Oshkosh is one of the refugee resettlement cities in the Fox Valley Region, and many immigrants and newcomers come through our door. Still, many misconceptions and myths about immigrants and the complex US immigration system remain.
To offer guidance and foster community conversations on this topic, WALC will be hosting monthly learning circles focused on all things immigration-related starting February 2025. The activities we will engage in these learning circles will range from teach-ins by invited speakers to facilitated group discussions moderated by our Executive Director Dr. Chu May Paing.
Targeted audience: WALC staff, teachers, and volunteers, Community members with interest in learning more about immigration and immigrants, Community advocates who want to expand their knowledge about different immigrant cultures and to better develop cultural sensitivity when interacting with people from diverse backgrounds
In February 2021, the military staged the coup d’état in Myanmar. This event has led to a humanitarian crisis in the country. Join us to learn more on the political history of Myanmar from Dr. Chu, and hear from Hninn on her personal story of finding a home with her family in Oshkosh.
More information on future Immigration Learning Circles coming soon!
Past Immigration Learning Circles –
