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Thank you Hmong team, i have learned so much. I learned about the sacrificing of an animal to exchange the soul of an ill person. As a health teacher I have a lot of interest in educating my students about health and their bodies while respecting their cultural beliefs and practices. 

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Thank you Hmong team, i have learned so much. I learned about the sacrificing of an animal to exchange the soul of an ill person. As a health teacher I have a lot of interest in educating my students about health and their bodies while respecting their cultural beliefs and practices. 

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I always wondered what these strings around the wrist meant because as Shiaa Muslim, we also have similar practice and so I was wondering if it meant the same. Today I learned that no matter how far our countries are from each other and how different our cultures are, there are so many similarities as well. 

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I always wondered what these strings around the wrist meant because as Shiaa Muslim, we also have similar practice and so I was wondering if it meant the same. Today I learned that no matter how far our countries are from each other and how different our cultures are, there are so many similarities as well. 

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I learned that the cultural part plays a big role in kids' learning and as educators, we have to be flexible and understand how that could impact their learning or self confidence. 

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I learned that the cultural part plays a big role in kids' learning and as educators, we have to be flexible and understand how that could impact their learning or self confidence. 

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We used to do the string tying ceremony at the beginning of the year. I would love if we could start that up again!

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We used to do the string tying ceremony at the beginning of the year. I would love if we could start that up again!

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I relearned that adults and children can be shamans. How can we support students with this?

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Strings were good to learn about and know I know their meanings 

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Strings were good to learn about and know I know their meanings 

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Its great to learn about these things so I can better understand the scholars and connect with them.

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Its great to learn about these things so I can better understand the scholars and connect with them.

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There are different types of healers

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I learned about how we can heal through the spirit world. Cambodians practice similar healing processes.

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I learned about how we can heal through the spirit world. Cambodians practice similar healing processes.

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Thank you so much! I learned a lot. I loved learning the meaning of the color strings.

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Thank you so much! I learned a lot. I loved learning the meaning of the color strings.

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there are other healers out there and just not shaman rituals

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Thanks, the Hmong lesson is so important to our Hmong people, I'm glad that you guys were able to point some important info about shamanism. Unfortunately, I already knew most of the

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Thank you team! I learned more about the string tying and what the meaning behind it is. Very informative.

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I have so much to learn! I want to engage with scholars around this to hear how they interact with it in their lives. 

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I have so much to learn! I want to engage with scholars around this to hear how they interact with it in their lives. 

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I learned about what the different color strings mean, I found that interesting.

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I learned about what the different color strings mean, I found that interesting.

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Hmong religion is very beautiful and involves an entirely different way of viewing the world.  I'm curious and would like to learn more about the concept of the spirit world and how it interacts with the physical world we see.

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Hmong religion is very beautiful and involves an entirely different way of viewing the world.  I'm curious and would like to learn more about the concept of the spirit world and how it interacts with the physical world we see.

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A new thing that I learned is about the initiation of shaman. The same thing happened to my mom, which then led to us converting to Christianity. 

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A new thing that I learned is about the initiation of shaman. The same thing happened to my mom, which then led to us converting to Christianity. 

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The meaning of the string on the wrist and that they shouldn't be cut.

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The meaning of the string on the wrist and that they shouldn't be cut.

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Its time to learn the Hmong language so our culture isn't dying as they would say

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Shamanism exists in current days still. Different ways to heal.

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Shamanism exists in current days still. Different ways to heal.

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I learned the significance of different color strings.

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Relating with scholars and having conversations around what they know about the red/white string bracelet.

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Relating with scholars and having conversations around what they know about the red/white string bracelet.

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I gained understanding in why a person converts from practicing shamanism to becoming a christian.

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I gained understanding in why a person converts from practicing shamanism to becoming a christian.

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Thank you for a deeper understanding. I am so appreciative of the time taken to provide perspective and insight into our scholar's culture!

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Thank you for a deeper understanding. I am so appreciative of the time taken to provide perspective and insight into our scholar's culture!

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I would like to learn more about the actual process of the rituals and see it in action.

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I would like to learn more about the actual process of the rituals and see it in action.

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One way a shaman returns the soul to the body is through a string-tying ritual.

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Thank you! More I learn about Hmong culture, better I can understand and connect with my scholars.

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Thank you! More I learn about Hmong culture, better I can understand and connect with my scholars.

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That each string has a different meaning and those who wear them wear them until they fall off; they cannot cut them off.

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That each string has a different meaning and those who wear them wear them until they fall off; they cannot cut them off.

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Thanks, this was awesome. Very informative! #GoHmongTeam

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All the connections that staff members had to this topic was great to hear.

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I have asked students in the past about the red string bracelets and they could never fully explain their meaning to me, so this was very informative!

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I have asked students in the past about the red string bracelets and they could never fully explain their meaning to me, so this was very informative!

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I always wondered about the red strings around the wrists. So it was helpful to learn more about why someone wears them and the story behind it!

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I always wondered about the red strings around the wrists. So it was helpful to learn more about why someone wears them and the story behind it!

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Hmong belief is that spiritual world coexists with the physical world

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Hmong belief is that spiritual world coexists with the physical world

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I'm still so intrigued by the necklace and belt string tying.  I've never seen it on anyone until I came to NMA.  It makes me wonder if its the severity of the situation or just a cultural piece that, that family has adapted. Thanks again Hmong Team!!

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Hmong Religion is always an interesting topic.  It is a way of life for many Hmong people.

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Hmong Religion is always an interesting topic.  It is a way of life for many Hmong people.

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I learned that in Hmong culture rituals are used to keep the spirit healthy. This gives me more insight into practices that my students' families may engage in.

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A deeper dive that was very informative and helpful. Thanks!

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A deeper dive that was very informative and helpful. Thanks!

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Shamanism is practiced all around the world and not just within the Hmong community. Each ethnic group who practiced in Shamanism may vary from others

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I've worked at NMA for a few years and I forgot what the bracelets represented! Thanks for the insightful lesson.

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Thank you Hmong team! I learned  about the meaning of the string tying.

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I loved learning the facts behind the little comments my scholars day. I have a scholar who talks a lot about this has her mom is a shaman and now I have more informatin!

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I loved learning the facts behind the little comments my scholars day. I have a scholar who talks a lot about this has her mom is a shaman and now I have more informatin!

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I learned so many new things! I had very limited understanding of Shamanism and the practice of animism. I was unaware of the sacrifice of an animal to exchange for the soul of a sick person. I also did not know about the strings and their significance .

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Thanks Hmong team! I learned about the meaning of the colored strings. It's good to be reminded that while some of our families practice Shamanism, some no longer do so.

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Thanks Hmong team! I learned about the meaning of the colored strings. It's good to be reminded that while some of our families practice Shamanism, some no longer do so.

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Thank you!  I learned the meaning behind the colored strings.  

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Thank you!  I learned the meaning behind the colored strings.  

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Thanks Hmong Team! I did not know about the significance of the bracelets.  Very interesting and helpful!

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Different color of strings represent different things

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Different color of strings represent different things

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I have learned what the different colored strings mean.

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I have learned what the different colored strings mean.

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Different healing process within Shamanism

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Different healing process within Shamanism

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Thank you Hmong team, i have learned so much. I learned about the sacrificing of an animal to exchange the soul of an ill person. As a health teacher I have a lot of interest in educating my students about health and their bodies while respecting their cultural beliefs and practices. 

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Thank you Hmong team, i have learned so much. I learned about the sacrificing of an animal to exchange the soul of an ill person. As a health teacher I have a lot of interest in educating my students about health and their bodies while respecting their cultural beliefs and practices. 

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i loved this presentation! as a new member of the nma community, i was curious what role religion played in the lives of our scholars. i've noticed lots of mentions of christianity from scholars, but this presentation put more context around religion, and more specifically spirituality for me. i loved learning about how much emphasis is put on the souls and the connection between human beings and animals. Thank you, Hmong Team!!

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Shamanism is a religious practice, animalism is a belief.