KAAN

[Official page of KAAN] ... Seeking to improve the lives of Korean-born adoptees by bringing together the whole community for dialogue, education, and support.

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@jklmd123 @b_lts_ This conference is in person, but there are several Zoom community building events throughout the year! We’d love to have you join us!

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#KAAN2022 conference presents "Adopted and Deported," a conversation with 3 deported adoptees - Anissa Druesedow, Monte Haines, and Joe Nugent - moderated by Michael Mullen, who will discuss how gaps in adoption laws resulted in their deportation back to their birth countries.

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The KAAN 2022 Merch Shop is live! choose from t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and long sleeved shirts in uni-sex, women's, and youth sizes as well as different color options.

Grab a KAAN 2022 canvas tote to carry all your conference items (or snacks!).

https://t.co/qqaYxHZ2Ad

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Looking forward to seeing you June 24-26. In order to ensure an enjoyable and safe gathering for everyone, we will follow these mask polices:

-guidance from the CDC, state of Colorado, and hotel venue re: COVID-19

-proof of vaccination

-proper mask usage for all attendees

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We're excited to announce our #KAAN2022 Saturday night gala performer - saxophonist Jordan VanHemert.

JORDAN VANHEMERT is a Korean American saxophonist and composer lauded for his skill as a modern jazz improviser.

🎟 Register for #KAAN2022 today! https://t.co/CzNgeEWcdM

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Join us IN-PERSON June 24-26, 2022 in Denver, CO for the #KAANConference - "Building Community, Building Self" - three days of keynotes, films, presentations, roundtables, performers, exhibits, forums, and life-changing community.

🎫 Register now at https://t.co/CzNgeEWcdM

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Happy Seollal from all of us at KAAN to all of you! We are so happy to have you in our community. However you are choosing to celebrate or honor today, we hope the new year brings you peace and prosperity.

#lunarnewyear #lunarnewyear2022 #seollal #newyear #yearofthetiger

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To donate: https://t.co/beSDV6cfNz

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#givingtuesday is not just about giving financial support. While we appreciate any financial support you may be able to give, we want to hear how KAAN has impacted you! Or, consider volunteering. We are thankful for our community and the support we recieve today and every day!

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"Sesame Street" is welcoming its first ever Asian American muppet. Ji-Young is 7, Korean American and loves to rock out on her guitar. The hope is that she will be a positive force against a rise in anti-Asian hate. https://t.co/k6Qwu2F9Nt

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Call for proposals for #KAAN2022 is now open!
https://t.co/AOiFsqnHsT

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As we celebrate Chuseok this year, we are reminded of how grateful we are for all of those who support the KAAN Community. Thank you for your support!

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New on the blog! Patrick Armstrong of the Janchi Show reflects in his first KAAN conference

https://t.co/UN0Wvsx7xC

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Missed the Dear Mother Performance premiere on May 6? you can view it as part of our virtual conference! Join us on June 23 for a conversation with the producer, composer & dancer. Register today for #KAAN2021 (it’s free) to view this moving performance!

https://t.co/GJFfTrdbb2

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Register today for #KAAN2021 (it’s free, with suggested donation) to support these adoptee films!

https://t.co/GJFfTrdbb2 for the full schedule and to register!

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During this year's virtual conference we have viewings of Forget Me Not and A Letter for Sang-Ah, both produced by Korean adoptees. Watch the films on your own, then join us for a filmmaker panel on Friday, June 25th moderated by Glenn Morey, producer of the sidexside project.

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re-sharing a blog post by Erica Gehringer on
"Re-Imagining Pride in the Midst of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter Movement"

still relevant today

https://t.co/YQQhXPTQHz

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Did you know that our KAAN Virtual Conference is open to adoptees AND members of the adoption community? We have sessions specifically for adoptees-only and general sessions open to all. Register today! It’s free with suggested donation. #KAAN2021

https://t.co/FtCoH6a6cp

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Craving some Korean snacks and have yet to register for #KAAN2021? Anyone who registers between today and June 1 will be entered into a drawing to win this box of snacks mailed to their door! https://t.co/DtjxLFVL8N

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Blog Post: Tips for finding a therapist
https://t.co/tiHxElfQ1j