Sioux Falls, Iran, Iraq, Kurdistan and Freedom Fighter Qadir Aware

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (from 1977) talks with Qadir Aware about his views on Iran. from Chatgpt: Qadir Aware is a longtime community leader and former executive director of the Sioux Falls Multi-Cultural Center. He is a Kurdish immigrant who settled in Sioux Falls in the 1970s after fleeing political persecution in Iraq/Kurdistan. He became known locally for: Supporting immigrant and refugee families Running multicultural education and language programs Advocating for Kurdish causes Community outreach and translation services Some notable references: South Dakota Historical Society described his work helping new immigrants adjust to life in South Dakota. HUD archives highlighted his multilingual community work and translation services in Sioux Falls. KELO reported on his public advocacy for Kurdish people in 2019. He was also associated for many years with the Sioux Falls Multi-Cultural Center before resigning in 2010 amid organizational controversy and audits involving the center’s management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.