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2009 KAAN Conference |
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2009 KAAN Conference |
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The 2009 KAAN Conference will be held in Denver, July 31 to Aug 2, 2009. Our theme will be: Extending the Family of Korean Adoption. Registration is now open at www.kaanconference.com |
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Juli Alvarado KAAN's Saturday Luncheon Keynote Speaker |
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Juli Alvarado, MA, LPC, NCC has been on the national lecturer and consultant circuit for ten years. She has been an executire of adoption/foster care programs for fifteen years. She has been a foster parent for thirteen years. She has organized and done curriculum development for childwelfare and is the founder and lead consultant for Coaching for Life. Juli will share the struggle that some children face in making the transistion into their adoptive family. She will provide stategies for moving from Chaos to Calm. KAAN Conference which will be held July 31 - August 2, 2009 in Denver. Register today at www.kaanconference.com |
A Euro-American on a Korean Tour at a Thai Restaurant in China : With
each chapter examining issues that interethnic adoptive families experience, Chris
Winston weaves her own perspective on her adoption experience with perspectives
related to her by her own children, adopted adults, other adoptive parents, birth
parents, Koreans, Korean Americans, and Asian Americans. While the book’s focus
is on experiences with Korean adoption, the experiences are transferable to inter-ethnic
adoptions from any country. Author's
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Pushing Up the Sky : This is the story of a remarkable family facing
incredible challenges of cancer while simultaneously figuring out how to weave their
adopted children's Korean heritage and racial ethnicity into their family. It is a story of
compromises and insights, profound joy, deep suffering, and terrific rewards. Parenting birth
and adopted children — is one theme of this book. Most of all, it is a story on the meaning
of family, and learning to let go of expectations and to forge a new identity. Author's
speaking engagements... |
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Early consumption seems most beneficial, but needs further study, experts say Read More: http://www.healthday.com |
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Her adoption controversy highlights the problems when politics trumps the welfare of the child. Read More: http://www.latimes.com |
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Like it or not, children have a right to "kinship care," and the state has an obligation to try to locate the child's relatives if the natural parents can't care for him. Hence the requirement
to keep children within their communities and countries of origin. Read More: http://www.montrealgazette.com |
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The 18-year-old girl made a 13-minute short film in the summer of 2008 titled "KH1," starring a camera craftsman running a repair shop in front of the Seoul Jungbu Police Station. She entered her film into 14 short film festivals around the world, and "KH1" was nominated for awards in all of them. It eventually won awards in three. She also received the Dream Invitation Motion Picture Award in Seoul in October 2008. Read More: http://english.chosun.com |
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A blogger who criticized and angered the South Korean government but commanded a huge following online was freed from jail on Monday, after a court acquitted him of charges of maliciously
spreading false information on the Internet. Read More: http://www.nytimes.com |
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The Internet has recently been ablaze with tale of the "Hipster Grifter," an adopted Korean girl with a huge chest tattoo from Utah that has been conning her way through Salt Lake City
and the hipsterland of Brooklyn. Read more: http://nyulocal.com |
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The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF), the nation's only pan-Asian children's advocacy organization, aims to improve the health and well-being of Asian Pacific American children and families in New York City. http://www.cacf.org |
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Blog by an adoptive mom of a child from Korea. http://seoulmama.blogspot.com |
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Adoption is an extremely complex and emotionally demanding process for all those involved. This book explores the emotional experience of adoption from a psychoanalytic perspective, and demonstrates how psychoanalytic understanding and treatment can contribute to thinking about and working with adopted children and their families. Drawing on psychoanalytic, attachment and child development theory, and detailed in-depth clinical case discussion, The Emotional Experience of Adoption explores issues such as:
The Emotional Experience of Adoption explains and accounts for the emotional and psychological complexities involved for child, parents and professionals in adoption. It will be of interest and relevance to anyone involved at a personal level in the adoption process or professionals working in the fields of adoption, social work, child mental health, foster care and family support. Available at http://www.psypress.com |
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Juli Alvarado, MA, LPC, NCC has been on the national lecturer and consultant circuit for ten years. She has been an executire of adoption/foster care programs for fifteen years. She has been a foster parent for thirteen years. She has organized and done curriculum development for childwelfare and is the founder and lead consultant for Coaching for Life. Juli will share the struggle that some children face in making the transistion into their adoptive family. She will provide stategies for moving from Chaos to Calm. KAAN Conference which will be held July 31 - August 2, 2009 in Denver. Register today at www.kaanconference.com |
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Hello, I am interested in be coming friends with adoptive parents and their children. I am Korean American and would like to share Korean culture with them. If you would like to be friends please contact me. Have a nice day, Mia |
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Hello from Dillon International! We are pleased to announce this year's Korean Language Program through Eastern Social Welfare Society. The language program is an opportunity to visit Korea and learn about the language and culture of Korea. The program will be held at Ewha Woman's Unversity at the Language Center. We have been honored to recommend Korean adult adoptees every year for this excellent scholarship. This year, we are able to recommend three potential participants. We will need all information sent to Dillon International by *May 8th* in order to be considered. The scholarship will cover tuition, accommodations and other activities. The scholarship does *not* include airfare. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask. Blessings, Jan Dunn, MSW Associate Director, Korea Program Dillon International, Inc. 918-749-4600 ext. 219 918-749-7144 (fax) Jan@dillonadopt.com |
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I am a working with a Silicon Valley (Mountain View, CA) company that is looking for an Korean Bilingual Applications Engineer. This is a fulltime role. Location Mountain View, CA Company Our client provides advanced noise suppression solutions for enhanced voice communication to the mobile, VOIP, PC and auto markets. Their proprietary technology, derived from human hearing biology, allows the complete removal of the most difficult and distracting noises from voice, enabling clear communication and greater network efficiency. Summary As part of a dynamic technical support team, the Application Engineer will be providing expert technical support for leading edge product lines to our external customers. Travel expected to be typically 25%. Position will have a serious impact on the overall success of company operations. Position reports to Applications Engineering Director. Responsbilities Provide expert technical support helping our customers successfully integrate the voice processor into mobile phones and PCs Audio integration and debug in mobile phones Work with design teams to provide customer feedback on new products and features Preparing technical demonstrations for trade shows and customer visits Developing product based reference designs Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables Requirements BSEE/CE/CS and 3+ years related expense Mobile phone handset audio integration experience working at a mobile phone Manufacturer Expertise in audio performance test procedure in mobile handset manufacturers Expertise in debugging hardware (PCB level) and software bugs Familiarity with debug tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit Emulators Requires 25% travel Bilingual Korean If you know someone that would be a good fit, please forward. If you want to apply, reply to this email with your resume. For more information, send an email to info@ctsearch.com. If you know someone that would be a good fit, please forward this email to them. If you want to apply, reply to this email with your resume. For more information, send an email to info@ctsearch.com. For a complete list of open positions or to subscribe to our RSS feed, visit http://ctsearch.com Sandy Perlman Principal & Sr. Recruiter, BSEE www.CTSearch.com www.linkedin.com |
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Seeking diverse, environmentally-conscious, emerging artists |
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April 2009 The Berkeley Public Library has refused to alter their campaign "Adopt-a-Book" despite Pact's (and other allies) best efforts to help them understand how this langugage both
confuses and potentially hurts adopted and fostered children. Given their lack of responsiveness we urge you to sign our petition http://www.petitiononline.com
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Introduction of TaLK Program;
The 'TaLK' (Teach & Learn in Korea, a program of the Korean Ministry of Education, Science & Technology, is inviting adventurous global leaders to teach English to students and to experience and learn about Korean culture. Participants will receive Korean government scholarships and teach English in after-school classes of Korean elementary schools while enjoying cultural programs during their free time.
Benefits: 1. Monthly allowance: 1.5 million KRW (approximately, 1,200 USD) 2. Accommodation (a studio-type room, or a home-stay etc.) 3. Round-trip Airfare 4. Health insurance cover 5. One-off settlement allowance - 300,000KRW 6. Opportunities to participate in cultural programs 7. Other benefits i. Preparatory Orientation is held for four weeks in August, 2009. ii. Paid Sick Leave, Korean University Volunteer-aid System etc.
- Be a citizen of a country where the national language is English. * Ethnic Koreans with legal residencies are also eligible. - Have completed two or more years of education at an accredited university, * Ethnic Koreans who are in their 1st or 2nd year of college are eligible
Duty - Working for the designated elementary schools in rural areas in Korea *Teaching English in after-school classes: 15 hours per week
Contract Term - Either 6 months or one year, starting August 2009. * Aug. 2009 – Jan. 2010 (six months) * Aug. 2009 - July, 2010 (one year)
Application Deadline: June 10th, 2009 - Early applicants until April 20th, 2009 will get the priority for selection. - Application procedures: Online application -> interview * Initial application documents (Application A, B) must be submitted on line through the Talk website(www.talk.go.kr).
? Please contact the Korean Consulate General In San Francisco ? 4 15-921-2251 (ext108) / email: jade0516@gmail.com Or visit http://www.talk.go.kr |
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Introduction of EPIK Program;
S. Korean Government program - The 'EPIK (English Program in Korea)' is inviting adventurous young, responsible, enthusiastic native English speakers who are motivated to share knowledge with students and teachers through the Korean Consulate General in San Francisco. EPIK seeks to enhance English communicative skills of Korean students and teachers, and increase national competitiveness and cultural exchange in the era of globalization.
Benefits 1. Monthly Salary: 1.8~2.7million KRW (approximately, 1,200~2,300 USD) 2. Accommodation (free single furnished housing) 3. Entrance and Exit allowance (each 1.3 million KRW) 4. Medical insurance (50% of your premiums paid by your employer) 5. One-off settlement allowance (300,000 KRW) 6. Severance pay (about one month’s salary) 7. Other benefits i. Free Orientation for about 10 days in late August, 2009. ii. Paid vacation for 21 calendar day etc.
- Be a citizen of a country where the national language is English. * Ethnic Koreans with legal residencies are also eligible. - Have completed a bachelor’s degree in any major. - Be fluent and proficient in the English language.
Duty - Assisting with or jointly conducting English classes with a Korean co-teacher. - Working for the activities related to English and school education.
Contract Period: one year - September 2009 placement: August 20, 2009 ~ August 19, 2010
Application Deadline: June 15th, 2009 - Early applicants will get the priority for selection. - Application procedures * Download the EPIK application form at www.epik.go.kr and submit application documents by mail or in person to the Korean Consulate General in San Francisco.
? For more info, contact the Korean Consulate General In San Francisco ? 4 15-921-2251 (ext108) /*email: jade0516@gmail.com Or please visit http://www.epik.go.kr
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We are sending you this letter to introduce one of our unique programs designed for overseas Korean students and adoptees. We hope that our program will provide the best benefit to your organization and Korean adoptees living in your region. NIIED(National Institute for International Education) is a government organization affiliated with the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. NIIED provides Korean education and study materials for overseas Koreans, and is also responsible for international student exchange programs and cooperative education. The purpose of 2009 Homecoming Program for Korean Adoptees is to invite Korean adoptees living abroad to Korea and help them achieve better understanding of the Korean culture. Our ultimate goal is to help them establish their Korean identity, so that they live a happy and successful life in their country of residence. All costs and expenditures for this orientation is supported by NIIED, so we think that this is a great opportunity for Korean adoptees who want to know more about Korea and Korean culture. We would be deeply thankful if you can help us by relaying the information about our program to those Korean adoptees who might be interested. NIIED strives continually to develop more progressive and effective educational programs so that we can provide enhanced administrative services to all Korean adoptees throughout the world. We send our best wishes to you and your organization. Thank you.
Sang-ki Chung President of the National Institute for International Education
Korean Government Invites You :
2009 Homecoming Program for
1. Purpose of Orientation Korean government proudly presents you with 2009 Homecoming Program for Overseas Korean students and adoptees. We would like to provide you an opportunity to experience Korean culture and the modern progress of Korea. This program helps you to be proud of yourself as an ethnic Korean and to establish your national identity. Our goal is to take a leading role in international education exchange, and ultimately to develop Korean global human resource.
2. Brief Outline 1)Term
Group Date Category Group 5 July 22(Wed) ~ July 29(Wed) Korean adoptees
2)Contents
Main Theme Lectures Experience Special Activity Korean culture camp Supreme Korean culture Self-integrity training Korean cuisine, Korean songs, Trying out Han-bok, Temple stay, etc National / regional networking, Korea inside my mind
3. The Number of Participants One hundred carefully chosen and selected Korean adoptees (including 6 program leaders) Important notice : Quota varies for different regions & countries, so please refer to the table attached below.
4. Eligibility 1) Program participants (1) Korean adoptees (2) Those who have never visited Korea by invitation of Korean government or (3) Those who have made great contribution to the overseas Korean society / those with outstanding volunteer experiences. (4) Those who do not have any physical or mental issues in participating in group camp / orientation (including lectures and field trip). (5) Those who have not violated any laws that might hinder his/her departure from the country. (6) Those who have been recommended by the principals at their schools.
2) Program leaders (1) Those with strong responsibility and leadership who can generally deal with the (2) Those who can act as a guidance teacher, who have no difficulty in dealing with (3) Those who have been involved with activities supporting Korean adoptees
5. Expenditure supported by Korean government: 1) Airfare for round trip (economy class) 2) Covers all expenses for whole program (including fees for field trips and accommodation) 3) Traveler’s Insurance
6. Details for Application 1) Application Offices: Korean legation in your residence 2) Application Deadline: By the date designated by Korean embassy in your residence (The application must arrive at NIIED by May 8th, so please ask your local Korean 3) Required Documents: ? Application (listed below) ? Certificate of Enrollment / Employment ? Proof of identity: related documents or letter from consul / principal ? Copy of your passport (can be submitted by May 30th) 4) Attention: Documents submitted during the application process will not be returned
7. Application Procedures 1)Selection process The Korean embassy in your residence will select and nominate promising candidates, based on NIIED’s guidelines. The director of NIIED will make the final selection, and the list of participants will be reported back to your embassy. 2) For the specific schedule, please refer to the Korean legation in your residence.
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InKAS provides Korean language scholarships to overseas Korean adoptees in association with a grant from the Ministry of Health and Welfare at the following Language Institutes: Ewha, Korea, Kyunghee, Seoul National, Sogang, Sookmyung and Yonsei University. All Korean adoptees over the age of 18 who can invest a semester of studying are qualified for this scholarship. You can apply for the 2009 InKAS Korean Language scholarship through the InKAS website: (www.inkas.or.kr).
1. Application
Each applicantrequired to submit 5 separate documents: - Application form - One photocopy of adoption document with your Korean name - One photocopy of your passport with passport number - One page of self-introduction - One photo (3x4cm)
In addition, only fully-completed applications received before the deadline will be accepted. Selections will be made entirely on a first-come, first-serve basis.
2. Application Dates
First-come, first-served basis
Please apply for all the semester that you wish to receive the Korean language scholarships for summer, fall, and winter.
3. How to Apply
1. Sign-up through the InKAS website and go to the Korean Language Scholarship section: Services -> Scholarship (http://www.inkas.or.kr) 2. Submit an application form on the page and upload all the necessarydocuments on "Mypage"
4. Schools
Ewha and Sookmyung Womans, Korea, Kyunghee, Seoul National, Sogang and Yonsei University (Please refer to the InKAS Website -> Services -> Scholarship)
5. Tuition
- Registration fee: KRW 70,000 - Tuition fee: Tuition is 100% free (Yonsei University students need to pay 20% of the tuition fee)
Each acceptance letter with the details information will be individually notified on "Mypage" of the InKAS website.
If you have further inquiries regarding the InKAS Korean Language scholarships, please visit the InKAS website www.inkas.or.kr and check out the information or leave a message in the Q&A section. |
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There are perhaps as many reasons to host a YFU student as there are families and students participating in YFU exchanges each year. Hosting is something that will better connect your family
to the world in which we live. Host families have many different faces, and are all part of the American experience. Whether or not you have children, you can be a host family. If your family is willing to open yourselves to new experiences, share your lives with a fascinating teenager from a foreign land and provide guidance, love and support, then you too will be a great host family. For more information and to fill out a host family Application visit www.YFU-USA.org, call 1.800.872.0200 or e-mail admissions@yfu.org. |
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A wonderful opportunity for your child/children to participate in a FUN group of, creating art (talking stick, family trees, mosaics…) while engaging in dialogues about adoption.
Adopted youth share a unique experience. Adoption Mosaic’s Youth Activity Groups are designed and facilitated by adult adoptees to encourage the exploration and sharing of the adoption experience within a fun and structured environment. Through crafts and group activities, youth are encouraged to normalize and celebrate their experience as an adoptee. If you think this would be a great idea but are worried you child won’t want to participate, please feel free to call for ideas on how to introduce this group to your child 971.533.0102 At the beginning of every series, parents are required to attend a 4 hour workshop with the facilitators. The intention of the parent preparation is to meet the facilitators and to encourage everyday family activities that support the curriculum. The parent orientation workshop will be held on Saturday, April 4th (9am to 1pm) presented by Astrid Dabbeni. Topics covered include: adoptee friendships, adoptees in the media, who can adoptees go to for support… Who: Adopted Youth (5th – 7th Graders) When: Adopted Youth Activity Group: six consecutive Mondays, beginning April 6th – May 11th (3:45pm to 5:15pm) Where: SE Portland, Oregon Cost: Parent Workshop (required): $60 per person or $90 per couple Activity Group:$135 per series. Adoption Mosaic’s Adopted Youth Groups are designed to take full advantage of the benefits inherent to a mentorship relationship. Older youth, or youth who have taken a past series, are given the option of participating as “mentors” to the younger participants. Registration is required. Go to www.adoptionmosaic.org for a registration form, or contact Silvia at info@adoptionmosaic.org |
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Come celebrate International Family Night on Saturday, April 25,2009 at our Church of St. Mary on Broadway in Providence. The event will be held at Paul Cuffee school cafeteria 6pm to 9pm. Admission is $5.00 per person .*this includes $5 worth of food coupons. If you are interested please notify myself at chingu2007@aol.com, or you may call St. Mary's directly and speak to Dale or Shaylin at 401-274-3434. All tickets must be purchased in advance so that we can plan food quantities. Kindly purchase tickets by April 20. There will be American, Italian, French, and Korean cuisines represented as well as others. I hope that some of you can join us for this family fun night! Thank you, Lisa G. Silverman |
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GlobalFest-Harrisburg-April 25 11AM-5PM Harrisburg Area Community College Cooper Student Center, One HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Come experience cultural food, music, and dance from around the world, including Korea. Visit Ta-ri’s booth, eat delicious food prepared by the Korean-American Wives’ Club, and explore many other ethnic opportunities as well. Korean drumming group Do-Re will perform from 2:30-3:00PM. Sponsored by Harrisburg Area Community College’s Office of International Education and Multicultural Affairs. |
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AK Connection Bowling Bash for Adult Adoptees Saturday, April 25 8:00pm Elsies Bowling <http://www.elsies.com> 729 Marshall ST. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 612.378.9701 This is a 21+ event. Attendees are responsible for paying own games & shoes. RSVP to contact@akconnection.com |
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The Passport to Korea is expected to be the largest event ever held outside of Korea. It is sponsored by the Korean government and NoPAK, Network of Professional Adopted Koreans,
at the Mall of America from April 23 through April 26. The four-day extravaganza will showcase Korean culture. There will be demonstrations of food, dance, music, and martial arts that highlight the culture
and the modern country it has become. Many of the event participants will be coming from Korea for this special event as well as others from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Minnesota. For more information contact: inquiry@nopak.org |
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International Adoption Program Monday, April 27, 2009, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ring Auditorium Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Independence Avenue at 7th Street, SW Metro: Smithsonian (Orange or Blue lines) or L'Enfant Plaza (Yellow or Green lines) Vietnam "Operation Babylift" (OBL) adoptee Jennifer Nguyen Noone, her mom Lana Mae Noone, (Author of "Global Mom: Notes From a Pioneer Adoptive Family") and several additional international adoption participants, will present a program on Monday April 27, 2009 at the Smithonoian Institute's American History Muesum, Washington., DC. The Program starts at 6:30 PM and is open to the public without charge. It will include talks, an art and artifacts exhibit, powerpoint presentation, and a solo flute performance of traditional Vietnamese music by Lana Noone. Learn more at http://www.apa.si.edu |
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I want to make you aware of upcoming opportunities to see the powerful Korean film “Crossing” this week and next in Boston. Taken from a number of true stories of North Korean refugees, “Crossing” is the first film to accurately depict the trials and hardships faced every day by the North Korean people in their own country and when they flee to China as refugees. It is an emotionally powerful film that is guaranteed to touch the hearts of those who watch it and cause them to ponder why more hasn’t been done to help these people. Screenings are being hosted by LiNK, a North Korea human rights advocacy and education NGO. Boston area screenings are at the following times and locations: *Saturday, April 25^th :* Boston - Boston University College of Arts and Sciences/Room 522 @ 7pm *Sunday, April 26^th :* Brookline - The Korean Church of Boston @ 1:30pm *Sunday, April 26^th *: Wenham - Gordon College @ 6pm *Tuesday, April 28^th *: Medford - Tufts College/Pearson 104 @ 7:30pm More info can be found at LiNK’s website (http://www.linkglobal.org) or by calling 310-212-7190. Screenings are free and will be shown with English sub-titles. Jon King MIT Sloan, MBA’09 617-599-3593 |
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Made in Vietnam Exhibition Opening Reception Tuesday, March 31, 2009 The Gallery Space at Wagner Puck Building, 2nd Floor 295 Lafayette Street at the corner of Houston Street 6PM-8PM "Made in Vietnam" runs from March 31 through May 31, 2009. Gallery viewing hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-7:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-6:00pm. For more information, please contact Margie Jimenez at 212.998.7535. The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, in partnership with the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development, is pleased to join New York University's celebration of Asian Heritage Month with the opening of "Made in Vietnam," our fourth exhibition of the 2008-2009 season. Curated by NYU Steinhardt Professor Ann Chwatsky, with curatorial assistance by Frankie Crescioni-Santoni and the Gallery Space at Wagner Committee, "Made in Vietnam" features a stunning selection of lacquered prints by photographer and Steinhardt alumna Phuong M. Do. With this intriguing and culturally-rich photographic essay, Phuong M. Do delves into complex questions of self-identity and cultural and geographical displacement by revisiting her parents' homeland and documenting local nocturnal scenery. Commercial and residential architecture, city landscapes, and everyday street life function as subjects to a collection of images that evocatively captures the dynamic vibrancy of these urban spaces. The photographs, all taken at twilight or nighttime and primarily lit by street lamps or beaming window lights, convey a remarkably inviting and intimate mood despite the strictly public settings. |
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Join us for dance and music in celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Get all the details at http://www.capa-mi.org |
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When: Saturday, May 2, 2009 Register at http://www.adoptionmosaic.org |
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New York Area Premiere
Date: Sunday May 3, 2009 TRANSCENDING - THE WAT MISAKA STORY is a documentary film about Wat Misaka, the first Asian American pro basketball player. A Nissei who was born, raised and is still living in Utah, he was the very first draft pick of the New York Knicks, in 1947. Overcoming the national political climate during World War II, Wat was a star player for the University of Utah 1944 and 1947 championship teams, taking 2 years off in between to serve in the U.S. Army. His perseverance and loyalty to his teammates, other Nissei friends (including those interned at Topaz) and his family are a testament to the unflappable Japanese American spirit. This film includes in depth interviews with Wat and his family, teammates from his championship teams (including All-American star Arnie Ferrin of the Minneapolis Lakers) sports authorities (including Knicks Historian Dennis D'Agostino and ubiquitous New York sportscaster Spencer Ross), and many who continue to look up to him as both a role model and personal hero. The film also has video clips from his 1944 and 1947 college games, rare footage from a visit to the Topaz Internment Camp, and countless photos of his triumphant career. Directed by award winning filmmakers Bruce Alan Johnson and Christine Toy Johnson, this project was awarded two consecutive grants from the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program. Plans are in motion to have screenings and accompanying panel discussions on exclusion at universities across the country. |
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30th Annual Asian/Pacific American Heritage Festival Sun, May 3 from 12 noon - 6pm Join over 100 Asian/Pacific American organizations for a day of cultural exhibits, food, history, performances and family-friendly activities! For more information, please visit Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans (CAPA). www.capaonline.org Location: Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, E 47th street & 2nd Ave FREE |
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May 3rd at Silliman Swim Center in Newark First Sunday of the Month at 2:00 pm
GOALS
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WHERE Sillman Swim Center A swim center with lots of fun water activities for all ages including:
ENTRANCE FEES
Look for the sign with the Pact logo to find the group. If you have questions feel free to call our volunteer coordinator: Lisa Pious 510-684-3823 |
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Korean Focus NW is planning their 6th annual Korean Children's Day Celebration on Sunday May 3, from 1:30 - 4:30 pm at the Beaver Lake Park Lodge in Sammamish. The event is open to anyone with ties to Korea. “We hope to attract members of the Korean American and Adult Korean Adoptee community, as well as other families with Korean adopted children to come and build valuable community connections with our member families,” said Cindy Callahan, board member and this year’s event coordinator. “Our vision is to work together to create a supportive community where our children can identify with and form potential mentorship relationships with people who share a similar heritage and ethnic background.” Children's Day is a national holiday in Korea celebrated on May 5 each year. This holiday highlights the dignity of children and their need for love, care, and respect. It is also a day to honor adults who have contributed to improving the lives of children. In Korea, Parents day follows soon after on May 8. For the last few years, members of Compass Christian Center in Federal Way, have volunteered at this event due to the efforts of Kim Berges. “Being a congregation comprised of many Korean Americans, we love to help with Children's Day. Being a Korean adoptee myself, I'm passionate about teaching adoptees all aspects of the Korean culture, a culture that's rich in tradition,” said Ms. Berges. “Parents are lucky to have a great resource like this to give their kids the best of both East and West,” she added. This year, the celebration will feature a delicious Korean buffet lunch generously donated by KIMWA. KIMWA stands for Korean Interracial Marriage Women's Association. It has local groups around the world and the one based in Federal Way is hoping to forge relationships with Korean Focus NW in the spirit of helping our children stay connected to their cultural heritage. There will be Korean games and activities, a Korean Mask dance performance, Mini Traditional Korean dance lesson, Tae Kwon Do demonstration and the Korean folk song Arirang, led by Angela Park on Kayagum (traditional Korean string instrument). Among the many Korean crafts for kids of all ages will be tissue paper carnations (a tradition for Parents Day) and Korean paper folding. Korean Focus NW welcomes Korean Adult Adoptees, high school and college students interested in volunteering with crafts and games to contact them soon. Please contact Callahan right away at RSVP@koreanfocusnw.org if you would like to help and/or attend the event. The deadline for pre-registration, at a reduced fee of $20.00 per family, is April 27 (please e-mail RSVP@koreanfocusnw.org). Admission on May 3 is $25.00 per family and includes lunch and all activities. For more information and a pre-registration form, visit www.koreanfocusnw.org.
Korean Focus NW is a local chapter of the national Korean Focus group based in Washington D.C. Korean Focus NW formed in 2005 from an informal group of families that had been actively connecting with Korean culture for many years through playgroups, social events, educational and cultural programs for over 100 families with children adopted from South Korea. Our goals include outreach to newly created adoptive families and forming strong bonds between families built through Korean adoption and the Korean American community in the Northwest. The group’s mission is to provide support for families with children of Korean heritage – through social activities, educational programs and cultural celebrations.” |
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We are creating a new training program for adults who have been touched by international adoption and we need your help. Contact Larisa Kottke at larisak@kinnect.org
or call 617-547-0909 to sign up or for more information. Registration is free and hors d'oeuvres will be served. |
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How to Dialogue with Young People about Race and Racism 4000 Blackburn Lane |
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Korean American Historical Society Presents Dr. Seung-Hee Jeon"War Memories and Memory War: Wanso Pak’s Half-century Quest for Truth of the Korean War" Thursday, May 7, 5:30pm
Wing Luke Asian Museum
Dr. Jeon will discuss the issue of the role of art and literature in representation of collective historical memory This event is a community program for the exhibit “Still Present Pasts: Korean Americans and the “Forgotten War,” now on view in the Tsutakawa Art Gallery through May 17. For more information, see http://www.kahs.org Regards, |
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Date: May 8, 2009 For tickets, contact Brandon Yung TRANSCENDING - THE WAT MISAKA STORY is a documentary film about Wat Misaka, the first Asian American pro basketball player. A Nissei who was born, raised and is still living in Utah, he was the very first draft pick of the New York Knicks, in 1947. Overcoming the national political climate during World War II, Wat was a star player for the University of Utah 1944 and 1947 championship teams, taking 2 years off in between to serve in the U.S. Army. His perseverance and loyalty to his teammates, other Nissei friends (including those interned at Topaz) and his family are a testament to the unflappable Japanese American spirit. This film includes in depth interviews with Wat and his family, teammates from his championship teams (including All-American star Arnie Ferrin of the Minneapolis Lakers) sports authorities (including Knicks Historian Dennis D'Agostino and ubiquitous New York sportscaster Spencer Ross), and many who continue to look up to him as both a role model and personal hero. The film also has video clips from his 1944 and 1947 college games, rare footage from a visit to the Topaz Internment Camp, and countless photos of his triumphant career. Directed by award winning filmmakers Bruce Alan Johnson and Christine Toy Johnson, this project was awarded two consecutive grants from the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program. Plans are in motion to have screenings and accompanying panel discussions on exclusion at universities across the country. |
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6:30-8:00PM RSVP requested by May 5 to info@ta-ri.org
Geography of Thought: How Westerners and Asians Think Differently and Why by |
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Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington (AAAW) and the Wing Luke Asian Museum (WLAM) present: What: "Adopted" - documentary feature film screening. Clips from the film's
accompanying educational DVD will also be shown, followed by a Q&A with the film's Co-Producer, Nancy Kim Parsons. Where: Wing Luke Asian Museum 719
South King Street Seattle, WA 98104 When: Saturday, May 9, 2009 Film
screening: 1:00 - 2:30 pm Q&A and clips from teaching guide: 2:45 - 4:00 pm Cost: $15/each (discounts
available for Museum members). Tickets will be available online through Brown Paper Tickets (link forthcoming) or through the Wing Luke Asian Museum admissions desk
"Adopted should be seen by all contemplating adoption: adoptive parents, adoptive workers and clinicians." — Jane Brown, Adoption Professional "Offers an authentic, moving and truly inspirational portrait of what it means to be adopted. I have never felt so validated in my whole life." "This set is a must-have for every transracial adoptive family's library." Please join us for this important event! This is the first time the film will be shown in the Pacific Northwest (one of the subjects of the film grew up in coastal Washington). People can buy advance tickets online for the May 9th screening of "Adopted" - http://www.brownpapertickets.com. Sarah Kim Randolph, M.P.A. / Kim, Mi Ran |
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Meridian International Center produces the International Children’s Festival every May as an educational fun-fair that brings together the DC community and the diplomatic corps of Washington, D.C., as embassies host booths representing their country and culture. When: |
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San Jose, CA
Date: Saturday May 9, 2009 TRANSCENDING - THE WAT MISAKA STORY is a documentary film about Wat Misaka, the first Asian American pro basketball player. A Nissei who was born, raised and is still living in Utah, he was the very first draft pick of the New York Knicks, in 1947. Overcoming the national political climate during World War II, Wat was a star player for the University of Utah 1944 and 1947 championship teams, taking 2 years off in between to serve in the U.S. Army. His perseverance and loyalty to his teammates, other Nissei friends (including those interned at Topaz) and his family are a testament to the unflappable Japanese American spirit. This film includes in depth interviews with Wat and his family, teammates from his championship teams (including All-American star Arnie Ferrin of the Minneapolis Lakers) sports authorities (including Knicks Historian Dennis D'Agostino and ubiquitous New York sportscaster Spencer Ross), and many who continue to look up to him as both a role model and personal hero. The film also has video clips from his 1944 and 1947 college games, rare footage from a visit to the Topaz Internment Camp, and countless photos of his triumphant career. Directed by award winning filmmakers Bruce Alan Johnson and Christine Toy Johnson, this project was awarded two consecutive grants from the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program. Plans are in motion to have screenings and accompanying panel discussions on exclusion at universities across the country. |
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Special Screening of Adopted Wellesley College Campus Thursday, May 14th 6:30pm to 9:00pm Collins Cinema - in the Davis Museum Free Admission 6:30pm - light refreshments 7:00pm movie (approximately 80 mins) Panel discussing following the movie Brought to you by EALL, KSA, and the Korean Adoption Circle ADOPTED reveals the grit rather than the glamour of transracial adoption. First-time director Barb Lee goes deep into the intimate lives of two well-meaning families and shows us the subtle challenges they face. One family is just beginning the process of adopting a baby from China and is filled with hope and possibility. The other family's adopted Korean daughter is now 32 years old. Prompted by her adoptive mother's terminal illness, she tries to create the bond they never had. The results are riveting, unpredictable and telling. While the two families are at opposite ends of the journey, their stories converge to show us that love isn't always enough. |
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The Lifelong Impact of Adoption Lecture & discussion by Marlou Russell, Ph.D. Saturday, May 16th, 2009 Santa Monica College (Bundy Campus) 3171 S. Bundy Dr., Room #240 Los Angeles CA 90066 1pm -4pm $35 per person Free parking on campus
Marlou Russell, Ph.D. is a psychologist, adoptee in reunion, and the author of Adoption Wisdom: A Guide to the Issues and Feelings of Adoption.
This class is for adult adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, those considering adoption, therapists, attorneys, the media, and anyone interested in the emotional and psychological aspects of adoption.
To register online:
For more information contact:
Marlou Russell, Ph.D. 1452 26th Street, Suite 103 Santa Monica, CA 90404 Phone (310) 829-1438 Email: marlourussell@hotmail.com Website: www.marlourussellphd.com |
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When: Saturday May 16, 2009 This workshops be facilitated by Astrid Dabbeni. Astrid, a co-founder of Adoption Mosaic, trains across the country on the topic of transracial adoptions, leads youth activity groups and an adult adoptee movie group. She has worked and volunteered for adoption related organizations for over 14 years. Astrid’s life-long interest in adoption is rooted in her own transracial adoption at the age of four with her older sister.
This workshops are appropriate for adoptive parents, waiting parents, professionals, and anyone interested in the topics of adoption.
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For sixteen years the festival has displayed the richness and diversity of many Pacific Rim cultures through cultural programs, entertainment, art and food. The event also enhances the community's knowledge of Asian/Pacific Island cultures in a fun and positive environment. The Annual Pacific Rim Street Fest is scheduled for May 17, 2009 from 10:00am -5:00pm in Old Sacramento and Westfield Downtown Plaza. Having people of all ages and
backgrounds at the event offers an excellent vehicle for leading businesses to showcase their support for the Asian American community. Each year we feature an aspect of Asian culture as the theme of
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Date: Sunday May 18, 2009 TRANSCENDING - THE WAT MISAKA STORY is a documentary film about Wat Misaka, the first Asian American pro basketball player. A Nissei who was born, raised and is still living in Utah, he was the very first draft pick of the New York Knicks, in 1947. Overcoming the national political climate during World War II, Wat was a star player for the University of Utah 1944 and 1947 championship teams, taking 2 years off in between to serve in the U.S. Army. His perseverance and loyalty to his teammates, other Nissei friends (including those interned at Topaz) and his family are a testament to the unflappable Japanese American spirit. This film includes in depth interviews with Wat and his family, teammates from his championship teams (including All-American star Arnie Ferrin of the Minneapolis Lakers) sports authorities (including Knicks Historian Dennis D'Agostino and ubiquitous New York sportscaster Spencer Ross), and many who continue to look up to him as both a role model and personal hero. The film also has video clips from his 1944 and 1947 college games, rare footage from a visit to the Topaz Internment Camp, and countless photos of his triumphant career. Directed by award winning filmmakers Bruce Alan Johnson and Christine Toy Johnson, this project was awarded two consecutive grants from the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program. Plans are in motion to have screenings and accompanying panel discussions on exclusion at universities across the country. |
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration-Philadelphia-May 30 Franklin Square Park, 6th and Race Street, Philadelphia 11AM-5PM Free Admission Come experience Asian cultural performances, a variety of ethnic foods, Asian art and cultural merchandise, and children's activities. Participating communities include Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese. Free parking is available at 7th between Vine and Callowhill Sts (west side). Want to know more? Contact the Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian-American Affairs at asianam@state.pa.us or call 717.214.6205. |
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Keynote Speaker The Honorable Stephen W. Bosworth Special Representative for North Korea Policy United States of America 2009 Van Fleet Award Honorees Mr. Chung Mong-Koo Chairman Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger 56th Secretary of State United States of America Tuesday, June 9, 2009
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The Corean Film Festival DC 2009 is made possible by the Corean Film Council and the Corea Foundation. All films are 35mm and in Corean with English subtitles unless otherwise indicated. FESTIVAL VENUES Freer Gallery of Art Meyer Auditorium Independence Avenue at 12th Street SW Washington, DC Metro: Smithsonian www.asia.si.edu Free tickets are required for films in the 300 seat Meyer Auditorium, located in the Freer Gallery. Up to two tickets per person are distributed at the auditorium one hour before show time. AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center 8633 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD Metro: Silver Spring www.afi.com |
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Watch a slide show about the art at http://www.nytimes.com Find out more about at the Metropolitan Museum of Art http://www.metmuseum.org |
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True Colors I: Putting together the pieces of the Transracial Adoption Puzzle
Date: January 10, 2009, June 13, 2009
Description: True Colors is a workshop for transracial and interracial families that focuses on the issues inherent to parenting children across racial lines. We will present concrete suggestions
for connecting your child to his or her racial heritage and information about how positive racial identity develops. Guest Speakers are a panel of adult adoptees sharing their lived experiences. We will
focus on white privilege and how white parents bring blinders to some of the racial realities that their children will deal with as a fact of life as a person of color. Real life scenarios will be also
explored in an interactive approach to problem solving and understanding the obvious and sometimes not so obvious divides and boundaries that multiracial families must negotiate. This workshop is required
for Pact clients currently waiting to adopt across racial lines as well as parents who are experiencing new challenges as they and their children enter new ages and stages of the journey.
Cost: $60 Members, $75 Non-members Register at: http://www.pactadopt.org |
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Where & When
Alliance Redwoods Camp & Conference Center Occidental, California We're particularly thrilled to welcome Rose "Mama" Rock, author who parented over 27 children, included comedian Chris Rock! Parents will attend a wide range of meaningful educational and recreational programming on parenting, adoption and race with an outstanding staff. We will also offer for adults and kids a huge range fun things: a swimming pool, basketball and volleyball courts, skate park, playground, climbing wall and a thrilling zip line. We are planning a special teen program and Teen Village for our older youth, and a film project headed up by adult adoptee and award-winning filmmaker Phil Bertelsen ("Outside Looking In"). To view program details go to: http://www.pactadopt.org Click here to register http://www.pactadopt.org |
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InKAS is holding a Summer Camp program for Korean adoptees to experience and learn Korean Culture.
It is our desire to aid in the understanding and experience of the true Korean culture during their visit. The program is mainly coordinated for overseas Korean adoptees to experience Korean cuisine, custom, culture and language via opportunities of direct participation and experiences.
InKAS Summer Camp is composed of several hands-on programs. There will be Korean cuisine cooking, Taekwondo, and other practical classes in several places in South Korea. After the classes, you will have an opportunity to experience the culture of young Korean people’s lives with young Korean adults.
? About the program - Korean culture Classes - Gathering with Korean young adults - Field Trip
? Program Details: Please indicate which program you are applying for. (July or August)
1. July Program (July 19th Sun to 25th, Sat)
Date Details Jul 19, Sun Check in/Welcoming Party Jul 20, Mon Go to South East Province 2:00-4:00: Korean culture activity 1 Jul 21, Tue 9:30-3:00: Korean culture activity 2 3:00-: Free time Jul 22, Wed 9:30-12:00: Korean culture activity 3 Cruse, Swimming Jul 23, Thu Go to Seoul Free Time Jul 24, Fri 9:30-3:00: City tour 5:00-6:30 : NANTA performance 7:00: Farewell Party Jul 25, Sat Check out
2. August Program (August 23rd Sun to 28th, Sat)
Date Details Aug 23, Sun Check in/Welcoming Party Aug 24, Mon Go to South West Province 2:00-4:00: Korean culture activity 1 Aug 25, Tue 9:30-3:00: Korean culture activity 2 3:00-: Free time Aug 26, Wed 9:30-12:00: Korean culture activity 3 Cruse, Swimming Aug 27, Thu Go to Seoul Free Time Aug 28, Fri 9:30-3:00: City tour 5:00-6:30 : NANTA performance 7:00: Farewell Party Aug 29, Sat Check out
? How to apply 1. Sign-up through the InKAS website and go to the Summer Camp section: Services -> Culture Camps (http://www.inkas.or.kr) 2. Submit an application form on the page (Please indicate which program you are applying for (July or August) on Comments area) and upload one page of the adoption paper with your Korean name and the copy of your passport on "My-page"
? Application due date: We accept applications form from April 1st.
? Selections: Overseas Korean adoptees who are over 18 years of age or older will be selected. First come first served basis.
? Other Information ?Accommodation: Please check-in to the accommodation by fist day of the Summer Camp at the hotel (Your stay can be extended at a twin room by request, by paying 80,000 KRW per day to InKAS ?Pick-up service: InKAS volunteers will be waiting for you at Inchon international airport on the day of your arrival. Please provide your flight details, once you make a reservation ?Fees: Free room and board (two people per room) but airfare not included. For questions and applications: http://www.inkas.or.kr * Schedule is subject to change without notice
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The 11th Annual KAAN Conference, Extending the Family of Korean Adoption, will be held at KAAN’s primary project is an annual national conference in a different city each year. This annual coming together allows all attendees to feel part of a national adoption community. In fact conference attendees come from all over the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe and Australia. KAAN offers national support and guidance, but the KAAN Conference belongs to the community where it is held. Through the process of hosting a conference, it is hoped that the local organizations will be strengthened and the local connections among adoptive families, adult adoptees, Koreans, and Korean Americans will be enhanced. For nine years KAAN has supported community development through its conferences: KAAN Conferences have been held in Los Angeles, California; Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey; Seattle, Washington; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Arlington, Virginia; San Francisco, California; Detroit, Michigan; Seoul Korea; Boston, Massachusetts: and Chicago, Illinois. This year’s conference will be held in Denver Colorado. KAAN is entirely run by volunteers with no paid staff. All funds raised go to support the KAAN Conference. |
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KAMP is a culture camp for adoptive families with Korean children 5-18. Recognizing that adoption is a family issue, KAMP seeks to provide an educational and social
experience not only for Korean adoptees, but also for their parents and siblings. Kamp 2009: August 5-9 Through a fun-filled camp format, school age Korean adoptees, and their siblings learn about Korean life, language, culture, history, songs, games, cooking, crafts, taekwondo, fan dancing, and pop culture to gain a basic understanding of their rich Korean heritage. Most importantly, KAMPers spend time with other young adults who share the unique challenge of growing up as a minority and as an adoptee in this country. There are many opportunities to address adoption and identity matters with these role models and older peers. While children attend KAMP classes, parents are involved in some of these same experiences through special adult sessions. Parent sessions include guest speakers, panel discussions and cooking classes. (Child-care is available as a co-op effort by parents for children too young to attend KAMP) The IIA board recruit yearly for college-aged Korean-American Adoptees and Native Koreans. These young adults provide a positive role model for children and parents. Counselors need to be at least 18 years or older. Opportunities are also available for High School Juniors and Seniors to apply as intern counselors. KAMP DETAILS The Annual KAMP/Retreat is held during August at the Riverview Conference Center, 319 North Division Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa. It is located in a quiet residential area with approximately 50 cabins available for families attending KAMP/RETREAT to rent. All cabins have running water and minimal bathroom facilities. There are also 28 camping spaces for RVs and tents with water and electricity hook-ups as well as some sites with sewer hook-ups. Shower and bathroom facilities are located next to the camping area. Riverview Conference Center has a swimming pool, basketball and volleyball courts, sports field, carpetball and hard surface paths for biking and rollerblading. Cabins are reserved through IIA but fees are paid directly to RCC upon arrival at KAMP/RETREAT. Truly the best way to experience KAMP/RETREAT is to stay on the grounds but there are motels near by to choose from. For more information and registration, please visit http://www.iiakampretreat.com. |
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2009 InKAS Summer Camp
InKAS is holding a Summer Camp program for Korean adoptees to experience and learn Korean Culture.
It is our desire to aid in the understanding and experience of the true Korean culture during their visit. The program is mainly coordinated for overseas Korean adoptees to experience Korean cuisine, custom, culture and language via opportunities of direct participation and experiences.
InKAS Summer Camp is composed of several hands-on programs. There will be Korean cuisine cooking, Taekwondo, and other practical classes in several places in South Korea. After the classes, you will have an opportunity to experience the culture of young Korean people’s lives with young Korean adults.
? About the program - Korean culture Classes - Gathering with Korean young adults - Field Trip
? Program Details: Please indicate which program you are applying for. (July or August)
1. July Program (July 19th Sun to 25th, Sat)
Date Details Jul 19, Sun Check in/Welcoming Party Jul 20, Mon Go to South East Province 2:00-4:00: Korean culture activity 1 Jul 21, Tue 9:30-3:00: Korean culture activity 2 3:00-: Free time Jul 22, Wed 9:30-12:00: Korean culture activity 3 Cruse, Swimming Jul 23, Thu Go to Seoul Free Time Jul 24, Fri 9:30-3:00: City tour 5:00-6:30 : NANTA performance 7:00: Farewell Party Jul 25, Sat Check out
2. August Program (August 23rd Sun to 28th, Sat)
Date Details Aug 23, Sun Check in/Welcoming Party Aug 24, Mon Go to South West Province 2:00-4:00: Korean culture activity 1 Aug 25, Tue 9:30-3:00: Korean culture activity 2 3:00-: Free time Aug 26, Wed 9:30-12:00: Korean culture activity 3 Cruse, Swimming Aug 27, Thu Go to Seoul Free Time Aug 28, Fri 9:30-3:00: City tour 5:00-6:30 : NANTA performance 7:00: Farewell Party Aug 29, Sat Check out
? How to apply 1. Sign-up through the InKAS website and go to the Summer Camp section: Services -> Culture Camps (http://www.inkas.or.kr) 2. Submit an application form on the page (Please indicate which program you are applying for (July or August) on Comments area) and upload one page of the adoption paper with your Korean name and the copy of your passport on "My-page"
? Application due date: We accept applications form from April 1st.
? Selections: Overseas Korean adoptees who are over 18 years of age or older will be selected. First come first served basis.
? Other Information ?Accommodation: Please check-in to the accommodation by fist day of the Summer Camp at the hotel (Your stay can be extended at a twin room by request, by paying 80,000 KRW per day to InKAS ?Pick-up service: InKAS volunteers will be waiting for you at Inchon international airport on the day of your arrival. Please provide your flight details, once you make a reservation ?Fees: Free room and board (two people per room) but airfare not included. For questions and applications: http://www.inkas.or.kr * Schedule is subject to change without notice
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