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Multicultural Resources

October 2008 - Immigration: Data Matters - A guide to finding and using the most accurate and up-to-date immigration data, Migration Policy Institute and Population Reference Bureau.

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Directory of Nonprofit Organizations of Color in Minnesota - A listing of not-for-profit associations, organizations, and mutual assistance and fraternal groups in the state of Minnesota that primarily serve communities of color, University of Minnesota Center for Urban and Regional Affairs.

ECHO Minnesota (Emergency, Community and Health Outreach) - Ensures that people with limited English proficiency receive life-saving health and safety information—in some of the languages they understand best.

Ethnic Trends - The dynamic power of ethnic capital, Dr. Bruce Corrie, Concordia University, Saint Paul.

The Minnesota Ethnic Resources Directory - Contains over 700 listings of ethnic/nationality resources, including information regarding citizenship and passport procedures, International Institute of Minnesota.

City of Saint Paul Department of Human Rights - Investigating complaints of discrimination and promoting diversity among city contractors.

Immigration & Citizenship Information - Hennepin County Library.

Neighborhood House - A multicultural, multilingual community center with programming for all ages, 179 East Robie Street, St. Paul.

Office of Refugee Resettlement, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

Twin Cities Immigrant Orientation Resources - Available in Somali, Spanish and English.

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Multicultural Educational Resources

Multicultural Education - Online resources from McGraw Hill.

St. Paul Public Schools English Language Learners Department - Promoting a strong foundation for academic achievement and English language proficiency.

Saint Paul Public School's Multicultural Resource Center - This innovative library has a multicultural collection available to all St. Paul Public School and East Metro Integration District educators.  Explore these resources to help bring them to your children's schools.

Tips for Reading with Your Children - Available in multiple languages, this list features eight basic tips for parents and caregivers, and the reasons why each tip is important for children.

Understanding Diversity: Ideas,activities, and best practices, National PTA

U.S. Office of Citizenship - Helping immigrants successfully integrate into American civic culture.

 

Immigrant & Refugee Resources

Catholic Charities -  Migration and refugee services.

International Institute of Minnesota - Helping newcomers adapt to a new society and become self-sufficient. 

Immigrant and Refugee Policy Coalition - A coalition of more than 80 organizations committed to securing fair, humanitarian and compassionate treatment for all immigrants and their families through public policy and education.

Jewish Family Service of St. Paul - Resettlement/refugee services.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota - Resettlement, employment and immigration services.

Minnesota Council of Churches - Refugee services.

Minnesota Department of Health - Refugee Health Program

 

Multicultural Health Information

Emergency and Community Health Outreach - Public health and safety educational information in English, Khmer, Somali, Lao, Vietnamese, Spanish and Hmong provided by a coalition of local public health agencies and community-based organizations.

Minnesota Department of Health - Brochures and fact sheets translated into multiple languages.

Multicultural Health Communication Service - Provides health information in multiple languages.  Searchable by language and health topic.

Vaccine Information Statements Listed by Language - Vaccine information in multiple languages from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention National Immunization Program.