Korean and other Asian adoptees are often considered by adoptive parents and adoption agencies as the “ideal” transracial/transnational adoptees – as “the other white meat.” Korean adoptees are considered to be easier to assimilate and less prone to identity problems. We are the “model minority of the model minority.” As a result, experiences of racism, …
Read MoreThe Origin(s) Project: Memoirs in Motion
AK Connection encourages you to see The Origin(s) Project: Memoirs in Motion, an evening-length pairing of two one-woman shows by Sun Mee Chomet and Katie Hae Leo. We have the privilege of having a special talk back with both Sun Mee and Katie after their last show on June 9th! Chomet’s “How to Be a …
Read MoreJoin AHA and friends for an Adoptee Mixer
Featuring comedienne Amy Anderson. Free and open to the public. Click here to download more information!
Read MoreCelebration of Life of Sara Tiedeman
A visitation is scheduled from 1:00pm-3:00pm. The service will begin at 3:00pm with extended visitation and refreshments to follow. The celebration will take place at Eagle Brook Church located at 3603 95th Ave NE in Blaine, MN.
Read MoreA GIRL LIKE HER by Ann Fessler (Author of The Girls Who Went Away)
The two screenings will take place: Friday, April 20 at 5:15PM and Saturday, April 21 at 2:30PM There will be a reception following the Saturday screening, sponsored by Concerned United Birthparents, Minnesota Coalition for Adoption Reform, and Adoptees Have Answers. Click here to order tickets online A Girl Like Her website
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE FOR ADOPTEE EVENT
Adoptees Have Answers and metroevent Metropolitan State University will cohost an Adoptee Mixer on June 2 from 4:30 to 8:30 PM. Tables will be provided for Minnesota adoptee organizations and other groups who would like to display informational materials. All are welcome to participate in an open mic with book table available for those wishing …
Read MoreA Day of Recognition & Honoring For Birth Mothers
This special event is in response to a need expressed through members of our faith communities, and seeks to recognize the pain that can sometimes still be carried by birth mothers, honor the sacrifice and provide opportunities for healing. The day will include speakers, testimonials and Mass with opportunities for sharing as well as the …
Read MoreIn Our Own Words: Mothers Remembered – Mothers Day Adoptee Author Reading and Open Mic
Date: May 3, 2011 Time: 6:00-9:00 PM Location: The Lyric at Carleton Place, 765 Hampden Ave. South, St. Paul, MN 55114 | Directions Cost: FREE With a nod to the annual recognition of mothers on Mother’s Day, Adoptees Have Answers is pleased to announce an evening of readings by three Minnesota authors, all adoptees. Kate …
Read MoreTransracial Truth, Healing and Reconciliation Forum
Date: March 26, 2011 Time: 8:30AM-4:30PM Location: Metropolitan State University St. Paul Campus Adoptees Have Answers will sponsor a Truth, Healing and Reconciliation Forum in the Twin Cities on March 26, 2011. Sandra White Hawk of First Nations Orphan Association will facilitate the forum with co-facilitators from First Nations Repatriation Institute. The Truth, Healing and …
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