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Still Possible to Register for the KAAN Conference - Only 7 slots remain. Registration will close on Tuesday! 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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Adopted 16-year-old with leukemia needs bone marrow; no U.S. matches Read More: http://www.msnbc.msn.com |
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"The racial disparity is hard to fix," said McMahon, whose report concluded that Becker, a nurse, would be the perfect mother for LaMya, who has special needs. "They saw this as a chance
to look good, but you can't balance the system on the back of this little girl." Read More: http://www.startribune.com |
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Ballerina Seo Hee has been promoted to soloist in the American Ballet Theater, one of the world's top three ballet companies along with Britain's Royal Ballet and the Paris Opéra Ballet. Read More: http://english.chosun.com |
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In a political about-face, a South Korean commission investigating a century of human rights abuses has ruled that the U.S. military's large-scale killing of refugees during the Korean
War, in case after case, arose out of military necessity. Read More: http://www.google.com |
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He drives an American sports car, loves rhythm and blues, and lives in arguably Asia's most capitalist country, but after pledging allegiance to the Dear Leader, Kim Jong-il, the young
man is now the international public face of North Korea. Read More: http://www.abc.net.au
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One of the most poignant cultural shocks confronting many Asian immigrants immediately after arriving in this country is the strange custom of calling someone by their first name.
Read More: http://zippy1300.blogspot.com |
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Growing up with several adopted Korean friends in her native Denmark, BBC World Service producer Ellen Otzen decided to investigate the moving personal stories behind an overseas adoption
programme that many of those involved are now campaigning to change. Read More: http://www.bbc.co.uk |
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Adopting: Sound Choices, Strong Families is not a “how-to” guide to finding an adoption agency or managing the paper trail. The author, wife of an adopted person and parent herself to three children who joined the Johnston family through adoption, poses and then helps you address the difficult questions that must be examined before you can make any realistic decisions about adoption, including how to
You won’t find any sugary, sentimental or rose-colored views here! Built on the foundation of two earlier books, Adopting after Infertility and Launching a Baby’s Adoption, Adopting Sound Choices, Strong Families offers many tools, vignettes, Q&A, as well as the frank and honest commentary for which Johnston is well known. She tells it to you “how it’s been, like it is, and how it’s likely to be” from someone who’s been there, done that for nearly 30 years as a leading member of the adoption community. Available at http://www.perspectivespress.com |
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From 1910 to 1940, over half a million people sailed through the Golden Gate, hoping to start a new life in America. But they did not all disembark in San Francisco; instead, most were
ferried across the bay to the Angel Island Immigration Station. For many, this was the real gateway to the United States. For others, it was a prison and their final destination, before being sent
home. Read More and purchase the book at: http://www.aiisf.org |
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My name is Jenny, and I'm working on a new online project called I Am Korean American
http://iamkoreanamerican.com encourages Korean Americans to submit personal profiles to a growing collection that showcases the diversity and many interesting
personalities of the Korean American community. Our goal is to collect as many profiles as possible in order to give a rich and varied look at the many different individuals who identify themselves as
Korean American. We also believe that this project can one day serve as a useful historical source. But before any of these things can happen, we need your help! |
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On Raising a family in a colorstuck world http://loveisntenough.com |
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The immigration experience is a common thread binding the histories of most Americans. Whether escaping persecution, poverty or lack of economic prospects, immigrants have come to the United States
for the ideals it represents — freedom, democracy, and opportunity. Most Americans know the story of Ellis Island, where immigrants crossing the Atlantic Ocean were processed. But the story of its West
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"Adult adoptees are a primary source for knowledge about adoption as an institution. Their perceptions are unique, for adult adoptees are actually the only persons who can tell us what
it is like to live adoption in a society in which most people are not adopted." -- R. Smith, Child Welfare League of America http://www.declassifiedadoptee.com |
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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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Day Camp is an exciting, new program for Adoptees and Parents! Holt International presents this single-day program of workshops, activities, and games to adoptees and their parents to learn
and talk about adoption in a safe setting and to meet other people like them. The program includes adoptee identity and race/racism education; Q&A sessions with adult adoptees; and an emphasis on
interactivity with both other adoptees and adoptive parents. This also an excellent way to experience our full Adoptee Camp without the week-long, overnight commitment! This program is open to all international,
transracial, transcultural adoptees and their parents. The cost is $50 per parent/child pair and $20 for each additional adoptee or parent. Eligible Participants: This program is available to all international, transracial, or transcultural adoptees and their parents. All children must be accompanied by at least one parent. Children ages 5-18 recommended. Time: The program will begin at 9:30 AM and continue until 5:30. The date will be the Wednesday of every camp week (Thursday for East Coast/NJ Camp). Oregon Day Camp – July 21 - Camp Angelos, Corbett, OR Iowa Day Camp – July 28 - Lake Okoboji UM Camp, Spirit Lake, IA California Day Camp – August 4 - Camp Rockin' U, Dobbins, CA New Jersey Day Camp – August 12 - Camp Louemma, Sussex, NJ Content: The program will be geared towards social interaction with other adoptive families and adoptees. There will be workshops for parents and adoptees together and separately. Cost: $50 for parent/child pair; $20 for each additional family member Register: http://www.holtinternational.org Meals: Lunch is provided and is part of the registration fee. Sample Schedule: 9:30 – Arrival, Registration, Welcome 10:00 – Introduction 10:15 – Icebreaker games 10:30 – Split Group Adoption Session (adoptees receive their own, age-appropriate session while parents receive their own session) 11:30 – Art Project 12:00 – Lunch 1:00 – Camp Staff Q&A 2:00 – Swimming and Parent/Child Activity 4:00 – Joint Parent/Child Adoption Session 5:00 – Closing 5:30 - Farewell Contact Michael Tessier, michaelt@holtinternational.org Youth Adoptee Services with any questions. If you have any questions about the system or problems registering, please contact Pame Chow at pamec@holtinternational.org or 541-687-2202. Holt International 1195 City View St. Eugene, OR 97402 541-687-2202 www.holtinternational.org |
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Is your teenager a worrier? In today?s competitive school environments, anxiety and worry are often commonplace, simply a part of life. However, for some teenagers, this anxiety can be excessive and unbearable. In particular, some teenagers worry uncontrollably about nearly everything such as school, their performance, future, safety, and health. They are often perfectionists, working overtime to get a perfect grade or to give a flawless performance. As a result, they frequently experience stomachaches and headaches or have difficulty sleeping due to their worry. These students often do well in school and obey rules at school and home, and therefore, rarely draw the attention of parents or school personnel. However, if they do not receive help and learn to manage their anxiety more effectively now, they are at risk for continued anxiety, and developing depression or substance use problems down the road. The NYU Child Study Center is offering comprehensive anxiety evaluations at no cost to teenagers (ages 12- 17) with excessive worry as part of a research study examining how their brains may work differently from those of their peers. The study involves an interview (of teen and parent), brief intelligence screening, and completion of several questionnaires about feelings and behavior. In a second session, the teen completes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan that allows us to look at brain function, using safe, non-invasive methods. Study sessions can be scheduled at your convenience, which includes evenings and weekends. Compensation is provided for both sessions and teens receive a picture of their brain to keep! Additionally, the results of the initial evaluation and recommendations for further services, if warranted, are outlined in a report that is sent to the child?s family. All of our research is approved by the NYU School of Medicine Ethics Board, and parents must be fully informed and provide their written approval. For more information, please contact the project assistants, Erica Dixon and Zoe Hyde at (212) 263-2743 or the lead investigator, Amy Roy, at amy.roy@nyumc.org, or visit us on the web at http://www.aboutourkids.org . |
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The Bridging Cultures through Film: International Topics program supports projects that examine international and transnational themes in the humanities through documentary films. These projects are meant to spark Americans’ engagement with the broader world by exploring one or more countries and cultures outside of the United States. Proposed documentaries must be analytical and deeply grounded in humanities scholarship. The Division of Public Programs encourages the exploration of innovative nonfiction storytelling. To learn more about their grants, please visit: http://neh.gov |
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Conference - Orlando, Florida, April 14-17, 2011 Conference Focus
Join us in the Sunshine state as we examine the Many Faces of Adoption. Our workshops and keynotes will reflect the breath, complexity and scope of those affected by the loss of family continuity. Powerful keynotes from leaders in adoption research, the experts in adoption reform legislation, and some of the most articulate voices of the adoption world will be offered. A robust program of workshops will be supplemented with opportunities to socialize, network, and support each other. This annual conference provides a unique opportunity for professionals and non-professionals alike to learn from the experts, and share with those on the front lines directly involved in the adoption constellation, as well as those whose lives are touched by the loss of family continuity. You are warmly invited to become a part of our conference by submitting a workshop proposal. We’ve added a list of topics that we hope to cover but welcome your creative ideas. Target Audience
Expectations of Presenters
Submission Instructions
Via email to Eileen McQuade, AAC Conference Chair at Eileen2155@gmail.com If you have any questions you may contact Eileen at 561.279.7714 or 561.414.1810
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We are asking for your support for the Korean Refugee Adoption Act of 2010. This act, if passed, would push the Secretary of State to create a plan to more effectively allow Americans to
adopt North Korean refugee orphans in China and other neighboring countries. Read More and sign the petition at: http://www.kacla.org |
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IIIHR (Inje Institute for International Human Resources) International Korean Adoptee Program is now accepting applications for its 2010 Fall Semester and would like to invite your members
to apply. As part of Inje University (located in Gimhae, Gyungnam Province), the IIIHR program was created as a way for International Korean Adoptees to return to the ROK and learn more about Korean language, history, and culture, though overseas Koreans from immigrant families are also welcome. We thought this is an opportunity your members who maybe International Korean Adoptees or Overseas Koreans would be interested in. The program was founded in 2001 and has hosted over 170 Korean Adoptees from all around the world. 2010 Fall Semester is 16 weeks long starting August 30th - December 10th. The tuition fee of $600 USD covers classes, housing, cafeteria meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and day trips to cultural and historical sites for the whole semester. The classes are approximately 10 students in size and taught in English. Students will live on campus us a Korean roommate, attend classes, and have access to Inje University's student organizations, weight training gyms, library, and computers. More information and applications for 2010 Fall Semester, due August 20th, can be found at www.iiihr.net. Sincerely, Kim Jihye Coordinator of IIIHR IIIHR International Korean Adoptee Program web: www.iiihr.net Email: iiihr@hotmail.com |
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Tues, July 20 @ 7:30pm Tuesday Night Cafe 120 Judge John Aiso St (Little Tokyo) Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tues, Aug 17 (2 shows) Wed, Aug 18 (2 shows) The Mom Squad Looney Bin Comedy Club 6140 E 21st St N, Wichita, KS 67208 Sat, Aug 28 @ 5:30pm auction & 7:45pm showtime Kamehameha Lions Club "Laughs For Lions" Benefit Show & Silent Auction Mamiya Theatre on the St. Louis/Chaminade U: 3142 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816 For info & reservations - http://www.laughsforlions.com |
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Saturday, July 31 – Angel Island Thursday, August 12 -- Dallas, TX Tuesday, September 21 – Washington, D.C. Thursday, September 23 – New York, NY Thursday, September 30 -- Oakland, CA |
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Get ready for 2010 Camp Moo Gung Hwa!
Don't miss out on all the fun at the 2010 Camp Moo Gung Hwa! Camp is almost full! If you haven’t yet registered for Camp, please email the Camp Registrar to check on available spaces, registration@koreancultureCamp.net. Camp fee includes classes & supplies, Korean lunch each day, 2010 Camp t-shirt & bag, photos, and gifts. Parents of kindergarteners and younger children, please join your Camper for lunch at 11:30am! Join us for a fun family activity each night after Camp!
Parents, you're invited to the Parents' Classes, held each day during Camp! (Topics subject to change)
Family Day on Saturday, July 24 (9:00am – 3:00pm) The Saturday Family Festival will feature an exhibit of the Campers' artwork created during Camp, a Tae Kwon Do exhibition, Korean drum parade, delicious Korean lunch, and a chance to appreciate and honor everyone who made Camp possible once again. Annual Parent's Meeting, Saturday, July 24 (9:30am - 10:30am) This is the one meeting of the year where all parents are present to affirm Camp officers, make suggestions, plan for next year, and sign up to volunteer for specific tasks. Since Camp Moo Gung Hwa is a parent-run organization, there are no paid staff members. We rely on everyone involved to provide this opportunity for our children. Thank you for your contributions and efforts to make Camp a success! Camp is successful each year through everyone’s participation. Below is a list of volunteer opportunities that we for parents during Camp. Please read over the list below. Please email your name and the activities you can help with to volunteer@koreancultureCamp.net
We enjoy having Camp activities be fun and participatory. Mobile phones that Campers need for communication for parents/ care givers are ok. We ask that calls on mobile phones be limited to prevent distraction. However, electronics are a huge distraction during Camp activities. Please discourage Campers and CITs from bringing bring any other electronic hand-held devices (such as ipod, ipod touch, game-boy, PSP, etc.) to Camp. If Campers have these items, we will hold them and return the item to the Parent at the end of the day. We are all very excited about Camp and looking forward to seeing you all! If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at info@koreanculturecamp.net. |
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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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In 1945, two U.S. colonels in Washington, DC divided the Korean peninsula across the 38th parallel. This arbitrary divide soon became a border and military frontline before and during the Korean
War. An armistice temporarily ceased fighting on the Korean peninsula and established... the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) along the 38th parallel. A peace treaty was never signed, so sixty years later, Korea
remains in a state of war. "100 BOJAGIS FOR PEACE" |
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Adoptive Mom Lana Noone (Heather-deceased and Jennie from Vietnam (1975) and Jason from Korea (1979) will present a Vietnam "Operation Babylift" Program on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at The
Museum at Bethel Woods, on site at the 1969 Woodstock Festival Grounds. Please contact lananoone@yahoo.com for complete details. |
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Learn all the details at http://campaign.constantcontact.com |
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Event: Seminar Dual Citizenship Start Time: Saturday, July 31 at 2:00pm End Time: Saturday, July 31 at 4:00pm Where: Seoul TBA Subject: Seminar on Dual Citizenship for Korean Adoptees - Info on Nationality Act & changes per 1st January 2011 - Info on application process & other related information If you have questions please send them prior to the event. You can sign up at our G.O.A.'L Facebook group for this event or you can sign up by sending an email to events@goal.or.kr RSVP is required for this particular seminar. |
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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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Korean Adoptees Ministry(KAM) Center Invites you to join in Celebrating their 10th Anniversary On Saturday, August 21, 2010. PROGRAMS: 5:00PM – 6:00PM Silent Auction/ Social Hour Kim Jackson signing her book “HERE” 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dinner and Program Jang Mi Korean Dance & Drum Master of Ceremony: Suzana Song- Channel 5 Eyewitness News Reporter
SPEAKERS: Ms. Hyun Sook Han – A Pioneer of Korean Adoption Ms. Kim Jackson – Author of “HERE” Ms. Angela Copeland – My Spiritual Journey to Korea
LOCATION: Ramada Plaza Minneapolis 1330 Industrial Blv. Minneapolis (off Hwy 35 and Hwy 280)
TICKETS: Adult $50, $30 Per Person for Additional Family Members To reserve tickets, please call Susan March at 612-636-6180 and send your check (payable to KAM Center) to KAM Center, P.O. Box 130563, Roseville, MN 55113
Shalom in Christ, Pastor Park |
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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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MNTRFF 2010 (Minnesota TransRacial Film Festival) 2nd Annual Film Festival Presented by AdopSource November 6 & 7, 2010 2:00pm-9:00pm St Anthony Main Theatre 115 Main Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 Film Festival: $10 paid member $20 non-paid members Price includes admission to ALL five films. Each attendee will also receive a free MNTRFF 2010 long sleeve T-shirt. Dinner with Tammy Chu: $10 members/non-members – limited to 100 attendees. Minnesota is home to one of the largest transracial and transcultural adopted communities. Because of this MNTRFF (Minnesota Transracial Film Festival) was started to showcase the community and its rich diversity, as well as some of the emerging voices telling their story through film, words, and music. This year, AdopSource is collaborating with PBS’ documentary series POV (Point of View) and presenting three new documentaries surrounding the transracial adoption experience. The first POV film is Wo Ai Ni, Mommy by Stephanie Wang-Breal. Wo Ai Ni, Mommy presents the story of Fang Sui Yong, an 8 year old girl who is adopted from China into a Long Island Jewish family. The next film in the POV series is Off and Running by Nicole Opper. Off and Running tells the story of Brooklyn teenager Avery, who is the adopted African-American child of white Jewish lesbians. She struggles over her “true” identity, the circumstances of her adoption and her estrangement from black culture. Just when it seems as if her life is unraveling, Avery decides to pick up the pieces and make sense of her identity, with inspiring results. The final POV film is In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee by Deann Borshay Liem. In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee tells the tale of a Korean adoptee’s search for answers regarding the identity of the girl she had been switched with at the time of her adoption. In addition to the POV films, we are also excited to bring you Resilience by Tammy Chu and Operation Babylift: The Lost Children of Vietnam by Tammy Nguyen Lee. Resilience chronicles the story of a Korean adoptee and his birthmother who reunite after 30 years separation and embark on a path of reconciliation and understanding. Operation Babylift: The Lost Children of Vietnam details the story of the over 2,000 infants and children were airlifted from Vietnam and adopted by families around the world in 1975. We invite you to attend this two day event and enjoy these films in a theater setting. Producers Deann Borshay - “In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee,” Sharese Bullock-Bailey - “Off and Running,” Tammy Nguyen Lee - “Operation Baby Lift” and Tammy Chu - “Resilience” will be on hand to introduce their films and tell you why they were compelled to tell their stories. In addition, we will be hosting a dinner at the Nicollet Island Inn (located on the Mississippi River across the street from St Anthony Main Theatre) which will feature a dialogue with Tammy Chu a filmmaker, Jarrell Barton a Traditional Chinese Gujzung artist and much more. The dinner with Tammy Chu will be held on Sunday, November 7th, and is limited to 100 attendees, so please plan accordingly. Details on how to purchase tickets for the film fest and make reservations for dinner will be available August 2010. For more information, please contact Ami Nafzger at 612-501-2530 or anafzger@adopsource.org http://www.woainimommy.com http://www.offandrunningthefilm.com http://www.mufilms.org http://www.resiliencefilm.com http://www.thebabylift.com http://www.stanthonymaintheatre.com http://www.nicolletislandinn.com http://www.adopsource.org http://mntrff.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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