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The KAAN 2025 Conference will take place at The Grand Hyatt in Atlanta, GA, on June 20-22. The theme this year is Growth and Change. As always, we offer an adoptee-only track alongside our general breakout sessions, which are open to all. We also offer programs for adults and youth (ages 8-17). All are welcome, including adoptees, birth families, family members (adoptive parents, spouses/partners, siblings and children of adoptees), service providers, and Korean Americans. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Saturday June 21, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
The mindful act of cooking and preparing food can be a powerful tool to work through intense grief and a beautiful way to connect to one's culture and country of origin. Through this interactive discussion, the Emilys will share how food has helped them in their own paths to healing, as well as hold space for those wishing to use food as medicine in their own journeys. We will nourish ourselves with snacks from around the world and discuss the importance of somatic practices involving food. A short clip from the upcoming documentary, Tasting Heritage, will also be shown.
Speakers
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Emily Flynn

Emily Flynn (AKA 양선미, she/her/hers), textile designer and Also-Known-As board member, resides in Brooklyn, NY with her partner, 2 kids and husky, Alkong. She has shared some of her story on a couple of podcasts (including This American Life), and is featured in 2 documentaries... Read More →
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Emily Brillon

Emily Brillon (she/her/they) is a transracial and transnational adoptee born in Manila and raised in Massachusetts. Half-Chinese and half-Filipina, she has had a long relationship exploring sustainable food systems and methods. Most recently, she has earned a Community Composting... Read More →
Saturday June 21, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Ivy (Lobby)

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