The Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans is currently seeking a diverse collection of nomination submissions for its 2012 Annual Leadership Awards.

This is the time for community members to nominate and recognize one of their own. Please help to honor an outstanding business owner, leader, organization, volunteer who has given themselves, their talents and resources to serve and better the Asian-Pacific community.

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By MARY TAN
AAP Staff Writer

Every year the Council of Asian Pacific Minnesotans (CAPM) sponsors Asian Pacific Day at the Capitol.  It’s a day when Asian Americans are showcased and issues affecting the community are brought to the attention of state legislators.  This year the day is planned for Monday, March 19 and the steering committee is starting to plan the event.

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By J. LEE
AAP staff writer

WOODBURY, Minn. (Nov. 9, 2011) — The State Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans held a Community Roundtable this month at the Woodbury Library to discuss issues impacting the immigrant and refugee community and stakeholders.

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CAPM Picnic participants, from left, Emma Corrie, an MnDOT Operations Business Division manager; Ed Ehlinger, an MDH Commissioner; Adeel Lair, CAPM Liaison; Ilene Her, executive director, CAPM; Matthew Collie, MDH Legislative Liaison; and Jeanne Ayers, MDH Assistant Commissioner. (AAP photo by Mary Tan)

By MARY TAN
AAP staff writer

ST. PAUL (June 20, 2011) – It was a sunny and hot day in front of the Vietnam Memorial near the State Capitol, where more than 20 supporters of the Council of Asian Pacific Minnesotans gathered to celebrate summer. The traditional Asian potluck was full of delicacies including lo mein noodles and shrimp spring rolls from near-by University Avenue restaurants. Other aromatic dishes were homemade by event-goers themselves.

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From left, Kao Ly Ilean Her, executive director, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, Keynote speaker Patrick Geraghty, President and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, and CAPM Chair Mukhtar Thakur.

BROOKLYN CENTER (May 13, 2011) – The State Council on Asian Pacific Americans honored three individuals at its Heritage Month Banquet and Community Leadership Awards Dinner last Friday at Earl Brown Heritage Center.

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The State Council on Asian Pacific Americans will honor three individuals at its Heritage Month Banquet and Community Leadership Awards Dinner, Friday, May 13, 5:30 p.m. at Earl Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center.

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In “Yellow: Where we can be, An Anthology of the Asian American Teenagers’ Experience,” youth from the Twin Cities Metro area tell and write of their experience growing up Asian American. Within 100 pages, the book offers photos, poetry, prose, and profiles of the members of the Asian Pacific Leadership Council in an effort to provide understanding and be a source of information for many on the lives and experiences of today’s Asian American youth.

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AAP staff report

ST. PAUL, Minn. (March 14, 2011) – The State Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans held its annual Day at the Capitol event Monday, giving organization leaders a chance to present their legislative priorities and for the community to learn about advocacy training and a chance to meet their elected representatives.

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The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotan presents “Traditional Dance, Modern Movements”, and Arts and Culture Heritage Series event on Sunday, March 20, 2011, starting with a 6:30 p.m. Reception, followed by a performance and artists talk from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408.

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