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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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Last Chance to Register for the KAAN Conference |
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The economy has been hard on everyone this year. We have twenty slots still remaining and we are not imposing the late fee. You can still register until July 30th. So get online and register today at www.kaanconference.com This year's conference, to be held at the Sheraton Denver Hotel in Denver, CO, July 31-August 2, promises the best sessions ever. For example, Carissa Woodwyk, an adult Korean adoptee who is a licensed marriage and family therapist and has authored the book, "Before You Were Mine," will talk in a keynote address about the impact of relinquishment on adoptees' psyches; an adult adoptee and a relative by family association will discuss "Family Labels and Language" and talk about what it means to have to explain one's family on a regular basis; and, in an adult-adoptees-only session, adult adoptees will talk about "Why I Don't Like My Face"--topics around face and body image issues that many adult transracial adoptees face. Adult adoptees will also be able to join together on Friday evening, July 31, for an adult adoptees-and-their-guests-only dinner. The conference remains an extremely reasonably priced event for anyone with experience around Korean adoption. |
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
speaking engagements... |
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... |
| Proceeds from book sales support the KAAN Conference. Purchase your copy at www.kaanet.com/books/ | |
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The census form came today. I saw the dreaded instructions, the stern admonishment to check only one box. White. Japanese. Other. There is the blank space to fill in, a half inch in which to claim identity. I am other. Hambun-Hambun, or half and half. Happa. Biologically, genetically, I'm fifty percent Japanese and fifty percent... unknown. Adopted as an infant into a Japanese American family, I have always had a heightened awareness of my "otherness." Read More: http://www.pactadopt.org |
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There is no doubt in my mind that being adopted affects parenting in a profound way. But how it manifests itself is as idiosyncratic as each parent, as unique as each child. Read
More: http://www.pactadopt.org |
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It’s a big week for adoption advocates—across the nation and right here in Santa Barbara. Tomorrow afternoon, movie theatres across the country will screen the R-rated horror show, “Orphan.”
Read More: http://www.thedailysound.com |
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Korean cuisine's biggest wrap stars Read More: http://tastingtable.com |
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It's not a pretty history. But, two California legislators say, it's time to admit it and apologize for how Chinese immigrants were treated during and after the Gold Rush. Read More: http://www.sacbee.com |
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On July 17, the California legislature quietly approved a landmark bill to apologize to the state's Chinese-American community for racist laws enacted as far back as the mid–19th century
Gold Rush, which attracted about 25,000 Chinese from 1849 to 1852. Read More: http://www.time.com |
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Ban's low-profile diplomatic style contrasts with the activism of his predecessor, Kofi Annan, a Ghanaian national who sought to expand the authority of the office. Read More: http://www.washingtonpost.com |
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Reviewed by Allison Branscombe Brothers and Sisters in Adoption by Arleta James is aimed at parents, as well as pediatricians and adoption and mental health professionals. Written clearly in layperson’s language, this tour de force book covers an unprecedented range of issues. Despite the title’s emphasis on siblings, this book is actually a great resource for all adoptive parents, whether they have several children or only one—especially if they are parenting a child with special needs. With heart, it addresses all the “tough” issues and treats the whole family, a rarity in adoption literature. One of James’ major themes is expectations: those of adoptive parents and adoptees’ siblings. She explores how parents’ expectations impact their emotions, their parenting style, and of course, what they communicate to their children. As the parent of two kids adopted as infants from China, I would have found this book extremely helpful when our second child arrived. My expectations for how long it would take to transition to our new family of four were seriously unrealistic, and all of us would have benefited from more information on sibling relationship issues. James explains the many consequences of cognitive dissonance: when expectations conflict with the experiences of adoptive parents, resident siblings, and adoptees. Depending on how acute the conflict is, acting-out behaviors can ensue, along with feelings of guilt and loss. She emphasizes communicating realistic expectations among parents (and grandparents or other family caregivers), as well as with all the children. She offers a “Model of Care for Adoptive Families” to address the stress, grief and loss all adoptive families experience, and help mobilize them to act and talk in constructive, healthy ways. One of James’ many great suggestions is creating opportunities for waiting siblings to attend pre-adoption panels with articulate, mature siblings who have already experienced the arrival and integration of adoptees into their families and, if applicable, have experience with special need siblings. The experienced sibs can talk to the waiting siblings about coping skills, expressing feelings, and dealing with sibs’ immature or oppositional behaviors. They can also be used as an ongoing support group. While agencies routinely use pre-adopt panels for waiting parents, they are rarely available for siblings. When adoptees enter families, it is not uncommon for the existing children to be jealous of the time and attention the new children need. The resident children may feel guilty about having negative feelings towards their new siblings, especially if the parents have talked about the adoption in longing, glowing terms. James shows how parents may unwittingly contribute to the problem when they admonish siblings to make the new adoptee feel welcome and feel empathy for the adoptee’s previous tough life – and gives strategies to minimize this. After adoption, children often regress. James advises how to parent at the child’s “actual” social and emotional age. She addresses building narratives for each child’s lifebook, acquiring effective coping skills for each person in the family, learning to let adoptees think for themselves (and not be over-managed), the importance of play and family recreation, how to “listen” to kids’ behaviors, and how the needs of typically-developing siblings and adoptees can create conflict. The needs of parents are addressed at length, including how to balance their needs as individuals and as a couple with parenting each child. James deals with exhaustion, stress, and the depletion of coping skills, especially when more than one member of the family has medical/therapy appointments that steal from parenting and couple time. Breaking promises to normally- developing children to deal with upheavals caused by sibs with special needs is highlighted, along with strategies to improve a negative emotional climate at home. When parents make the decision to adopt transracially, the whole family becomes “different.” Siblings need help preparing for this within their family. They also need tools to deal with curious or intrusive questions from schoolmates or strangers. They may feel they carry a burden of having to explain why a sibling looks different or has special needs. James shows how to prepare siblings in age-appropriate ways. Race is not a major focus in this book, but it is covered in the excellent bibliography (which is full of books and online resources related to the immense number of issues covered). Drawing on her long experience helping families adopt kids with a history of multiple foster care placements, trauma, abuse, developmental challenges and mental health needs, James gives a lot of attention to adoptees with special needs, and their impact on siblings. Readers should focus on what applies to their family, and not get bogged down in the detailed (and often tough) case histories. Brothers and Sisters in Adoption contains much to ponder and re-read at different ages and stages of parenting. Having read many helpful adoption books, if pediatricians, therapists, adoption staff and parents were to read only one non-clinical book on adoptive parenting issues, I would recommend this one. Allison Branscombe, a writer and parent educator, lives with her husband and two daughters in Sacramento. Along with Chris Winston, President of KAAN and the parent of two adult Korean born adoptees, and Beth Hall, Director of PACT, An Adoption Alliance, they will be presenting a workshop on Parenting Strategies at the upcoming KAAN Conference in Denver. Book is available through Amazon at http://www.amazon.com |
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Three bills were recently introduced in Congress relating to international adoption.ee bills were recently introduced in Congress relating to international adoption. Read about them
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Trailer for adoptee made film coming out in 2010 http://www.youtube.com |
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gently used plastic bags hand knit into eco-friendly totes and handbags http://www.kristinj.com |
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The economy has been hard on everyone this year. We have twenty slots still remaining and we are not imposing the late fee. You can still register until July 30th. So get online and register today at www.kaanconference.com This year's conference, to be held at the Sheraton Denver Hotel in Denver, CO, July 31-August 2, promises the best sessions ever. For example, Carissa Woodwyk, an adult Korean adoptee who is a licensed marriage and family therapist and has authored the book, "Before You Were Mine," will talk in a keynote address about the impact of relinquishment on adoptees' psyches; an adult adoptee and a relative by family association will discuss "Family Labels and Language" and talk about what it means to have to explain one's family on a regular basis; and, in an adult-adoptees-only session, adult adoptees will talk about "Why I Don't Like My Face"--topics around face and body image issues that many adult transracial adoptees face. Adult adoptees will also be able to join together on Friday evening, July 31, for an adult adoptees-and-their-guests-only dinner. The conference remains an extremely reasonably priced event for anyone with experience around Korean adoption. |
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I am looking for my brother. I am an adoptee and so is he. I have minimal information. But it would be appreciated if I could get any useful advise on how to find him.. Thank you Tracy kidko13@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------ Both Tracy and her brother were adopted from Post and SWS - Social Welfare Society. Post might be an old division of SWS - not sure. We can also assume that he stayed at the same orphanage as Tracy. It’s called the "Father Keane's Home" and was one of the only places that would take mixed-race children during the time. *First Mother*: LEE Bo Kyung She emigrated overseas in 1990 (presumably to the usa). *Sister*: Name given to her by birthmother: Lily Ann Lee Name at orphanage/foster/agency: Lily Ann Lee Name with adoptive family: Tracy Lee Lumas Name currently: Tracy Lee Odegabaro Tracy is also mixed race (presumably african-american). She was born in Daegu, Kyingsangbuk-do Korea. Currently living in Ventura California USA. Attached is a picture of her as a baby. *Brother*: The brother is a half-brother and is mixed white and Korean. SWS will not release his name or birthdate, but we know he was born circa 1977 and was adopted (presumably to USA) around 7 years of age, circa 1984. Tracy is 28 now and the brother would be 32. *Timeline* (all years and ages are approximate): 1977: brother was born 1981: lily/tracy was born in Daegu and then adopted the same year 1984: brother was adopted at age 7 1990: birthmother emigrated overseas (presumably to u.s.a, but not definite) If you have any clues for Tracy, please write to kidko13@yahoo.com. |
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Experience true Korean culture through hands-on programs in various locations in South Korea. This year is the annual InKAS summer camp's 6th year in its running. Form lifelong friendships with Korean locals as well as international adoptees from all over the world. After the classes, join Korean young adults to experience Korean life style in Seoul! We still have a few spots left, so please do not hesitate! Apply now! Sign up through the InKAS Website at http://www.inkas.or.kr |
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Small grass roots green retail handbag company founded by a fellow Korean Adoptee is seeking interns to support marketing/pr, wholesale sales, grant writing and internet/website management
functions. Candidates must be interested in upcycling, sustainable products and taking a cottage industry to the next level. Additional requirements include: - Mature, detail-oriented, responsible, responsive, serious, and result-oriented - Able to meet 3 hours/week - Must have access to computer & internet access If you are interested in this opportunity, please email us your resume. In your email, indicate your current status (i.e., full time student), availability, why you are interested in this internship, expectations and questions (if any). kristinljordan@yahoo.com Compensation: This is a non-paid internship, however, will work with you if your college permits credit for internships. Recommendations available for future employment. This is an internship job Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. |
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A facebook group for Korean adoptees who have experienced undue difficulty accessing their records. Between 1995-2005, 76,646 adoptees have returned to Korea to search for their natural parents. That's over 61% of all adult adoptees! Only 2,113 (2.7%) have succeeded. Are these poor rates of success due to our prospects, or due to ADOPTION AGENCY SUCCESS AT BARRING ACCESS TO OUR DOCUMENTS? We believe it is the latter, and we know from experience that discouraging tactics are employed to withhold records whenever possible. The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption protects the identity of adoptees, yet despite there being 78 other member countries, S. Korea has yet to join. Current efforts to prepare for joining the Hague Convention are inadequate and rely on adoption agency cooperation, with little or no oversight. The combined voices of the over 70,000 can not be ignored by the Korean government. We want to document our suppression, so future adoptees are not turned away with no clues about their histories and current adoptees can try again and get the proper respect they deserve and access to documents about their own lives. If you have experienced ANY DIFFICULTY currently or in the past getting fair access to your records, please join our group and share your experience on our wall. Please stand up and be counted - and spread the word! Tell your FB friends, other KAD groups, and KAD organizations! |
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Aug 1 @ 8pm Hot Tamales Live! The House of Blues - Houston 1204 Caroline St
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AK Connection Annual BBQ/Picnic Saturday, August 1 5:00pm - dusk Brookview Park - Small Shelter Winnetka Ave and Brookview Pkwy Golden Valley, MN Come and join AK Connection for our Annual BBQ / Potluck at Brookview Park in Golden Valley. We will be grilling as well as providing some Korean food. It is a POTLUCK so please bring a dish or snack to share. BYOB: beer & wine are permitted, but you must be at least 21 to enjoy! Bring a ball and let's start a friendly game or two! This event is for adult adoptees, their families, and friends. Please RSVP on Facebook http://www.facebook.com or to akconnection.mn@gmail.com |
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The decision to adopt across cultural and racial lines is a lifelong commitment to exploring matters of race, confronting racism in all its forms and constantly developing new skills and awareness. This is Part A in a series of three 4 hour workshops Part A covers:
Presenter: Astrid Dabbeni, has led youth adoption support groups, and worked and volunteered for adoption related organizations for over 14 years. Astrid’s life-long interest in adoption is rooted in her own adoption at the age of four with her older sister from Colombia, South America. Cost per class- $60 per person $90 per couple. Pre-Registration is required. Download application and additional information from the Adoption Mosaic website www.adoptionmosaic.org or Email Silvia at info@adoptionmosaic.org
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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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Start Time: Friday, July 31, 2009 at 2:00pm End Time: Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 5:00pm Location: Sogang University City/Town: Seoul, South Korea Phone: 023256585 Email: info@goal.or.kr |
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The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Folk Arts in the Parks Program invites the public to attend its second series of afternoon Asian cultural performances at Peace Arch State Park in Blaine in August. The free outdoor concerts begin at 2 p.m. Sundays in August and celebrate Asian cultures of the Pacific Northwest.
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Date: August 6 , 2009 Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Place: IACCenter, 2 Tree Farm Road, Suite A200, Pennington N.J., 08534 This workshop is for you if you are considering adoption and if you find you are getting stuck in your attempts to start the adoption process.
You will learn why making the emotional decision to adopt is so difficult and how to get yourself unstuck in your family building journey. How to take the first steps toward adoption will be addressed as well. Two adoptive parents will present how they were able to make this transition and how they adopted through domestic and international adoption. Joni S. Mantell, LCSW is a psychotherapist with a specialty in adoption since 1993. She works with all members of the adoption triad, and this helps her to understand adoption from the perspective of both the child and the parent. To register go to http://iaccenter.com |
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Don't miss this fantastic opportunity! Purchase Tickets at http://www.childrenshomeadopt.org
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Take the Embassy Row Tour with Kids and Cultures. This one-day Washington, DC, bus trip includes visits to four embassies with presentations by diplomats from those countries, lunch at an ethnic restaurant, and other educational activities. http://www.kidsandcultures.com |
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Join us for a potluck picnic and pool party, including Korean food and plenty of fun. Each family is asked to bring a side dish or dessert. We will provide drinks, paper supplies, and bulgogi. The party will be held at a Mechanicsburg-area home, beginning at 4:00PM; directions to be given once you have registered. To sign up, email us at info@ta-ri.org or call Stacy Schroeder at 766-6106. If you can bring a canopy-style tent, please let us know. |
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Missionary Photography in Korea: Encountering the West Through Christianity
May 19 - August 14, 2009
Free and Open to the Public, but RSVP is requried To RSVP go to: http://www.koreasociety.rsvp3.com The arrival of the first Western missionaries in Korea in the late 19th century was a pivotal moment in the history of Christianity in Korea and the history of Korea as a whole. The missionaries established
new religious identities and stoked early culture clashes. They also documented their mission and the society around them with early cameras. Missionary Photography in Korea: Encountering the West
Through Christianity—the largest ever show of Korean missionary photographs in the U.S.—features rare images taken by missionaries in Korea between 1890 and 1940. For more information about the exhibit contact Heewon Kim at 212-759-7525, ext. 355 |
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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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Discussion with Frank H. Wu - author "Yellow: Race in America Beyond Black and White"
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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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Mark your calendars for Saturday September 5th, from noon to ?
For all members and their friends and relatives. We'll supply hot dogs, hamburgers, ribs, chips and dips and soda etc and if you want to bring pot luck.... well it will be appreciated. Rain or shine, big lawn, big screened porch, big inside Fun, comeraderie, peace and understanding and perhaps silliness. Bring your guitars Click here for more info and driving instructions. RSVP please by August 28 :-) |
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Where & When:
Kaiser Oakland Medical Center - Mosswood Building 3505 Broadway Street Rm. 1130 A & B Oakland, California September 12, 2009 9:00am - 4:00pm True Colors 2 focuses on the life long education of adoptive parents parenting children of color across racial lines and features advanced conversations about race that begin with a foundation that already acknowledges that racism exists and has a direct impact on ALL of our lives. You must have attended Pact's True Colors I (or demonstrate other substantive education on transracial adoption) to participate in this workshop. We will highlight hands on internal work with other parents to collaborate and develop parenting strategies.
Featuring the film
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True Colors 2 includes dissection of the politics of race, transracial and international adoption, and becoming a white ally. This workshop is a corrective action to assist participants in understanding how race impacts transculturally and transracially adopted children as well as their (usually white) parents. We will ask you to dig deeper into your own unexplored racialized thinking and experience. How do you think of yourselves as white allies to people of color? What does this mean? How does this relate to overcoming the urge to be the 'racism police' or learning how to speaking with, but not for people of color? We will think specifically about how you operate in the neighborhoods and communities where you and your children reside, and how that translates to supporting your child's self-esteem, and creating a strong sense of comfort in their own skin as well as membership in your family. Register at http://www.pactadopt.org |
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Camp Burgess, Sandwich, Cape Cod, MA Register now for our eighth annual weekend of strengthening and celebrating our Asian community at Camp Burgess, a beautiful retreat center in the pinewoods of Cape Cod. Participate in cultural activities such as dance, arts and crafts, evening Moon Festival and much more! Families can choose from a variety of events for various age groups. Enjoy traditional camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, high ropes course, rock wall climbing, archery and an evening campfire. Arrival time: Friday 5:00 PM. Departure time: Sunday 4:00 PM. Cost includes two nights camp style lodging, 6 meals, camp activities and special programs. Fees are $175 per person. Children under 2 free. IMPORTANT: Camp has filled to capacity the past few years. Pre-Register now and save your family's space with a $50 non-refundable deposit (balance due August 1, 2009). Full promotion of the camp will begin next week. You are receiving advanced notice because you have attended camp, or expressed interest in camp. Asian Camp is an entirely volunteer effort. The camp operates at a deficit each year -- attendance fees do not cover the entire cost of the camp, food, website, speakers and performers. Major fundraising is done each year to make up the difference. Please consider becoming a business or individual sponsor of the Asian Camp. In return, you'll receive promotion in emails, on the Camp website, and in Camp materials. Sponsorship is available at a Platinum Level of $250+, Gold $100+, and Silver $50. Asian Culture Society of Cape Cod 21 Dundee Circle Harwich, MA 02645 Questions? Curiosities? Please email Jen Huckman emc@cape.com |
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The decision to adopt across cultural and racial lines is a lifelong commitment to exploring matters of race, confronting racism in all its forms and constantly developing new skills and awareness. This is Part B in a series of three 4 hour workshops. Part B Covers: Presenter: Astrid Dabbeni, has led youth adoption support groups, and worked and volunteered for adoption related organizations for over 14 years. Astrid’s life-long interest in adoption is rooted in her own adoption at the age of four with her older sister from Colombia, South America. Cost per class- $60 per person $90 per couple. Pre-Registration is required. Download application and additional information from the Adoption Mosaic website www.adoptionmosaic.org or Email Silvia at info@adoptionmosaic.org |
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Crossing the Bridge: From Infertility to Adoption:
Date: October 17, 2009 This workshop is for you if you are just considering adoption or if you are waiting to adopt. You may also want to bring family members who you would like to get a better understanding of adoption. Adoption Counselors, Adoptive parents, Birth Parents and Adults who were adopted will share their perspectives on adoption with you. In this workshop you will learn: To register go to: http://iaccenter.com |
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KAAN's MISSION is: To Support Networking And Build Understanding Among Adoptees,
Adoptive Families, Koreans And Korean Americans. Visit KAAN's website at http://www.kaanet.com/ . KAAN does not endorse or take responsibility for the opinions or programs presented in the newsletter. Please send us information about events in your area, articles, personal requests etc. so that we may share them with others. Send information about events, interesting articles or websites, personal requests and questions, as well as other items of interest to us at mailto:kaanet@aol.com |