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Filipino Heritage Camp/August 1-4/Golden Colorado “A is for Adobo-The Philippines from A to Z”

Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, Connections, Events, Home on 05 1st, 2013

August 1st -4th, 2013 in Golden, CO

2013 Directors: Sarah Parino & Maeline Barnstable

What does Filipino Heritage Camp mean to you?

“I Love Camp” – FHC 2nd Grade Camper

“This is my Favorite Camp” – FHC 5th Grade Camper

“I don’t want Camp to end” – FHC 7th Grade Camper

“It’s worth so much to see our girls grow with confidence – giving them the tools to cope with adoption/race issues we don’t fully understand. They look forward to seeing their long lasting friends every year.” – FHC Parent

“I did not realize how much camp would help me as a Parent too!” – FHC Parent

FOUR DAYS A SUMMER……IMPACT FOR LIFE!

The Filipino Heritage Camp is one of a handful of camps around the country designed especially for families with children adopted from the Philippines. Committed to exploring both the cultural and the adoption aspects of growing as an adoptive family, it is one of ten camps facilitated by the highly respected Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families, Inc. FHC 2013 is going to be a great year as we return to Golden, Colorado, which proved to be so much fun and such a great venue for camp last year. FHC will again be planning an optional “Family Fun Day” for folks who would like an extra no frills day. Our incredible Filipino community volunteers will return with us to cook delicious food, entertain, teach, and interact as counselors and adult role models with our kids.

This year’s camp theme is “A is for Adobo-The Philippines from A to Z”.  We plan to have a grand time, exploring the culture, people and land of the Philippines, including Filipino-American culture today, especially with our friends in the Filipino community.

We will return to the American Mountaineering Center, in Golden, Colorado, which was a lovely meeting space for FHC 2012.  There were plenty of outdoor activities available in the foothills of the Rockies.  Lodging will be available for those traveling to Colorado from a distance. We will also be spending time at the Filipino American Community of Colorado’s wonderful cultural center, which is about 15 minutes away.

Planning for our 2013 camp is underway, so watch this site, check your email inbox, and follow us on Facebook for updates as workshops and activities are solidified.   Some of the highlights for 2013:

  • Again this year, we will be providing programming specifically designed for our adult adoptee community.
  • Opening Ceremony will be on Thursday evening after a potluck dinner where we can renew old friendships and welcome new faces.
  • Friday afternoon and evening we will include some free time in the schedule for your family to explore Golden, CO.  There are many opportunities for swimming, hiking, shopping, and dining, all within walking distance of our hotel and meeting space.
  • Our Saturday evening Dinner and Dance Party will be held at the Filipino American Community of Colorado’s Cultural Center, where we will spend some relaxing time with our wonderful community volunteers.

As always, we will explore the unique gifts and challenges that come with our mostly transracial adoptive families. We realize that as your children grow, they will be dealing with issues faced by any child of color, no matter their country of birth. At our camp, they are with a sea of families who are like theirs, and with children who are in the majority for a few days. Though we enthusiastically celebrate their birth country, we also celebrate adoption as a culture of its own. The similarities of being with other families “just like theirs” is what really bonds the children and their families so immediately at our camps.

We hope to see you at camp in August. For further information, please contact us, or visit our Facebook page.



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The Ties Program: Birth Country Travel–A Journey Back, A Journey Forward

Posted by lecrowder in Back To Our Roots, Home, Our Stories on 03 29th, 2013

CT Workshop Info

Saturday, April 13
2:45 to 4:15 PM

Windsor Public Library
323 Broad Street
Windsor, CT 06095

RSVP for the workshop!
Please indicate your country(ies) of interest.

This workshop will encompass information from the following two workshops:

Birth Country Travel–A Journey Back, A Journey Forward
A heritage journey is one of the most significant factors in the identity building process of internationally adopted children. So, what’s the journey all about? What age is the best age? How can families prepare? What role does “adoptee loyalty” play in the journey? What are the pros and cons of group vs individual travel? What adoption exploration is possible in country? How do the kids react before, during and after the trip? This workshop will address the top questions asked by families considering birth country travel.

Teens and Tweens–
What I Would Tell You if I Could Find the Words
If you are raising a tween or teen, chances are they are holding back. It’s what my 12 year old daughter calls “restricted information.” “Why is it restricted?” I ask, holding on to her every word, listening for clues for what is on HER mind, despite the fact that via my professional work, I’ve got a pretty good clue.

“Because I don’t want to hurt you, or make you feel bad about stuff,” she replies. “But what stuff?” I ask. “You know Mom, just stuff.”

So what’s the stuff? What are tweens and teens pondering in the corners of their minds? The answer: questions and thoughts related to:

1. Fitting in
2. Their relationship with their adoptive family & adoptee loyalty
3. Feelings related to their birth family and birth country
4. And the double whammy-things that combine both birth and adoptive family
5. Understanding background, a.k.a. Life History
6. Poverty in birth country
7. Why? Why? Why? (to a million things)
8. Abandonment issues, insecurities, and control
9. Self-worth & guilt
10. Hope

This workshop will take a look at concrete questions & thoughts that MAY be going through your child’s mind, or may be soon.

In this very interactive workshop, you will hear and experience the thoughts of international adoptees….the “restricted information” shared openly and honestly by adoptees themselves. It will provide insight to help you create a strategy that will strengthen your relationship with your child.

RSVP for the workshop
Please indicate your country(ies) of interest.

Learn more about our sister organizations:

World Ties
Humanitarian aid in your (or your child’s) country of birth. Information is on each country page on The Ties Program website. In the right hand column, look for “Project Kindness”

Gift of Identity Fund
www.Gift-of-Identity.org
The Gift of Identity Fund, Ltd. provides funding to international adoptees visiting their birth country with the goal of helping them understand their identity, heritage, and culture.
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Support Little Manila Foundation (CA): 2013 Fil-Am History Calendars AVAILABLE!

Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, Home on 12 16th, 2012

Our 2013 Filipino American History Calendar

Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 9:00PM

Just in time for the holidays and the new year, our sixth annual Filipino American History Calendar from FANHS and Little Manila Foundation is hot off the press and ready for you to order! Order TODAY because we sell out every year! (Last year we sold out in one week!)

All calendar proceeds benefit the preservation efforts of the Little Manila Foundation and the Museum Fund of the Filipino American National Historical Society.

At only $10, it’s the perfect gift for everyone and an affordable way to learn Filipino American history. Each month features a historic photograph from the Filipino American National Historical Society’s extensive archives as well as community members’ personal albums,  as well as important dates in Philippine and Filipino American History. The calendar is designed by Stockton Filipino American Rick Narvarte. This year’s cover features the glamorous Los Filipinos Tailoring Shop, located at 232 S. El Dorado Street in the heart of Little Manila in the late 1920s. The Lazaro family (from left, Placido, a friend, Juliana, and Juliana’s daughter Asuncion Guevarra (Nicolas) ran the shop.

This year’s photographs features veterans of the First Filipino Infantry, strawberry workers, UFW Co-Founder and former Filipino Community of Stockton president Larry Itliong, a Manuel Roxas Post Christmas party, a Caballeros de Dimas Alang float, the Castillo family restaurant in Little Manila, the Aynaga family and Cecil Bonzo at the farmer’s market “under the bridge” in Little Manila, a big crowd of Bridge Generation Pinays and Pinoys at a luau party in the 1940s. The photographs feature members of the following families and organizations: Caballeros de Dimas Alang, Filipino Youth Association (circa 1940s), Manuel Roxas Post and Auxiliary, the Filipino Community of Stockton, Castillo, Engkabo, Lazaro, Nicolas, Reyes, Unsod, Juanitas, Aynaga, Ninonuevo, Somera, Peña, Inosanto, Mata, Arca, Bonzo, Ybera, Saturno, Villegas, San Juan, Saguindel, Tomek, Agdeppa, Navarro, Cabayan, Itliong, Caballero, Gesulga, Rosal, Liwanag, Ente, Cordova, Bilar, Sabac, Riego, Batugo, our Little Manila Afterschool Program students, and many, many more. In fact, if you trace your roots to Stockton, you have a relative or friend in this calendar!

Almost every day features a different significant date or event in Filipino American history. If you had your 2012 Calendar, you would know Dec. 13, 1928, California farmers passed a resolution to exclude Filipino immigration. Also, on Dec. 13 1941, Filipinos in Stockton called a boycott of Japanese businesses and wore “I Am Filipino” buttons to protect against anti-Japanese racial violence that unfortunately erupted against Asian Americans during World War II . And those are just a few examples of all you will learn from our calendar!

WHERE TO BUY: (buy now online or via phone! Delivery and mailing begins Thursday 12/21)

Online – Little Manila Foundation Online Store:  Buy Now!
- Because of USPS delays and possible inclement weather, we cannot guarantee Christmas Eve delivery, but ordering by MIDNIGHT THURSDAY 12/20 is your best bet as the orders will go out Friday 12/21 via priority mail from Stockton. If you live in the Stockton area or the SF Bay Area, keep reading for other ordering options.

To Buy in the Stockton area:

• Every Little Manila Foundation board member has calendars to sell: Elena Mangahas, Dillon Delvo, Lorenzo Romano, Florence Quilantang, Addie Suguitan, Fay Olympia, Sylvia Oclaray, Tony Somera, Jessica Hernandez, Sandi Olega Miyai, Flora May Teague, and Dawn Mabalon. If you know any of these board members, contact them and they can sell you and deliver any quantity you need!

• By Phone (in Stockton only): (209) 477-7143. Clearly state your name, the number of calendars, and your phone number.

• Email Us: Go to this page on our website: http://www.littlemanila.org/email-us/. Tell us your name, how many you’d like to order, and someone will get back to you ASAP.

• Yet Bun Heong Bakery
Filipino Center, 6 W. Main St., Stockton, CA 95202
10:00 – 3:00 PM daily; only until 1:00 PM Saturdays. Closed on Wednesdays.

To Buy In San Francisco/Bay Area:

• Arkipelago Books
1010 Mission Street  San Francisco, CA 94103

(415) 553-8185 http://www.arkipelagobooks.com



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Give the gift of Books: philippineexpressionsbookshop.wordpress.com

Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, Home on 12 10th, 2012

 

 

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Give A Book This Christmas!

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Celebrate Christmas with a gift that keeps giving, even to the next generation that follows.

Give a Book for Christmas, not just any book but a Filipiniana book that embodies the thoughts, words and aspirations of the Filipino people. Fortunes come and go but the culture of a people stays as long as the people live. But culture must be nurtured among the young so that it is passed on to the next generation. And when memory fails, there is nothing like Philippine booksstack_of_books 25% that document all the cultural treasures of a people to bring back the customs and traditions that enrich the Filipino.

In our 28 years of serving the Filipino Community in the US, this is the first time that we are offering a special Christmas sale of select items suitable as gifts for your loved ones. We take pride especially in the children’s titles that we have chosen as gifts.free-shipping-

Since the sale is only until December 15, please shop early so that you will receive your order on time for Christmas.

Maligayang Pasko at Masaganang Bagong Taon!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!

 



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Time to get ready for PASKO (Christmas) part I

Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, Home on 11 15th, 2012

With the Holidays around the corner what better time than now to order those one of a kind gifts!

A is for ADOBO is a must have alphabet picture book for Filipinos (and non) of all ages.  It will have you salivating with curiosity from each and every photo. Perfect for those who are not familiar with Filipino cuisine and other edibles! You can order from Tahanan Books, Amazon.com and Asia for Kids.

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2012 “I Am… Filipino American” Contest for Children

Posted by lecrowder in Back To Our Roots, Events, Home on 09 28th, 2012

2012 “I Am… Filipino American” Contest for Children

October is Filipino American History Month. And, to celebrate the achievements of Filipinos in America and encourage cultural pride in our youth, The Filipino School of New York & New Jersey will be holding its 2nd Annual “I Am… Filipino American” Contest!

Contestants must answer both questions:
What is it about being Filipino American that makes you proud?
How have you shown your Filipino American pride?
Be creative! Entries can be submitted in any of the following formats:
Short Essay (no more than 100 words)
Drawing/Picture/Poster
Photograph
Poem or Song Lyrics
Video (no more than 15 seconds)
The Grand Prize Winner will receive:
Two (2) free tickets to attend and read/showcase their winning entry at the 2012 TOFA-NY Awards Program (www.facebook.com/TOFANYI2) in Carnegie Hall on October 27
This year’s hosts include: Jose Antonio Vargas and Bessie Badilla; special guests Broadways star Adam Jacobs (Lion King) and Ali Ewoldt (Les Miserables and West Side Story); and performers Gail Banawis, Kay Habana, Alyssa Shoemaker, Roberto Villanueva and Tiffany Viray.
Read/showcase their winning entry at the 2012 FANHS Metro NY (fanhs-nyc.org) FAHM Closing Ceremonies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice on October 30
At this event, a Lifetime Achievement Award will be bestowed to Mr. Joe Bataan, also known as the “King of Latin Soul.” Joe Bataan, whose given name was Bataan Nitollano, was born and raised in Spanish Harlem in 1942 to an African American mother and Filipino father. As a musical pioneer, he has credited as one of the innovators of SalSoul (Salsa and Latin Soul), Latin Funk, Latin R&B, Latin Jazz, and Boogaloo.
A Filipino American themed gift basket (valued at approximately $150)
One (1) Runner-Up will receive a Filipino American themed gift basket

To qualify, you must be of Filipino descent, in grade 1-12, and reside in NY/NJ/CT.
Deadline for submissions is: Saturday, October 20, 2012 EST midnight.
Submit all entries to: info@filschool-nynj.org with “FAHM Contest” in the subject. Include your name, age, city/state, along with phone number or email address.

For more information, contact:
Venessa Manzano, School Director
info@filschool-nynj.org
774.257.4669
www.filschool-nynj.org
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You are receiving this email to stay informed of our upcoming programs and activities promoting Filipino language and culture. Many thanks for your interest and continued support.
Our mailing address is:
The Filipino School of New York & New Jersey
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Jersey City, NJ 07304

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Pnoy Apparel.com 50% OFF Sale until Sept 25th!

Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, Events, Home on 09 20th, 2012


What up PNOY App Fam!

The summer is winding down and we feel like having a SALE!! Everything 50% OFF starting 9/20 thru 9/25, just visit www.pnoyapparel.com and use the “KAMPEON” coupon code to redeem your savings!!

Changes are coming!! New site, new “name”, with new new gear! More info after the jump!

KAMPEON!

Peace, Love, and Service Always!



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Pinoy Educational Partnerships: A Filipina/o American Studies Sourcebook Series Available!!

Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, Home on 08 23rd, 2012
Begin the new school year with the PEP Sourcebook series! Pin@y Educational Partnerships: A Filipina/o American Studies Sourcebook Series is still the best and most comprehensive resource on Filipino/o American Studies.

Lorial, as a previous customer, we would like to share two special offers with you. Complete your set with an exclusive loyalty discount and tell a friend for a referral bonus!

Exclusive 15% Loyalty Discount:
By receiving this email, we have noted you as a previous customer of our products or a member of our email list. Send a receipt of your new purchase to phoenixphi@gmail.com and we will credit you back 15% via Paypal.

5% Referral Bonus:

Referrals must be new customers.  After your referral completes her purchase, have her email the receipt to phoenixphi@gmail.com, mentioning your name.  She will receive a 10% discount, and you will receive a 5% bonus via Paypal as a thank you for your referral.

Note: All offers are based on purchase price before shipping and taxes.
Volume I, Philippine and Filipina/o American History – $30.00
Volume II, Filipina/o American Identities, Activism, and Service – $30.00


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FAN nominated as one of 5 for The Outstanding Filipinos in New York

Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, Events, Home, News on 07 16th, 2012

The Filipino Adoptees Network has been nominated as one of 5 recipients under Youth and Sports in hopes to receive top honors at The Outstanding Filipinos of New York! We are honored to be recognized and would like folks to learn more about the adopted Filipino experience through the nomination process. Please look at the other nominees who are movers and shakers in the Filipino American community of New York.

You must first like the The Outstanding Filipinos in New York (TOFA 12) Facebook group in order to vote for the FAN nomination.

Thank you in advance,

FAN



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The Ties Program: BIRTH COUNTRY TRAVEL— A JOURNEY BACK–A JOURNEY FORWARD Workshop/ July 18/ North Carolina

Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, Events, Home on 07 4th, 2012

Participate in this unique workshop….

BIRTH COUNTRY TRAVEL— A JOURNEY BACK–A JOURNEY FORWARD

A heritage journey is one of the most significant factors in the identity building process of internationally adoptive children.

So, what’s the journey all about?

What age is the best age?

How can families prepare?

How can you integrate service work if you’d like?

What role does “adoptee loyalty” play in the journey?

What are the pros and cons of group vs individual travel?

What adoption exploration is possible in country?

How do the kids react before, during and after the trip?

What role does FACEBOOK play in homeland journeys?

Questions welcome! Presented by: Becca Piper, Founder/Co-Director The Ties Program–Adoptive Family Homeland Journeys & World Ties Where: Lake Lynn Community Center 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC When: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Prioritize it ….plan to come! Please RSVP by emailing your a )name, b) country of interest and c) number of attendees to: Info@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com Free will donation to World Ties, our sister 501(c)(3) organization helping children and families in countries visited by Ties families. Hope to see you on June 9. If you would like to have a workshop presented for your camp, conference, etc. please email Info@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com.



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