The Burmese community recently hosted a community awards dinner as part of a celebration of 30 years of the Burmese community in Central Indiana. Over
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William Henry Burkhart Elementary named finalist for World’s Best School Prizes
By Sherri Coner Being named to the Top 10 shortlist for The Five World’s Best School Prizes for Community Collaboration has William Henry Burkhart Elementary
Hundreds of refugees celebrate their culture on the 75th annual Chin National Day
By Sherri Coner As hundreds of smiling Chin refugees recently celebrated the 75th annual Chin National Day at Chin Evangelical Church Life Center in Indianapolis,
Chin Community of Indiana celebrates 20th anniversary
By Todd Travis Calling the Southside home The Southside of Indianapolis has become home for many of the Chin people who have come to the
‘A show of solidarity’
By Natalie Hoefer Archdiocese of Indianapolis On Feb. 1, Myanmar refugee and Indianapolis resident Paul Hnin scrolled through news articles online when a headline seized
Southside Indianapolis Chin community hosts 2021 Chin National Day celebrations with virtual broadcast
By Nicole Davis Chin National Day is a celebration of freedom, liberty and equality – something the people of Myanmar continue to fight for to
Franklin Township student publishes book of Chin folktales
By the staff of Franklin Central Junior High School Franklin Central Junior High is celebrating a personal achievement of current seventh-grader Jessica Langpar. Jessica, who
New Ball State project to help local Burmese women of childbearing years
Two Ball State University professors are developing a text-based messaging service to provide information about maternal and child health to Burmese refugees now living Indianapolis.
BACI students tour Washington, D.C.
Forty-seven young scholars who are participating in the Burmese American Community Institute’s Upward College Summer Scholars Program toured Washington, D.C. from July 18-20. The trip
Mission of Grace
By Stephanie Dolan St. Mark’s Catholic Church and School sits on the southeast corner of U.S. 31 and Edgewood Avenue. It’s a staple in its