Tuttle Publishing: Educational books for Filipinos
Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, Home, News on 07 26th, 2010All the books below are available on amazon.com They are wonderful books for anyone who would like to learn the Filipino language.
Tuttle Publishing: Unparalleled Marketplace for Filipino Children’s Books & Educational Tagalog Language Materials
Editorial Note: Award-winning author Norma Olizon-Chikiamco is available for media interviews.
January 25, 2010
NORTH CLARENDON, Vt. — (U.S. ASIAN WIRE) — Tuttle Publishing, a leader in English language books on and about Asia for over 60 years, is proud to present children’s books and language materials depicting the rich, cultural diversity of the Filipino heritage. Tuttle Publishing’s unparalleled marketplace offers an extensive catalogue with an array of delightful Filipino stories and titles for children of all ages featuring award-winning Filipino authors and illustrators.
“Tuttle Publishing recognizes the importance of reaching out to the millions of Filipino heritage learners in this country, and maintains a commitment to producing quality, authentic books to serve their needs. Through children’s books, cookbooks, language learning books and many others, Tuttle continues to celebrate and support the strengths that the Filipino American community brings to us all.”-Christopher Johns, Sales and Marketing Director, Tuttle Publishing.
Pan de Sal Saves the Day, an inspiring tale written by award-winning author Norma Olizon-Chikiamco with colorful illustrations by Mark Salvatus, tells the story of a shy girl with very low self-esteem but when an unexpected event occurs Pan de Sal greatly triumphs, winning the admiration of her classmates and most importantly herself. Pan de Sal Saves the Day took first place in the most prestigious literary competition in the Philippines, the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature.
Price: $12.95
Illustrations: Full-color
In the age-old tradition of teaching language through rhyme and verse, author Liana Romulo presents My First Book of Tagalog Words and introduces the National language of the Philippines and culture to preschool children in a playful and non-intimidating way. Bold and bright illustrations by award-winning artist Jaime Laurel are featured.
Price: $12.95
Illustrations: Full-color
Filipino Friends, written by Liana Romulo with illustrations by artist Corazon Dandan-Albano, is a delightful story told through the eyes of Sam, a Filipino-American boy visiting the Philippines for the very first time. Soft, whimsical watercolors labeled with English words and Filipino translations bring to light the differences between western and Philippine lifestyles.
Price: $15.95
Illustrations: Full-color
Filipino Children’s Favorite Stories is a must-have collection of beloved tales retold by author Liana Romulo and beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Joanne De Leon. This wonderful compilation of classic myths from the Philippines captivates the hearts of children of all ages worldwide. From “The Prince’s Bride” to “The Magic Lake” to “The Deer and the Snail” the classic Filipino children�s stories have amused, inspired, and taught millions of children throughout the centuries with poignant, universal life lessons.
Price: $18.95
Illustrations: Full-Color
In addition to Tuttle’s outstanding catalogue of fine children�s books, Tuttle offers supplemental Tagalog language-learning materials perfect for home or classroom use.Tagalog for Kids Flash Cards by Imelda Fines Gasmen is an excellent way to introduce young children to the National language of the Philippines, and the most commonly used Southeast Asian language in the U.S. Kids build their vocabulary by learning everyday, commonly used words, sentences and songs. Tagalog for Kids Flash Cards comes complete with 64 flash cards, audio CD, wall chart and educational guide for parents and teachers, a fun and kid-friendly way to learn!
Price: $19.95
Illustrations: 64 cards; audio CD; 16-pp. booklet & color wall chart
These books, and all titles available from Tuttle Publishing, can be purchased online at our website, www.tuttlepublishing.com, www.amazon.com and at fine retailers everywhere.
About Tuttle Publishing
Tuttle Publishing, a member of the Periplus Publishing Group, was founded by Charles E. Tuttle (1915-1993) in Tokyo in 1948. His mission was to publish “books to span the East and West.” With offices in North Clarendon, Vermont; Singapore; Tokyo and Jakarta, Tuttle Publishing has become the largest English-language book publishing and distribution company in Asia.
read comments (0)Fil-Am Ako: Filipino American Psychology: A Collection of Personal Narratives
Posted by lecrowder in Back To Our Roots, Home, News on 07 23rd, 2010Now Available: Filipino American Psychology: A Collection of Personal Narratives
In 2009, Kevin L. Nadal launched his first book, Filipino American Psychology: A Handbook of Theory, Research, and Clinical Practice. The book offers a comprehensive look at the psyche of Filipino Americans.This book is the first of its kind and aims to promote visibility of this invisible group, so that 2.4 million Filipino Americans will have their voices heard.
Filipino American Psychology: A Collection of Personal Narratives is a sequel to Nadal’s first textbook and is a compilation of 35 stories relating to the various concepts involving Filipino American Psychology. I was very fortunate to offer my personal narrative in Nadal’s latest book. My personal narrative is “Fil-Am Ako: The Battle for Identity,” which is a look back at my life growing up in the states as a Filipino immigrant facing racism and adversity in a town that only wanted me to assimilate to Western culture. The book will soon be available on amazon, borders, and barnesandnoble.com, and hopefully will make it to a store near you.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Filipino Americans are projected to become the largest Asian American population by 2010. As the second largest immigrant group in the country, there are approximately 3 million documented and undocumented Filipino Americans in the US. Filipino Americans are unique in many ways. They are descendants of the Philippines, a country that was colonized by Spain for over three centuries and by the US for almost 50 years. They are the only ethnic group that has been categorized as Asian American, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and even as their own separate ethnicity. Because of diverse phenotypes, they are often perceived as being Asian, Latino, multiracial, and others. And contrary to the Model Minority Myth, Filipino Americans have experienced several health, psychological, and educational disparities, including lower college graduation rates and higher levels of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, depression, and suicide.
Despite these disparaging statistics, Filipino Americans have made significant contributions to the US, ever since their first arrivals in October 1587- from their involvement in the United Farmworkers Movement to their roles in hip-hop culture and their presence in medicine, education, and the arts. However, Filipino Americans have also been referred to as the “Forgotten Asian Americans” because of their invisibility in mainstream media, academia, and politics. Filipino American Psychology: A Collection of Personal Narratives offers an intimate look at the lives of Filipino Americans through stories involving ethnic identity, colonial mentality, cultural conflicts, and experiences with gender, sexual orientation, and multiraciality. Writers courageously address how they cope with mental health issues-including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and suicide. Theories and concepts from the book’s predecessor, Filipino American Psychology: A Handbook of Theory, Research, and Clinical Practice can be applied through the voices of a diverse collection of Filipino Americans.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Kevin Leo Yabut Nadal, Ph.D., is a professor, psychologist, performer, activist, and author, who received his doctorate in counseling psychology from Columbia University. As an assistant professor of psychology and mental health counseling at John Jay College of Criminal Justice- City University of New York, he has published several works focusing on Filipino American, ethnic minority, and LGBTQ issues in the fields of psychology and education. In 2007, he led a vast international campaign against ABC Studios for the negative statements made about Filipino medical schools on the television show “Desperate Housewives.” A California-bred New Yorker, Kevin is also a part-time comedian and spoken word artist who has performed across the United States since 2000. He was named one of People Magazine’s hottest bachelors in 2006, he was a guest on Fox News Channel’s “The O’Reilly Factor,” and he has been featured on PBS, The Filipino Channel, the History Channel, HGTV, Philippine News, and Filipinas Magazine.
ABOUT THE BOOK LAUNCH/ READING/ SIGNING
If you’re in the New York area, there will be book launch and reading at
John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
6pm-9pm
445 W. 59th Street (b/w 9th and 10th)
2nd Floor Multipurpose Room
Reading promptly at 6:30pm, followed by Book Signings
Featuring Dr. Kevin Nadal and other NYC Contributors
** A limited number of books will be available for signing, so arrive early **
ORDER TODAY FROM:
http://www.authorhouse.com/Bookstore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=71547
Here is a 2009 interview with Kevin Nadal at Columbia College Chicago, where he explains why he decided to write Filipino American Psychology and why it is important for Filipino Americans to have their voices heard.
Asia Journal: A FOR ADOBO: An alphabetical, gastronomic journey to Filipino food
Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, Home, News on 07 7th, 2010A FOR ADOBO: An alphabetical, gastronomic journey to Filipino food
Being a self-proclaimed, self-taught cook (and not too well at that) and food fanatic, I almost always go to the cookbook / food section of a bookstore first. And always, Ilook at the pictures first. Iguess Ihave this (secret) obsession about food photography that aside from taste, visual has to be also a priority. This is why Iwas more than excited to help writer, photographer and graphic designer Nelson Agustin in his quest to find some yemas (those sweet and milky delicacy wrapped in colorful cellophanes) for his newest photography book, A for Adobo.
Based in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada, Nelson graduated with honors from the University of the Philippines-College of Fine Arts and has published several photography books, most notably Bare Essentials (2007) and Edible Landscapes (2007) under his publishing house, Helios Media. However, A for Adobo is his first photography book for children.
In his book’s Introduction, Nelson tries to explain what Filipino food is all about. “One is hard put to say what it is,” he writes and added, “Perhaps the halo-halo’s tall glass of mixed sweets where East meets West in a happy rainbow of taste and color is an apt metaphor for what Philippine cooking is about.’
He also tells the truth about Filipinos, wherever they may be in the world, is likely to have rice and adobo on the stove, as well as patis (fermented fish sauce) in their pantry. Filipino food, as he simply (but truthfully) puts, “is more than just comfort food.” It is, he writes, “a celebration of who we are, as well as a survival tool for immigrants adjusting to an unfamiliar culture and environment.”
It took me five days, four Filipino stores, four taste tests, my mom, my sister and a friend to find the perfect yemas (which will survive the trip to Canada) for Nelson. When the package was finally sent, Iactually felt a weird sense of achievement knowing that in a small way, Iwas able to help.
A for Adobo is based on the modern Filipino alphabet instituted by the Philippine government in 1987, consisting of 28 letters—20 from native Filipino and eight from the Spanish alphabet. The letters C, F, J, N, Q, V, X and Z are used only in proper names and nouns, scientific and technical terms and words native to languages other than Filipino. The book also has a more detailed description of each entry that can be found in the Foodnotes section. The Filipino-English bilingual text is for the benefit of acquainting younger generations of readers with the mother tongue.
L for Lumpia
A for Adobo will have its book launching in Manila on July 19, Monday, in Seattle, Washington on July 22, Thursday at the Filipino-American National Historical Society, Seattle University from 5:30 to 8pm; and Vancouver on August 14, Saturday at St. Patrick Ground on Main Street from 9am to 4pm and a booksigning at the Manila International Bookfair from September 15-22.
For more information about A for Adobo, log on to adobo.tahananbooks.com or e-mail info@tahananbooks.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
*Photographs by Nelson Agustin
All images are from A for Adobo, (C) 2010 by Tahanan Books. Reproduced by permission from the publisher.
( Published July 9, 2010 in Something Filipino Magazine p. 2 )
The Philippine National Anthem – Lupang Hinirang
Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, Home on 06 24th, 2010
At first glance the Philippine National anthem can seem very intimidating especially for someone who is not regularly exposed the the Filipino language. The more Filipino events you attend the more you will realize that one if not two anthems are traditionally sung. With constant practice it can be as easily remembered just as the anthem that you know by heart now.
Here is a video version on Youtube with lyrics that you can follow along with.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupang_Hinirang
Filipino translation:
Bayang magiliw,
Perlas ng Silanganan
Alab ng puso,
Sa dibdib Mo’y buhay.
Lupang Hinirang,
Duyan Ka ng magiting,
Sa manlulupig,
‘Di Ka pasisiil.
Sa dagat at bundok,
Sa simoy at sa langit Mong bughaw,
May dilag ang tula,
At awit sa paglayang minamahal.
Ang kislap ng watawat Mo’y
Tagumpay na nagniningning,
Ang Bituin at Araw niya,
Kailan pa ma’y ‘di magdidilim,
Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta,
Buhay ay Langit sa piling Mo;
Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi,
Ang mamatay nang dahil sa ‘Yo.
Unofficial English translation:
Country Beloved,
Pearl of the Orient,
The burning [fervour] of the heart
In Thy Breast is alive.
Chosen Land,
Cradle Thou [art] of the valourous.
To the invaders,
Thou shalt never submit.
In [the] seas and [the] mountains,
in [the] air, and in skies of Thine azure,
There is beauty in the poem
And [in the] song for freedom beloved.
The sparkle of the flag of Thine
Is victory that is shining.
The Stars and Sun of it
Forevermore shall never darken.
Land of the sun, of glory, and loving,
Life is Heaven in Thine embrace.
‘Tis our joy, when there be oppressors,
To die because of Thee.
Filipino Culture and Heritage Camps 2010
Posted by lecrowder in Back To Our Roots, Events, Home, News on 06 1st, 2010Camp Mabuhay Indiana
Kokomo, Indiana
June 10, 2010
This is a one-day Filipino culture camp to be held in Kokomo, Indiana on June 12, 2010. Since 2004, parents and with Filipino volunteers from the Barangay Club of Indiana have worked together to prepare a fun-filled Filipino culture camp for families called Camp Mabuhay. Participants primarily come from Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky. Although the camp is primarily designed for children of Filipino descent, all children are welcome to join in the fun. No prior knowledge of the Philippines is required of children or their parents. An interest in discovering Filipino culture is all that you need to have a great time at Camp Mabuhay Indiana, Inc. Activities for the day include: Traditional Dances, Music Activities, Language Activities, Museum, Art Projects, A Filipino Meal, Cooking Lessons, History of the Philippines, Games, Camp T-Shirt. To learn more and to register, click on brochure.
Filipino Heritage Camp
Winter Park Mountain Lodge, Colorado
July 15-17, 2010
” NO history, NO self, KNOW history, KNOW self: Honoring Filipino Americans”
2010 is a U.S. Census year and the Filipino American community is anticipated to become the first largest Asian American group, surpassing the Chinese Americans. The U.S. Census reported in 2007 that 3.1 million Filipinos reside in America and 80% of Filipino Americans are U.S. citizens. Also in 2007, the U.S. Census reported the Filipino American community to be 4 million or 1.5% of the U.S. population.
Who are the Notable Filipino Americans? What have been their contributions?
This year’s Filipino Heritage Camp, you will learn about the rich history of Filipinos in America that date as far back as 1587 to present day. The workshops and activities will focus on prominent Filipino Americans in the various industries such as entertainment, science, education, sports, medicine and arts. There will also be educational and fun workshops that will look at music, art, dance, history and games that celebrate our Filipino American heritage.
The elementary workshops will include sessions on:
• Filipino/American history
• Craft projects
• discovering love of Filipino music, and dance,
• entertainment and games!
There is specialized programming for our middle and high school aged campers, including:
• Learning about our Filipino American history
• “Survivor Philippines”
• Filipinos in the music industry
• Babayin – the ancient Filipino sanskrit
• “More than Me” project, partner organization to be announced. For more on this trademark Colorado Heritage Camps project, click here:
Workshops for Parents will include;
• The popular cooking classes,
• Adoptee panel,
• An overview of the history of Filipinos in America
• Parent run workshops
The Filipino-American Community of Colorado (FACC) will be celebrating their 10th year volunteering with FHC. The members have had an invaluable role with the camp over the years providing a connection to our Filipino culture by teaching us about culture, cuisine, dance, music and history of the Philippines.
For more information contact: filipino.h.camp@gmail.com or visit the FHC site
Camp Mabuhay North 2010
Friday, September 24 to Sunday, September 26th
Camp Woodstock, a YMCA camp – Woodstock Valley, Connecticut.
http://www.afteryouadopt.org/campmabuhaynorth/
The theme of this year’s camp will be: “Beautiful People, Beautiful Islands: the Philippines.” It will feature some families who have recently returned to the Philippines for their children to visit and tour their homeland: The Lewis and Andrews families went over in February, another family is there right now, for the second time, and 2 other families are currently making plans to go over this summer. So, you will hear from the parents and children all about their exciting experiences!
We have reserved the weekend of September 24-26, 2010 at Camp Woodstock. Camp would start on Friday night (6:30p.m.) and run through Sunday afternoon(2:00). The cost would be @ $100 per person. This cost includes 2 nights of lodging, 6 meals, full use of the camp facilities, equipment, activities: kayaking, canoeing, hiking, swimming, fishing, basketball courts, climbing walls, etc. YMCA staff would run some of the activities, CMN volunteers would do the cooking and run other activities.
Please let us know if this is a possibility for your family. We hope you can make it.
For additional information, please contact Bunny Lewis at bunnylew@comcast.net (860) 219-9573.
Filipino/Filipino American movies on Netflix
Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, Home on 03 23rd, 2010Take a look at some of these movies available on Netflix. The Filipino movies with English subtitles are a great tool for folks wishing to learn the Filipino language. Bare in mind that the movie style is nothing like blockbuster American films so prepare yourself for controversial subject matter but that is reflective of life in the Philippines.
Read more about Cinema of the Philippines
Filipino American:
The Debut
Director: Gene Cajayon
Genre: Independent
Format: DVD
Language: English
Subtitles: English …
For language
Filipino with English subtitles:
Please note that some of the film titles in Filipino do not offer english subtitles. Many films directed by Fil/Fil-Ams are rather difficult to view in theatres and are difficult to find in video stores on line or elsewhere. CineFilipino has collaborated with leading independent film makers to provide the best collection of films for purchase and provides previews. Some notable titles that you can preview and can be purchased on CineFilipino. The following films are available on Netflix: The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros, Crying Ladies, Imelda, Magnifico, Manila By Night, Slow Jam King.
Babae Sa Bintana
(1998)
Director: Chito S. Roño
Genre: Foreign
Format: DVD
Language: Tagalog
Subtitles: English
Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.Babae Sa Breakwater
Starring: Katherine Luna, Kristoffer King
Director: Mario O’Hara
Genre: Foreign
Format: DVD
Language: Tagalog
Subtitles: English
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
(2006)
Director: Auraeus Solito
Genre: Foreign
Format: DVD and streaming
Language: Tagalog
Subtitles: English
Awards: Independent Spirit Awards® Nominee …
Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.Caregiver
Director: Chito S. Roño
Genre: Foreign
Format: DVD
Language: Tagalog
Subtitles: English
Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.Crying Ladies
Director: Mark Meily
Genre: Foreign
Format: DVD
Language: Tagalog, English …
Subtitles: English
Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.Imelda
Director: Ramona S. Diaz
Genre: Documentary
Format: DVD
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Awards: Sundance Film Festival® Nominee …
Magnifico
(2003)
Director: Maryo J. De los Reyes
Genre: Foreign
Format: DVD
Language: Tagalog
Subtitles: English
Unrated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.Bernal
(1980)
Director: Ishmael Bernal
Genre: Foreign
Format: DVD
Language: Tagalog
Subtitles: English
Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.Spirit Warriors
Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.Slow Jam King
(2004)
Director: Steven E. Mallorca
Genre: Foreign
Format: DVD
Language: Tagalog
Subtitles: English
Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.Yamashita: The Tiger’s Treasure
(2001)
Director: Chito S. Roño
Genre: Foreign
Format: DVD
Language: Tagalog
Subtitles: English
Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.Post Adoption Services: Beginning Your Search and Reunion
Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, FAN Announcements, Home, International/Adoption Philippines, Our Stories on 03 11th, 2010At some point as adoptees, we wonder about the woman that gave us life, the caregivers that looked after us, what our medical history is, what physical attributes were passed down to us and so on. It is not an easy decision to start a search considering the many implications, frustrations, or worries that may raise. Just know that you are not alone.
FAN has assisted dozens of adoptees and families who have inquired about search and reunion. Through the Network we’ve connected with adult adoptees who have begun their search and a handful who have successfully reunited with their birth family. Our close partnership with the Intercountry Adoption Board has also provided needed assistance.
Feel free mail info@filipino-adoptees-network if you have an inquiries.
* Please note that if you are under the age of 18 years old, you MUST have the consent of your legal guardian to initiate a search and reunion.
* There is no guarantee that a search will be successful but this should not deter you from doing so. A search can actually provide unknown information that you were unaware of and can sometimes fill the gaps in your adoption story.
Before you decide to contact ICAB, the following information will be very helpful. It can be found on your birth certificate or the case study conducted before your adoption.
- Date of Birth
- Location of Birth
- Name of orphanage in the Philippines if you resided in one before your adoption
- Whether your adoption was private or not
- Name of foreign adoption agency i.e. U.S agency
- Date of adoption
- Name of birth mother
The Intercountry Adoption Board oversees all international (and domestic) adoptions and also has a team that provides post adoption services to assist you in your search. You can request for your original birth certificate and adoption records although if you were privately adopted prior to the 1980′s there is no guarantee of such records.
SERVICES OFFERED BY ICAB FOR SEARCH AND REUNION:
Counseling about adoption issues.
Access to original birth certificate
Provision of adoption records
Assistance to interpret and clarify information in the records
Search assistance to find birth family and relatives.
Other intermediary services for adoptive parents, birth parents and relatives.
Motherland Tour
RECORD KEEPING/DATA BANK/ DOCUMENTATION
- DSWD Archive
- Inter-Country Adoption Board
PROCEDURES:
A. Search process:
- The intent to search may be allowed only upon the personal request made by either the adult adoptee, adopter or the biological parent/s. Minors who are interested to search for his/her biological parent/s shall be represented by his/her adoptive parents.
- The request must be made in writing by whoever intends to trace his/her roots to the Executive Director of the Inter-Country Adoption Board.
- Assess and determine the motivations and preparedness of the individual to pursue the search.
- Identifying information e.g., names, address, personal background etc. may be shared only between and among the adult adoptee, adoptive parents and his/her birth parents and only of they give their written consent.
- Non-identifying information e.g., medical records circumstances which lead to the adoption of child but not necessarily divulging the identity of concerned individual etc. may be made available to both adoptive parents/s and birth parents and the adoptee under 18 years old.
- The use of tri-media.
B. Meeting/Reunion:
- Approval/Consent from the birth parents, adoptive parents and the adoptee must be secured before contact and/or reunion with each other can be arranged.]
- When reunion is decided, preparations of all concerned must be carefully planned to avoid any possible negative experience. The social worker must also consider the decision and the readiness of the adoptee and the biological parent/s on whether to involve the significant person/s in their present lives.
- The timing of any approach to family members is very critical and incredibly important at this point. The social worker must be aware of the impact on all parties desiring contact. He/She must be able to offer a mediating approach to support people at this time, and to try and negotiate and agreeable outcome for all concerned, while at the same time providing support the process.
- The birth parent/s and the adoptee must be given time and space to arrive at a decision at how their lives will move on after the reunion.
Filipino Heritage Camp – Registration now OPEN!
Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, Connections, Events, FAN Announcements, Home on 03 8th, 2010Reminder – FHC Registration is now OPEN – March 8-May 15th!
Camp Fees
The program cost for camps is $95 – $125 per person in the family, depending on grade level, with middle and high school being at the higher end due to extra activities at each camp. Lodging fees are in addition to camp program fees. Lodging is available onsite for Fraser, Winter Park, and Estes Park camps – cost is depending on the accommodation package selected. Average cost of lodging is $175 per night for a family of four. Offsite lodging is also available should you choose to make your own reservations. For Denver camps only offsite lodging is available – area hotel rates will be provided upon registration. Deadlines for completed registrations, which are processed on a first come / first served basis, are noted for each camp.
You will receive registration information in the mail approximately 3 weeks prior to the opening of online registration for each camp.
2010 LODGING INFORMATION
For Lodging information at for Filipino Heritage Camp click here.
TRAVELING TO COLORADO FOR HERITAGE CAMP:
ALTITUDE
Whether driving or flying to Colorado from out-of-state, we highly recommend that you arrive a day or two before camp, so your family can acclimate to our higher altitude! If your camp is being held in the mountains, you might enjoy staying in Denver for a couple of nights, which is a bit of an adjustment at 5,280 feet, then going up to the mountains for camp, which will be at about 9,000 feet! You are also welcome to arrange lodging at the camp site either before camp or after camp, but you will have to do that through individual reservations, and not through our group rate.
AIRPORT
The airport you will be flying into for camp is Denver International Airport. It is approximately 30 minutes from central Denver and about 2 1/2 hours from Winter Park and Fraser. It is about 1 1/2 hours from Estes Park. We highly recommend that you fly in one to two days early, so that your family can acclimate to the higher altitude in Colorado before camp begins. Camp will end around noon on the last day. Please schedule your flight that day to allow for the recommended arrival at the airport two hours before flight time.
RENTAL CAR
We highly recommend you rent a car as it will be much easier for you and your family to get back and forth from the airport to camp, and then to get around easier with your family in the location where your camp is held.
Counselors and volunteers: Please contact the Counselor Coordinator or Directors of camp to arrange possible transportation.
Filipino Intercollegiate Network Dialogue: Filipino Students Educating Their Peers
Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, Connections on 02 9th, 2010I was involved with FIND when I lived in Boston in my early 20′s and it was life changing for me in so many ways. I immersed myself with Filipino American students and although I did not have a similar upbringing as they did, it did not hinder me from becoming involved and to learn more about the Filipino American experience. I helped organize the District conference at Harvard University in 1999 as a member of the Programming Committee and spent countless hours developing the program of the conference and speakers to be chosen. “Balikbayan” Conference raised the bar for future FIND conferences! (Lorial Crowder)
FIND, Inc. on Facebook
Find Conference – February 26-28 University of Maryland at College Park
FIND is the Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue. Our purpose is to promote unity and cooperation of Filipino students. Our goals are:
to offer a channel for dialogue and action
to promote and preserve Filipino culture
to further awareness of issues pertinent to the Filipino community
to offer support to Filipinos studying at East Coast institutions
Founded on April 11, 1992, the Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue (FIND) stands as a symbol to the ethnic consciousness presently seen on university campuses. With the growing number of Filipino organizations at these institutions, there exists an inherent “desire to know” about one’s culture. Ranging from the personal search and identification to the large scale social awareness, FIND Inc. is an organization that opens the door to communication and collaboration among its members. It offers those interested an opportunity to see what else is out there: a broad perspective to the increasing Filipino presence in America.
Aware of a strong but fragmented Filipino presence on the East Coast, college students from the Northern seaboard attended a dinner sponsored by KASAMA in April 1991 at Yale University. These college students discussed the collaboration of a formal network that would tie together smaller networks in the coastal regions. A group of enthusiastic students volunteered to form a Steering Committee for the formation of the East Coast Network of Colleges (ECNC). This steering Committee (SC) has met several times in the New England area prior to a second conference held at New York University (NYU). A constitution was created incorporating the SC’s vision of an organization that would accommodate the need of the Filipino student. The International Filipino Association at NYU conference was structured to further the networking efforts and eventually facilitated the ratification of a regional network. The name FIND was chosen to illustrate a continuing process of student unification. An official Steering Committee was elected with representatives from each of the six established districts, mainly in the Northern region of the East Coast. A ratified constitution and bylaws of FIND Inc. were complete in time for the first FIND Conference held at Harvard in April 1992. FIND became a reality. (notes from 1995 UVA dialogue program)
Established 1991
At a conference sponsored by KASAMA, at Yale University in April of 1991, Filipino college students from the Northern seaboard discussed the formation of a formal network capable of linking East Coast institutions. Realizing the importance of such a network, a group of students designed a Constitution to provide an efficient, effective structure whereby students could interact to discuss issues, to mobilize our communities, to celebrate our culture and heritage, and to support one other. With the formal ratification of our Constitution on April 11, 1992 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the framework for an organization capable of unifying Filipino students emerged. FIND was on its way to becoming a reality.
FIND Inc. Accomplishments
Currently, our Network actively links over 90 East Coast college, university, vocational, and technical schools. Most districts have formed an internal executive structure. Moreover, with such a structure in place, districts have been able to successfully sponsor their own events and raise money for the District and the Network as a whole. Strong, cohesive Districts are the key to FIND Inc.
Since formal ratification of the Constitution, well-attended Dialogues and Conferences have been sponsored by various districts:
Conference |
Dialogue |
|---|---|
| Harvard University Spring 1992 |
Mt. Holyoke College Fall 1992 |
| George Washington University Spring 1993 |
University of Rochester Fall 1993 |
| Rutgers-New Brunswick Spring 1994 |
Fairfield University Fall 1994 |
| University of Maryland Spring 1995 |
University of Virginia Fall 1995 |
| Boston University Spring 1996 |
SUNY Fall 1996 |
| University of Pennsylvania Spring 1997 |
SUNY Binghamton Fall 1997 |
| George Washington University Spring 1998 |
Drexel University Fall 1998 |
| Harvard University Spring 1999 |
Old Dominion University Fall 1999 |
| Rutgers University Spring 2000 |
George Mason University Fall 2000 |
| No Conference Spring 2001 |
SUNY Stony Brook Fall 2001 |
| Pennsylvania State University Spring 2002 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Fall 2002 |
| University of Maryland – Baltimore County Spring 2003 |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Fall 2003 |
| Drexel University Spring 2004 |
College of Mount St. Vincent Fall 2004 |
| College of William and Mary Spring 2005 |
George Mason University Fall 2005 |
| The State University of Buffalo Spring 2006 |
Drexel University Fall 2006 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey Spring 2007 |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Fall 2007 |
| University of Maryland – College Park Spring 2008 |
TBA Fall 2008 |
Strengthening Network ties, a semi-annual newsletter, Ating Panahon, has been consistently published and a directory of participating schools and students is available.
FIND Inc. has also established a working relationship with other networks such as the National Filipino American Youth Association (NFAYA), the National Pilipino Student Conference (NPSC), and the East Coast Asian Student Union (ECASU).
Adoptee Reflection: Learning about being Filipino-American
Posted by FAN Admin in Back To Our Roots, FAN Announcements, Home, Our Stories on 02 7th, 2010Eliot Cashell wrote this reflection when he was 21 years old in 2005. He continues to have a passion to learn about his Filipino roots and has returned to the Motherland since.
By Eliot Cashell
It took me a good 20 years to start figuring myself out. As a Filipino adopted by Caucasian parents from West Virginia, my life began a little differently. As such, I was always embarrassed to visit my Filipino friend’s homes because their parents never failed to ask me: “What island are you from?” or “What is your last name and what generation are your parents from?”
None of my answers seemed to make any sense. I tried to find answers to these questions by applying for a study program in the Philippines. However, I was denied admittance because I had expressed an interest in pursuing a career in the Navy. The director of the program explained the negative relationship between the U.S. military and the Philippines and thought that it would be too much of a cultural shock for me.
So, I turned to a group called the Philippine Cultural Society of the George Washington University (PCSGWU). There I felt welcomed and comfortable exploring my Filipino background. I no longer found myself standing in the middle of friends’ living rooms, being hammered with cultural questions by their parents and without any satisfying answers. Instead, I learned through my peers about the Filipino culture without having to feel so different.
I ate adobo for the first time, read every piece of Filipino literature I could get my hands on and learned several cultural dances. I started to attend bigger venues like the Filipino Inter-collegiate Network Dialogue (FIND).
I began to notice how some Filipino-Americans took their culture for granted. I saw that no matter how hard I tried or how much I learned, other Filipino Americans would not accept me because of how my Caucasian parents raised me. However, these valuable experiences taught me how to become comfortable with myself.
After college I joined the Navy and received orders to attend the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL program in California. When I learned that there were only three Navy SEALs who were of Filipino background, the rigorous training motivated me. I dreamed of becoming a SEAL and speaking to large Filipino groups, telling them that by making it through the tough training, I was able to overcome the stereotype accorded Filipino Americans and all Asian Americans of being weak, subservient and easily conquered. I did not finish the training, but I got further than any other Filipino under the harsh scrutiny of my instructors. The challenges I confronted forced me to look inward and learn who I really am. I know life will continue to present challenges to me that are dynamic and that they will define me, which, in turn, will help me understand and learn more about my identity.
One thing is certain: I enjoy learning about being Filipino American. It will always be part of my life, and knowing that there is always something more to learn is comforting. Being Filipino American gives me a passion to live.
