Location Information

  • asian arts initiative
  • 1219 vine st, phila, PA, 19107 US
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:: program (et) ::

friday 4:30 pmearly check in

early check in for the conference - work on diy nametags and mingle with other early conference attendees (maybe find a group for dinner together!)

friday 5pmdinner on your own

dinner on your own - check the collective google map "collective gems <3" (link on website) for reccs from community locals!

friday 7 pmmahjongg game night

play mahjongg with other conference attendees - beginners welcome! byo snacks and non alcoholic drinks.

saturday 9 amcheck in

check in for the conference - work on diy nametags and mingle with other attendees

saturday 9:30 amopening ceremony

opening ceremony - hear opening remarks from cac and general conference information and guidelines

saturday 10 amkeynote, history of china's intl adoption program by grace newton

writer of the blog redthreadbroken (@redthreadbroken) and spearhead community member grace newton presents an academic keynote on the history of china's international adoption program.

saturday 11:15 amsession block I

(a) adoptee consciousness model :: grace newton (@redthreadbroken) explains and contextualizes the adoptee consciousness model

(b) crossmovement solidarity :: community activists and organizers discuss crossmovement solidarity

(c) disability justice :: community activist ly xīnzhèn zhǎngsūn (published widely as lydia x. z. brown) discusses disability justice

saturday 12:30 pmlunch on your own

lunch on your own - check the collective google map "collective gems <3" (link on website) for reccs from community locals!

saturday 2:15 pmsession block II (rsvp required below for zine and knot tying workshops)

(a) dna and birth search :: with 75+ reunions, nanchang project (@nanchangproject) discusses how they work to reconnect all adoptees with their roots in china. attendees of all tier levels will be offered a paternity blood test organized by nanchang project for registration in china's national reunion/police database (more info here :: nanchangproject.com/national-database). please complete steps 1 and 2 on our website to streamline the process and add “cac conference” in the last question of the google form. in addition, feel free to bring your own dna test from another testing company to take during the session in a safer community environment.

(b) zine making workshop :: join community member cal and community ally cam of marcescence magazine (@marcescence_magazine) in a zine making workshop - learn about the history of zines and create one to take home and share with friends or family.

(c) traditional knot tying workshop :: co-hosted by artist, educator, and community ally, ahmoy (@xiaoquilt) and community member nicolette lecy - learn about the history of traditional chinese knot tying and make a lucky knot to take home.

saturday 3:30 pmaffinity tables mixer

connect with other conference attendees based on home region, birth province region, lgbtqia+, covid conscious, sober, disabed/nd, male, and more. (maybe find a group for dinner together!)

saturday 4:45 pmdinner on your own

dinner on your own - check the collective google map "collective gems <3" (link on website) for reccs from community locals!

sunday 9 amcheck in

check in for the conference - work on diy nametags and mingle with other attendees

sunday 10 amgoing back panel

featuring three community members - hear their nuanced experiences of going back plus a q&a.

sunday 11:15 ambirth search panel

featuring three community members - hear their nuanced experiences of birth search plus a q&a.

sunday 12:15 pmclosing ceremony

closing ceremony - hear final words from cac and updates about next year!

all conference hoursreset room

due to the sensitive nature of the program cac is offering a reset room to all attendees equipped with a bipoc adoptee mental health professional to talk to if need be. the room will also include fidget toys, coloring books, and art supplies.

all conference hoursgroup mural collage project

conference attendees are invited to bring photos, illustrations, and words to create a group mural collage project together.

add on sessions (et) ::

friday 5pmdumpling workshop + dinner (suggested donation $15)

get in touch with your first country through the universal language of food! join other conference attendees in making dumplings to eat and donate to free local community fridges. in collaboration with local community org asian food collective (@asianfoodcollective) additional catered dinner food and drink available. food restriction accommodations not guaranteed.

saturday 7pmopen mic/drag show fundraiser (suggested donation $15)

celebrate pride in collaboration with local community org philly asian queer! (paq/@phillyasianqueer) enjoy a community open mic/drag show at the asian arts initiative black box theatre. featuring local community members and fellow attendees. dont forget your ones for the queens!

:: registration ::

  • attendee registration is pay what you can/no one turned away for lack of funds. please donate what you are comfortable with based on the sliding scale method below.

:: conference code of conduct and rules ::
by registering for this conference you confirm to have read and agree to the terms written here. you also understand that if it is discovered that you have violated these guidelines you may be asked to leave the conference, you may not be eligible for a refund, and you may be barred from attending any future events hosted by chinese adoptee collective.

these guidelines will be posted through out the space and enforced throughout the weekend of the conference. they are in place to mitigate as much potential discomfort in community as possible. please immediately seek out conference organizers if you need help or feel unsafe.

rules ::

1. be kind. it is a cruel world out there. this space is for kindness in community.

2. what is said here, stays here. our experiences are sensitive and deserve discretion. unless permission is explicitly stated, do not share any information shared in confidence.

3. calling in vs calling out. before immediately calling someone out for mishearing or offending you, invite the person in and tell them how their words may have hurt you. "i" statements or clarifying language may help mitigate arguments. intent and impact are both important in sensitive situations. people are generally trying their best so give grace to people when you have the capacity.

4. hate speech will not be tolerated. hate speech has no place in descent humanity.

:: registration details ::

:: pay what you can/no one turned away for lack of funds ::

this conference is 100% grassroots volunteer organized by people adopted from china. your donations will cover expenses including but not limited to the venue, micro grants for fellow attendees, and program print materials. please consider the sliding scale :: https://www.radicalhistoryclub.com/sliding-scale when donating. 

tier III = $40 | tier II = $15 | tier I = $0

:: registration amount ::

  • i am comfortably able to meet all of my basic needs. i own my home or i rent a higher-end property. i own or lease a car. i am employed or do not need to work to meet my needs. i have regular access to health care. i have access to financial savings.

  • i may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them. i own or lease a car. i am employed. i have access to health care. i might have access to financial savings.

  • i frequently stress about meeting basic needs & dont always achieve them. i rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing. i do not have a car. i am unemployed or underemployed. i qualify for government assistance including food stamps & health care. i have no access to savings.

:: add on session registrations (limited # of spots)::

  • 5pm friday - suggested donation $15

  • 2:15pm saturday

  • 2:15pm saturday

  • 7:30pm saturday - suggested donation $15

  • limited supply. please only register for this kit if you identify as tier I on the sliding scale (https://www.radicalhistoryclub.com/sliding-scale) or do not feel safe taking a test elsewhere and are interested in taking a test during our dna session (2:15pm saturday) in a safer community space.

:: optional additional donation ::

please consider donating if you've rsvp'd to the dumpling workshop + dinner (suggested donation $15) or to the open mic/drag show fundraiser (suggested donation $15) or to both, or to cover the cost of a fellow attendee if you identify as tier III on the sliding scale, or all of the above.

Suggested Amounts

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