Karen Immigration Storytelling | Moving Lives Minnesota

For 2,000 years, the Karen people have lived in the hills bordering the eastern mountainous region of Burma—also known as Myanmar. But through war, colonial forces, ethnic discrimination and genocide many have been forced to flee their land and apply for resettlement status in other countries. Hear from local Karen refugees about how they courageously migrated to safety.

Moving Lives Minnesota: Stories of Origin & Immigration (MLMN) explores the histories of the many communities who have moved through and to Minnesota. MLMN brings Minnesotans together to recognize and honor our similar and different backgrounds and experiences. We hope through this statewide initiative by the PBS stations of Minnesota, story-sharing will build empathy and understanding across our communities.