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Join KAAN from June 21 – 23 for three days of keynotes, films, presentations, roundtables, performers, exhibits, support forums, and life-changing community. KAAN offers an Adoptee-Only track, as well as sessions for a general audience that are open to all. There are programs for adults aged 18+ and youth aged 8-17. Everyone is welcome, including adoptees, birth families, family members (adoptive parents, spouses/partners, siblings, and children of adoptees), service providers, and Korean Americans. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at tech@wearekaan.org.

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Saturday, June 22 • 10:30am - 11:45am
Family, Culture, Identity: Generational Adoption Impacts

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The session aims to explore the cross-generational perspectives on the impact of trans-cultural adoption. We'll present insights from various generations, including adoptees and their children.

Discussion points:
  • Personal anecdotes illustrating perspectives.
  • Tackling challenges and controversies of transracial/transnational adoption.
  • Exploring identity, cultural preservation, and discrimination.
  • Changing issues across generations and efforts to address them.
  • Highlighting positive aspects and benefits of transracial/transnational adoption.
  • Discussing the potential for increased cultural awareness and acceptance.
  • Sharing success stories where cross-generational perspectives have led to positive outcomes.

Q&A:
  • Audience encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussion.
Speakers
avatar for Claire Magenheimer

Claire Magenheimer

Claire is a certified Jay Shetty Empowerment Coach and Somatic Breathwork Practitioner with a mission deeply rooted in empowering individuals who have experienced adoption, especially in the context of transracial and transnational adoption. As an adoptee herself, Claire possesses... Read More →
avatar for Jolie Magenheimer

Jolie Magenheimer

As a bi-racial daughter of a Korean adoptee, Jolie has always been passionate about exploring identity and promoting inclusivity. This passion was further nurtured during her time at the University of Virginia, where she moderated multiple retreats and delved deep into the complexities... Read More →

Saturday June 22, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am CDT
Lakeshore A: Lobby Level
  General Session (Open To All Attendees)
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