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Mark your calendars for KAAN 2011, which takes place at the downtown Sheraton in Atlanta, Georgia July 29-31, 2011. We will send out a call for session proposals later this fall. All are invited to
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If you have been thinking about joining Facebook, now is the time to do so! KAAN has been developing an active Facebook page, sharing articles, news, and events almost daily with our fans. Many KAAN
participants have also “friended” one another, so that the sense of community continues throughout the year.
In addition, a donor has agreed to contribute $1000 to KAAN if we hit 1000 fans by the beginning of Chusok (September 21). Facebook members, visit www.facebook.com.kaanet
and click “Like” to become one of the thousand! Also, post this info on your Wall and/or invite friends who you think might benefit from KAAN. We only have 252 more people to go, please help!! |
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Invitation to adopted youth and young adults from PBS
As part of POV's Adoption Stories project, we want to hear real stories about your family from you. Send us your videos, and you might receive an iPad or an iTouch! If you are over 13 and under
25, we invite you to share your story with the world by submitting a 1-3 minute video to `This Is My Family."
Submit your stories to POV's This is My Family website!
www.pbs.org
PLUS Sign up for our Adoption Stories Mailing List:
http://www.pbs.org where you will receive periodic updates, news of special
events and information about our public awareness campaign.
Adoption Stories Series on PBS
http://www.pbs.org
PBS broadcast: August 31 Streaming online: September 1- November 30 Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy by Stephanie Wang-Breal
PBS broadcast: September 7 Streaming online: September 8- December 7 Off and Running by Nicole Opper
PBS broadcast: September 14 Streaming online: September 15 – October 15 In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee by Deann Borshay Liem |
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Calling all adoptees: We're looking for submissions to our next Reflections column. The question is: "How has being adopted impacted your family holiday celebrations?" If you'd
like to share with our readers, please send your response and a high resolution picture toeditor@adoptinfo.net
by Oct. 4. We look forward to hearing from you.
Kim Hansel, editor Fostering Families Today Adoption Today www.adoptinfo.net 888-924-6736 |
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A six week group to give 10-12-year-olds (6th and 7th graders) who are adopted a chance to get to know each other through discussion and activities. The workshop will be a great
place for kids who are adopted to feel heard, supported, and have fun!
Katie Naftzger, LICSW, a Korean-born, transracial adoptee understands this topic from the inside out and has been running adoption groups for several years. She presents about adoption and
race issues at places such as Children's Hospital, Adoption Organization of New England, Korean-American Adoptee Network, and St. John's University. She maintains a private practice in Newton.
*When: *Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9
*Where: *JF&CS Headquarters 1430 Main Street, Waltham
*Cost:* $35 per session. Financial assistance available.
Pre-registration is required.
Please RSVP to MIndi Whitney at 617-332-2218.
Katie Naftzger's website - www.naftzgertherapy.com |
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Nodutdol is happy to announce that registration for 2010 Fall Korean language classes is now open. From September 14 to November 16, Nodutdol will be offering three levels of Korean
classes- Introductory I and Intermediate I + II.
The following are the schedule and descriptions for the classes. If you are interested, please contact us at nodutdolkoreanclass@yahoogroups.comor
718-335-0419, or just email us back your completed registration forms.
*BEGINNER I:* *9/14/10 to 11/16/10 (10 weeks)* *Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm* No experience in Korean Language required. Learning from Korean alphabet (han’gul), this class introduces students
to the fundamentals of Korean language such as basic grammar, the vocabulary for basic conversation, reading, and writing. Students will practice simple communication skills such as greeting,numbers,
ordering food, and asking basic questions.
*INTERMEDIATE I, II* *9/14/10 to 11/16/10 (10 weeks)* *M, T, or W (TBD) 6:30-8:30pm* Students with about 7-8 months (for Intermediate I) and 1+ years (for Intermediate II) of prior Korean
language instruction. Intermediate levels requires knowledge of basic Korean including understanding of irregular verbs, the past and future tenses, honorifics, and proper speech forms and corresponding
level of Korean proficiency to conduct basic social activities. This course explores additional irregular verbs, conjunctions, and speech styles, along with various cultural contexts. Students will
be able to expand their vocabulary, conversational skills, and written communication. Students will be encouraged to write and discuss given topics.
+ Classes are held in Mid-Manhattan. Each class will be small (a maximum of 10 students) and focus on developing conversational Korean language skills in an informal atmosphere.
+ Tuition : $300 per 10-week session ($225 for Nodutdol members, low income people and students) You can make a payment on-line at http://nodutdol.org
. ?? ?? ???? ????! Let’s all learn Korean together! |
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Dillon International’s birth land tours offer a complete tour package that allows participants to experience their birth country’s culture, heritage and people. Tours are open to all adult adoptees
and adoptive families, regardless of agency used for adoption placement. This journey is a great emotional and financial commitment allowing adopted persons an opportunity to learn more about their origins.
Adult Adoptee Tour (for adopted adults, their spouses, families and friends) is June 14-23, 2011.
Family Tour (for adoptees of all ages and their families) is June 25-July 6, 2011.
Trip Includes:
· Small travel groups for individualized service
· International airfare from LA to Seoul, Korea
· Airport transfers
· Accommodations based on double occupancy
· Two meals per day
· Admission fees to all scheduled events
· Transportation during scheduled events
· Visits to adoption agencies (birth search services are available, if desired)
· Hands-on cultural experiences
· Professional, English-speaking tour guide
· Staff of social workers, adopted adults and/or adoptive parents
· Counseling support
· Pre-trip orientation and resources to assist you in preparing for your journey
· Two decades of experience leading birth land tours to Korea
For more information or to request an information/registration packet, please visit our website at http://www.dillonadopt.com or contact Tours@dillonadopt.com. |
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My husband and I are adoptive parents to a Korean-born son who is biracial (black-Korean). We'd love to speak to Korean adoptees of a similar background who'd be willing to be their experience
as it relates to their school years. Our son will be eligible to begin kindergarten next year, and we could really use expert input as we weigh options/programs. We may be reached at: jrasr2010@yahoo.com. |
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Dear fellow adopted Koreans!
My name is Tobias Hübinette, and I am a researcher in migration studies at the Multicultural Centre (http://www.mkc.botkyrka.se) in Stockholm, Sweden. I am
also a member of the Adopted Koreans’ Association of Sweden (AKF - http://www.akf.nu) and a co-founder of Truth and Reconciliation for the Adoption Community of Korea
(TRACK -http://justicespeaking.wordpress.com). For the moment, I am working for the newly established Korean migration museum in Incheon (http://mkeh.incheon.go.kr),
Korea, writing a report on the adopted Koreans and collecting material related to Korean adoption and Korean adoptees.
The Korean migration museum is the only museum of its kind in Korea focusing solely on the history of Korean emigration, the overseas Koreans and the worldwide Korean diaspora. Located on Wolmi Island
close to Incheon’s harbour from where the first generation of Korean Americans departed 100 years ago, the museum has today a permanent exhibition covering the history and situation of the Koreans in
the US and Central America. In the coming years, the museum will expand its scope to overseas Koreans in other countries and regions, and as part of this development the adopted Koreans will also be
officially
included. As a museum can be seen as something close to the “eternal memory of a nation” together with libraries and archives, the museum’s decision to acknowledge and accept the overseas adopted Koreans
as part of the modern Korean history and the global Korean diaspora is groundbreaking to say the least, and means that transnational adoption from Korea to more than 15 different Western countries is
finally being treated and regarded as an important part of the contemporary Korean society.
Up until now, I have provided the museum with samples of practically everything that I know of when it comes to adult adopted Koreans such as material representing the movement and the community and
the associations and the events (magazines, brochures, photos, stickers, badges, posters, Gathering related material and so on), academic and cultural works created by adopted Koreans (theses, papers,
novels, poems, songs, films, art works, comics, visuals etc), and newspaper and magazine articles, television, radio and internet interviews and other media coverages on both “famous” and “ordinary” adopted
Koreans.
However, the museum is now looking for authentic and physical artifacts to be used in the upcoming exhibition on adopted Koreans such as travel and adoption documents, baby dresses and child clothes,
Korean rubber shoes, adoption agency gifts, gruel and milk cans, images and photographs related to the time before adoption and so on, and that is the reason why I am now asking those of you who might
have such objects if you would consider donating them to the museum. If so, please contact the Team Manager and Curator Eun-Mi Park at the museum directly and in English: eunmipark@korea.kr
or 032-440 5931 / 010-2250 7981 (for those of you who are in Korea). You may also just use the postal address: The Museum of Korea Emigration History, Eun-mi Park, 102-2, Buksung-dong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Incheon
400-201, Republic of Korea.
Best regards and please spread this Call for donations to the Korean migration museum. |
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Wednesday, September 15 – Yuba City, CA
7:30 pm
Book talk and slide show
Community Memorial Museum of Sutter County
1333 Butte House Road
Yuba City,
CA 95993
For information: (530) 822-7141
Thursday, September 16 – Sacramento, CA
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Book talk and slide show
Valley
Hi-North Laguna Library
7400 Imagination Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95823
For information: (916) 264-2700
Sunday, September 19 – Los Angeles, CA
2:00
pm – 4:00 pm
Book talk and slide show
Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
For information: www.janm.org or (213) 625-0414
Tuesday, September 21 – Washington, D.C.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Book talk and slide show
National Museum of the American Indian
Rasmuson Theater, 1st Level
Fourth Street and Independence
Ave. S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20560
For information: Smithsonian APA Program, (202) 633-2691
Thursday, September 23 – New York, NY
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Book talk and slide show
Museum of Chinese in America
215 Centre Street
New York, NY 10013
For information: www.mocanyc.org
or (212) 619-4785
Thursday, September 30 -- Oakland, CA
6:00 pm
Book talk and slide show
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street
Oakland, CA 94607
For information: (510) 238-2200
Thursday, September 30 – Boston, MA
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Seminar
Massachusetts Historical Society
1154 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
Advanced registration: (617) 646-0568
Saturday, October 2 – San Francisco, CA
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bilingual book talk and slide show
Chinatown Branch Library
1135 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
For
information: (415) 355-2888
Sunday, October 3 – Chicago, IL
TBA
Book talk and slide show
Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago
Rizal Heritage Center
1332 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60613
Tuesday, October 5 – San Jose, CA
6:00 pm
Book talk and slide show
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando Street
San Jose, CA 95112
For information:
(408) 808-2000
Monday, November 1 – New York, NY
6:30 pm
Book talk, slide show, and panel discussion
New York University
TBA
Wednesday, November 3 – New York, NY
6:30 pm
Book talk and slide show
Mid-Manhattan Library
455 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10016
For information: (917) 275-6975 |
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Thursday, September 16 - Sacramento, CA
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Book talk and slide show
Valley Hi-North Laguna Library
7400 Imagination Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95823
For information: (916) 264-2700
Angel Island: Immigrant Gateway to America
By Erika Lee and Judy Yung
Oxford University Press, August 2010
A gripping portrait of the "Ellis Island of the West," highlighting the
immigration stories that made Angel Island a place of heartbreak as well as
hope
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.
In this landmark book, published to commemorate the immigration station's
100th anniversary, historians Erika Lee and Judy Yung provide the first
comprehensive history of the Angel Island Immigration
Station. Drawing on
extensive new research, including immigration records, oral histories, and
inscriptions on the barrack walls, the authors produce a sweeping yet
intensely personal history
of Chinese "paper sons," Japanese picture brides,
Korean refugee students, South Asian political activists, Russian and Jewish
refugees, Mexican families, Filipino repatriates, and many others
from
around
the world.
By examining the great diversity of immigrants who passed through America's
Pacific gateway, Angel Island reframes our understanding of both the Angel
Island Immigration Station and America's
complicated relationship to
immigration, a story that continues today.
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Power in Numbers: Uniting the Asian Pacific American Community for Action
Thursday, September 16, 2010
9AM - 6PM
New York, NY
The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) cordially invites you to attend our conference. Making up 12% of New York City’s population, Asian Pacific Americans are by percentage
the fastest growing community. As we continue to grow in numbers, the strength of the Asian Pacific American voice has increased. Asian Pacific Americans have gained political power and advocates
have raised awareness of the issues and priorities of our community. Despite our growth, Asian Pacific American children and families continue to face substantial barriers in accessing vital services
such as education and health care.
What to expect?
Please join in on conversations with decision makers, funders, practitioners, organizers, advocates, researchers and the media as we explore the accomplishments and best practices of working
with New York City’s Asian Pacific American community.
For more information and to register please contact:
Elizabeth Lee, Program Coordinator
Elee@cacf.org
212-809-4675 x.108
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Renowned sculptor Jerry Wingren harnesses light and texture with the grace of a master and spirit of a monk. Residing on a mountaintop, this child of the North Pacific finds inspiration
in 3-5-9 Korean numerology, and casts his resting stones in a manner sure to win admirers of contemporary Korean design. The stones’ inner square allows the viewer to see within and beyond—employing both
the Japanese ma, or negative space, and the Korean mieum, a character of basic sound and life's essence. Inclined to naturalism, Wingren creates bold, contemplative, contemporary—yet timeless—works.
Thursday, September 16
5PM Members Preview
6PM Gallery Opening
Free and open to the public
The Korea Society
950 Third Avenue @ 57th Street, 8th Floor
To RSVP go to: http://www.koreasociety.org |
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Friday, September 17, 2010
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Adolescence, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and Attachment: Guiding the
Adopted Teen Towards Adulthood
with
Krista Nelson, LICSW, LMFT
Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) become teenagers who then eventually grow up to become adults! Increasingly, mental health professionals are giving teens a RAD diagnosis,
as a way of understanding why teens with complex trauma and multiple attachment disruptions struggle with emotion regulation, oppositional behavior and all manners of relationships. However, little guidance
exists for therapists and parents on how to work with teens using an attachment focus.
This webinar is for parents raising teens with attachment trauma histories who are asking, "What do I do now?" Gain tools to help your teen move forward from destructive behavior to find safer ways
of coping, communicating and connecting with others.
Substantial time for discussion, questions and answers will be included during this 90-minute online presentation. Parents, professionals and others are invited to participate in this interactive
online training. All you need is a computer with internet access, a telephone and a pioneer spirit!
$15.00 webinar only
25.00 webinar & CD (CDs are available at $15.00 each, to order please call 612-746-5122)
Registration will not be available the day of the webinar.
For more information, please contact Anne Johnson at 612-746-5122 or ajohnson@mnadopt.org.
To learn more about MN ADOPT, visit www.mnadopt.org
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Friday, September 17, 2010 Join us at 5:30 for pizza dinner with the activities starting at 6:15 Three Cedars Farm 7897 Six Mile Rd. Northville, MI 48167
Friday, September 17, 2010 Join us at 5:30 for pizza dinner with the activities starting at 6:15 Three Cedars Farm 7897 Six Mile Rd. Northville, MI 48167
Come join the Mam Non Organization volunteers, local adoption community, and Asian American community in celebrating this traditional festival. All children will be given a beautiful keep-sake lantern
for use in the lantern parade and to take home with them. Besides trad...itional crafts and performances, we're holding a teen and pre-teen program as well. University of Michigan volunteers will lead
these older kids on hayrides, the corn maze, and to their own bonfire.
The Moon Festival features: Fresh locally made mooncakes made and sold by our mentoring program Crafts Lantern Parade Hayride Traditional and pop culture performances Corn Maze Bonfire
Volunteers from:University of Michigan Plymouth/Canton Asian Pacific American Club Mam Non GIFT Mentoring Program Families with Children from China - Ann Arbor. Registration details will be coming
soon! Questions? Contact Debbie Carr-Taylor at debsuecarr@comcast.net |
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Join us for a Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) Celebration as follows;
When: September 18th, Saturday 6:00 p.m.
Where: Adroit College (1851 McCarthy Blvd. #101, Milpitas, CA 95035)
Who: Adroit College Students & Friends of Adroit College
What: Wearing Hanbok,
Making Songpyun Contest, Learning how to bow and Playing Yutnori (Traditional Korean 4 sticks game)
*FEE: $10/person or bring a main dish for 4-5 people.
RSVP to info@adroitcollege.org
Thank you and hope to see you all at the party.
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WHEN: SUNDAY, 09/19/10,11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. WHAT: Chinatown Mall Culture Fair WHERE: Historic Chinatown Mall (Between 3rd and 5th Streets and I and J Streets), Sacramento
FREE
Live entertainment, food, and renowned authors, filmmakers, and historians! Come join the City of Sacramento and over 16 Northern California organizations in the Asian Pacific Islander,
Russian, and East Indian community and experience Sacramento's rich Chinese heritage, culture, and arts.
Included will be:
- "Sacramento Exhibit's Chinatown and Its People"
- "Women Hold Up Half the Sky" lecture series featuring Maggie Gee, one of two Chinese American Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to serve in WWII and awarded the Congressional Medal
of Honor by President Barack Obama. Also, a film and panel discussion on Autumn Gem. Autumn Gem, the life of China's first feminist revolutionary. Qiu Jin (Autumn Gem) was as cohort of Sun
Yat Sen and was martyred in the revolutionary movement against the Qing Dynasty. - Martial Arts
- Cultural Performances
- and a wide variety of Children's cultural activities.
For more info:
http://www.yeefow.com
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Common Threads – Adult Adoptee Group
Facilitators: Astrid Dabbeni and Shelise Gieseke
When: 6 week session begins Monday, September 20
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: TaborSpace, 5441 SE Belmont , Portland, Oregon
Cost: $180 per person (Full and partial scholarships are available; email info@adoptionmosaic.org for details)
Common Threads is an adult adoptee group open to adoptees over the age of 18. In this 6 week group we will:
- Share our common threads & experience a sense of community
- Explore how our identities can change over time
- Discuss frequently asked questions, such as “Is search & reunion right for me?” or “How do I integrate my birth culture into my life?”
- Inspire and empower the community of adopted adults in the Portland area
- Discover ways to tell our stories through the creative art of your choice (writing, art, music, etc.). No artistic talent is needed to participate.
Join us in building our adult adoptee community; to share and explore how adoption shapes who we are today. |
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Is your family built through adoption? Come join us! Our Mission is: Education, Community, Encouragement
Adventure Moms Through Adoption meets at:
Adventure Christian Church, Fireside Room, A106
6401 Stanford Ranch Rd.
Roseville, CA 95678
September 20th Topic: Pathway to Connection
Speakers Shelley Balla-Hawkins, MFT intern & Edythe Swidler LMFT
*Shelley is a registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern with a Masters degree in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy. Shelley has over 25 years experience working in the field of counseling
and social work. She works at Lilliput Children's Services in their Post Adoption Therapy Programs.
*Edythe Swidler has been Lilliput’s Clinical Program Director since 2008. She has over 25 years of experience working with children and families in both the non-profit and private practice sector.
Edye is also an adoptive parent and thus understands both the joys and challenges of parenting children coming from foster care.
This presentation will discuss ways to enhance your family's connections through attachment, story telling, lifebooks and more!
*bios adapted from Lilliput's website www.lilliput.org
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You are invited to participate in an online webinar hosted by Adoptees Have Answers
How to Start an Adoptee Support Group for Youth
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (CDT)
Please join Adoptees Have Answers as Penelope Needham, AHA Advisory Group member, Minnesota educator and adoption support group facilitator, talks about how to start an adoptee support group for
youth. Needham will present her model and share her experiences organizing and facilitating support groups within the public school system. As an adopted individual herself, Needham can attest to the
benefits of a support group for adopted adolescents when identity, self-confidence, and peer and support are critical.
Presenter: Penelope Needham
Needham is a semi-retired educator and adoptee support group facilitator. She has been organizing adotpee support groups for Minnetonka middle and high school students
since 1989 and currently facilitates a support group for adult adoptees through 'Adoptees MN.' Needham is a member of the Adoptees Have Answers (AHA) Advisory Group and is on the Board of the Minnesota
Coalition for Adoption Reform.
Adoptees, parents, professionals and others are invited to participate in this interactive online training. All you need is a computer with Internet access, a telephone
and a pioneer spirit. Fee
$15.00 webinar only
$15.00 CD only
$20.00 CD & webinar
CD includes PowerPoint slides, presentation audio and participant questions and answers.
Registration To register, please contact Anne Johnson at 612-746-5122. Registration will not be available the day of the webinar. In the future you will be able to register online through
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ADOPTED: For the Life of Me explores the quest of adopted individuals who decide, as older adults, to investigate their pasts. The backdrop of the film is the Access Movement,
which seeks to reform, state by state, the laws that restrict or prohibit adult adoptees from accessing their original birth certificates. Jean Strauss is an award-winning documentary film producer and
will conduct a post-screening question and answer session. A free showing of the documentary 'ADOPTED: For the Life of Me' will take place at the St. Louis Park Recreation Center, Second Floor
Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 on Thursday, September 23, 7 pm - 9 pm. Following the film, a Q&A with award-winning documentary producer Jean Strauss is scheduled.
For further information, please contact Erin Merrigan, 612 824 3470 or erinmer@email.com |
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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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ime September 25 · 7:00pm - 11:30pm
Location Pastoral Korean Restaurant 205 S 13th Street Philadelphia, PA
Who Adopted Adults
Created By Korean Adoptee Association of Philadelphia - KAAPs
Help KAAP off the summer with the Korean Adoptee Association of Philadelphia!
Come share your stories from the KAAN conference, IKAA Gathering, and the rest of the summer!
We'll meet for dinner at Pastoral Korean Restaurant (205 S. 13th Street) at 7 pm, and then head next door to 1225 Raw Sushi & Sake Lounge for drinks until Sumo Lounge (1225 Samson Street) opens
for drink specials at 10pm.
Please contact Daniel Moore djmoore79@hotmail.com or Monica Mesics monica_mesics2000@yahoo.com with any
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Instructor: Astrid Dabbeni
When: September 25, 2010, December 4, 2010
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Where: Portland, OR
Cost: $90 per person
The decision to adopt across racial and cultural lines is a lifelong commitment to exploring matters of race, confronting racism in all its forms and constantly developing new skills and aptitudes.
This workshop will provide you with information, tools, and resources and create a sense of hope as you explore you and your children’s future as a transracial family. This workshop is appropriate for
adoptive parents, waiting parents, and professionals.
Workshop topics will include:
- Race matters
- Development of racial identity
- Cultural competence
- Tools for creating positive outcomes
- Talking to your child about race
- Confronting racism
- Personalizing culture
Here are some comments from past participants:
- I would recommend this class to current and prospective transracial families. This class gives you tools and a sense of competency for being able to talk to your children about racial issues.
- This class is a forum to talk about race. I think everyone learned to think differently about the role of parenting transracially, about the experience of being a minority in this culture, of having
the combination of being of color, being adopted and having parents of a different race.
- The thing I like about Astrid’s approach is that it is affirming. I appreciate that Adoption Mosaic focuses on the triad.
- Thank you for your openness and honesty – a model for us as parents.
This class is also offered on a request basis; contact us for details.
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Adoptee Poetry Showcase Featuring Christy NaMee Eriksen
Saturday, September 25
8:00 – 11:00pm
The Loft Literary Center
Open Book < http://www.openbookmn.org>
1011 Washington Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55415
CHRISTY NAMEE ERIKSEN http://www.tsunameepoetry.blogspot.com , a.k.a. Jung Na Mee, is a Korean Adoptee spokenword poet and proud mama. Born
in Pusan, raised in Alaska, she writes about mothers, oceans, lovesick ravens, homesick salmon, monsters under the bed, warrior babies who sing, and the occasional rainbow. |
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A monthly training for parents and professionals with a variety of different topics. This year the FaCT training is offered to both parents and professionals. People may attend individual sessions
for $55 ($35 extra if you want CEU's). Individual sessions run from 9am-12pm on each day.
Please note that ALL trainings are for parents (birth, foster, and adoptive), adopted adults, professionals, and any other interested adults.
Wednesday September 29, 2010
9:00am-12:00pm
Trauma and Healing in Adoption and Complex Blended Families
Contact for more information - Center For Family Connections - 350 Cambridge Street - Cambridge, MA 02141 - Tel: 617-547-0909 / (800) KINNECT - Fax: 617-497-5952 - E-mail: cffc@kinnect.org |
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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 Description
Dear Adult Hong Kong or Adult Chinese Adoptee,
RE: First Chinese Adult Adoptee Worldwide Reunion 2010, Hong Kong
Dates: Tues, Sept 28 - Sat, Oct 2, Theme: Journey Through Adoption
Draft Program: http://www.caawr.com
Registration Deadline with completed form: May 31 2010
For details join http://www.facebook.com
and http://www.facebook.caawr.com.
Goal of number of attendees: 100 - 300 ??
We hope that this invitation email will answer your questions, otherwise feel free to inquire further at info@caawr.com.
We would like to extend an invitation to you (a Hong Kong or Chinese adopted adult over 18), to join us in Hong Kong from Tues, Sep. 28 to Sat, Oct. 02 for 3 days of fun, socializing, networking,
and support, and 2 days of useful information for adoptees. This will include information on applying for HK ID card, roots tracing presentations, HK adoption history and orphanage visits!
You can find more information at our newly created website http://www.caawr.com, along with
our TENTATIVE program http://www.caawr.com
ACCOMMODATION:
1. There's an option to stay free with an adoptive family (specify on your registration form how long and dates, but individuals only & limited availability)
2. We have
found a nice while most economical hotel option for adoptees to stay together, but pending the Social Welfare Dept venue confirmation early April. You're welcome to take advantage of this now.
3. We
can recommend the next class hotel up, if you want but we may not have discussed discounted group rates with this hotel. Email our travel agent at tony.page@mondotravel.co.nz for any assistance.
4.
For those with a very low budget, the YWCA Salisbury dorms in Kowloon is quite decent and central, but for your convenience and comfort, we would prefer if you stay closer with us:
Rates: http://www.frommers.com
Info: http://www.ymcahk.org.hk
Contact: http://www.ymcahk.org.hk
DISCOUNTS:
We will be canvassing asap for discounted rates for many things, ie international airline flights (sometimes a tour package from your area can be cheaper too), discounts for dim sum
reservations, buffet catering, tours around Hong Kong and China, and transportation, accommodation and printers and much more. We welcome any suggestions of who to approach through contacts.
REGISTRATION:
Registration Requirements all by May 31:
1. RSVP by May 31 on: http://www.facebook.com.
2.
Download form from http://www.caawr.com.
3. Send completed Registration Form
to info@caawr.com and cc lucindawu@hotmail.com.
4. In email with registration specify the following:
a. What languages do you speak comfortably?
b. Would you like to stay free with an adoptive
HK family? For how long and dates?
5. We will confirm receipt and registration asap.
6. Register with our Facebook for updates & future: http://www.facebook.caawr.com.
NOTE: We MAY need to charge a nominal fee (ie $50-75 USD), if those registering expect meals to be included in the reunion. Please give us your opinion on expected half board meals?
QUESTIONS:
Questions and expressions may also be emailed to us on the contact page at: http://www.caawr.com
or post your feedback on our facebook discussion board at www.facebook.caawr.com.
SUPPORT:
If you would like to support the reunion ($1000 USD to match other donors) or help the global organising committee see http://www.caawr.com,
please email or chat with Lucinda Wu at
lucindawu@hotmail.com
Skype: lucindaza or MSN: lucindawu2@hotmail.com
HK mobile: 852 915 92582 (before April 2, Aug 15-Oct 3) or after in Jordan Mobile: 962 07 99557041
PUBLICITY:
We welcome trusted and respectful media coverage to help us reach adoptees worldwide asap. If you know any media who would like to help us, they are welcome to contact Lucinda, or if
you would like to help us by being interviewed by them (as an interested attendee), we welcome your support and courage. Please note media coverage will not be permitted around or in the reunion for respect
and confidentiality of adoptees.
Looking forward to meeting you and take care,
Hong Kong Adoptee Planning Committee
Lucinda Wu (Ridgway)
Amanda L. Baden, Ph.D.
Jessica Emmett
Website: http://www.caawr.com
HK Mobile: 915 92582 |
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Pushing Past Race 101
Date: October 2, 2010 Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Oakland, CA
Kaiser Oakland Medical Center
Fabiola Building, Rm. 65 A
3505 Broadway, Oakland, CA
FOR PRE-ADOPTIVE AND TRANSRACIAL ADOPTIVE PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
True Colors 2: Pushing Past Race 101 focuses on the life long education of adoptive parents parenting children of color across racial lines and features advanced conversations about race that begin
with a foundation that already acknowledges that racism exists and has a direct impact on ALL of our lives. You must have attended Pact's True Colors I (or demonstrate other substantive education on
transracial
adoption) to participate in this workshop. We will highlight hands on internal work with other parents to collaborate and develop parenting strategies.
True Colors 2 includes dissection of the politics of race, transracial and international adoption, and becoming a white ally. This workshop is a corrective action to assist participants in understanding
how race impacts transculturally and transracially adopted children as well as their (usually white) parents. We will ask you to dig deeper into your own unexplored racialized thinking and experience.
How do you think of yourselves as white allies to people of color? What does this mean? How does this relate to overcoming the urge to be the 'racism police' or learning how to speaking with, but not
for people of color? We will think specifically about how you operate in the neighborhoods and communities where you and your children reside, and how that translates to supporting your child's self-esteem,
and creating a strong sense of comfort in their own skin as well as membership in your family.
LUNCH: Lunch is included in this day long workshop, a vegetarian option is available per your request.
Cost: $72 Members, $87 Non-members Sorry no refunds.
To Register Visit: http://www.pactadopt.org |
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Date & Time: October 2, 2010, 1 pm - 4 pm
Topic: Racial Identity Formation for Children of Color - How To Support Strong Self Esteem
Cost: There is no charge
Location: Oakland (details will be sent upon registration) Description: Join Malaika Parker, Pact's Family of Color Specialist, in this discussion about how to instill hope while keeping our children
safe in this age of change. Race is always a factor, we will discuss how to instill pride in our children as we talk about the racial landscape of their world. Childcare provided.
If you are planning to use childcare please contact Deanna at 510-243-9460 or email at deanna@pactadopt.org.
To register go to: http://www.pactadopt.org |
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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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Featured Book: Caucasia by Danzy Senna. Explores the internal cultural tug of war of a multiracial family about the struggle for racial identity that multiracial youth face, particularly highlighting
the differences between growing up with a strong African American influence versus living in a predominantly white environment.
To register go to: http://www.pactadopt.org |
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The 6th Biennial Adoption Conference
OPEN ARMS, OPEN MINDS: THE ETHICS OF
ADOPTION IN THE 21ST CENTURY
October 14-16, 2010
Thursday evening to Saturday afternoon
Location: St. John’s University, Manhattan
For the latest information about the conference, visit this site or contact us via e-mail adoptioninitiative@gmail.com |
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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
We will be visiting attractions in the cities of Seoul, Bucheon, Incheon, and Gyeongju, including:
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul Folk Museum
Chogyesa Buddhist Temple
Suwon Hwasung Fortress
Demilitarized Zone
3rd Infiltration Tunnel
Dora Observatory
Hahoe Folk Village
Bulguksa Temple
Gyeongju National Museum
Namsan Mountain
Waujeonsa Temple
Pricing
Price represents lodging for 10 days/9 nights
(*airfare subject to change until travel plans are finalized):
Double Room: $2190
*Estimated Airfare: $1354
Total Estimated Price: $3544
Single Room: $3052
*Estimated Airfare: $1354
Total Estimated Price: $4406
Please call 215-249-0100 215-249-0100 or email info@pearlsbuck.org with any questions you may have. http://www.psbi.org |
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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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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
9:00am - 12:00pm
Couples Therapy in Adoption and Complex Blended Families
A monthly training for parents and professionals with a variety of different topics. This year the FaCT training is offered to both parents and professionals. People may attend individual sessions
for $55 ($35 extra if you want CEU's). Individual sessions run from 9am-12pm on each day.
Please note that ALL trainings are for parents (birth, foster, and adoptive), adopted adults, professionals, and any other interested adults.
Contact for more information -
Center For Family Connections - 350 Cambridge Street - Cambridge, MA 02141 - Tel: 617-547-0909 / (800) KINNECT - Fax: 617-497-5952 - E-mail: cffc@kinnect.org |
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Center For Family Connections (CFFC)-a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides therapy, training,
education, and advocacy to children, families, and professionals touched by adoption,
foster care, and
other complex blended families·-is hosting a fundraiser event on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at the
Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge, MA.
This event will celebrate
National Adoption Month and is the 9th Annual Courage and Curiosity Fundraiser,
in honor of the extraordinary courage and the eager curiosity of the children and families in adoption.
All funds
raised will directly support CFFC's mission of providing innovative programs and services for
children, families, and professionals in the world of adoption, foster care, and other complex blended
families-including teen 'zine creation, our theater enrichment program, clinically supervised visits,
pro bono clinical services, and countless other much-needed programs and services. To learn
more about
CFFC and our mission, please see our website, www.kinnect.org.
The funds raised at our last year's event totaled just over $30,000. This year our goal is $50,000.
Please
help us reach this goal by donating auction items, placing an ad in the event program, and/or attending
the fundraiser with a group of friends to bid and help the lives of children and
families.
One of the many exciting attractions of this event will be the silent and live auctions. We plan to auction
off a wide variety of items and services and hope that you can help!
Those attending the event will be
CFFC supporters ranging in age from 25-60+, all of whom are interested in child welfare. An event program
will be given to all attendees and will include
information about the auction and other event attractions.
We would greatly appreciate if you could donate any item, service, or gift certificate that is significant for
both you and the
potential winner(s). Donations can be "typical" (i.e. a gift certificate) or "atypical"
(i.e. a meal for six cooked in your home or homemade crafts)....and no donation is too small!
In
exchange for your generous auction donation:
· Your name will be printed in the event program that will be handed out to the approximately 200
attendees (if it is received
by October 22nd).
· Your name may be listed on our website (depending on the value of the donation).
Another way you can contribute is by placing an ad in the event
program, which will be handed out to
the approximately 200+ attendees-a great way to support CFFC and gain exposure for you/your business!
Feel free to contact CFFC at 617-547-0909 with
any questions regarding
CFFC or our 9th Annual Courage and Curiosity Fundraiser.
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
9:00am - 12:00pm
Attachment and Pre and Post Adoption Issues for Birth and Adoptive Families
A monthly training for parents and professionals with a variety of different topics. This year the FaCT training is offered to both parents and professionals. People may attend individual sessions
for $55 ($35 extra if you want CEU's). Individual sessions run from 9am-12pm on each day.
Please note that ALL trainings are for parents (birth, foster, and adoptive), adopted adults, professionals, and any other interested adults.
Contact for more information -
Center For Family Connections - 350 Cambridge Street - Cambridge, MA 02141 - Tel: 617-547-0909 / (800) KINNECT - Fax: 617-497-5952 - E-mail: cffc@kinnect.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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