The Mien Village ProjectDVD Spotlight: Title: Past in the Present: Loz-Hnoi Yiem Ih Jaax, The Iu-Mien Village Project (Click here for Flyer) The United Iu Mien Community, Inc. (UIMC, Inc.) Past in the Present: Loz-Hnoi Yiem Ih Jaax This project was made possible by a grant from “Embark on a wonderful journey to the past, as Iu Mien youth learn the tried and true craft of building a traditional Iu Mien village house. Lead by a team of Senior Iu Mien Community Leaders, these youth come together to embrace and honor their traditional Iu Mien culture and traditions. Experience the triumph and challenges both older and younger generations face working side-by-side together for the first team in America to create something truly special and unique for the future generations of the Iu Mien people. Mien and non-Mien alike will enjoy this documentary, as it takes a view into the generational barriers of language and culture experienced by the young and old.” All proceeds generated by sales of this DVD will go directly back to UIMC, Inc. and our much appreciated Iu Mien Senior Social Group. If you would like to purchase this DVD: By Mail-order, please send a check for $10.00, plus $3.00 (shipping and handling) made out to: In person, please bring $10.00 and stop by our office located inside the Sacramento Mutual Housing Association (SMHA) Building at: |
| UIMC, Inc. History by Tony S. Lee UIMC, Inc. History The mission of United Iu-Mien Community, Inc. is to “help preserve and teach the Iu-Mien culture, assist Iu-Mien to adjust to living in America and to promote a healthy community through education, advocacy, mentoring, outreach and other support services and referrals that are culturally appropriate and in the spirit of collaboration to bridge cultural and language barriers in mainstream society. (click to read more...) |
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"Iu-Mien History: From China to the US" by Fahm Finh SaetuernIu Mien History The early history of the Iu-Mien (Yao) is obscure and unclear. Much of it has been passed down through oral myths and legends, for few written historical records exist. The available records were written by the Han Chinese, and while they offer important glimpses into early Yao history, perhaps these records raise more questions than it answers. (click to read more...) |
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