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KAAN Conference Early Registration Deadline Has Come and Gone The Early Registration Deadline was June 15th, but we haven't had a chance to update our website yet. Hurry and register today before the price goes up significantly. This national conference on Korean adoption is a great opportunity not only for adoptees and their families but for other Korean-Americans as well. The conference boasts a lineup including Washington Senator Paull Shin birthmother Kyung Ae Bae, the Smithsonian’s Terry Hong, and the documentary Resilience. A slate of over thirty sessions delve into such topics as search and reunion, racial privilege, nurturing of cultural ties, church involvement in the Korean adoption community, language schools, and the Korean Wave. Cultural dancers and musicians will perform. Vendors, exhibits, and support groups round out the weekend. Register Today at http://www.kaanet.com The Twelfth Annual KAAN ConferenceThe Road Ahead Holiday Inn Harrisburg EastHarrisburg, PA July 23 - 25, 2010 |
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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As a child, Kim Eun Mi Young hated being different. Read More: http://www.mgmix.com |
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My son was born in South, Korea, but has lived, until joining the United States Navy, all but four months of his life here in Fillmore. Phillip was born Yun Chan Lee on June 13, 1986 in
Pusan, South Korea to very young parents who could not care for him due to the extreme poverty level they found themselves in. The decision to put their newborn into an orphanage for adoption must have
been difficult, but if they did it so that he would have a better life they achieved their goal. Read More: http://m.vcstar.com |
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Korea’s cultural performances, which highlight aspects of traditional performance such as martial arts and music, are winning the hearts of audiences not only at home, but around the world.
Read More: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr |
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Like many South Koreans, Choi Byung-wook said he felt outrage over the North Korean attack that sank the warship Cheonan and killed 46 sailors. But he also said that he did not expect the
hostilities to get any worse and that his nation must continue to engage the North. Read More: http://www.nytimes.com |
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Singer and actor Rain was named the Biggest Badass Star at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday (local time). Read More: http://english.chosun.com |
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Avi, who is African American, was adopted by white parents as an infant and raised in a Jewish home (his family attends Congregation Netivot Shalom in Berkeley). He has attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder, in addition to language-based learning disabilities. He works diligently, receiving accommodations at school to help compensate for his distraction. Read More: http://www.jweekly.com |
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Reflections of a twentysomething Korean adoptee on race, culture and identity http://chopsticksnotincluded.blogspot.com |
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I'm Kim, a Korean adoptee through Eastern Social Welfare Society in 1982. Youngest of four children in a military family, two biological children and two adopted. Grew up living and traveling
around the world, including Korea for two years after my adoption. Read her blog: http://seonmikyung.blogspot.com |
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This blog contains my experiences, thoughts and feelings about my life as a Korean adoptee. http://seumnida.annyeong.net |
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We are 2 Korean-American moms who happen to be sisters. In July of 2008, we started Little Seouls, an online Korean boutique, with our main focus on kids stuff. Featured is a Korean
Celebrity Adoption Photo Campaign. http://littleseouls.blogspot.com |
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Blog of a woman moving beyond infertility to adoption from Korea. http://canigetsomesugarwiththeselemons.blogspot.com |
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Looking for a satisfying read? Looking for a satisfying read? A wonderful book for children and adults. I have two adopted Korean children and bought this book the minute I heard it won
the Newberry. A Single Shard. A Single Shard is about a 13 year-old boy named Tree-ear. Amazing Book. If you are a teacher, from elementary to high school, you NEED to get this book. What the Newbery
Medal means. As a librarian, I know several children who liked this book a lot. Another hit for Park. I have read Linda Sue Park's other novel, When My Name Was Keoko, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Park's
Pottery. A small piece of pottery may seem like nothing, but in A Single Shard it is everything. Perseverance. This story of devotion and perseverance is set in 12th century Korea among the famous potters
of cheladon. Review of A Single Shard. The book THE SINGLE SHARD is about two friends who live under a bridge by a stream. An Orphan Boy. A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park is a tale of overcoming the limitations
set by one's society through hard work and perseverance. Available through amazon at http://www.amazon.com |
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KAAN Conference Early Registration Deadline Has Come and Gone The Early Registration Deadline was June 15th, but we haven't had a chance to update our website yet. Hurry and register today before the price goes up significantly. This national conference on Korean adoption is a great opportunity not only for adoptees and their families but for other Korean-Americans as well. The conference boasts a lineup including Washington Senator Paull Shin birthmother Kyung Ae Bae, the Smithsonian’s Terry Hong, and the documentary Resilience. A slate of over thirty sessions delve into such topics as search and reunion, racial privilege, nurturing of cultural ties, church involvement in the Korean adoption community, language schools, and the Korean Wave. Cultural dancers and musicians will perform. Vendors, exhibits, and support groups round out the weekend. Register Today at http://www.kaanet.com The Twelfth Annual KAAN ConferenceThe Road Ahead Holiday Inn Harrisburg EastHarrisburg, PA July 23 - 25, 2010 |
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Join us in welcoming special guests and supporters of KAAN and in celebrating twelve years of service to the community. Our evening keynote will be Senator Paull Shin, whose subject will
be "Korean Adoptees Today and Tomorrow." He will talk about the need for Korean Adoptees to have a dream and a purpose in their lives. Adopted from Korea and also an adoptive parent, his inspirational
speeches touch the hearts of everyone who hears him. This dinner also includes a tribute to founding president Chris Winston, who has announced plans to retire after this year's conference. Expect some
spectacular musical performances and a glimpse of what lies ahead for our organization. To view the rest of this year's programming and to register visit www.kaanet.com click on 2010 Conference. |
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To address the growing international concerns surrounding intercountry adoption and the need to reduce corruption and human trafficking while maximizing the best ...interests of children,
the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada is hosting a first-ever Intercountry Adoption Summit. This Summit has two goals: 1. To bring together the most influential countries of origin and receiving countries involved in intercountry adoption to share research, practices, experiences, and current status related to intercountry adoption. 2. To bring together the top researchers in intercountry adoption from around the world to share findings and explore ideas in an interdisciplinary format. To fulfill the second goal, we are posting a Call for Papers. Papers should address intercountry/international adoption through the conduct of original research, broadly defined. Traditional and innovative methodologies, interdisciplinary works, and/or creative works containing scholarly and/or theoretical content, quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, literature reviews, theoretical and/or meta-analyses, and working papers are all encouraged to submit. We especially encourage graduate students and junior faculty members to apply and join in the conversation at the Summit. To submit your paper or work, please provide a 500-word double spaced description of your paper and work (about 2 pages) in either Word or PDF format to bballard@uwaterloo.ca. In your description, please describe the paper/work, its disciplinary home(s), its contribution to intercountry/international adoption research, its theoretical perspective (if applicable), its methodology, its findings, and what you think the paper/work contributes to the conversation occurring at the Summit. Please note if you need any media or technology needs. Submit your description via email to Robert L. Ballard, bballard@uwaterloo.ca in Word or Pdf format. Please put "Intercountry Adoption Summit submission" in the subject line of the email. Deadline for submissions is July 9, 2010. You will be notified by July 30, 2010 of acceptance. If accepted be prepared to present your paper/work in about 10-12 minutes on Sunday, September 26, 2010. Also, if accepted, you will be responsible for all registration and travel expenses. Registration Information: Registration fees for the Summit are: $150 CAD for students; $280 CAD for early bird registration and accepted paper presenters rate; $380 CAD regular rate. You can find out more about registration here. Registration includes: Attendance at all academic and scholarly sessions (September 24-25, 2010), lunch on Friday, September 24th where country recommendations will be presented; dinner on Saturday, September 25th, continental breakfast and all refreshment breaks on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; DVD/CD of all academic and scholarly sessions; and eligibility for discount tickets to Stratford Shakespeare Festival. For more information, the call for papers, and registration, visit http://www.facebook.com. Any questions can be directed to Robert Ballard (bballard@uwaterloo.ca). |
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This announcement is to inform the adoptee community – both in Korea and abroad – of the current status of G.O.A.’L. Over the last several months G.O.A.’L has been operating at a limited
capacity as a result of staff changes, including the position of Secretary General (SG). Though Vice Secretary General Katie Mee Joo Putes has assumed the responsibilities of SG during this transition
period, the position of SG remains vacant. Recently, Vice Secretary General Putes announced her resignation, effective June 30, 2010. Although she will continue to support G.O.A.'L, she is moving on to pursue other goals. Prior to her departure, the position of SG must be filled in order for G.O.A.’L to continue operating. If the position of SG remains vacant, G.O.A.’L may be forced to close – it is no understatement to say that the very survival of G.O.A.’L is at stake. We are making a second call for eligible candidates for the position of Secretary General. Interested persons are requested to submit a resume and cover letter by June 23, 2010. The Board of Directors, as per the Articles of Incorporation, can then select an eligible person for the position of Secretary General. G.O.A.’L will not be organizing a second election. Please visit the G.O.A.'L website for more information: http://www.facebook.com. As the very existence of G.O.A.’L is dependent on both the support and involvement of adoptees, we at G.O.A.’L are asking members of our community to stand behind G.O.A.’L at this difficult time. We appreciate your understanding and continued belief in what G.O.A.’L does and represents for adoptees. Sincerely, G.O.A.’L |
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Greetings! My name is Youngmi Ha, and I am an executive director at Donghwa Cultural Foundation, Inc. (DCF), located in Englewood, New Jersey. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to DCF and thecultural programs we offer to our community members, especially young boys and girls. Donghwa Cultural Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization which promotes Korean heritage, culture and arts through various educational programs. Founded by Mr. Young Cho in December 2003 (501©3), Donghwa Cultural Foundation has been putting forth immense effort to enrich American society with its cultural education programs. The programs we offer at DCF include Korean and Chinese Language, Calligraphy, Dance, Music, Painting, Pottery, Craft Arts, Food, the Traditional Tea Ceremony and its corresponding manners. Our programs, which are all instructed in English by teachers who are professionals in their respective fields, aim to thoughtfully connect children, men, and women of all ages. In an effort to bring together the Oriental and Western values and balanced views to young people, our Outreach Program brings special performances and demonstrations to camps, libraries, schools, and museums. We also hold special one to two hours workshops on things such as Maedeup, also known as Traditional Korean Knotting. Unlike our regular programs, special programs are designed and scheduled for a particular group to meet their interest and needs. We believe the experience young men and women can obtain from the Oriental (including Korean) programs will help them better understand cultures different from their own and become more open to different points of view, focused, patient and respectable. We have found that children of all ages benefit from these cultural programs as it is very different from anything they may have experienced before. Please feel free to contact me at any time to further discuss the services that are available and what would best suit the goals of your program.
Thank you very much and we at Donghwa Cultural Foundation look forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards, Youngmi Ha -- Donghwa Cultural Foundation, Inc. 49 Honeck Street, Englewood, NJ 07631 201-871-3033 www.donghwaculture.org tel: 201-871-3033 |
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Center For Family Connections' 25th Annual ARC (Adoption Resource Center) Summer Intensives are just around the corner, being held in Provincetown, Cape Cod, July 11-14, 2010. We have an incredible list of presenters this year and are celebrating 25 years of ARC with the theme: Takin' It To The Streets: How adoption activism has changed and shaped the lives of people who live and work in the world of adoption. The Intensives are intended for parents (birth and adoptive), adult adopted people, and professionals who work in the world of adoption. See the attached brochure for more information! Please note that we are offering a discounted rate to those attendees who mention this email when registering! Rather than paying the full price of registration, you are invited to pay the discounted, "repeat attendee" rate listed in the brochure (attached). Should you have any questions, or would like to register, please do not hesitate to contact me at larisak@kinnect.org or 617-547-0909! Sincerely, -- Larisa Kottke Executive Assistant Center For Family Connections 350 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 617-547-0909 larisak@kinnect.org www.kinnect.org Get Kinnected to CFFC! Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com Join our Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com id=41592103126&ref=ts |
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Korean Heritage Camp is the flagship heritage camp in Colorado, entering its 19th year! We are proud to be one of many camps held around the country for Korean adoptees, but we are slightly different than most. While many of the Korean Camps are for “kids only,” our camp is for the entire family, from infants through teens, and for parents! There are Korean immersion activities and workshops for all age groups at camp, and our parent workshops are on a par with most major adoption conferences. Everyone works together to make camp successful, so there are many opportunities to get to know other families that share in the adoption experience. Here, experienced parents and older adoptees are always willing to share helpful information with the next wave. Everyone loves to see our littlest campers as well, with child care and preschool opportunities that allow even the newest adoptive parents to fully participate. Additionally, adult Korean adoptees have the opportunity to attend camp as counselors (must be 18 years or older) or community volunteers. They gain the same cultural appreciation and understanding
as their younger counterparts, while sharing their own adoption experiences. We have been fortunate to meet so many amazing adoptees from around the country through the years. We also welcome members
of Colorado's Korean community who help us keep the camp culturally relevant each and every year as counselors, workshop facilitators, meal planners and chefs, activity consultants, and more! We also
have had the good fortune of hosting many leaders and role models from the Korean-American community in the U.S. at camp each year. It is always exciting to see who wants to join us each year! Korean Heritage Camp will be held June 17-20, in the beautiful Rocky Mountains near Winter Park, Colorado. We have already begun work on KHC 2010. Our theme is “Seasons of Korea”. This theme will lend itself perfectly to be woven throughout all programs and events and should reflect a multifaceted look into Korean culture and adoption issues.
Pam Sweetser, Executive Director Colorado Heritage Camps, Inc. |
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AK Connection presents the Minnesota Premier of the Film "In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee" Saturday, June 19 3:00 – 5:00pm – film begins at 3:00pm Macalester College, John B. Davis Lecture Hall (located inside Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center) 1600 Grand Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105 Reception to follow with Deann Borshay Liem 6:00pm Mail Village 394 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103 AK Connection is proud to present the Minnesota premiere of "In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee," the newest film by Korean adoptee and acclaimed Filmmaker Deann Borshay Liem. A special Q&A with Deann will follow the film screening. Deann Borshay Liem is also the Producer, Director, and Writer of "First Person Plural." Please join us on Saturday, June 19th at Macalester College's John B. Davis Lecture Hall (located inside the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center). The film will start at 3:00 pm sharp. Admission to the film and the Q&A is $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors, $5 for children, and FREE for current AK Connection paid members. All payments must be made by cash or check at the door. This event is open to the public. RSVPs appreciated. Please RSVP on Facebook or to akconnection.mn@gmail.com. We hope that you can join us for this fantastic event! A reception with Deann will be held separately at Mai Village in St. Paul after the screening and Q&A. Prices and details for the reception will be forthcoming. 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 acclaimed 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. In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee will air on the PBS series POV in November 2010. About Deann Borshay Liem - Deann Borshay Liem has over twenty years experience working in development, production and distribution of independent documentaries. She is Producer, Director, and Writer for the Emmy Award-nominated documentary, First Person Plural (Sundance, 2000), and Executive Producer for Spencer Nakasako's Kelly Loves Tony (PBS, 1998) and AKA Don Bonus (PBS, 1996, Emmy Award). She served as Co-Producer for Special Circumstances (PBS, 2009) which follows Chilean exile, Hector Salgado, as he attempts to reconcile with former interrogators and torturers in Chile. She was the former director of the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) where she supervised the development, distribution and broadcast of new films for public television and worked with Congress to support minority representation in public media. A Sundance Institute Fellow and a recipient of a Rockefeller Film/Video Fellowship, Deann is the Director, Producer and Writer of the new feature-length documentary, In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee. She is currently Executive Director of Katahdin Productions, a non-profit documentary production company based in Berkeley and Los Angeles, California. For more about the film and Deann, click HERE <http://www.mufilms.org> |
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Date & Time: Saturday June 19, 4 pm Location: Trinity Church of Bethesda, 7009 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, MD) All Services for International Adoptees and Adoptive Families (ASIA)is planning a benefit event called Korea Friendship Night in Bethesda, MD on June 19, 2010 (Saturday evening) and we are inviting some Korean American adoptees and Korean Americans to share their talents in music, dance, martial art, comedy, poetry reading or etc. It is a cultural exchange opportunity between Korean adoption communities and Korean American communities. If you know any artist at any age, please send recommendations to Grace Song at hwakangsong@gmail.com or info@asia-allservices.org. RSVP by June 1, 2010 if you would like to attend. |
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Event is free to the public. Food, dance, games. Northwestern Highway Southfield MI 48075 Tel: 248-945-9044 Fax: 248-945-9047 www.kaccm.org Wikipedia description of this Korean Festival - A Korean holiday that falls on the 5th day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. Read More: http://en.wikipedia.org) |
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The Center for Japanese Studies in collaboration with the Centers for Chinese, Korean, and Latin American & Caribbean Studies, and the Program on Intergroup Relations present: A Workshop in Cultural Competence Presentations will include: June 21st 9am – 4pm · Cultural identity of Japanese Students · Japanese Children and their American School Experience · Lunchtime in Japan · Panel: Case Studies of Japanese Families in Michigan June 22nd 9am – 5pm · Handling Students with Culture Shock · Panel: Strategies for Accommodating International Students · Breakout sessions on various cultures · Tips for reducing Prejudice in the Classroom Michigan is home to a diversity of families from around the world, some of whom are here temporarily and whose children are enrolled in American schools with little or no knowledge of English language and American culture. This workshop will introduce the various cultures of these children, the challenges faced by these students—challenges that are distinct from their American counterparts— recommendations for accommodating such students in a typical school classroom, and resources available within the community for teachers and their students. The first day will focus on the culture of the Japanese and the differences that can create misunderstanding. The second day will introduce other cultures, topics applicable to all immigrant and expatriate groups, and allow participants the opportunity to listen to international voices. Participants may register for both sessions, or each session separately. International foods will be provided for lunch. Designed for teachers with English Language Learners in their classrooms and school administrators. School and community counselors, education and psychology/social work students, and parents are strongly encouraged to attend. Registration Information Please contact hclittle@umich.edu to register. The cost is $10 if registered by May 28th, 2010. The cost is $15 for late registration (after May 28th). Space is limited to the first 25 to register. All participants will receive take-home materials on Japanese culture. Educators are now eligible to receive SB-CEUs! Please bring checkbooks with you for the additional $10 processing fee.
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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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11:00AM Contact: Robert Turley robert@koreanartsociety.org The Korean Art Society and the Philadelphia Museum of Art have planned an exciting Korean Art Day in Philadelphia. After viewing a special exhibition on contemporary Korean art, be treated to a tour of the PMA's Korean art galleries by Hyunsoo Woo, Curator of Korean Art. PMA is one of only four American museums to have their important Korean collections cataloged by the Korean government. This is a rare opportunity to see fine antique and contemporary Korean art all at one time, and promises to be a lot of fun. |
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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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Learn more about the film and see a trailer at http://www.resiliencefilm.com Contact AKA/SF for details on this showing 181 2nd Ave, Suite 460 |
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Learn more about the film and see a trailer at http://www.resiliencefilm.com Contact AKA/SF for details on this showing 181 2nd Ave, Suite 460 |
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Join us as gifted floral sculptor Meena Cho guides a select class of enthusiasts through the fine Korean art of kotkoji. This two-part series allows participants to shape spring
flowers and branches in the guise of three main objects (session one) and the more advanced two-object form (second session). Pin stands, traditional vases, and flowers are included, and participants
leave each class with their design in hand for home presentation. The Korea Society is honored to present this lesson in Korean with translation. Space is limited and advance registration required.
Traditional Korean teas and sweets will be served.
Kotkoji, Shaping Summer with Meena Cho
Session One Both sessions begin at 2PM.
Two-session fee: $45 to register contact Natalee Newcombe at 212-759-7525 ext. 328 |
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Brochure available on website at http://kinnect.org Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao is the Founder and CEO of both Adoption Resource Center (ARC) and Center For Family Connections (CFFC). ARC was founded in 1973. The ARC Summer Intensives, which began in 1985 (23rd Anniversary), are based on Dr. Pavao's Normative Crises in the Development of the Adoptive Family framework, her years of clinical experience, and her consulting and training expertise. The Intensives utilize family systems theory, which is the basis of Dr. Pavao's work. Systemic thinking is woven throughout the design of the Intensives. Professionals, and other people who live in the world of adoption, have come to the ARC Summer Intensives from England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, France, Italy, Korea, Spain, Denmark, Poland, and approximately 40 of the United States. A rich exchange of best practice ideas and theories happens each year at the Intensives. |
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The Korean Art Society and the Philadelphia Museum of Art have planned for you an exciting Korean Art Day in Philadelphia, only about a one-and-a-half hour train ride from New York. After viewing
a special exhibition on contemporary Korean art, we'll be treated to a tour of the PMA's Korean art galleries by Hyunsoo Woo, Curator of Korean Art. PMA is one of only 4 American museums to have their
important Korean collections cataloged by the Korean government. This is a rare opportunity to see fine antique and contemporary Korean art all at one time, and promises to be a lot of fun. To learn more contact: robert@koreanartsociety.org
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General Information OF “ 2010 H APPY TRAIL IN KOREA”
1. History of Happy Trail in Korea(HTK) : Holt Motherland Camp Many adoptees seek to learn more about their motherland and roots as they grow older. With the purpose of giving our young adult adoptees an opportunity to visit Korea and to learn the culture, customs, and history of their motherland, HAPPY TRAIL IN KOREA has been launched since 1992. This program provides adoptees various experiences and knowledge about their motherland, instilling the sense of pride for Korean heritage. It is our ardent hope that this program will be instrumental in nurturing and enriching your life as well as changing your view of Korea.
2. General information of 2010 Happy Trail in Korea *Camp Period : July 15th ~ 28th (14days) *Camp Lodging : A Hotel in Seoul ( TBD ) *Participants : For all adoptees who are 20 ~ 40 years of age with no prior experience of participating other cultural programs in Korea
*Number of Participants: 20~25 adoptees from America and Europe
*Participant Qualifications : a. Recommended by the Director of the cooperating agencies or b. Recommended by the President or Secretary of adoptee association c. Holt Children's Services, Korea reserves the right to select the final candidates.
* Language : English and Korean will be the predominant languages spoken during the program
*Registration Fee : a. No Registration fee required. Holt covers all the expenses/ b. Participants are responsible for their airfare and personal expenses only. *Application Deadline : May, 25, 2010 *Required Forms : Application form, Liability Insurance, Photo/Video Release and Medical Examination, HAPPY TRAIL IN KOREA consent form. Contact E-mail : holtkorea@hotmail.com / Tel : +82-2-322-8104 / Fax : +82-2-338-3873 in order to apply |
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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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The Korea Academy for Educators, the Korean Cultural Center LA and the Korea Foundation Announce a Seminar on Korea History and Culture for K-12 Administrators and Teachers at the Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles WHY ATTEND?
Ø Realize a unique opportunity to learn about Korean history and culture from prominent scholars Ø Experience Koreatown, Los Angeles (fellowship recipients stay will stay in a Koreatown hotel) Ø Receive outstanding free books, DVDs, K-12 Standards-based lessons and 20 PowerPoint lectures Ø Examine Social Science and Language Arts lessons for elementary and secondary classrooms Ø Become aware of Korean poetry (sijo), short stories, and outstanding Korean American literature Ø Learn about the great achievements of Korean art and create art that reflects ancient tradition Ø View films that are readily available (and inexpensive) to bring into the classroom Ø Deepen your understanding of Korean American students and their families Ø Enjoy delicious Korean food, create rhythmic sounds on Korean drums, perform taekwondo techniques, witness a beautiful traditional tea ceremony, and receive door prizes Ø Enjoy a field trip without students (includes a Buddhist temple visit) Ø Network with outstanding educators throughout the United States
The seminar is free, but there is a $75 refundable deposit payable to KAFE (fellowship applicants do not need to pay this deposit). The program includes breakfast, lunch, parking, books, lessons, and DVDs. LAUSD teachers will receive one salary point for attending all sessions. Fellowships will include airfare, six nights hotel stay, and a $150 stipend. Contact Mary Connor at Mary @KoreaAcademy.org Instructors: Mark Peterson (Chair, Korean Studies, Brigham Young), Gi-Wook Shin (Chair, Korean Studies, Stanford), Dong Suk Kim (Ethnomusicology, UCLA), Edward Park (Dir., Asian Pacific American Studies, Loyola Marymount), Meher McArthur (Asian Art Curator and author), Kee Soon Sung (folk artist and President of the Korean Folk Painting Association of America), Jung Hae Kim (Principal, Wilton Place Elementary), Sung Kim (Cahuenga Elementary, Assistant Program Director), Tae/ Jennifer Lee (martial artists), Helie Lee (author, screenwriter) and Mary Connor (Organization of American Historians Award and Peace Corps Association Global Educator Award). Over 1,650 educators from 53 public school districts and 36 independent schools have attended our programs from 18 states and Washington, D.C. Learn more information on our website: www.KoreaAcademy.org View the DVD on a full screen. Fellowship applications were due March lst.
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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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Inside/Outside Self-Discovery Program for Girls Who Were Adopted August 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, of 2010 9:30am - 12:00pm The dynamic Inside/Outside curriculum, written by Helene Feinberg-Walker, Sarah Barrett, & Jane Shure, was designed to help youth develop skills to navigate the challenging terrain of early adolescence by teaching about self-awareness, what feelings are and how to work with them, strategies for constructive self-talk, methods for managing stress and tension, the forces that drive social comparison and cause insecurities, and media literacy. The Inside/Outside Self-Discovery Program promotes self-esteem and resilience by: . increasing internal resources that fortify healthy teen development . building skills for managing the ups and downs of peer relationships . fostering abilities to resist cultural pressures to be perfect . developing supportive inner talk to counter self-criticism Research suggests that participation in this program enhances the coping skills needed for resilience and self-acceptance. The Inside/ Outside Self-Discovery Program is ideal for anyone working to empower middle school youth. Former ACONE Board member, Etta Lappen Davis, a licensed teacher and adoption consultant, is adapting the Inside/Outside program for middle school girls who were adopted. ACONE is piloting the program this summer for girls entering grades 6 - 8. The program will consist of seven morning sessions, August 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, of 2010, from 9:30am - 12:00pm at the ACONE office in Westborough. The cost for the program will be $150/child for ACONE members, and $200/child for non-members. (Subject to a minimum of 10 registered attendees.) For more information call 508.366.6812 |
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Within about a half-hour of each other are three museums in the Boston area that house fine collections of Korean art. This has to be the largest concentration of Korean art in one area outside of Korea and Japan. The Korean Art Society tour of these collections was arranged with some of the foremost scholars of Korean art: Jane Portal (Chair of Asian, Oceanic, and African Art at the Museum of Fine Arts), Robert Mowry (Head of Asian Art at the Harvard Sackler Museum), and Susan Bean (Curator of Korean and South Asian Art at the Peabody Essex Museum). We invite you to join us for this rare and wonderful opportunity to view the finest and oldest collections of Korean art in America with our esteemed hosts. To learn more contact: robert@koreanartsociety.org
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4:00-7:00PM Contact: Stacy Schroeder, info@ta-ri.org 717-574-3629 RSVP by August 16 This family-friendly pool party and potluck takes place in a Mechanicsburg home and is a great way to get to know others in the community. We provide bulgogi, hot dogs, and drinks; you bring a side dish or dessert to share. Let us know if you have a canopy tent you can bring. Directions will be provided when you RSVP. |
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The Mary Griggs Burke Collection, one of the largest and finest private collections of Asian art, has been exhibited at New York's Metropolitan Museum and other major museums. The Asia Society once
had an exhibition based on a single very important early Korean Buddhist painting from this collection. The Korean Art Society is very fortunate to be invited to Ms. Burke's Manhattan home to view rare
and famous masterpieces in Korean sculpture, painting, and ceramics. To learn more contact: robert@koreanartsociety.org
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To address the growing international concerns surrounding intercountry adoption and the need to reduce corruption and human trafficking while maximizing the best interests of children, the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada is hosting a first-ever Intercountry Adoption Summit. This Summit has two goals: - To bring together the most influential countries of origin and receiving countries involved in intercountry adoption to share research, practices, experiences, and current status related to intercountry adoption. - To bring together the top researchers in intercountry adoption from around the world to share findings and explore ideas in an interdisciplinary format. The Intercountry Adoption Summit is essentially two distinct, but connected international gatherings held during one 4-day event from September 23 - September 26, 2010 in Stratford, Ontario. The Summit brings a global and interdisciplinary perspective to the conversation about intercountry adoption. The first gathering brings influential countries involved in intercountry adoption together to discuss the current and future state of intercountry adoption. This first gathering is by invitation only but the public is invited to their closing session on September 24, 2010 where their recommendations for the future of intercountry adoption will be presented. The second gathering brings researchers and scholars from around the world together to showcase their research in intercountry adoption and is open to the general public. Scholars from 14 major disciplines involved in intercountry adoption research will be attending. Visit the Intercountry Adoption Summit website to find out who they are. Registration fees for the Summit are: $280 CAD for early bird rate (until June 19, 2010); $380 CAD regular rate Registration includes: Attendance at all academic and scholarly sessions (September 24-25, 2010), lunch on Friday, September 24th where country recommendations will be presented, dinner on Saturday, September 25th, continental breakfast and all refreshment breaks on Friday and Saturday, DVD of all academic and scholarly sessions, and eligibility for discount tickets to Stratford Shakespeare Festival. To register for the summit, visit http://adoptionsummit.uwaterloo.ca and click on Registration Information. This is a not-to-be missed conference for anyone – professionals, practitioners, researchers, policymakers - who is involved in intercountry and international adoption! For more information, visit http://adoptionsummit.uwaterloo.ca Sponsored by the Faculty of Arts (University of Waterloo, Ontario), Communication, Leadership and Social Innovation (University of Waterloo, Ontario), Joint Council on International Children's Services (United States), International Migration Research Centre (Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario), Vietnamese Adoptee Network (United States). Robert Ballard, Ph.D. Associate Chair/Undergraduate Advisor - SPCOM Assistant Professor University of Waterloo Communication, Leadership, and Social Innovation Modern Languages Building 234 200 University Avenue West Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 Ph: 519-888-4567 ext. 38603 Fax: 519-746-3956 bballard@uwaterloo.ca http://clsi.uwaterloo.ca http://adoptionsummit.uwaterloo.ca |
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Shedding Light on the Adoption Experience, VI An Educational Conference about Realities: The Lifelong Effects of Adoption and the Need for Family Preservation https://www.adoptionhealing.com/Conference/index.html |
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First Chinese Adult Adoptee Worldwide Reunion 2010, Hong Kong Type: Meetings - Informational Meeting
Start Time: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 2:00pm End Time: Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 5:00pm Location: Hong Kong DescriptionDear Adult Hong Kong or Adult Chinese Adoptee, |
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4:00-7:00PM One HACC Drive, Cooper Student Union Bldg Harrisburg, PA 17110 Contact: Stacy Schroeder, info@ta-ri.org 717-574-3629 There’s still time to get in on the planning for this great event that’s part festival, part holiday celebration, and ALL FUN! Each year the lineup is a bit different, but expect good food, lively music, interesting activities, and plenty of nice people. Contact us if you have an idea, would like to volunteer, or want to advertise in our event program. |
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Korea's booming metropolitan growth over the past 50 years has made it one of the most modernized nations on the planet - yet she has not lost touch with the ancient traditions and cultural treasures that set her apart. This October, join Pearl S. Buck International on a once-in-a-lifetime ten-day adventure throughout South Korea.
Destination Highlights Dora Observatory |
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The Brooklyn Museum, with one of the most extensive Korean collections in the West, has agreed to give the Korean Art Society a private viewing of the Korean masterpieces in its storage area. The Brooklyn Museum has been collecting Korean art for 100 years, and was the first museum outside of Asia to open a permanent Korean gallery. The Korean government recently spent five years cataloging Brooklyn's important Korean collection, and we have copies of that catalog available to give to Korean Art Society members. When you see this catalog, you will be amazed at the number of fine and rare pieces in the collection and will understand why the Korean government decided that it was necessary to catalog this comprehensive and very important collection. Because of space and budget limitations, only a very small percentage of the collection is on view, and most of it rarely ever gets displayed. So this is a unique opportunity for lovers of Korean art. To learn more contact: robert@koreanartsociety.org |
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You're really missing out if you haven't seen the fine collection in this museum. Their collection of hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) is unmatched. In addition to antique and contemporary hanbok,
you will see Korean furnishings, ornaments, and much more. We'll be generously treated to a private tour by Director Jong Suk Sung. We'll have lunch after the tour in one of the many fine Korean restaurants in Korea Town. To learn more contact: robert@koreanartsociety.org |
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Do you have a heart for service? Do you want to “travel with a purpose”? Dillon International’s Sharing Heart Mission Trip: Korea is a week-long mission trip during which participants serve the people of Korea by working at Eastern Social Welfare Society’s various community service facilities. These include: · Babies Home · Sharon’s Home (for unwed mothers) · Eastern Welfare Town at Pyeongtaek (for school-age children with special needs) · Anyang Child Welfare Center (babies and school-age children) · Sodaemun Community Center (for senior citizens)
The main focus of the trip is service; however, there is some time for sightseeing and Korean culture as well. If adoptees choose to utilize our search services, they will be able to review their adoption file, visit their birth place, and meet foster and/or birth family on this trip.
You can read more about the trip and/or request a registration packet at http://www.dillonadopt.com You may also email tours@dillonadopt.com with any questions. |
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