical Society. This activity was funded, in part, by the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008. Western & Southern Life’s Saint Paul office provided generous financial support for the printing of these newly available publications. “Supporting the Hmong community is very important to Western & Southern Life and especially to me,” explained Roger Soung, Western & Southern Life’s agency manager in St. Paul. “Having a common pride in our Hmong heritage brings us all closer together as a community.”
How to Order the Books: Visit http://www.hmongcc.org/hmong-weddingfuneral-books.html or the Hmong Cultural Center offices in Saint Paul to order copies of Tshoob Kos (Wedding Procedures) and Kev Cai Pam Tuag (Funeral Procedures). Individual copies are $12.00 a piece if picked up at the Hmong Cultural Center or $15.00 if ordered online. A check in the amount of $15.00 or $30.00 for both books may also be mailed to Hmong Cultural Center, 995 University Avenue, Suite 214, Saint Paul, MN 55101. Institutional Purchase Orders are accepted and may be mailed or faxed to 651-917-9978. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery.
How to Order the Books: Visit http://www.hmongcc.org/hmong-weddingfuneral-books.html or the Hmong Cultural Center offices in Saint Paul to order copies of Tshoob Kos (Wedding Procedures) and Kev Cai Pam Tuag (Funeral Procedures). Individual copies are $12.00 a piece if picked up at the Hmong Cultural Center or $15.00 if ordered online. A check in the amount of $15.00 or $30.00 for both books may also be mailed to Hmong Cultural Center, 995 University Avenue, Suite 214, Saint Paul, MN 55101. Institutional Purchase Orders are accepted and may be mailed or faxed to 651-917-9978. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery.
COMPREHENSIVE AND EXPANDED HMONG STUDIES RESEARCH BIBLIOGRAPHIES ARE ONLINE:
Doing research on a Hmong Studies research topic? More than 40 comprehensive and frequently updated online subject bibliographies of Hmong Studies works are available at the following link: http://www.hmongstudiesjournal.org/hmong-studies-bibliographies.html
A 2007-Present research bibliography is updated every few months with information about the latest research publications in Hmong Studies, online links to full-text are included where applicable:
http://www.hmongstudies.org/HmongStudiesPublications2007Present.html
Doing research on a Hmong Studies research topic? More than 40 comprehensive and frequently updated online subject bibliographies of Hmong Studies works are available at the following link: http://www.hmongstudiesjournal.org/hmong-studies-bibliographies.html
A 2007-Present research bibliography is updated every few months with information about the latest research publications in Hmong Studies, online links to full-text are included where applicable:
http://www.hmongstudies.org/HmongStudiesPublications2007Present.html