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Welcome Corps Refugee Sponsorship PSG Interest Form Registration
2023-07-18 08:00 - 2024-09-30 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
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.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.YOUR DETAILSName *FirstLastPlease provide name of team leader or intended team leader of PSG.Email *PhoneAddress *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityState / Province / RegionPostal CodeAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBolivia (Plurinational State of)Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo (Democratic Republic of the)Cook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzech RepublicCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatini (Kingdom of)EthiopiaFalkland Islands (Malvinas)Faroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIran (Islamic Republic of)IraqIreland (Republic of)Isle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea (Democratic People's Republic of)Korea (Republic of)KosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesia (Federated States of)Moldova (Republic of)MonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth Macedonia (Republic of)Northern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine (State of)PanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Martin (French part)Saint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint Maarten (Dutch part)SlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyrian Arab RepublicTaiwan, Republic of ChinaTajikistanTanzania (United Republic of)ThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandUnited States Minor Outlying IslandsUnited States of AmericaUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVatican City StateVenezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)VietnamVirgin Islands (British)Virgin Islands (U.S.)Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland IslandsCountryHave you formed PSG - a team of 5 or more persons? *YesNoAre you interested in participating in Phase I and/or Phase II of Welcome Corps Program? *Phase IPhase IIBoth PhasesYour country of origin and your ethnic group. *Church/organization you associated with or member of. *Tell us anything you would like us to know.Submit

Name List of College and Beyound Degree Holders - Burma Origin in Indiana
2023-11-17 08:00 - 2027-02-28 17:00
Please enter the following information of yours or someone you know who have received their degrees from Higher Education Institutions, e.g. Doctoral, Master’s, Bachelor’s Degree and/or Associate Degree from Colleges and Universities in the USA in 2024-2025. An individual must be of Burmese Community in Indiana (all residents of Indiana currently or previously but Burma origin). Each of these individuals will be recognized and honored at the Community Awards Ceremony on October 24, 2025 hosted at the University of Indianapolis. Thank you.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Degree Name *E.g. BS in AccountingYear of Graduation *Name of University/College (USA) *If the University/College is outside of the US, write here your university and country nameE.g. Yangon University, MyanmarEmail *Phone NumberAddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeSubmit

TPS, Asylum, Family Petition - Immigration Service Interest Form
2024-03-28 08:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00
Please fill out the following form and our Immigration Service Team will be in touch you to follow up.
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Indy 500 Festival Parade sign up form
2024-05-25 08:00 - 17:00
Get ready to join us for the Indy 500 Festival Parade! Represent the vibrant ethnic groups of Burma/Myanmar in your traditional attire. It’s a chance to celebrate diversity, have a blast, and make unforgettable memories.
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Free Yoga Class
2024-06-05 18:00 - 2024-07-24 19:30 | 421 N Emerson Ave, Greenwood IN 46143, 421 N Emerson Ave, Greenwood, 46143, United States
BACI is hosting a free yoga class in partnership with St. Franciscan for people of all ages and gender. We will have expert instructor for these classes. Come join us for a relaxing and fun evening with your family and friends during this summer.
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English and Citizenship Class Registration Form
2024-06-17 - 2026-09-30
ENGLISH AND CITIZENSHIP INSTRUCTIONS (ECI)
At our Civic and Cultural Program (CCEP), we help individuals to be prepared for your Citizenship Test! Register anytime. These classes will cover everything you’ll need to know to take the Citizenship test and help improve your English as well. All levels of English are welcome. All classes are currently held at BACI and West Perry Branch of Indianapolis Public Libraries. Admissions are conducted quarterly. The following is tentative class schedule:
English & Citizenship Instruction Classes Schedule (subject to be adjusted)
Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM (BACI & West Perry)
Mondays & Tuesdays: 5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Mondays & Wednesdays: 5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Mondays & Fridays: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (IPL Southport Branch)
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (IPL Nora Branch; TBC)
BACI Center: 4925 Shelby St, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46227
To enroll, or if you would like to receive more information about ECI, please fill out this pre-orientation registration form below. You may also contact us at (317) 731-5537, or email to info@baci-indy.org. Walk-in registration also is available.
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13th Annual College & Youth Summit
2024-06-18 12:00 - 15:00 | University of Indianapolis, Health Pavilion, 1643 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46227, 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 and professionals from different backgrounds will share their experiences on their academic and professional journey. The participants will also have the opportunity to engage with Q&A and network with others. Please register to attend this FREE event by filling the following simple and short form.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone Number *AddressZip Code *Are you? *High School StudentUniversity StudentPanelistUniversity RepresentativeParentsMiddle School StudentOthers friends and partnersIf you are a high school or middle school student, what grade/year are you in?FreshmenSophomoreJuniorSeniorMiddle School StudentOtherIf you are a high school or middle school student, what is the name of your school?What information would you like to take away the most out of this event?Any questions or concerns?How did you hear about this event? *E.g. Social media, friends and family, email, etc. Submit

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
2024-06-25 08:00 - 17:00
Come and learn more about what you can do to support person with Autism. This class is designed for friends and families of individuals with autism to have a better understanding and learn how to support them in daily life.
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Celebration of Burmese American Community Month with CCEP ECI
2024-07-09 09:30 - 12:00
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 look forward to celebrating this special time with you and our future U.S. citizens.
Please RSVP using the simple form below:

Child Development Associate Certification
2024-07-12
We are pleased to announce that the BACI, in partnership with IVY Tech, will host the Child Development Associate (CDA) program from October – December 2024. It will be In-person at BACI office.
Applicants must currently work in a childcare setting and hold a high school diploma.

The deadline to submit the application form is July 12th.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Full Name (First and Last) *Phone Number *Email *Are you Indiana Resident? *Do you have High School Diploma? *YesNoIf Yes, where is it from? *USBurmaOtherAre you currently as a caregiver related to Childcare Business? *YesNoSubmit

Resume & Mock Interview Workshop
2024-07-18 13:30 - 17:00 | 4925 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Join us for Resume & Mock Interview Workshop.
Date & Time: July 18th, 2024 at 1:30PM
Location: 4925 Shelby St, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46227
This workshop is designed to help you refine your resume and improve your interview skills, giving you the confidence to succeed in your job search. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please RSVP by July 15th.
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2024 Miss Myanmar Competition
2024-07-26 17:00 - 21:00 | CEBC-Indy Life Center, 5610 South Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, 46217, United States
Register today to become Miss Myanmar (Burmese Community in Central Indiana)
Final contest will be held on July 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Qualifications and Criteria For Competition

Must be of Burmese origin (Any ethnic group of Burma/Myanmar)
Must be resident of Indianapolis, or Central Indiana
Must be 16 years of age or older

Incentive and Opportunity

$1,000 scholarship/winning price
Connection and networking opportunities with community leaders and stakeholders
Good opportunity to build resume
Invitation to BACI events and events hosted by partner organizations and government agencies locally and nationally

Additional Qualifications and Expectations

Must not have a criminal record nor participate in criminal acts
Must demonstrate a good character and well-mannered behavior
Willing to advocate for the community and for Myanmar when possible and appropriate

The form will be closed on July 19th, 2024
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Full Name *(the person who will be participating at this 2024 Miss Myanmar competition)Date of Birth *(mm/dd/yyyy) of (the person who will be participating at this 2024 Miss Myanmar competition)Phone Number *(the person who will be participating at this 2024 Miss Myanmar competition)Email *(the person who will be participating at this 2024 Miss Myanmar competition)Ethnicity *E.g. Chin, Kachin, Kayah (Karenni), Karen, Mon, Shan, Rakhine, Bamar, or other.. (the person who will be participating at this 2024 Miss Myanmar competition)If you put "other" above, please describe your race or ethnicity..Education Status (School, Year, Major/Minor, or graudated): *(the person who will be participating at this 2024 Miss Myanmar competition)Why do you want to participate in Miss Myanmar 2024?(the person who will be participating at this 2024 Miss Myanmar competition)Preferred Contact Method: *(phone, or email, and also what time?)If your nominating the above individual, please list your name below: Nominator Name FirstLastNominator (your) EmailSubmit

Cultural and Entertainment Night July 26
2024-07-26 17:00 - 21:00
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 our unity in diversity.
There will be a Miss Myanmar contest where many of our beautiful young women will be participating. We will be crowning a new Miss Myanmar in this 2nd Miss Myanmar Pageant.
Delicious food of Burmese and ethnic Myanmar such as Mala Xiang Guo (မာလာရှမ်းကော), Biryani (ဒံပေါက်), Air-Fried Pork (ဝက်သားကင်), and many more will be available for purchase. Food tables where you can eat with your family members will be set up for you. The event has been designed as a family friendly celebration and we invite you to bring your family and friends to enjoy various items freely.
Entry is FREE and open to the public. We hope that you will join this historic event as we honor and celebrate our community achievements and contributions in Indiana.
If you have any questions, please call us at 317-731-5537. We look forward to seeing you all there.
RSVP is not required but it will help us with the logistics and planning.
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Nomination for 2024 Community Leader of the Year
2024-08-01 08:00 - 2024-10-31 17:00 | UIndy Hall (Schwitzer Student Center) University of Indianapolis, 1400 Campus Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46227, 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 you.

BACI 13th Annual Research Presentation Day
2024-08-09 17:30 - 21:00 | UIndy Hall (Schwitzer Student Center) University of Indianapolis, 1400 Campus Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46227, 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 Rate Among Burmese-American Students
College Persistence Among Burmese-American Students
Community Integration and Political Participation
Climate Change: Communities Perspectives and Awareness
Mental Health in Burmese American Community
Social Issues: Parenting Style and Family Structures
U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program and Secondary Migration

Community members and stakeholders are invited.
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ChildCare Licensure Program Application
2024-09-09 17:30 - 19:30 | 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 form below. Orientation will be conducted in group or individually.
Orientation Date: Sep 9, 2024
Time: 5:30PM
If you have any questions, please call us at 317-7321-5537 for the EMED team or you can also stop by our office during office hours.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Phone # *Address (Include zip code) *Date of Arrival in the US *Which Church/Organization you affliliated with? *How many children do you have in your family who are under 13 years old? *How many of the child(ren) is (are) your own child? *Are you employed? *YesNoDo you hold GED or High School Diploma from any country? *YesNoIf YES, the school name, year and countryIf No, would you be interested in getting GED?Do you own a home? (Please answer with yes or no) *YesNoSubmit

Energy Assistance Program - Registration Form
2024-09-16 09:00 - 2024-12-31 17:00 | 4925 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46227
About Energy Assistance Program

Provides financial assistance to low-income households to maintain utility services during the winter heating season
2024-2025 program will include assistance with electric, heating, and water
This assistance is for financially struggling families, and income qualification will be checked

Please complete the registration below.
Please note that this is only a registration/sign-up form. After completion, by first-comes-first basic, we will call you to give you the date and time for your appointment.
Mah hi Registration/Sign-up form lawng asi mu. First-comes-first basic in Appointment pek ding ah kan in (phone) awh than te lai.
ကျွန်ုပ်တို့ကို ဆက်သွယ်သည့်အတွက် ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါသည်။ ချိန်းဆိုထားသည့်အချိန်ကို ပေးရန်အတွက် ကျွန်ုပ်တို့သည် (First-comes-first basic) သင့်ထံ မကြာမီ ဆက်သွယ်ပါမည်။
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhone *EmailAddress *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeHow many people are in your family that live with you (your household size)? *1 (I live alone)2 (me and another person)3 (me and another 2 person)4 (me and another 3 person)5 (me and another 4 person)6 (me and another 5 person)7 or moreYour available days and times (Please check one or any of your typical viabilities for the next several weeks). *Monday Morning (9:30-12:00 PM)Monday Evening (12:30-4:30 PM)Tuesday Morning (9:30-12:00 PM)Tuesday Evening (12:30-4:30 PM)Wednesday Morning (9:30-12:00 PM)Wednesday Evening (12:30-4:30 PM)Thursday Morning (9:30-12:00 PM)Thursday Evening (12:30-4:30 PM)Friday Morning (9:30-12:00 PM)Friday Evening (12:30-4:30 PM)What is your language preference? (please list all the languages that you can speak and understand fluently)Submit

Voter Registration Day!
2024-10-02 13:00 - 16:00 | 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
Request a Vote-by-Mail
Find Election information
Get Your Questions Answered

Immunization Day - Flu Vaccination Day (October 7th & 14th)
2024-10-07 13:30 - 17:30 | 5212 Bluff Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46217
A Flu and Immunization Clinic, in partnership with Franciscan Health Network, will be held on October 7 and 14 from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
If you or your children need vaccines for school or work, stop by to receive free vaccinations. No appointment necessary—walk-ins are welcome.
Helpful Information
• Anyone can attend
• Be sure to bring insurance card (private or Medicaid) and photo ID
• Since this is a free clinic, if you do not have insurance, it will be noted on the consent forms
• No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome
Location: 5212 Bluff Road Indianapolis, IN 46217

Certification Program Registration Form - BACI SEED
2024-11-01 - 2025-12-07 | 4925 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Are you ready to elevate your career? The Certification Program under the BACI Small Business Enterprise and Economic Development (SEED) can help you achieve your training and career goals.
We will help you to enroll and complete a Certificate Program offered by various colleges and institutions as part of the Indiana Next Level Jobs. Examples of the areas of the certificate program include:

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES
IT & BUSINESS SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS

Scholarships available. Please register with the following initial form and we will be in touch shortly to schedule an orientation meeting.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Phone # *Address (Include zip code) *Date of Arrival in the USArrival Immigration StatusAre you employed? *YesNoDo you hold GED or High School Diploma from any country? *YesNoIf YES, the school name, year and countryIf No, would you be interested in getting GED?Do you own a home? (Please answer with yes or no) *YesNoSubmit

Volunteer & Community Service Day Nov 2
2024-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Burmese Community Center, 5212 Bluff Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46217, 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:

Winter Assistance Fund
2025-01-06 09:00 - 17:00 | 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 is required for to get an appointment.

If you are eligible and need to apply the WAF, please complete the registration below to get an appointment.

Text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Humanitarian Award” Acceptance Speech by BACI Executive Director Elaisa Vahnie
2025-01-17 08:00 - 17:00
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 here in this land of freedom and opportunity.
But, it was also our shared interest and clear conviction that guided us to empower newcomers to become self-sufficient, productive and contributing citizens of society as quickly as possible. To me, this is the Power of Unity.
We are deeply appreciative and profoundly thankful to our state and national leaders for creating and fostering a policy environment in which everyone is welcome, and treated equally with respect and dignity. That to me also is the type of UNITY I believe Dr. Martin Luther King envisioned.
The progress and positive impact we see today in our shared communities is a testament to the partnerships we have forged together. Coming together like this cohesively in harmony is for me the Unity we all want to embrace and celebrate.
Allow me to say this also. Where there isn’t full Unity, our freedom may be impaired with fear, and we therefore would not be fully free. Then struggle for democracy might never end. This is especially true in societies and countries like Myanmar where a civil war rages as we speak.
But I tell my community, our people, “We DO NOT Take Things for Granted. For freedom comes with responsibilities. Equality is best achieved when everyone is given opportunity, and in America, everyone can dream the American dream because, in fact, that opportunity is given freely.”
As we move forward, with the theme of the power and future of Unity, I sincerely look forward to strengthening our partnerships, and collaboratively working with you the ICRC, Mr. Wilson, Honorable [Governor Bruan], Lieutenant Governor, and all Hoosiers for humanity and for greater good. Thank you.

U.S Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)'s Presentation Day
2025-01-28 11:00 - 12:00 | 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, 2025
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00pm (Est)
Where: 4925 Shelby St, SUITE 200, Indianapolis, IN 46227

If you have additional questions please call (Ph) 317-731-5537 (Cell) 317-739-9234.
Registration is not required but recommended.
To register please complete the followings:
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhone *EmailYour current US Immigration Status or US citizenship statusU.S citizenRefugeeAsyleeParoleeOtherWhat topic are you interested in the most?Naturalization ProcessFamily Unification/Family PetitionGreen CardOtherAny questions or concerns?Submit

Registration for Information Session on U.S. Immigration, Refugee Resettlement, Welcome Corps
2025-02-04 20:00 - 21:30
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.
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Resume Workshop
2025-02-07 09:00 - 17:00 | 4925 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46227
We are excited to announce a Resume Workshop scheduled for Friday, February 7th, aimed at helping you create, refine, or update your resume.
Workshop Details:

Date: Friday, February 7th
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 4925 Shelby St, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46227

You’re welcome to drop in anytime throughout the day, and our team will be available to assist you with building or refining your resume.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Full Name *Phone Number *Please note that this will be in-person event and it is prioritized for individuals who live inside the Indianapolis or Central Indiana area.Any questions or concerns?Submit

4th Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar
2025-02-12 07:30 - 2025-02-15 21:30 | Indiana University Indianapolis Campus, 420 University Blvd (Campus Center), Indianapolis, IN, 46292, 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 12 to 15, 2025. The conference will bring together local, national, and international actors from diverse backgrounds. Its outcome will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction and vision of the Myanmar democracy movement and the future of Myanmar as we contribute to building a democratic and federal Union of Myanmar. The conference objectives are:
Conference objectives:

Promoting critical analysis and deeper understanding of the challenges Myanmar is currently facing,
Strengthening a common understanding of the challenges and opportunities in forging a strong and unified response to help resolve the conflict in Myanmar and in developing strategies and approaches to building a new Myanmar, and
Bringing together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, including elected representatives, government officials, EAOs/EROs, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), diaspora groups, women and youth groups, rights groups, media, academics, etc. to strengthen a path to achieve a unified vision and strategy.

The program will include (1) keynote speeches, (2) expert panels, (3) panel presentations of academic papers, and (4) roundtable discussions. Musical and cultural performances will also be featured.
With a theme of “Strengthening a Unified Response with Coordinated Strategies to Support Peace and Democracy in Myanmar,” this conference panel and roundtable discussions are will cover the topics and core issues including: 1) Bottom-up Federalism Building through Constitution Design, 2) the Role of the International Community and Geopolitics in Supporting Peace and Democracy, 3) International Sanctions, 4) Humanitarian and Development Aids for Myanmar including Education and Health, and 5) Democratic Institutions and Capacity Building.
Expected outcome of the conference includes generation of innovative ideas that help inform a common vision for a new Myanmar and provide strategic priorities and policy guidance for the democracy movement as well as help find solutions to the ongoing conflict in the country in the short term and the long-term development, peace, and prosperity for a new Myanmar.
This hybrid event – February 12-13 hosted virtually, and February 14-15 organized in-person at the Campus of Indiana University-Indianapolis – will draw hundreds of youths, students and friends of Myanmar from around the world. Some sessions will be live-streamed.
UPDATE: Program for Academic Paper Panels have been announced. DOWNLAOD the program in PDF file here:

Registration
Registration is FREE to make the conference more accessible to all. Registration is good for the entire conference (February 12-15) or parts of it, including the celebration of the 78th Myanmar Union Day on February 15 (February 14 in Myanmar).
Registration options:
To attend the conference in person on February 14 and 15, click HERE:
To attend virtually via Zoom, click HERE
To attend only Myanmar Union Day either virtually or in-person, click HERE:
For questions regarding registration, please contact us at: info@thebaci.org.

RSVP for 4th Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar (IN-PERSON)
2025-02-14 08:00 - 2025-02-15 17:00 | Indiana University Indianapolis Campus, 420 University Blvd (Campus Center), Indianapolis, IN, 46292, 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 and impactful. We aim to bring diverse speakers and participants in-person, including a number of Union Ministers of NUG of Myanmar, CRPH, the US government officials, elected officials, academicians, Burmese-American community leaders, advocacy groups and others.
Panel and Roundtable discussions are expected to cover the topics and core issues including: 1) Bottom-up Federalism Building through Constitution Design, 2) the Role of the International Community and Geopolitics in Supporting Peace and Democracy, 3) International Sanctions, 4) Humanitarian and Development Aid for Myanmar including Education and Health, 5) Closed Sessions with the U.S. Government, and 6) Democratic Institutions and Capacity Building.
All of the above topics are designed under the theme of Strengthening of Unified Response and Coordinated Strategies in Supporting Peace and Democracy in Myanmar.
Please register by filling the following short and simple form, and our event management team will follow up with further logistics. We thank you for your interest in participating in this conference.
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78th Myanmar Union Day Celebration
2025-02-15 17:00 - 21:00 | CEBC-Indy Life Center, 5610 South Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, 46217, 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 also serves as the opportunity for incoming and receiving communities, all our neighbors, friends and families to come together as one community, promoting a greater understanding and integration.
The event will feature Cultural and Traditional Dances from various ethnic groups of Burma, Ethnic Fashion Show, Music, Speeches, & more. Delightful authentic cultural food snacks will also be available at the event. It will be in-person on Saturday, February 15th starting from 5:00 PM at the CEBC Life Center Building.
The 78th Myanmar Union Day this year is observed with the conclusion of the fourth Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar.
To attend, please register below (registration is NOT required for in-person, but will help us with the logistics).
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Summer Employment and Internship Opportunities
2025-03-03 08:00 - 2025-05-05 17:00
We are looking for college/university students who are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on our shared community while learning and growing with us by helping families and people in need while at the same time addressing some of the most pressing issues facing our community and the world. Please fill out the form below to submit an application!
NOTE: This opportunities are for IN-PERSON and qualified applicant must have a legal work authorization inside the United States.
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