The Story of the Hmong

Authors

  • Nouk Vagh Hmong Central Lutheran Church, St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Gregg M. Helland Saint Paul Synod, ELCA
  • Jua J. Her Hmong Central Lutheran Church, St. Paul, Minnesota

Abstract

This article is about the identity and history of the Hmong people, their origin, and culture. It explores the roles they played during the Vietnam War and why so many of them are now in the United States.

Author Biographies

Nouk Vagh, Hmong Central Lutheran Church, St. Paul, Minnesota

Lay Pastor

Gregg M. Helland, Saint Paul Synod, ELCA

Retired ELCA Pastor

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Published

2018-06-18

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 3 (2018): Child Abuse and the Church: Prevention, Pastoral Care, and Healing

Section

Listening to Immigrant Voices

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