[AMA-e-News] Asian Media Access, E-Newsletter, 9/13
Johnny Chio
johnnychio@amamedia.org
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:23:14 -0500
Hi Everyone:
For information on community events, please also visit Asian Media Access¹
(AMA) Website at www.amamedia.org and click the link ³Community Events
Calendar² (http://www2.amamedia.org/calendar/month.php).
In this edition of Asian Media Access (AMA) e-newsletter:
Asian Media Access (AMA) Events or Sponsored Event:
1. Beyond Silence: Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Recovery Month
Forum
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Local Community Events:
2. China and America in the Asian Century with Dr. P. Richard Bohr
3. Celebrate MN Recovery Month With Events Throughout September
4. Lecture - Natives and Newcomers: Immigration and Diversity in America
Part I
5. Minnesota Veteran¹s Summit, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
6. Carleton College Fall 2006 Herbert P. Lefler lecture
7. Information Session Perpick Center for Arts Education
8. ThreeSixty After-School Journalism Class for Teens
9. The 2006 Twin Cities Chinese Moon Festival Grand Celebration Party
10. PEACE Ball - Volunteers Needed!
11. Men Can Make a Difference Conference
12. Volunteer Opportunities for ³Collection in Focus China² at Minneapolis
Institute of Arts
13. Discussion on Domestic Violence
14. Hmong Resource Fair
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1. Beyond Silence: Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Recovery Month
Forum
Beyond Silence: Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Recovery Month
Forum
Date & Time: Saturday September 23, 2006, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: Lao Cultural Center Building, 2648 W. Broadway Ave., Minneapolis,
MN 55411 (Tel: 612- 302-9048)
Free and open to the public buffet lunch provided
Opening remarks: From local government officials and national AAPI leaders.
Confirmed guest including: Senator Linda Higgins, Mr. Ford Kuramoto from
National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse (NAPAFASA)
and Mr. Donald R. Eubanks, Director, Chemical Health Division, MN Department
of Human Services
1st Panel: Stories of Prevention, Addiction and Recovery
2nd Panel: Local AAPI agencies' Best Practices
Closing Remarks: Mr. Jimmy Lee, Executive director of White House Initiative
on Asian American & Pacific Islanders,Washington DC
Health Fair/Networking Exhibitions Local Sponsors: Asian Media Access,
Center for Hmong Studies, Chinese Social Service Center, Council on Asian
Pacific Minnesotans, International Health Education Alliance, Lao Assistance
Center, Chemical Health Division of Minnesota Department of Health,
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center
National Sponsors: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for
Substance Abuse Treatment with a grant through the National Asian Pacific
American Families Against Substance Abuse (NAPAFASA)
Contacts: Ange Hwang, Asian Media Access 612-376-7715
David B. Zander, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, 651-296-0572
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2. Lectures: China and America in the Asian Century with Dr. P. Richard Bohr
China and America in the Asian Century with Dr. P. Richard Bohr
Dates & Time: Thursday Mornings, Sept. 14 - Nov. 9, 2006, 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.
Location: Auditorium, O¹Shaughnessy Educational Center, University of St.
Thomas, St. Paul Campus
Sponsored by: Center for Senior Citizens¹ Education
This conversation series explores the past, present, and future relationship
between the United States and China. To this end, it will examine China¹s
glorious past and its tragic decline after 1800; trace American efforts to
help rebuild China by ³modernizing² the country along Western lines; explore
Mao Zedong¹s search for a Chinese Communist path to national strength during
the
period of Sino-American estrangement after 1949; analyze the ways in which
China and the U.S. have cooperated in economic development since diplomatic
relations were restored in 1979; and
anticipate the ways in which both countries may seek to resolve bilateral
tensions over such issues
as human rights, democracy, religious freedom, trade, and investment as both
countries enter the
newly-dawned ³Asian Century.²
Dr. P. Richard Bohr is Professor of History and Director of Asian Studies at
the College of Saint
Benedict and Saint John¹s University. He has taught in the U.S. and Asia
and has published,
lectured, and consulted widely on the practical aspects of East-West
relationships. He is best
known in scholarly circles for his publications on China¹s
Christian-inspired Taiping Rebellion
(1851-64). For many years, he has provided commentary and participated in
documentary
programs for Minnesota Public Radio and PBS Television, including The
NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly. Since 1980, he
has organized and led study tours of Asia for students, faculty, and others.
Previously, Dr. Bohr served as Deputy Commissioner
of the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development and Executive
Director of the Minnesota Trade Office. He was also President and Executive
Director of the non-profit Midwest China Center.
Thursday mornings, 9:3011:30 a.m.
I. Sept. 14
China Unbroken: The Great Tradition and Its Modern Decline
A pictographic panorama of the glories of China¹s ancient civilization and
its domestic breakdown in the wake of the Western invasion after 1800.
II. Sept. 21
China¹s Crisis and America: From Sun Yatsen to Chiang Kaishek
An overview of America¹s efforts to promote democracy and economic
development after the fall of imperial China, including a history of
Minnesota¹s humanitarian efforts to ³save² China.
III. Sept. 28
The Rise of Communism and Mao¹s Victory in China
An analysis of the reasons for the Chinese Communists¹ successes in
defeating Chiang¹s Nationalists.
IV. Oct. 5
The Cold War Era: The U.S. and China Face Off
A discussion of Sino-American hostility during the Cold War, between the
founding of the People¹s Republic of China in 1949 and Mao¹s passing in
1976.
V. Oct. 12
After Mao: A Sino-American Thaw
A review of the ways America, including Minnesota, and China have endeavored
to reconcile their bilateral differences on behalf of China¹s global
economic and diplomatic integration.
VI. Oct. 19 - No Session
VII. Oct. 26 - No Session
VIII. Nov. 2
America and the World in China¹s Economic Rise
A look at the reasons for U.S. support and the consequences of China¹s entry
into international trade and investment, including the World Trade
Organization.
IX. Nov. 9
America and China in the ³Asian Century²: Friends or Foes?
A diagnosis of the opportunities and challenges facing the U.S. and China as
these economic superpowers interact in the decades ahead.
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3. Celebrate MN Recovery Month With Events Throughout September
Event 1: Special Comedy Performance
Date & Time: Thursday, September 14th, 7 pm
Location: Brave New Workshop, 2605 Hennepin Ave. S, Minneapolis
For more information or to make reservations call 612-378-8856 or visit its
website at www.recoveryworksmn.org.
Event 2: Beyond Silence
Please join Asian Media Access, Center for Hmong Studies, Council of Asian
Pacific Islanders, and Lao Cultural Center to support Asian American &
Pacific Islander (AAPI) Recovery Month Forum. FREE and open to public,
lunch provided.
Date: Saturday, September 23, 9am - 3pm
Location: Lao Cultural Center Building, 2648 W. Broadway Ave., Minneapolis,
MN 55411
9 a.m. - 10. a.m. Walk for Recovery
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Speakers, Panels and Health Fair Exhibits
For information, call David Zander, 651-296-0538, and Ange Hwang, Asian
Media Access 612-376-7715.
Event 3: Minnesota Twins Game
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 27th
Location: HHH Metrodome
5:00 pm Picnic Dinner
For more information or to make reservations call 612-378-8856 or visit its
website at www.recoveryworksmn.org.
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4. Lecture - Natives and Newcomers: Immigration and Diversity in America
Part I
Part I of the Natives and Newcomers series will examine what it means to be
a native¹ ornewcomer¹ at a specific historical moment and how newcomers¹
have become natives¹ and natives¹ in transitions sometimes were viewed as
newcomers.¹
The speakers will consider some of the peoples who came to the United States
during four rather distinct waves¹ of immigration - from the colonists of
the seventeenth century to the new immigrants¹ from Asia and Africa of
today. Among the topics to be covered are: who came, from where did they
originate, why did they come, and how did they interact with others whose
ways of life and values they did not share.
Part II (Spring 07) will focus on issue of immigration and policy
questions, the economics of immigration and a deeper understanding of the
past and present experience of the newest newcomers¹ to America.
Speakers:
Anne Attea, Director
Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis Hispanic Ministry
Bruce Corrie, Professor of Economics, College of Business, Concordia
University
Donna Gabaccia, Director, Immigration History Research Center, University of
Minnesota
Sharon Howell, CSJ, Assistant Dean of Students, University of St. Thomas
Sally Hunter, School of Education, University of St. Thomas
Ellen Kennedy, Director of Service Learning, University of St. Thomas
Thomas Mega, Department of History, University of St. Thomas
John Radzilowski, Department of History, University of St. Thomas
LaVern Rippley, Department of German, St. Olaf College
Part I of the Natives and Newcomers series: Monday afternoons, 1:00 - 3:00
p.m.
I. Sept. 18
Who Is a Native and Who Is a Newcomer?, Ellen Kennedy
Native Americans - Life and Times before the Pilgrims, Sally Hunter
II. Sept. 25
Early Settlers and the Native Americans, Thomas Mega
Ojibway and Dakota Interact with the Pioneers, Sally Hunter
III. Oct. 2 - No Session
IV. Oct. 9
The Four Waves - Who Came When and Why?, John Radzilowski
An Overview
V. Oct. 16
Growth and Development of the African-American, Sharon Howell
Community through Reconstruction
VI. Oct. 23
The First Wave - Minnesota¹s Germans: LaVern Rippley
Divided, Decided, Determined!
VII. Oct. 30
The Second Wave - From Panna Maria to Chicago: John Radzilowski
Polish Immigrants and Their Children Italians in America: Comparative
Perspectives, Donna Gabaccia
VIII. Nov. 6
The Third Wave - Refugees, DPs, and Guest Workers: John Radzilowski
Immigrants and Migrants, 1930¹s 1950¹s
IX. Nov. 13
Latino Experiences of the Third and Fourth Waves:Anne Attea
Then and Now
X. Nov. 20
Non-European Immigration Issues in the Fourth Wave, Bruce Corrie
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5. Minnesota Veteran¹s Summit, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Minnesota Veteran's Summit, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Date: September 21st
As the men and women of the armed services return home to Minnesota their
transition will not be an easy one. You can help welcome the returning
veterans back home and aid in their reintegration process. Your help in
encouraging your faith communities to attend the Minnesota Veteran's Summit,
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, on Thursday, September 21st will be critical.
The one day summit and veterans fair will work to empower and educate our
communities in how to best help the 3,000 combat veterans returning to
Minnesota and their families this spring. The road to reintegration will not
be easy for them; for instance 30% of soldiers show signs of mental health
issues 4-5 months after demobilization. Therefore the summit will include
workshops lead by combat veterans, medical professionals, faith leaders, and
others. These workshops will range in topic from Faith Based Recovery
Support Services, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, to Marriage and Family
Therapist Services.
The Summit urge you to help create a network of support in Minnesota for the
returning veterans. Please invite people from your community to attend the
Summit on September 21st, registration is online at
www.mdva.state.mn.us/vetssummit .You can also set up a training in your
community with Chaplain (MAJ) John Morris by contacting him at
john.joseph.morris@us.army.mil.
The Minnesota Council of Churches want to support you in your efforts, so
please let them know what you need. For more information, contact Anika J
Walz, Program Organizer, Minnesota Council of Churches at 612-230-3211.
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6. Carleton College Fall 2006 Herbert P. Lefler lecture
Carleton College Fall 2006 Herbert P. Lefler lecture
Professor David Ludden, University of Pennsylvania
Empire & the Inequality Predicament in South Asia
Date & Time: Friday, September 22, 2006, 4:30 p.m.
Location: Carleton College, Leighton Hall, Room 304
Maps to Carleton campus can be found at
http://apps.carleton.edu/student/transport/index.php3
Please feel free to share this invitation with your guests and students, all
are welcome to this exciting event!
Questions: Nikki Lamberty, nlambert@carleton.edu or 507-646-4217
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7. Information Session Perpick Center for Arts Education
Perpich Center for Arts Education - Arts High School holding Information
Sessions
The Perpich Center Arts High School (AHS) is an innovative, tuition- free
public high school delivering a comprehensive education centered in the
arts. The school is open to all 11th and 12th grade students who are
Minnesota residents. With enrollment limited to 310 students, AHS offers
the benefit of learning in a small community while allowing students to take
advantage of the wonderful arts resources in the Twin Cities.
Each year, the Arts High School hosts information sessions for those who are
interested in learning more about its programs. Following is a schedule of
upcoming information sessions:
Saturday, September 30, 2006, 11 a.m.
Saturday, October 14, 2006, 11 a.m.
Saturday, October 28, 2006, 11 a.m.
Saturday, November 18, 2006, 11 a.m.
Saturday, December 2, 2006, 11 a.m.
Saturday, January 6, 2007, Session 1, 11 a.m., Session 2, 2 p.m.
Saturday, January 20, 2007, Session 1, 11 a.m., Session 2, 2 p.m.
For information about requirements for admission, visit its website at
www.pcae.k12.mn.us or call Bev DeVos at 763-591-4710.
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8. ThreeSixty After-School Journalism Class for Teens
ThreeSixty - Minnapolis Teens: Learn How to Tell Your Story and Get It
Right
Dates & Time: Oct. 5 Dec. 14, 4-6 pm
Location: Teen Central, Minneapolis Public Library, 300 Nicollet Mall,
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Fee: Free, snacks and bus tokens provided
Limit: 15 students
Application Deadline: September 20, for application form, contact your local
Minneapolis Public Libraries
This 10-week, after-school class is a great chance for teens to have a great
time learning the skills involved in journalism. In this class, they will
gather facts, interview people, write tightly & brightly, visit newsrooms &
meet journalists, work with a professional editor and get their work
published.
Sponsored by Three Sixty, a program at the University of St. Thomas for teen
journalists and the Minneapolis Public Library
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9. The 2006 Twin Cities Chinese Moon Festival Grand Celebration Party
The 2006 Twin Cities Chinese Moon Festival Grand Celebration Party is less
than a month away.
Time and Location: The party will be at St. Paul Student Center on U of M's
St. Paul campus, Friday, Oct. 6. The social hours and a variety of events
start at 6:30 pm, and the ballroom dance starts at 8:00 pm. The party will
conclude at 11:30 pm.
Tickets: Only a small number of tickets are left. Please call 651-246-5735
or 952-210-4009 for tickets and info. The $5 ticket will include a food bag
with cake, bottle water and moon cake, as well as admissions to all the
events. Limited number of $3 tickets may be available on site, which are
good for activities, but not for food bag.
Events: Besides meeting with a big crowd of friends and spending a memorable
Moon Festival night together, you will enjoy some fun activities. Door
prize - Numerous gifts will go to those lucky winners. Two rounds of
drawing will be held in North Star Ballroom at 8:00 PM and10:00 PM
respectively. Grand dancing party - This is the main event of the night.
The dancing party will be held at the state-of-the-art North Star Ballroom.
In addition to a large selection of dance music, some of the popular singers
from Twin Cities Chinese community will provide live vocal accompaniment.
Free dancing instruction will be provided. Family events - The Chinese Moon
Festival is all about families. They will provide gifts to the kids, and
will also show a senior favorite movie. You will also get a chance to win
prize by solving riddles. Please bring your family over to enjoy this great
family night out. Best Food Restaurant will provide limited number of
dinner boxes at $5 each. Please come early if you want to purchase dinners.
Extra bottle water may be available for $0.25/bottle in the North Star
Ballroom.
Registration: Registration is required for the following events. Please
register at your early convenience to secure a berth:
Poker tournament: Send e-mail to yanxx030@tc.umn.edu to register your team.
Karaoke Contest: Send e-mail to zzhang2@mmm.com to register.
Cooking contest: Send e-mail to facss@umn.edu for more information and to
register.
Kids Chess Competition: they will host a tournament for the young chess
players. To register, send e-mail to kevinjiang@yahoo.com
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10. PEACE Ball - Volunteers Needed!
PEACE Ball - Volunteers Needed! They need help to put on the 3rd Annual
PEACE Ball held the evening of October 14th! They will be transforming a
building that has been sitting empty for the past few years, awaiting a
renovation and new use by the American Indian Neighborhood Development
Corporation in 2007. Please review the following set up/clean up times and
email them if you can help. Indicate your preferred time slot and include
your phone number. Or call the PEACE Foundation at 612-521-4405 for more
information.
Painting & Work Day - Saturday, October 7th, 10am to 4pm
Event Set Up - Friday, October 13th, Morning 10am - 12noon
Event Set Up - Saturday, October 14th
Shift 1: 10am - 12noon Shift
Shift 2: Noon - 2pm
Shift 3: 2pm - 4pm
Shift 4: 4pm 6pm
Event Volunteering - Saturday, October 14th
Greeting & Ticket Sales - 6pm to 8pm
Initial Clean Up - 12midnight 1am
Clean up - Sunday, October 15th, 3pm to 5pm
Clean Up - Monday, October 16th,10am to noon
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11. Men Can Make a Difference Conference
"Men Can Make a Difference Conference"
Dates: October 13 & 14th
Location: Cragun's Resort
Sponsored by the Minnesota Men's Action Network,
<http://www.menaspeacemakers.org/map_v2/mman.asp> : Alliance for the
Prevention of Sexual Violence.
This conference is for men who desire a world in which they, their children,
partners, parents and friends can live free from the threat of sexual harm
and abuse. The conference will offer opportunities to hear from expert
trainers, gain new information and strategies for preventing sexual
violence, and join with other men to take action. All in the beautiful
lakeside setting of Cragun's resort and for the very low cost of $50 for a
room for Friday night.
The keynote speakers are Jackson Katz <http://jacksonkatz.com/> and Tony
Porter <http://acalltomen.org/> .
For more information and to register go to:
http://www.menaspeacemakers.org/map_v2/mman.asp
Please note: Registration will still be possible beyond Sept. 13th, but room
availability at Cragun's cannot be guaranteed beyond that date.
Please pass this on to others as well.
This conference is a collaborative effort between the Minnesota Department
of Health, Men As Peacemakers in Duluth, and the Gender Violence Institute
in Clearwater as part of a larger project to develop a network of men and
male leaders involved in primary prevention practices.
Co-Sponsored by: The Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition
(MIWSAC), The Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA), and the
Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women (MCBW).
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12. Volunteer Opportunities for ³Collection in Focus China² at Minneapolis
Institute of Arts
COLLECTION IN FOCUS: CHINA
Department of Museum Guide Programs
WHAT IS COLLECTION: The Collection in Focus Guide Program (CIF) is an
evening and weekend volunteer opportunity for adults interested in learning
about art and sharing their knowledge with others. In early 2007, CIF guides
will be trained to teach museum visitors about the rich and fascinating
artistic heritage of China.
IN FOCUS (CIF)?: The MIA¹s magnificent collection of Chinese art is one of
the largest and most comprehensive in the country. It includes classical
Chinese art from Neolithic to modern times. With the museum¹s recent
expansion, which includes 7 new Chinese galleries, now is an especially
exciting time to study the collection and learn to share it with the
museum¹s visitors.
WHAT DO COLLECTION IN FOCUS GUIDES DO? After training, CIF guides lead free
discussion-based tours of the Chinese galleries for museum visitors. They
also facilitate the interactive China Art Cart where visitors can touch,
try-on, and try-out authentic art objects similar to those on display in the
galleries. No prior art history experience required.
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT? Attend training at the museum Saturdays10:00
a.m.-4:00 p.m. (January 20, January 27, February 24, and March 31), and
Thursdays 6:00-9:00 p.m.
(February 1, February 8, February 15, March 8, March 15, and March 22).
Complete a practice tour with museum staff (April-June 2007). After
training, volunteer 24 hours of your time as a tour guide on Thursday
evenings or weekends from July 2007 through June 2008. Attend at least two
Thursday evening continuing education sessions and the guides¹ annual
meeting.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
- behind-the-scenes training in art history and teaching techniques
- access to the museum during extended hours
- reserved parking
- social events
- free admission to special exhibitions
- exclusive use of the volunteer library
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED? Call 612-870-3013 or e-mail kharley@artmia.org to
request an application and register to attend one of four scheduled
information sessions:
- Saturday, September 23, 10:30 a.m. noon Wells Fargo Community Room
- Saturday, September 23, 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Wells Fargo Community Room
- Saturday, September 30, 10:30 a.m. noon Friends Community Room
- Saturday, September 30, 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Friends Community Room
Application deadline: October 16, 2006
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13. Discussion on Domestic Violence
Date & Time: October 18th, 7 pm
Location: Rondo Community Outreach Library, 461 N. Dale St.
³Love, Honour and Disobey² reveals the complex issues surrounding domestic
violence in Britain¹s black and ethnic minority communities, getting to the
heart of current multicultural debates. Rebecca Palmer, Staff Attorney with
the Battered Immigrant Women Project at Minnesota Advocates, and Raj
Chaudhary, Executive Director of SEWA-AIFW
<http://www.sewa-aifw.org/index.php> , a local non-profit organization
serving the Asian-Indian population in Minnesota, will host the discussion
and provide a perspective on issues facing battered refugee and immigrant
women locally.
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14. Hmong Resource Fair
The 5th Annual Hmong Resource Fair is coming in October!
Date & Time: Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Arlington High School
The event is free and open to the public. There are many vendor,
sponsorship/partnership, and volunteer opportunities at the Annual Hmong
Resource Fair. Check out their official website for more information about
the event (www.hmongresourcefair.bravehost.com).
Looking for volunteer opportunities? Trying to expose your business and
services to the community, but need help? Reserve your spot at the 5th
Annual Hmong Resource Fair today and get connected over 100 businesses and
thousands of potential clients! Inquire about any necessary forms with
Kalue Her at hmongfair@hotmail.com. Forms will soon be available online.
If you have any questions or concerns about the event, please contact Kazoua
Kong-Thao, Hmong Resource Fair Chair, at 651-238-1869 or Kalue Her at
hmongfair@hotmail.com.
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