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November 6, 2009 |
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KAAN 2010 Call for Session Proposals |
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The 2010 KAAN Conference will be held in Hershey, PA from July 23-25, 2010. Our theme is The Road Ahead. This theme is relevant as Korea looks at closing international adoption, as racial discussions and perspectives continue to evolve in the United States, and as North Korea’s situation changes every day with questions of war, reunification, and human rights on the forefront. What wisdom can KAAN presenters and participants bring to these discussions? How can we listen and respond to each other and the world around us? How can we as a community support adoptees and adoptive parents of all ages? We are currently soliciting presentation and workshop proposals. All proposals are welcome, but of particular interest are those related to this year’s theme. You can find a proposal form at www.kaanconference.com. Click on 2010 Proposal Form in the right hand column. Proposals are due by December 1, 2009. |
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KAAN Donations Needed |
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As you know, KAAN is not a telemarketing type of organization. Thank goodness! However, like all nonprofits we need community support to thrive and to keep our staff focused on program rather than financial concerns. In August, we quietly announced an annual appeal. Thanks to those who have already sent gifts to KAAN. Your support is greatly appreciated! For those of you who are still considering a gift, or who meant to do so and just plain forgot, we are gently asking again. We even have a new way you can give … through a donate button on our website. Won’t you help us break in this new bit of technology? We promise to make good use of your contribution. Our budget is quite lean … we partner and collaborate wherever we can and our staff and volunteers even donate their time. Your support will help us keep conference fees low so that more adoptees and families can afford to attend. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to KAAN of $25, $50, $100, or whatever amount you are able to give. We also seek ten households willing to contribute $500 to $1000. You can donate online at www.kaanet.com, or via check (payable to KAAN) sent to:
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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... |
| Proceeds from book sales support the KAAN Conference. Purchase your copy at www.kaanet.com/books/ | |
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The Wonder Girls are climbing their way up on the U.S. Billboard chart. Read More: http://popseoul.com |
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The Korean fermented pastes called jang are almost the perfect protein food, according to research released in late August by Chonbuk National University's Medical School. Read
More: http://english.chosun.com |
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November is National Adoption Month. What would such a celebration of adoption, whether in the U.S. or another country, mean to my Korean birthmother? Read More: http://cchronicle.com |
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On the evening of July 10, Bonogit Hussain, a 29-year-old Indian man, and Hahn Ji-seon, a female Korean friend, were riding a bus near Seoul when a man in the back began hurling racial
and sexist slurs at them. Read More: http://www.nytimes.com |
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Formed after the Armistice Agreement in 1953, the thin ribbon of land between the two countries that are still technically at war is one of the most heavily armed areas in the world, but it has also become an accidental paradise for wildlife. Read More: http://www.cnn.com |
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"North Koreans love foreign dramas," says Myung, using an alias to protect his family living in the North. "Many people watch them in secret, even when the police have tried to stop it."
Read More: http://www.time.com
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Wade and Nellie Paris of Harrisonville, Mo., know the blessings of adopting children of a different culture. Now they are grandparents to international adoptees. Read More: http://www.baptiststandard.com
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Pieces of Me, Who do I Want to Be? is a collection of stories, poems, art, music, quotes, activities, provocative questions, and more – all for the young adopted person who wants to
figure out his or her story but doesn’t know where to begin. Learn More and order the book at http://emkpress.com |
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Half African American and Half Korean, she fought against racial discrimination and triumphed. http://www.youtube.com |
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As you know, KAAN is not a telemarketing type of organization. Thank goodness! However, like all nonprofits we need community support to thrive and to keep our staff focused on program rather than financial concerns. In August, we quietly announced an annual appeal. Thanks to those who have already sent gifts to KAAN. Your support is greatly appreciated! For those of you who are still considering a gift, or who meant to do so and just plain forgot, we are gently asking again. We even have a new way you can give … through a donate button on our website. Won’t you help us break in this new bit of technology? We promise to make good use of your contribution. Our budget is quite lean … we partner and collaborate wherever we can and our staff and volunteers even donate their time. Your support will help us keep conference fees low so that more adoptees and families can afford to attend. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to KAAN of $25, $50, $100, or whatever amount you are able to give. We also seek ten households willing to contribute $500 to $1000. You can donate online at www.kaanet.com, or via check (payable to KAAN) sent to:
KAAN Thank you for your support of KAAN! |
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This is the news that we have been waiting for!!! 2009 InKAS Fall/Winter Trip!!! The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for Korean adoptees living in South Korea and elsewhere to learn about the diverse culture that South Korea upholds. This year’s InKAS Fall/Winter Trip will be held in Gang-Won province. During this trip, you will have two activities: Hiking & Spa. Let us know which activity you personally prefer through your application. Gang-Won province is well known for its well furbished resorts built within its nature friendly tourist attractions. This location stands out for its totally different dimension of beauty that cities like Seoul cannot portray. Join us in this time of excitement!! How to apply : - Application deadline : October 27th to November 10th - Fee: 20,000KRW - How to apply: 1. E-mail to inkas21@yahoo.co.kr for the Application form. Then send InKAS your completed application form and a photocopy of your passport with your passport number 2. Please pay the InKAS Fall/Winter registration fee by November 10th Payment Method : We accept two forms of payment. (1) Bank Transfer (highly recommended) - KB bank, Account Number: 012-25-0020-723 Beneficiary: ?) ?????????? (2) Cash Payment (Please bring cash to InKAS office) Who can apply: Only International Korean Adoptees are eligible to apply . 35 applicants will be selected on a first come first serve basis. We hope to hear from you soon and if you have any suggestions or would like to recommend a place to visit nearGang-Won province, we are open to all suggestions requirements - Application form - A copy of your passport with passport number - Registration fee
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Does anyone know of any adoptive families or groups in the Orlando, FL area for people who have or are adopting from Korea? I have tried to find a group but have not been able to. Thanks for any info you may have. Heather |
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Dear families, Thank you to everyone that has already participated in this research. The study is still open and I would like to invite all White adoptive parents of an Asian child or children to participate. - One-time survey - Completed online in about 20 minutes - Confidential responses - Only one parent from each family may participate. We want to learn more about your experiences raising a child from a country of origin and race that are different from your own. Although you will receive no direct benefits, your participation will help researchers understand more about international adoptive families. This research has been approved by the University of Maryland, College Park IRB for research involving human participants. Please visit the following link if you are interested in participating. You will be taken to a website that gives a description of the study. You will also be able to view the informed consent form before you decide if you would like to participate. http://www.surveymonkey.com Thank you for your help! Dr. Karen O’Brien, Professor University of Maryland Department of Psychology 1147 Biology-Psychology Building College Park, MD 20782 kobrien@psyc.umd.edu 301-405-5812 |
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Wellesley College' Korean Adoptee Mentoring Program (KAMP) Wellesley's KAMP pairs a Wellesley student mentor with children adopted from Korea, ages 5 to 15. Through monthly KAMP events and other activities together, mentors and children form personal relationships and learn more about Korean culture. The program, which is scheduled to kickoff on November 7th, can currently support a few additional families. If you are interested in participating, please contact Kim Chambers, the parent liaison for the program, at gregg.chambers@comcast.net. |
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One of the many milestones in an adoptee’s life is the decision to visit his or her birth country. Dillon International’s birthland tour offers a complete tour package for all families, regardless of agency used for adoption placement, that allows participants to experience their birth country’s culture, heritage and people. This journey is a great emotional and financial commitment allowing adopted persons an opportunity to learn more about their origins.
We offer three trips for adoptees and their families in the summer and fall of 2010:
Visit Korea Family Tour – June 8-19, 2010 – for adoptees of all ages and their families
Visit Korea Adult Adoptee Tour – June 22-July 1, 2010 – for adopted adults, their families and friends
Sharing Heart Mission Trip: Korea – November 20-27, 2010 – for adoptees and their friends and family, adoptive families, those with a heart to serve in Korea (Focus is on serving children and adults in Korea.)
Trips Include: ¨ Small travel groups for individualized service ¨ International airfare from port of exit to Seoul, Korea ¨ Accommodations based on double occupancy ¨ Admission Fees to all scheduled events ¨ 2-3 meals per day ¨ Transportation during scheduled events ¨ Visits to adoption agencies ¨ Hands-on cultural experiences (limited during the Mission Trip where our focus is serving) ¨ Professional, English-speaking guides ¨ Staff of social workers, adopted adults and/or adoptive parents ¨ Counseling support ¨ Pre-trip orientation and resources to assist you in preparing for your journey ¨ Two decades of experience leading birthland tours to Korea
For specific information regarding itinerary, price and more, please visit our website at http://www.dillonadopt.com or contact Tours@dillonadopt.com . |
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Why the Ties Program recommends group travel. Learn more about the Ties program at www.AdoptiveFamilyTravel.comOne of our most frequently asked questions has to do with . . . Q. As an adoptive family that has taken a homeland journey, how did you feel about traveling with a group before you traveled? What was it like to travel with a group? Are you happy or unhappy that you decided to travel with a group, and why?
Eva's answer is "classic." It is what we hear from pretty much every family that has ever had qualms about group travel. Thanks Eva for your great input! A. This was the exact question we had as we began to plan our homeland journey! We are not group travelers. But as we began to think seriously about how best to do a homeland tour, we realized several things that pointed us toward group travel in general and The Ties Program specifically.
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Catholic Charities Annual Adoption Celebration
Date & Time: Saturday, November 7, 2009, 1 - 4 pm Location: Bethel Korean Presbyterian, 3165 St. John's Lane Ellicott City, MD Cost: $5 per family (covers the cost of beverages and paper goods) All adoptive parents, both domestic and international, are welcome! Please bring finger foods (only) to share. We do not have access to a kitchen, and cannot heat and serve meals. Join us for socializing with Catholic Charities staff, old friends, Korean and American foster parents, Korean dancing and African drumming, our silent auction, sales, arts, crafts and activities for children. For more information, contact 410-659-4050 or families@cc-md.org |
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
9:15am – 4:45pm
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Don't miss these great workshops at our Adoption Symposium November 7th at NYU!
LUCKY GIRL FOLLOW-UP SYMPOSIUM on Saturday November 7, 2009 at NYU - register online now at www.fccny.org The Asian/Pacific/American Institute at New York University |
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Sunday, November 8, 2009 10 a.m. Book signing by Dr. Sook Wilkinson Kukje market and restaurant Nearest Bart Station is 1.04 miles 500 John Daly Blvd. Daly City, CA 94014 Dr. Sook Wilkinson is a licensed clinical psychologist in Michigan. She has a private practice while consulting at the Center for Human Development of William Beaumont Hospital. Her clinical expertise includes child psychology, international adoption, cross cultural issues, and affective disorders. She is the author of Birth is More than Once: The Inner World of Adopted Korean Children (1985, Third Printing in 2007) and an editor of After the Morning Calm: Reflections of Korean Adoptees (2002), two outstanding books related to international adoption. Her next book project is an anthology about Asian Americans in Michigan. With America as her adopted country, her passion lies in giving back to the community to enhance the quality of life for all. Governor Jennifer Granholm of Michigan appointed her to chair the Governor's Advisory Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs in 2005. Under her leadership, the Advisory Council became a legislatively mandated Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission in 2009. Again, she was appointed to chair the new Commission by Governor Granholm. |
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It's not too late to RSVP to the Korea Kids Club get-together this Sunday, November 8. We will be meeting from 3:00 - 5:00 at my house. It should be a small, informal gathering.
Everyone is welcome. We will be learning to make kimbap (Korean style sushi rolls), doing some arts & crafts, a bit of free play, and everyone's favorite -- snack time. Let me know if
you plan on attending. My home number is 530-889-0446. Thanks and I hope to see you. Monica Wilson (mom to Andrew & Grace) 160 Sierra Sunrise Way Auburn CA |
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Boston Korean Adoptees, Inc. is proud to present: "An Evening With Lee Herrick" Renowned Korean adoptee scholar and poet Lee Herrick reads from his book "This Many Miles from Desire". Light refreshments will be provided, and books will be available for purchase and signing. November 10, 2009, 7-9 PM Democracy Center 45 Mt. Auburn Street in Harvard Square The Democracy Center is accessible via public transportation. For directions, please visit www.democracycenter.org. Suggested donation: $3 for members, $5 for non-members About Lee: Lee Herrick was born in Daejeon, South Korea and adopted at ten months. He is the author of This Many Miles from Desire (WordTech Editions, 2007). His poems have been published in ZYZZYVA, Haight Ashbury Literary Journal, Berkeley Poetry Review, Hawaii Pacific Review, Many Mountains Moving, The Bloomsbury Review, MiPOesias, and others, including anthologies such as Seeds from a Silent Tree: Writings by Korean Adoptees, Hurricane Blues: Poems About Katrina and Rita, and the new edition of Highway 99: A Literary Journey Through California's Great Central Valley, forthcoming from Heyday Books in Fall 2007. His essays have been published in Korean Quarterly and Visions Across the Americas, and he is co-authoring a composition textbook called Outside In: Writing to and From the Center, forthcoming from Prentice Hall. He has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and was a 2000 Los Angeles Poetry Festival Award finalist. For more information about Lee, please see his web site at www.leeherrick.com. For more information about Boston Korean Adoptees, please visit www.bkadoptee.org or look for us on Facebook and LinkedIn. |
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Center For Family Connections (CFFC) Presents Our 8th Annual Courage and Curiosity Fundraiser: Lost in Plain Sight Tuesday, November 10, 2009 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Hotel Marlowe, Cambridge, Massachusetts Silent and Live Auctions ... Award Ceremony ... Live Music ... Delicious Food ... Fabulous People ... and More! Tickets $50 per person. Please RSVP by October 30. 2009 to larisak@kinnect.org. "My grandmother used to say 'children should be seen and not heard,' but in fact most children aren't heard at all. Their voices aren't valuable and they don't get votes or warrant attention in education, health, and mental health arenas. Many of the children we work with at CFFC are in the world of adoption and foster care because of abuse and neglect; all of them because of loss and disconnection. These children are neither seen nor heard. They are often invisible to the general public, legislators, judges, lawyers, and people in their own community. These children are lost in plain sight. Help us to get the funding and attention needed for the children we work with and exist for every day." - Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao, CEO and Founder |
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Adoption Mosaic is excited to announce the first Portland screening of “Adopted”, a film that takes an intimate look at two families whose stories, despite being at opposite ends of the adoption
journey, converge to show that love isn’t always enough. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to watch and discuss this documentary with others to gain a deeper understanding and prospective of the
broader adoption constellation (adoptees, professional, birth/first parents, adoptive parents…).
“The viewers and professionals gain keen insights into the years of inner struggles and turmoil experienced by adoptees rarely discussed, even in therapy.”
The film screening will be immediately followed by a facilitated discussion with Dr. Ally Burr-Harris and Astrid Dabbeni exploring issues of attachment, identity and adoption. “ Adopted should be seen by all contemplating adoption, adoptive parents, adoption workers, and clinicians.” Please join us for this exciting learning experience! CEU’s, pending approval When: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Time: 6-9pm Location: Portland, OR (OHSU) More info: email Shelise at info@adoptionmosaic.org |
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The 33rd annual Phila Museum of Art Craft Show is a juried show and sale featuring the work of 195 of the best craft artists from across the US. Included in this year's show are also twenty-six guest artists from Korea. The show opens at 11:00AM Thursday November 12th and runs through 5:00PM Sunday November 15th. Tickets can be purchased online at a discount or in cash at the door. For more information, visit www.pmacraftshow.org or 215.684.7930. |
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The Details
Phone: 971.533.0102
Comments from past participants:
To Register http://www.adoptionmosaic.org |
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Date: November 14, 2009 Description: Lifetime Journey focuses on relationships between children, their birth parents and their adoptive parents, whether they are in an open adoption or a closed one. This workshop will address children's questions about their birth parents -- both the questions they ask and those they hold inside. Recognizing that there are no cookie cutter approaches to building a positive triad relationship and that each family situation is unique, we will address common questions such as: How can birth families remain connected to an adopted child without confusing the child? How can complex relationships between adoptive and birth parents be managed for the support of a child? How do birth parents play a role when it is a closed adoption? Should you consider opening your child's adoption? This will be a safe place to discuss fears and hopes regarding our children's birth parents and their relationship (or lack thereof) to them and us. This workshop is appropriate for both domestic and international adoptions.
Cost: $40 Members, $50 Non-Members Registration: http://www.pactadopt.org |
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This is a rare opportunity to hear the recommendations and insights first hand of transracial adoptees and an adoptive parent who are willing to share their experiences of raising and being raised in communities with parents, family, friends who were/are of a different race than their own. Today’s adoptive families and professionals working with them are of a generation who, through education, have the opportunity to mitigate some of the challenges faced by adoptive parents of the past while learning to maneuver new challenges of today. Come listen, engage and learn what it is/was like for them to be adopted into a mixed race family in the United States. This panel of adult adoptees and one adoptive parent will share their experience of living in a transracial family. This panel is appropriate for adoptive parents, waiting parents and professionals. Discussion Topics:
The Details This panel is also offered on a request basis; contact us for details.
Phone: 971.533.0102 To Register http://www.adoptionmosaic.org
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The November Book Club Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 15 at 3pm. This will coincide with Lee Herrick's reading earlier in the week on Nov. 10. Lee's new book, "This Many Miles from
Desire" is the book for discussion for November Book Club meeting, and also the book Lee will be reading from on the 10th. BKA has Lee's book available for purchase. Any dues-paying member can purchase
the book for $13; non-members can purchase the book for the list price of $17. Please contact me to purchase the book. Please let me know if you plan to attend the Nov. 15 book club meeting. Any volunteers to host the meeting is also appreciated. Thanks all. -Chris 617-378-8957 |
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Crossing Heaven's Border Crossing Heaven's Border reveals the plight of North Korean defectors from the point of view of intrepid South Korean journalists who risk their lives filming undercover for ten months to capture the haunting stories first-hand. The reporters introduce us to a mother working in China as a tour guide to support her six-year-old son who has cerebral palsy and in dire need of medical attention. And we follow the grueling ten-day journey of a teenage girl and a little boy smuggled overland across China and Laos into Thailand, where North Korean defectors can request asylum at the South Korean embassy. The screening of Crossing Heaven's Border will be followed by a post-film discussion with Wellesley Professor and Asia Society Associate Fellow |
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Adoption...
the very word, spoken or unspoken, comes alive with deep meaning and life. For every adoptive parent, there is a precious story of how a child entered his or her life. There is joy,
celebration, responsibility, curiosity and amazement. There is a sense that you are able to provide a kind of life for your adopted child that otherwise he or she may not have had. Join Carissa Woodwyk, a Korean-born adoptee, licensed counselor and marriage and family therapist, co-author of Before You Were Mine, and explore the fragile beginnings of an adoptee's life, the impact relinquishment has on his or her heart and mind, while discovering the truth and hope that exists in each child's story.
When: November 22, Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m. |
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Sunday, December 6, 6:00PM General admission: $50 to $100 Directions and parking information Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy the artistry of well-known Korean musicians as they perform a variety of traditional Korean music. The Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation and the Korean American Association Southern Maryland sponsor this annual event. To purchase tickets, contact: Tammy Pantages at Tammy.pantages@hotmail.com or (703) 507-4492. |
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Three times a year, our adult adoptee Movie Night is open to other constellation members and the adoption community (March, July & November). Through the viewing and discussion of mainstream movies, the adoption experience is shared and normalized. Adoption Mosaic Movie Group seeks to create a collective space where the adoption constellation can learn from each other, build community, and contribute to enhancing the lives of other constellation members. Contact info@adoptionmosaic.org to get on the e-mail list for this group. |
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December 12, 2009; 7:00PM--?? Festivities will consist of formal activities (e.g., scholarship awards), cultural delicacies (e.g., Korean movies, demonstrations, Korean fan and folk dancing), and entertainment (e.g., Korean-American music). If you would be able to honor the Association with your attendance, please have your representative RSVP to us. We ask your strong support and help in many ways.
I am sure that you will find the event not only an enjoyment but also an excellent opportunity to become acquainted with this important segment of the region’s Asian population. The CPKA is an affiliate member of the Federation of Korean Associations, a national alliance of local associations which represent the Korean community throughout the United States. Your donation to the CPKA (ID: 23-2827242) is tax deductible. If we can be of any further help, please contact us, Cho (717-512-2520) or Pak (717-873-2200), or e-mail us. |
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Talismans of Protection from Choson Korea: Antique Locks, Latches and Key Charms Shown for the first time in the United States, the collection features a rare collection of locks, latches and key charms, from the Choson Dynasty (1392-1910), beautifully designed metal and wood objects executed in myriad shapes.
October 8, 2009-January 29, 2010 |
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Transracial Adoptive Family Issues
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Moderator: Jane Cramer, an IAC Center Counselor who works with adoptive parents and children pre and post adoption, which helps her to understand adoption issues from the perspective
of both the children and the parents. You will learn about:
Considering what it feels like for your child and examining how it is for you to be part of a transracial family is a process. This workshop would best be seen as a point in that journey. To register http://iaccenter.com |
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Ta-ri Book Discussion-Harrisburg-January 27, 2010 International House Hardwood Lounge 320 Chestnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101 6:00-7:30PM Free admission and appetizers Directions <http://www.ihousehbg.org> or call (717) 724-2846 Join us at International House in Harrisburg for a discussion of Helie Lee's Still Life with Rice: A Young American Woman Discovers the Life and Legacy of Her Korean Grandmother. Contact us at info@ta-ri.org if you are interested in hearing more and/or contributing some light refreshments. About the book ... This powerful book evolved out of a young Korean-American woman's desire to connect with her Korean roots. On a trip to South Korea, the author is surprised to learn about a different side of her grandmother, HongYong Baek, and ends up pursuing and then writing her strong-willed grandmother's life story. The book weaves together cultural and historical details in a way that comes to life for the reader, covering the Japanese occupation, civil war, and other significant events. Above it all, however, rises the indomitable spirit and perseverance of HongYong Baek. This book is a must-read for anyone wanting to better understand Korean culture and history. |
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Ta-ri SolNal (Lunar New Year) Party-New Cumberland-February 13 Saturday, February 13 2:00-4:00PM Foundation Hall, New Cumberland Public Library 1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland, PA 17070 Library directions: 717.774-7820 (call for navigation help only) Free admission ... donations accepted. Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year, central-Pennsylvania Korean-style! This year's program includes: 2:00 Food, conversation, and games 2:30 Announcements Talent show ** 3:30 More conversation and games (yutnori, storytelling, favorite Board games ...) 4:00 Departure ** Our family-friendly talent show has become a tradition all its own. Last year's performers included singers, violinist, and tae kwon do student. Children and adults are invited to share a talent. Please sign up by February 1 if possible. All are encouraged to bring favorite snacks and Board games to share before and after the talent show. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please let us know! RSVP and sign up for the talent show by February 13 at info@ta-ri.org or (717) 574-3629. We will email all registrants should wintry weather affect plans. |
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Mar. 1, 2010, 7 to 9 p.m. To register go to http://www.psbi.org |
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AMERICAN ADOPTION CONGRESS **If you are interested in presenting/conducting a workshop at the |
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The 37th Annual New England Adoption Conference presented by Adoption |
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Longwood Gardens PO Box 501 Kennett Square, PA 19348 Tickets $40 from www.ticketphiladelphia.org or (215) 893-1999
Born in Seoul, Korea, and educated at Juilliard in NYC, the members of the Ahn Trio are redefining the art and architecture of chamber music, breathing new life into the standard piano trio literature with commissioned works from visionary composers. The trio’s latest CD reached #8 on the Billboard charts. Possessing an enviable combination of talent and style, they have gone on to frequent fashion pages of Vogue and GQ and in 2003 were named three of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People. |
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We are very excited that the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage has chosen to highlight Asian Pacific Americans as one of the three themes for the 2010 Folklife Festival.
The Festival, which will be held from June 23 through July 5, 2010, will be the 44th time that the Smithsonian has held this annual event on the National Mall. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
for us to showcase APAs from the metropolitan DC area as a microcosm of the more than 12 million APAs in the United States.
Contact: Curator of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival's 2010 Program on Asian Pacific Americans, Phil Nash, at p.nash@nashinteractive.com
or 301.263.0217. |
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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 |