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KAAN 2010 - Everyone can help and support the conference and the Korean Adoption Community. The 2010 KAAN Conference will be held in Harrisburg, PA from July 23-25, 2010. Our theme is The Road Ahead. Our conference builds understanding and stronger connections among adoptees, adoptive and birth families, Koreans, and Korean-Americans. Ways that you can be involved in and support the conference. 1) Registration is now open! Go to http://www.kaanet.com. Register today! We very much need your support. All donations and volunteer support will be recognized in the printed program given to all KAAN Conference attendees. The KAAN Conference belongs to our community. We can only thrive with your support. |
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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When celebrities like Madonna and Angelina Jolie adopted their children from other countries, transnational and interracial adoption became instant buzzwords around the world. Suddenly
the concept of the only family structure I had ever known — having been adopted as an infant — was being dissected in gossip magazines. People made adoption out to be something of a trend or passing
fad.
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There are approximately 16,000 unwed mothers raising children on their own in South Korea. Because of a strong social stigma, these women face tremendous economic and social hardships,
and most are pressured to have abortions (abortion is an illegal but widely-available procedure in the country) or to give their children up for adoption. Read More: http://women.foreignpolicyblogs.com |
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During the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, my daughter M and her friend C, the only two Chinese-American girls in Mrs. Schroeder’s first-grade class, were excited about watching Michelle
Kwan compete for the gold. Read More: http://www.annarbor.com |
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Korea?! Are you scoffing? Readers, when you spied my headline did you think, “Mr. Hyena’s insane! Korea’s not a superpower; it’s a dwarf peninsula shuddering in China and Japan’s shadow!
Korea’s a bisected baby-tiger south / starving-hermit north mess! Korea? Superpower?! Absurd!” Hear me out, netizens. Read More: http://hplusmagazine.com |
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Technology, declining fertility and ancient prejudice are combining to unbalance societies. Read More: http://www.economist.com |
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Earlier research has indicated that adopted teens from foreign countries are more than four times more likely to attempt suicide than other teenagers. http://www.thelocal.se |
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Black Children in White Families Try to Find Their Place In Society Read More: http://abcnews.go.com |
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Korean-American Richard Cho has been hailed as a hero for helping subdue a terrorist and putting out a fire aboard a U.S. airliner heading for Detroit last Christmas. Read More:
http://english.chosun.com
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The number of buyers of Korean products around the world and evaluation of their quality improved significantly compared to 1988, a special survey by Gallup Korea marking the 90th anniversary
of the Chosun Ilbo finds. Read More: http://english.chosun.com |
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How does the witness of adult adoptees give us a broader understanding of what it means to adopt and be adopted across borders? Wisconsin Public Radio http://www.wpr.org |
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Thanks to the work of steering committee member Jun Yoo, we have an updated listing of Korean films organized by theme our our website. Check it out at http://www.asck.org |
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International adoptions are both high-profile and controversial, with the celebrity adoptions and critically acclaimed movies such as Casa de los babys of recent years increasing media coverage and influencing public opinion. Neither celebrating nor condemning cross-cultural adoption, Karen Dubinsky considers the political symbolism of children in her examination of adoption and migration controversies in North America, Cuba, and Guatemala. Babies Without Borders tells the interrelated stories of Cuban children caught in Operation Peter Pan, adopted Black and Native American children who became icons in the Sixties, and Guatemalan children whose 'disappearance' today in transnational adoption networks echoes their fate during the country's brutal civil war. Drawing from extensive research as well as from her critical observations as an adoptive parent, Karen Dubinsky aims to move adoption debates beyond the current dichotomy of 'imperialist kidnap' versus 'humanitarian rescue.' Integrating the personal with the scholarly, Babies Without Borders exposes what happens when children bear the weight of adult political conflicts. Avaialble through the University of Toronto Press http://www.utppublishing.com |
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Emily Liebert is an award-winning, internationally published author, writer, and editor. Her first book Facebook Fairytales: Modern-Day Miracles to Inspire the Human Spirit will be published on April
6, 2010. She is also hard at work finishing final edits on her debut novel, Conversations with Friends. Facebook Fairytales features three adoption stories: search and reunion, adopting a baby, and a small charitable organization able to raise money to heal orphans in China and place them with loving
adoptive families. Available at Tapestery Books http://www.tapestrybooks.com |
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KAAN 2010 - Everyone can help and support the conference and the Korean Adoption Community. The 2010 KAAN Conference will be held in Harrisburg, PA from July 23-25, 2010. Our theme is The Road Ahead. Our conference builds understanding and stronger connections among adoptees, adoptive and birth families, Koreans, and Korean-Americans. Ways that you can be involved in and support the conference. 1) Registration is now open! Go to http://www.kaanet.com. Register today! We very much need your support. All donations and volunteer support will be recognized in the printed program given to all KAAN Conference attendees. The KAAN Conference belongs to our community. We can only thrive with your support. |
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As you may be aware, IKAA (International Korean Adoptee Associations) will be sponsoring a Korean adoptee Gathering in Seoul, Korea from August 3-8, 2010. This is an opportunity for adult
Korean adoptees from all over the world to attend workshops, network, socialize, and explore Seoul. Boston Korean Adoptees, Inc. is pleased to offer two scholarships of $500 each to help cover costs associated with attending the IKAA Gathering that will take place in Seoul, Korea from August 3-8. WHY ARE THESE SCHOLARSHIPS BEING OFFERED? BKA understands the importance of connecting with other adoptees and the value of exploring the country where we were born. We are proud to offer these scholarships in an effort to help our members experience Korea and participate in the global adult Korean adoptee community. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS? Scholarship applicants must be Korean adoptees age 18 or over who 1) currently live in New England; 2) plan to attend the IKAA Gathering in August; and 3) have not received a BKA scholarship in the past. Strong preference will be given to adoptees who 1) are active BKA members who have paid their 2010 dues 2) have never been back to Korea and 3) have never been to a Gathering or Mini-Gathering before. WHAT CAN THE MONEY BE USED FOR? Each $500 scholarship may be used toward the registration fee and travel costs of the respective recipient. Scholarship recipients must be able to cover all remaining costs associated with Gathering attendance. HOW DO I APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP? All portions of the scholarship application form are available for download from the "Files" section of the BKA YahooGroups web page (http://groups.yahoo.com). They will also be available for download from the BKA web site (www.bkadoptee.org) in the next few days. You should complete Part I (Basic Information) and Part II (Essay) of the Scholarship Application Form and email it to bkadoptee@yahoo.com. Someone who knows you well (and who is not applying for this scholarship) should complete Part III (Letter of Reference) and email it to bkadoptee@yahoo.com. WHEN IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE? All applications and supporting materials must be submitted via email by midnight on Friday, March 12. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Winners will be notified by Thursday, April 15. If you have any questions, please email us at bkadoptee@yahoo.com. |
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The Department of East Asian Studies at New York University invites applications for appointment as an Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow in modern Korean studies. The appointment will be for two years beginning September 1, 2010, subject to budgetary and administrative approval. Candidates must have received a Ph.D. within five years of the date of appointment and have a strong commitment to teaching. Fields of expertise sought include literature/film/media studies, but we encourage all applicants engaged with critical and methodological issues connected to Korean and East Asian Studies. Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a 20-30 page writing sample, sample syllabi for both undergraduate and graduate courses, and 3 letters of recommendation to Chair, Korean Studies Search Committee, East Asian Studies, 41 East 11th Street, Seventh Floor, New York University, New York, NY 10003. Please note that we do not accept electronic applications. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on March 11, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. |
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Time is running out to get in on the MUST-DO event for Adoptive Families for 2010! The annual Adoptive Families Cruise will sail aboard the Carnival Legend out of Tampa, Aug 8-15, 2010, calling on the exotic ports of Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize and Roatan (Honduras), with two blissful days at sea. The group only has it's block space until March 11th, 2010, so now is the time to book. It may be available for booking after this date, but not at the great group rate we have now, and subject to availability. Rates are: Inside cabin: $707.00 USD per person for 1st and 2nd in the cabin, $547.00 USD per person for 3rd and/or 4th in the cabin Balcony cabin: $937.00 USD per person for 1st and 2nd in the cabin, $627.00 USD per person for 3rd and/or 4th in the cabin We are finalizing our events for the week, including our seminar speaker, at this time. There will be lots of time for fun and making connections with other adoptive families, as well as organized activities for the group. If you would like to join us, just send me an email or give me a call before March 11th! Jennifer Terzi Adoptive Mom and Group Organizer Travel Professionals International jterzi@tpi.ca 613-838-2762 |
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Introducing BizMe - Service & Solution. If you are interested in teaching adults at big as well as small companies here in Seoul, you should read this article. Hello, My name is Jesper Severinsen and I am a Danish adoptee currently living in Seoul. I would like to introduce BizMe, which is an outsourcing company recently founded by a friend of mine. With the main focus on conversation the aim of this company is to provide quality teaching to office workers at various companies in Seoul. Adoptees who want to live in Korea for a longer period of time, maybe six months to a year or even longer, they usually try to find a job teaching English. However, it is not always easy and it can be a very complicated environment to move around in. I have been living here for more than four years now, so I speak from experience. Basically, at BizMe we would like to help adoptees get a job, without the risk of not being paid a proper salary, suddenly being laid off without any reason or working ridiculous hours. As mentioned before the founder of the company is a good friend of mine, so I know he will always look out for his teachers, but being an adoptee myself I will also personally always try to make sure you are treated fairly at your workplace. At BizMe it doesn’t matter if you have experience or not as long as you are willing to put in an effort to teach and you enjoy it. If you have no experience at all, then you will receive free training in how to teach office workers. Teaching adults can be a lot of fun and a lot more challenging (in a good way) than teaching kids, but it is also very different. There is more to it than just teaching, it’s a way to network, but also an opportunity to get an insight into the business world of Korea. Usual teaching hours are: l 07:00~0900 in the morning l 18:00~20:00 in the evening. Those of you who are looking for a full-time job can do so, as well as teaching the hours mentioned above. It won’t interfere with your full-time job. This is mainly a part-time job, but with a competitive compensation and a wonderful opportunity to know more about Korea.
The salary for teaching English is min. 25,000~30,000 won/hour. Can be more depending on your experience. If you have no experience the min. is still 25,000~30,000 won/hour.
If you think this could be interesting, please send me your resume along with a picture. Also, in your resume don’t forget to include what time during the day you can work. Morning, afternoon or evening. Here at BizMe we hope you will become a part of our team in the future.
Sincerely yours,
ceo. Henry Cho and recruiter Jesper Severinsen.
Email: jesper06@hotmail.com. Cellphone: +82 010-2791-3103
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The 2010 KEEP application process has begun! Applications will be due by March 15, 2010. Please spread the word to your family, friends and colleagues. You can directly download an application packet here: http://www.facebook.com You can also learn more about KEEP here: http://www.facebook.com About KEEP The Korea Education & Exposure Program (KEEP) was founded in 1994 by activists in NYC, Los Angeles and Seoul who wanted to help build solidarity and learn from the struggles for peace, social justice and unification taking place in Korea. The summer program is designed to broaden understanding of and participation in the liberation struggles and unification of the Korean people. We hope that such knowledge will be a catalyst for a new generation of progressive activism and leadership. Mission: KEEP is one of three unique education and exposure programs a part of Nodutdol | ???. Through grassroots organizing and community development, Nodutdol seeks to bridge divisions created by war, nation, gender, sexual orientation, language, class, and generation among Koreans and to empower our community to address the injustices we and other people of color face here and abroad. Nodutdol works in collaboration with other progressive organizations locally, nationally and internationally as part of a larger movement for peace and social change. We look forward to receiving your applications to participate in this incredible summer program. |
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Website has recently been updated. Check it out! http://www.katchicago.com |
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Dear ASK members and supporters, Thank you! Hello!
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Help save 5-year-old Connor! http://www.youtube.com White people who need a bone marrow donor have a 80% chance of finding a match. But Koreans have a less than 8% chance. Adopted Koreans have an even less chance of surviving because they are not aware of genetic predispositions to diseases, and therefore usually find out about diseases when it's too late. What can you do? It's easy to help. All you do is fill out a piece of paper and do a cheek swab. Quick, painless, and it can save a fellow Korean or Adoptee's life. Racial minorities get to register for FREE. http://www.aadp.org As some of you might remember, the KAD community already lost one of our dear members to a blood illness, and since she was adopted, she had no blood relative to match her bone marrow. Rest in peace, Julia Ji-Hye Mendelson. |
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KORUS House
Desirable Fairy Tales: Between Fantasy and Reality Exhibition Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 10, 6 – 8 pm KORUS House and Project Andini are pleased to invite you to Desirable Fairy Tales: Between Fantasy and Reality, a group exhibition featuring works by four contemporary artists with different cultural and aesthetic backgrounds: Mina Cheon, Hye Rim Lee, Gilbert Trent, and Satomi Shirai. Through visual, installation, video, and performance art, the exhibition explores how identity as an adult is inevitably more complex and diverse than the roles and self-images prescribed in childhood. Based on their different personal experiences and backgrounds, the featured artists’ works share a theme of typical girl’s toys, such as the Westernized paper dolls once popular in Korea, life-like doll houses, and the ageless, unobtainably “perfect” Barbie doll. The opening reception will also feature experiential performance artists from banished? productions, an exhibit of Mina Cheon’s book Shamanism + Cyberspace, an outdoor video projection of Hye Rim Lee’s Lash, and tours of the exhibition by the artists and guest curator, Jeong-ok Jeon. For more information and images, see our online announcement at http://www.dynamic-korea.com.
NOTE: This exhibition features some artwork with mature, adult themes; audience discretion is advised. The exhibition will be on display at KORUS House March 10 – 25, 2010 (building hours are Mon-Fri, 9 am – 12 pm and 2 – 5:30 pm). An RSVP is only required for the opening reception. |
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WHEN: Friday, 3/12 at 6:30 pm WHAT: Home made Korean food, fellowship, spiritual discovery: What is prayer? Dose it work? Is there any scientific evidence? WHERE: 1794 Walnut Street, St. Paul, MN 55113 For more information or directions, please call me at 651-324-0208. Please save Satudday, 8/21 for KAM Center 10th Anniversary celebration in St. Paul, Minnesota. God loves you and so do I, |
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We are proud to announce that In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee will have its world premiere as a Special Presentation at the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival. Please join us! Purchase tickets at http://filmguide.festival.asianamericanmedia.org Friday, March 12, 6:45pm, Landmark Clay Theatre, San Francisco Saturday, March 13, 3:00pm, Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley Sunday, March 21, 6:45pm, Camera 12 Cinemas, San Jose ABOUT THE FILM Her passport said she was Cha Jung Hee. She knew she was not. So began a 40-year deception for a Korean adoptee who came to the US in 1966. Told to keep her true identity a secret from her new American family, this eight-year-old girl quickly forgot she was ever anyone else. But why had her identity been switched? And who was the real Cha Jung Hee? IN THE MATTER OF CHA JUNG HEE is the search to find the answers. It follows filmmaker Deann Borshay Liem as she returns to her native Korea to find her “double,” the mysterious girl whose place she took in America. Traversing the landscapes of memory, amnesia and identity, while also uncovering layers of deception in her adoption, this moving and provocative film probes the ethics of international adoptions and reveals the cost of living a lie. Part mystery, part personal odyssey, it raises fundamental questions about who we are…and who we could be but for the hands of fate. |
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Festival Forum
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 12pm-10pm Japantown Peace Plaza (Post Street between Sutter and Laguna Streets) San Francisco A day-long, outdoor fair, fun for the whole family—all in the heart of Japantown—during SFIAAFF!! Enjoy live musical performances, film screenings and interactive art projects from celebrated Asian American performers and artists! |
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NJ Ballet Gala Performance: The Three Riddles of Turandot, by celebrated Chinese-American choreographer Nai-Ni Chen
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The 2010 season of The Korea Society's Classic Movie Night series will begin on Wednesday, January 20. To commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950,
The Korea Society has selected a schedule of classics that examine the conflict, and the deep, sometimes unexpected scars it has left on the Korean people. Beginning with Man With Three Coffins on January 20, and continuing with Last Witness (February 17) and Crossing (March 17), this season's classic films will examine how, even 60 years on, the effects of the War continue to haunt communities, divide families and fracture Koreans' sense of identity. Each film will be followed by a guest speaker who will discuss its artistic and cultural context. Classic Movie Night 2010
Facing the War: Six Decades of Film Since the Korean War Monthly Screenings March 17, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Tickets to each screening are available for $5 (members) or $10 (nonmembers). For more information contact Yuni Cho at (212) 759-7525, ext. 323 or email yuni.ny@koreasociety.org The Korea Society |
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Presentation by Author Frank Wu-Shippensburg-March 17 Beyond Black and White: Diversity in the 21st Century 7:00PM Old Main Chapel Shippensburg University 1871 Old Main Drive - Shippensburg, PA 17257 Admission is free. Taking a look into the future, Frank Wu explores the challenges facing diversity in his lecture. Wu is the author of Yellow: Race in American Beyond Black and White. Wu is nationally known for his leadership in higher education and human rights. Recently selected as Chancellor and Dean of the University of California Hasting College of Law, he will assume that position July 1, 2010. He is currently a member of the law faculty at Howard University, among the nation's leading historically black colleges and universities. Prior to his academic career, Wu practiced law. Presented by the Department of Ethnic Studies. Call 717.477.1272 for more info. |
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AK Connection Dinner Please RSVP to akconnection.mn@gmail.com. |
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Please join us in Celebrating OUR Heritages with CPFA on Saturday, March 20, 2010, 12:00 – 3:00 PM, at the First Presbyterian Church of Whippany, 494 Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981. Along with the many heritages of us all, our focus this year is on Korean culture, featuring music, dance, crafts and food. Maribeth Murphy has been instrumental in planning this party! Please bring your families favorite cultural foods (a dish or two to pass for lunch), wear cultural dress and anything you would like to share. . . . pictures, instruments, books, toys, etc. Beverages will be provided! $10.00 per family for non-members. Please RSVP by March 15 to: https://fs17.formsite.com/cpfanj/Heritage2010/secure_index.html. Questions, please contact Lynn Riker by e-mail, l.riker@verizon.net or telephone, 973.736.7032. For you convenience, please see attached flyer for reminder details. Hope to see you there! |
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AMERICAN ADOPTION CONGRESS **If you are interested in presenting/conducting a workshop at the |
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Announcing the Greater Boston Kimchi Festival. Sunday March 21, 2010, in Boston. To learn more go to http://feedmelikeyoumeanit.blogspot.com |
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12:00-4:00PM Holy Name of Jesus Church Gymnasium 5150 Allentown Blvd Harrisburg, PA
Join us for the 19th annual gathering of the Festival of Many Lands. This year’s theme is “Games around the World.” Expect cultural performances, food, and tables on various countries. This event is sponsored by Families Through Adoption. Contact Joann Fritz at frtzdave@aol.com for more information. |
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6:00-9:00PM The Asian Student Association at Messiah College seeks to bring about awareness of the APIA community and culture to our campus as well as outreach to the community. This year, we have a lot of different events planned for the Asian Pacific Island Heritage Month. The evening of April 9, 2010 is the highlighting event to open the month up with celebrating Asian culture through the arts of dance, spoken word, music, singing, and more.
Contact Grace Park at gp1160@messiah.edu if you would like to get involved. |
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From Patches to Quilt: The Joys and Challenges of Complex Blended Families
Date & Time: Saturday, April 10, 2010, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
The 2010 Barker Foundation conference is a don't miss. This year's keynoter is Collins Tuohy, sister of Baltimore Ravens' tackle Michael Oher, whose story was told in the Academy Award winning film The Blind Side. The conference will be brought to an inspirational close by NPR's Scott Simon, adoptive father of two daughters from China, whose memoir, Baby We Were Meant for Each Other, will be published this year. Dr. Rita Simon of American University, renowned sociologist and researcher who published the only 20-year longitudinal study of transracial adoption in this country, will also be featured. There are eleven workshops from which to choose, including a host of inspiring panelists. Throughout the day, you may browse the always-popular book sales tables For more information call 301-664-9664. Early bird discounted registration rate runs through March 25th. Downloadable brochure at http://www.barkerfoundation.org Downloadable registration form at http://www.barkerfoundation.org |
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The Adoption Community of New England, Inc. (ACONE) will present its 37th New England Adoption Conference Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Bellingham High School in Bellingham, Massachusetts. This annual
gathering has become the largest such event in the nation, attracting all members of the adoption triad -- adoptive families, birth families, and adopted individuals -- as well as adoption professionals
from all reaches of New England and beyond. |
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11:00-4:00PM One HACC Drive, Cooper Student Union Bldg The Center for Global Education (new name, same office) at Harrisburg Area Community College has announced the date for its annual cultural celebration. This event features food, music, dance, and more from many cultures present in south central Pennsylvania.
If you would like to be an exhibitor, a food or merchandise vendor, or a performer, contact: Nancy Hile at nahile@hacc.edu or 717-780-3276. More details to come! |
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Date: Friday, Apr 23rd
Free and open to the public. Operation Babylift: The Lost Children of Vietnam" tells the significant yet untold story of the $2 million dollar U.S. initiative that airlifted over 2,500 Vietnamese orphans out of a war-torn country
to protect them from the impending threat of the Communist regime. These adoptees grew up facing unique challenges in America, including prejudice overshadowed by a controversial war and cultural identity
crisis. Featuring compelling and insightful interviews of the volunteers, parents, and organizations directly involved, the movie takes a contemporary look at Babylift and its relevance to international
adoption today. A post-screening panel will discuss Operation Babylift as well as the issues faced by adoptees from Asia. www.thebabylift.com |
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35th Anniversary Vietnam "Operation Babylift" Event is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the New Jersey Vietnam Era Educational Center in Holmdel, NJ, (on the grounds of the PNC/NJ Arts Center). The program includes speakers, performance of traditional Vietnamese music and, a screening of Tammy Nguyen Lee's Award-winning docu film "Operation Babylift: The Lost Children of Vietnam" (www.thebabylift.com), with several cast members in attendance. Please visit the www.Vietnambabylift.org and www.njvvmf.org websites for complete details and please contact lananoone@yahoo.com for additional information about the event. |
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Wide Horizons for Children’s 26th Annual Korean Culture Camp, Marlborough, MA Saturday, April 24, 2010 (for families with children in Kindergarten & up) Join us from 9:30-3:30 for a cultural & educational experience for adoptive families with children from Korea. Event includes traditional dance performances, sessions for children, teens, and parents, cultural marketplace of vendors, meet families of similar heritage & Korean lunch is included in admission. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as event sells out early. E-mail Cherry Fenton at cfenton@whfc.org or for more information, please click on: http://www.whfc.org. |
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Description: A day-long celebration of eight of today's most accomplished and exciting Asian American writers. Come to any or all of the readings; stay for the Q&A sessions, and don't
forget to get your books signed by the authors. As a part of Maryland Day 2010, sponsored by the University of Maryland, College Park, the Symposium will be held on April 24th, 2010, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Ulrich Recital Hall, Tawes Hall. Free to the public. Schedule: Introductory remarks by AALR editors-in-chief Lawrence-Minh Bui Davis and Gerald Maa and Asian American Studies Program Director Larry Shinagawa 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Peter Bacho and Ru Freeman 11:30a.m.-1 p.m. Ed Lin and Srikanth Reddy 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Kyoko Mori and April Naoko Heck 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Karen Tei Yamashita and Sonya Chung 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Book Signing Sponsored jointly by The Asian American Literary Review and the University of Maryland's Asian American Studies Program, Writer's House, and English Department. Please direct any questions or inquiries to asianamericanliteraryreview@gmail.com |
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Adoption: Secret Histories, Public Policies The Alliance for the Study of Adoption and Culture officially adopted a constitution in 1998, under the name The Alliance for the Study of Adoption, Identity, and Kinship. We seek to promote
understanding of the experience and institution of adoption in relation to literature, history, philosophy, anthropology, law, political theory, cultural studies, and other humanistic disciplines, and
to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of artistic creation dealing with adoption and related issues in poetry, fiction, memoir, film and other disciplines. We have arranged two
international conferences, and publish the journal Adoption and Culture and an annual newsletter. |
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Saturday, May 1, 2010, 3pm-5pm Duraleigh Korean Presbyterian Church Education Building 5408 Duraleigh Road, Raleigh, NC Prior to Camp each year, we hold a Children’s Day Celebration in May. Children’s Day is an afternoon to let families get together and catch up, review plans for the upcoming camp, meet new arrivals
in the area, and let children meet and reconnect. Children's Day is an important traditional Korean celebration and 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. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@koreanculturecamp.net
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LUCKYRICE FESTIVAL: Cuisines & Cultures of Asia in America April 29-May 2, 2010
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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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Taste of the World
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Airfare and Room and Board are covered. There is a registration fee of $150/ The program includeds Korean Culture Classes, Gatherings with Korean Volunteers and Field Trips. InKAS would like to present another exhilarating and adventurous summer camp for 2010. This year will be steaming with exciting opportunities as you learn more about Korean culture. The hot summer
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Baby Toddler and Child Care for International Adoptive Parents Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010 Time: 12 Noon to 2:30 p.m. Place: IAC Center, 2 Tree Farm Road, Suite A200, Pennington, NJ This workshop is for you if you are waiting to adopt internationally and would like to learn about baby/child adjustment and care in a comfortable setting with other prospective international adoptive parents. In addition, some adoption agencies will accept this workshop as partial fulfillment of your home study requirements (certificates will be issued). Workshop Facilitator: Jane Cramer, MSW, is an IAC Center Counselor specializing in international and Foster-to-adopt groups and workshops. She has worked at adoption agencies and assisted hundreds of families to complete international and foster care system adoptions. Jane understands the joys and challenges of adopting children through these systems. She has provided pre-adoption trainings to teach over 500 prospective parents' practical information that helps them to anticipate the needs of their children at the time of adoption and over their lifespan. She has traveled to several Asian countries to visit children living in orphanages. Jane is known for her knowledge base, ability to translate complex issues and use of humor. This workshop will cover both basic childcare and issues specific to international adoption, particularly tools and strategies to help you adjust your child to their new home life with you. This workshop class will help parents begin to feel more confident and comfortable in the early stages of parenting. It will allow new adoptive parents to learn in a setting that allows them to feel open to asking questions and to enjoy meeting others with similar experiences. You will learn about:
You will have plenty of time to ask questions as well. You can register at http://iaccenter.com |
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Forever Families Weekend – for Jewish Families Touched by Adoption June 11-13, 2010 at Camp Nah-Jee-Wah in Milford, PA
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ASIA, Inc. would like to invite you to our 1st annual family/teen camps. This year’s theme will be ‘rice.’ Rice is a food item that is loved by both Koreans and Americans on a daily basis and it is served with almost every single meal in Korea. Rice can be a source of many creative Korean dishes –bibimbop, kimbop, bokeumbop, etc. We will be learning about the wonderful Korean culture by exploring around rice. Who should consider coming? All adoptive families with Korean children of all ages and their siblings are welcome to participate. We are planning two separate camps –family camp and teen camp, in the same camp site. There will be enough space to accommodate the first 26 families at the ASIA Family Camp and 35 or more teen campers at the teen camp. There will be nursery programs for infants and toddlers, as well as programs for school-age children, and adults. Special attention will be given to birth children and children from countries other than Korea. Our Teen Camp will be operated in the same facility but in a different section of the retreat center. While adults and younger children stay in a hotel style room with their parents, teen campers will stay one night outdoors in tents and two nights in a cottage with counselors. Contact Grace Song for registration info at hwakangsong@gmail.com Accommodations and location The Meadowkirk Camp and Retreat Center is a beautiful facility which attracts private parties and wedding ceremonies throughout the year. It is located in Middleburg, VA approximately 40 miles west of Washington DC. All accommodations are newly built hotel style rooms with a full bed, an extended length twin bed, and a private bath. One or two small people can sleep in their sleeping bags in the same room with their parents. Teen campers will be sharing rooms with other teen campers. Please notice that during the first night teen campers will be sleeping outdoors in tents. They will move into cottages and sleep on bunk beds for the second and third nights. Families who live close by Middleburg could commute to the camp. For more information about our camp facility visit http://www.meadowkirk.org . The town of Middleburg is known for fox hunting and steeple chasing. The charming village has earned a reputation as the "Nation's Horse and Hunt Capital," attracting prominent visitors from across the United States. Serving as a host community for more than 250 years, it is no surprise that Middleburg has developed such a high concentration of fine inns, shops and restaurants. Middleburg was recognized in 2008 for its historic preservation efforts by being designated a Preserve America Community by then-First Lady Laura Bush. Read more about Middleburg at http://www.middleburg.org
Schedule and Program Check-in will begin at 3 p.m. on Thursday. Check out will begin at 12:00 noon on Sunday. We will be selling Korean items at our camp store to benefit ASIA Culture Camp. We will be asking each family to give one hour of their time to serve a camp program. Once we have final list of campers, we will be providing you with a signup sheet with a list of areas where we need parent volunteers. Camp counselors If you would like to volunteer as a group leader for children or teens, you will have to be at least 18 or older and be able to pass a background check. Each applicant will need to submit an application by June 15th, 2010. There is no compensation for the counselors and you will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the camp location. ASIA will provide free lodging and food during your stay at the camp. Camp counselors can be Korean adoptees, Korean Americans and non-adoptees or non-Koreans. Contact Grace Song for an application form at hwakangsong@gmail.com. Registration Fee The full camp registration fee includes all hotel style accommodations, three continental breakfasts, two Korean lunches, one sandwich dinner for Thursday evening, two buffet style dinners, camp t-shirt, snacks and camp programs. *$265 per adult, child (3 and over) , or teen *$50 discount per 4th, 5th or 6th camper who is older than 3. *$100 fee per camp baby who is using daycare *$200 per daycamper who does not require lodging. It is recommended that your teenager stay with their counselors for most of the time during the camp if your whole family participates in the family camp. Parents of teens will have a chance to be briefed about their achievements before the end of the camp. |
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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
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Dillon International Korean Heritage Camp-Tulsa, OK July 22-24, 2010 The contact- whitney@dillonadopt.com Dillon International’s Korean Heritage Camp is a 3-day day-camp for all adoptive families who have adopted from South Korea. Korean Heritage Camp provides adoptees and their families the opportunity to gain a greater understanding and awareness of their child’s birth heritage, explore language, music, art, cooking, history, martial arts and fellowship with other families who may share similar backgrounds. We also offer cultural and educational workshops for the parents to attend during camp. For more information please check out our website at http://www.dillonadopt.com or contact Whitney McIntire at whitney@dillonadopt.com . |
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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 2010: August 4-8 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 but20fees 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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