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  • July 2023
  • Thu 13
    Featured July 13, 2023 @ 8:00 am - August 31, 2023 @ 11:30 pm

    VI. Outstanding Community Partner Award Nomination Form

    CEBC-Indy Life Center 5610 South Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    NOMINATE non-Burmese individuals or organization(s) who have contributed significantly to the development of Burmese Community in Central Indiana in the past 30 years. The contributions and impact can be in many different forms and fields, e.g. educator, education service provider, employer, health service provider, hospital, etc. Thank you.

  • Tue 18
    July 18, 2023 @ 8:00 am - September 30, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

    Welcome Corps Refugee Sponsorship PSG Interest Form Registration

    Please fill out the following simple form to tell us if you are interested in becoming a Private Sponsor Group (PSG) for Phase I and/or Phase II as part of the Welcome Corps. We will shortly be in touch with you to help you go through the next step and the whole process successfully.

  • August 2023
  • Tue 1
    Featured August 1, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - September 29, 2023 @ 10:00 pm

    Community Awards Dinner – 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana

    CEBC-Indy Life Center 5610 South Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Community Awards Dinner in celebration of 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana will be held on July 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM at CEBC Life Center located at 5610 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217. At this historic event, the outstanding Burmese individuals and organizations (all ethnic groups of Burma/Myanmar inclusively) in various
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  • Thu 3
    Featured August 3, 2023 - August 31, 2023

    I. First 30 Burmese in Central Indiana

    Please share the names of the initial 30 individuals from the Burmese community who settled in Central Indiana. Thanks in advance.  

  • Thu 3
    Featured August 3, 2023 - August 31, 2023

    II. First Person Achievement Awards (Education & Professional Career) – 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana

    Nominate an individual(s) today who you deem deserving of recognition and honor as an outstanding achiever in the First Person Achievement Awards (Education & Professional Career) category which include first degree holder, field of study, profession, or practice. Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctorate (E.g. Ph.D, Th.D, D.Ed., etc.) MPA MBA J.D. First person
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  • Thu 3
    Featured August 3, 2023 - August 31, 2023

    III. First Person Achievement Awards (Business)

    Kindly provide the names of the individual(s) you deem deserving of the First Person Achievement Awards in Business in Central Indiana.  

  • Thu 3
    Featured August 3, 2023 - August 31, 2023

    IV. Most Outstanding Achievement Awards in Different Fields of Services and Profession (in the past 30 years)

    NOMINATE today the individual(s) you believe deserving of the Most Outstanding Achievement Awards in different fields of services and profession (in the past 30 years).  

  • Thu 3
    Featured August 3, 2023 @ 8:00 am - August 31, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

    V. Persons who earned Master’s Degree and/or Above (Education)

    Kindly provide the name of the individual(s) you believe deserving of the Persons who earned Master’s Degree and/or Above (Education – beyond college achievement).

  • September 2023
  • Sat 16
    September 16, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Name List of Master’s/Doctoral Degrees Holders – Burma Origin in Central Indaina

    Help us collect the most accurate information on the persons who have achieved their higher education with Master's Degree and/or beyond in the Burmese Community in Central Indiana (all residents of Indiana currently or previously but Burma origin). Each of these outstanding individuals will be recognized and honored at the Community Awards Dinner on September
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  • Thu 28
    Featured September 28, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    RSVP for Community Awards Dinner

    Community Awards Dinner will be held on September 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at CEBC Life Center (5610 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217) as part of a celebration of 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana. Over 100 outstanding individuals and organizations who significantly impacted and contributed to the development
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  • November 2023
  • Fri 10
    November 10, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    RSVP Burmese-American Legal Community Luncheon Meeting

    All members of Burmese-American legal community and friends—judges, attorneys, lawyers, etc. —are cordially invited. Please RSVP by filing out this form. This event has been arranged in conjunction with 2023 NAPABA Convention hosted in Indianapolis. Registration is not required but encouraged.

  • February 2024
  • Sat 10
    February 10, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Registration: 77th Myanmar Union Day Celebration in Indianapolis and Global

    Ruth Lilly Performance Hall in the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center 1230 Greyhound Lane, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    We are delighted to extend our cordial invitation to a celebration of 77th Myanmar Union Day, celebrated on February 10, 2024 in Indianapolis. Myanmar Union Day is the celebration of Unity, Freedom, and Democracy. This day is also to celebrate cultural diversity and historical heritages of many ethnic and religious groups from Myanmar. This occasion
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  • March 2024
  • Thu 28
    Immigration and Legal Services
    March 28, 2024 @ 8:00 am - February 28, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

    TPS, Asylum, Family Petition – Immigration Service Interest Form

    Please fill out the following form and our Immigration Service Team will be in touch you to follow up.

  • April 2024
  • Tue 9
    April 9, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - April 14, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

    Job Fair

    4925 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46227

    Join us at the Job Fair and take the first step towards an exciting career in warehousing. Feel free to share this with anyone you know who might be interested. Please RSVP to ensure we can accommodate all attendees comfortably.

  • June 2024
  • Tue 18
    June 18, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    13th Annual College & Youth Summit

    University of Indianapolis, Health Pavilion 1643 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    The Burmese American Community Institute is hosting its 13th Annual College & Youth Summit on June 18, 2024 from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM at the University of Indianapolis, Health Pavilion. At the event, representatives from various universities/colleges will give useful information about their individual campuses, academic programs, scholarship opportunities, etc. At a Panel Discussion, current students
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  • July 2024
  • Tue 9
    July 9, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Celebration of Burmese American Community Month with CCEP ECI

    In honor of Burmese American Community month, July, the Civic and Cultural Program (CCEP) at Burmese American Community Institute would like to invite you to a special celebration with our English and Civic class students. We will feature interesting items, including testimonial speech and light refreshments with a taste of Burmese and Southeast Asia. We
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  • Fri 26
    July 26, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Cultural and Entertainment Night July 26

    Happy Burmese American Community Month! We are thrilled to invite all community members and friends to attend a night of Culture and Entertainment on Friday, July 26th from 5pm-9pm at CEBC Life Center. We will have various forms of entertainment, featuring live music, dances, and cultural shows, including all ethnic of Myanmar fashion to demonstrate
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  • August 2024
  • Thu 1
    August 1, 2024 @ 8:00 am - October 31, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

    Nomination for 2024 Community Leader of the Year

    UIndy Hall (Schwitzer Student Center) University of Indianapolis 1400 Campus Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Community members are invited to nominate the 2024 Community Leader of the Year (both Youth and Adult categories) who have contributed and had a significant impact on our community. Please enter your nomination by October 14, 2024 via the following form. They will be honored at the Community Awards Ceremony on October 29, 2024. Thank
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  • Fri 9
    August 9, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    BACI 13th Annual Research Presentation Day

    UIndy Hall (Schwitzer Student Center) University of Indianapolis 1400 Campus Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Researchers from the Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2024, under the BACI's Center for Research, Policy, and Innovation (CRPI - USA), will present their research findings and solution-oriented policy action recommendations for stakeholders as the culmination of a 10-week intensive scientific PAR research project. The study this summer include the following eight topics: College Going
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  • September 2024
  • Mon 9
    September 9, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    ChildCare Licensure Program Application

    4925 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46227

    We are excited to announce that in partnership with the State of Indiana, BACI will be implementing a Child Care Licensure Program focusing on Home-Based. To participate in this, there are two basic requirements High School Diploma (Can be a certificate or a transcript) ID or Birth Certificate We invite you to register through the
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  • October 2024
  • Wed 2
    October 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Voter Registration Day!

    4925 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46227

    USA General Election is on November 5th, 2024! We will be hosting a Voter Registration Day on October 2nd, 1-4 PM. If you are a U.S Citizen, an eligible to vote, and need assistances or have questions in the following area please be sure to attend. Register to Vote Update Voter Record Check Voter Status
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  • November 2024
  • Sat 2
    November 2, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Volunteer & Community Service Day Nov 2

    Burmese Community Center 5212 Bluff Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Please join us at the Volunteer & Community Service Day on November 2 to help prepare the BACI Campus renovation and development to serve our families and community better and impactful ways. Individuals, groups, or organizations are welcome. Each of the volunteers will be presented a T-Shirt as a gift. Please give your name here:

  • January 2025
  • Mon 6
    January 6, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Winter Assistance Fund

    4925 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46227

    You can apply the Winter Assistance Fund (WAF) at the BACI office starting on 01/06/2025 - 05/31/2025. This fund is specifically designed for families who are struggling to pay their energy bills due to high cost and not qualify for the Government low-income families Energy Assistance Program. The application can cover up to $400. Registration
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  • Fri 17
    January 17, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Humanitarian Award” Acceptance Speech by BACI Executive Director Elaisa Vahnie

    First of all, I THANK GOD for this Day. I am truly humbled by this award. This honor is a recognition of the entire Burmese community, all our friends and all our partners. We are grateful to the American people, and our Hoosier neighbors for welcoming us and allowing us to start our new lives
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  • Tue 28
    January 28, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    U.S Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)’s Presentation Day

    4925 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46227

    A representative from the USCIS will be giving presentation about the process and updates of the US Naturalization and Family Petitions & Family Reunification. There will be Q&A session as well to take any questions or concerns that you may have with any other USCIS related topics. What: USCIS Presentation Day When: Tuesday, January 28th,
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  • February 2025
  • Tue 4
    February 4, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Registration for Information Session on U.S. Immigration, Refugee Resettlement, Welcome Corps

    We will be providing information on the Immigration related information, the status of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, Welcome Corps, etc. in light of the recent Executive Orders. Please reserve your spot in the following form. We will send the Zoom information tot he email you used in registering. Thank you.

  • Wed 12
    February 12, 2025 @ 7:30 am - February 15, 2025 @ 9:30 pm

    4th Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar

    Indiana University Indianapolis Campus 420 University Blvd (Campus Center), Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar February 12-15, 2025 In conjunction with a celebration of Myanmar Union Day February 15, 2025 In an effort to support peace and democracy in Myanmar (Burma), the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI), in partnership with co-hosts and collaborators, will be hosting the 4th Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar from February
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  • Fri 14
    February 14, 2025 @ 8:00 am - February 15, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

    RSVP for 4th Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar (IN-PERSON)

    Indiana University Indianapolis Campus 420 University Blvd (Campus Center), Indianapolis, IN, United States

    WELCOME to the registration page of the IN-PERSON sessions of the 4th Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar (Burma). If you are planning to attend only virtually, click here for more information. As Myanmar is reaching a critical junction in 2025, we hope to significantly increase in-person activities this year to make the conference more effective
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  • Sat 15
    February 15, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    78th Myanmar Union Day Celebration

    CEBC-Indy Life Center 5610 South Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    We are delighted to extend our cordial invitation to a celebration of 78th Myanmar Union Day, celebrated on February 15, 2025 in Indianapolis. Myanmar Union Day is the celebration of Unity, Freedom, and Democracy. This day is also to celebrate cultural diversity and historical heritages of many ethnic and religious groups from Myanmar. This occasion
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  • April 2025
  • Fri 25
    April 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Burmese Food Fair April 25

    BACI Campus - International Community Center 5212 Bluff Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Please join us creating a HOME for All, a Campus to Serve our community better and in more impactful ways by coming to enjoy a taste of a blend of American, Burmese and South East Asia. Authentic Burmese food will be served. Pre-order via this Form

  • July 2025
  • Fri 25
    July 25, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    RSVP for Burmese American Community Month Celebration

    CEBC-Indy Life Center 5610 South Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    We are thrilled to extend our cordial invitation to all community members, friends and neighbors to Burmese American Community Month celebration-- a Cultural and Entertainment Night on Friday, July 25, 2025 from 5:30pm-9:00pm at CEBC Life Center located at 5610 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217. At this special event, various forms of entertainment items
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  • August 2025
  • Fri 8
    August 8, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    RSVP for 14th Annual Research Presentation Day

    UIndy Hall (Schwitzer Student Center) University of Indianapolis 1400 Campus Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Researchers from the Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2025, under the BACI’s Center for Research, Policy, and Innovation (CRPI – USA), will present their research findings and solution-oriented policy action recommendations for stakeholders as the culmination of an intensive scientific PAR research project.   The study this summer include the following eight topics: College Going
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  • October 2025
  • Wed 8
    October 8, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) workshop for local high school seniors

    5212 Bluff Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46217

    BACI is hosting a free FAFSA workshop for the senior high school students and parents who wants to learn about FAFSA and its application process and/or get technical assistances with the applications. Did you know that all high school seniors are recommended to complete the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? It reviews your
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  • Fri 24
    October 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    2025 Community Awards Dinner – Sponsorship Interest Form

    UIndy Hall (Schwitzer Student Center) University of Indianapolis 1400 Campus Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Kindly fill out the following form and we will be in touch shortly.

  • Fri 24
    October 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    RSVP for Community Awards Dinner October 24

    UIndy Hall (Schwitzer Student Center) University of Indianapolis 1400 Campus Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    RSVP form for Community Awards Ceremony to be held on October 24, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the University of Indianapolis. For planning purposes, we ask that the RSVP be made by October 15, 2025.  

  • Fri 24
    October 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Reserve Your Seat for 2025 Community Awards Ceremony

    UIndy Hall (Schwitzer Student Center) University of Indianapolis 1400 Campus Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Annual Community Awards Ceremony on October 24, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. All our partners, friends, and community members are cordially invited to join us at this event as we celebrate together our collective success in our education, economic and civic, and
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  • December 2025
  • Mon 1
    December 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

    Sign Up to Become a Mentor or Tutor at the BACI Upward College Program

    We are always looking for college/university students who are enthusiastic to make a positive impact on the local high school students by providing tutoring, mentorship, academic, leadership development and enrichment services.  Please fill out the following form and we will get in touch shortly.

  • February 2026
  • Wed 11
    February 11 @ 8:00 am - February 14 @ 9:30 pm

    5th Annual Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar

    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IuR5RXHlQmCDawVXHUeuhA#/registration

    5th Annual Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar February 11-14, 2026 In conjunction with a celebration of Myanmar Union Day February 14, 2026 In an effort to support peace and democracy in Myanmar (Burma), the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) in partnership with co-host and collaborators, will be hosting the 5th Spring Flowers International Conference
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