The Dubuque Marshallese community celebrated May Day a couple weeks ago (May 27 – 29) with a parade of floats, dances and sports competitions. Maitha Jolet, who is running for Mayor of Likiep, conducted the opening ceremony Saturday afternoon. Remarks were made by Iroij Heletra Hermios, Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanaugh, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque […]
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This year Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM) hosted their 3rd annual Stroll the Atolls festival, a two-day event of Marshallese community celebrations and programs, starting with an afternoon of free, family-friendly activities at Crystal Bridges (https://crystalbridges.org/calendar/stroll-the-atolls-bridging-waves-expo/) and an open dialogue with the youth organized by Tōlemour. The afternoon events include traditional crafts, foods and storytelling—all
Dr. Sheldon Riklon gives an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and encourages everyone to get vaccinated and boosted. Transcription by: Marlynn Larron and Melanie Carbine Read the English summary in May Day 2022 – Part 1. Ekar wōr juon team ar itok jān CDC. N̄an an lale jepeed ia. Eita ke elukkun lōñ keej in
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You can read about the parade and opening ceremony in May Day 2022 – Part 1. Koṃ eṃṃol tata bwe aolep rar itok limō im ṃōṇōṇō ilo adwōj celebrate i laḷ eo ad im armej in Ṃajeḷ. Aolep iukkure ko rar kajejjet awa eo. Elōn̄ ṃōn̄ā eo ewujlepḷọk kōn ejjeḷọk jāān n̄an aolep, ṃakūtkūt ko
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Arkansas Mayday 2022 lukkun eṃṃan im jejjet im bolomen an “AenEmmaan” kar kōkkare. Kaṃṃoolol President eo aer Patrick Boaz im crew eo an, kobaḷọk jiban̄ ko jān Consulate eo ad, im opeij ko jet ilo jukjuk in pād in. Riiti bwebwenato kake ikkure im closing ceremony ilo May Day 2022 – Part 2. This May
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Transcription by: Marlynn Larron and Melanie Carbine Lujeran, āinwōt an taktō e jemed wōj ilo jukjukin in pād in ba, juon meletlet naan eo aorōk. Ej ba: Beran ilo tōre ko repen. Kajoor n̄an debļo̧k ṃakūtkūt ko. Im ilo Kajin Pālle ne, translation of the motto for the celebration of the Constitution Day, in general,
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At the closing ceremonies for May Day 2022, three graduating seniors were presented with $500 each towards college expenses, presented on behalf of Marshallese employees with Springdale Schools. Alena Ralpho, Jabyokwe Ketwan, and Chapel Capelle were present for the closing ceremonies. They introduced themselves and shared their plans for study in college. Alena graduated from
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