About Us
Our organization is proud to celebrate 69 years of service to the Filipino Minnesotan community. We have dedicated our service to bringing Philippine culture and heritage and continue to serve over 14,000 Filipino Minnesotans statewide.
History of FMA
In 1952, several Filipino graduate students at the University of Minnesota met and discussed forming a cultural and social organization. By 1953, the group had grown to 12 students who organized themselves into the Fil-Minnesotan Association.
Over the years, FMA has had the honor of hosting several notable Filipinos, such as Miss Universe Gloria Diaz, The Vice Consul of the Philippine Consulate in Chicago, Philippine Vice President Fernando Lopez, and Former President of the UN General Assembly Carlos P. Romulo.
Today, the Fil-Minnesotan Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and continues to serve the community of over 14,000 Filipino Minnesotans statewide.
Our Programs
Cultural / Artistic Presentation
Paskong Pilipino
EasterFest
Debutantes Ball
Klasika
Community Service
Consular Services
Feed My Starving Children
Youth Activities
Camping
Caroling
Publications
Newsletter
Souvenir Program
Website
Social Media
Education
FRED Talks
Tagalog Classes
Sports & Leisure
Tennis
Golf
Basketball
FMYO
Our goal is to create a friendly community for young Filipino-Americans. Accepting and loving one's Filipino heritage can be difficult among this western culture, that is why we believe it is important to help teens discover the value of diversity. Our group is open to anybody yet we always share at least one thing in common, that is in some way, shape, or form being or knowing a Filipino has changed our lives. It keeps us connected as we come from around the state, going to different schools and leading very different lives.
