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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 • 3:45pm - 5:00pm
The Wrath of K(H)AAN

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What does it mean to be represented? What is “good representation”? Adoption and its themes are prevalent in all genres of media but in this session we’ll be explicitly focusing on science fiction. From Star Trek to Star Wars you’ll come to find the themes of adoption are pervasive throughout many stories. We’ll look at the good, bad, and even in-between to discuss the themes, nuance, and what it means reclaim our own narratives. This session is adoptee focused and centered but all are welcome. It will be a mix of discussion and presentation.
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Jean Gou

"Jean" (pronounced ‘John’) Gou is a passionate advocate for marginalized communities and someone who values community work. Jean is a Chinese, culturally “American” individual who is growing in his involvement within adoptee spaces. He works with several communities, including... Read More →

Saturday June 22, 2024 3:45pm - 5:00pm CDT
Lakeshore B: Lobby Level
  General Session (Open To All Attendees)

Attendees (9)