AK Connection

*UPDATE* April 26 — We’ve filled all of our tickets, but you can still join the waitlist, and we’ll reach out if a spot opens up. We can't wait to celebrate Children's Day with you on May 3 — now with TWO events! AK Connection's annual Children's Day party runs 12–3 PM in Eden Prairie, packed with fun for the whole family. Join us for lunch, crafts, story time, games... and prizes! We are proud to bring you this event in partnership with CAAL (Coalition of Asian American Leaders). 🪁 Register for AK Connections Children's Day: link in bio ⬆️ We just received 25 donated tickets to the MN Twins Adoptee Day game, thanks to the Mixed Roots Foundation in honor of their 15th Anniversary and National Foster Care Month. ⚾ Sign up here to request tickets and join the waitlist: link in bio ⬆️ 📩 Sign up for our mailing list to hear about our events first: link in bio ⬆️ Whether you're joining us at Target Field or at our annual Children's Day celebration in Eden Prairie — this is a day that has something for everyone. We hope to see you on May 3rd!

We invite you and your family to celebrate Children’s Day with AK Connection! Join us on May 3rd from 12–3 PM in Eden Prairie for a fun, family-friendly gathering for Korean Adoptees, their families, and friends. Everyone in your family and chosen family is welcome—whether it’s your first event or you’ve joined us before, we’d love to see you. 🎈 Bring your children, parents, siblings, and anyone in your circle. In Korea, Children’s Day is a special holiday dedicated to honoring kids and celebrating their happiness and well-being. Enjoy lunch, games, activities, and story time as we explore Korean culture together. More details coming soon! Registration Required By registering before April 26, you help us plan enough materials, snacks, and space. All attendees of this event must follow AK Connection's community expectations. Register - Link in our bio

Join us on April 18th, from 2 to 3:30 PM, for a relaxed virtual conversation with AK Connection’s current and former board members. They’ll share insights into what the @ikaaorg Gathering is like, allowing you to connect with fellow Korean adoptees and exchange experiences. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Learn more to benefit from IKAA’s Early Bird registration fee until April 30th. Sign up to join the conversation, hear from others in the adoptee community, and ask questions in a relaxed, supportive setting. Link in our bio

Roots & Reflections: A Support Circle for Korean Adoptees Sunday, April 12, 2026 (10:00am-12:00pm) Hosted by AK Connection and facilitated by @therapyforallminds / Megan Nyberg, LPCC—a fellow Korean adoptee—this virtual gathering centers community care, identity, and culture. This session will focus on the unique experiences of adoptive families for adult Korean adoptees living in Minnesota. ✨ What to Expect: • Virtual session on Google Meet • Introductions • Large & small group discussions • Mindfulness & grounding exercises Join us in creating a space of reflection, connection, and shared understanding 💛 Registration required (space limited): Link in bio ⬆️

Join us for a casual and night out at @wickedwortbrewingcompany ! Catch up, meet new faces on March 28th, from 6:30-9:30 PM. A place to share what's ahead for you, our community, make connections. 21+ KADs + family + friends welcome! AK Connection will order a small assortment of appetizers throughout the evening. Food and drinks available for purchase. Registration Required Learn more and register - Link in our bio

Join AK Connection & Adoptees United for an important community conversation. All intercountry and domestic adoptees, adoptive families, and allies are welcome. As the political and immigration landscape continues to change, many adoptees are facing new uncertainty around citizenship and documentation. This event will provide timely insights, resources, and strategies to help our community better understand and respond to these evolving challenges. We are honored to welcome Greg Luce of Adoptees United and the Adoptee Rights Law Center for this event focusing on adoptee citizenship, documentation challenges, and ongoing advocacy efforts. 📍 In person + Livestream 🍽 Brunch provided 🎁 Attend in person for a chance to win raffle prizes Registration required: Link in bio Event Schedule 10:45 AM – Doors Open 11:00 AM – Welcome from AK Connection 11:10 AM – Presentation + Q&A with Greg Luce 1:00 PM – Social Hour 2:00 PM – Event Concludes This event also supports our fundraiser for Adoptees United, whose Citizenship Clinic provides free legal assistance to intercountry adoptees navigating citizenship and documentation challenges while advocating for adoptee rights nationwide. AK Connection will transfer 100% of donations directly to Adoptees United to support their programs and advocacy. Fundraising Goal: $10,000 by May 1, 2026 Every share, donation, and conversation helps move us closer to a future where every adoptee has access to security, citizenship, and dignity. 🔗 Donate today: link in bio #AdopteeRights #AdopteeCitizenship #AdopteeCommunity #AKConnection #AdopteesUnited #AdopteeAdvocacy #KoreanAdopteeCommunity #AdopteeVoices #InterCountryAdoptee #InternationalAdoptee #Adopted #Adoption #MNAdoptee #KAD #BIPOCAdoptee #TransracialAdoptee

Happy Seollal 2026, Year of the Horse! AK Connection is wishing everyone a joyful, meaningful, and safe Seollal. As we step into the Year of the Horse, may this year bring you strength, courage, and forward movement. The horse symbolizes resilience and determination; qualities that so many in our community embody every day. Seollal is a time to reflect on where we’ve been and to honor where we’re going. We hope you continue to find, embrace, and explore what it means to be a Korean adoptee and what it means to be Korean — in ways that feel authentic and empowering to you. Whether that’s through culture, language, community, food, family traditions, or simply gathering together, your journey is valid and worth celebrating. Don’t forget to check out KCC’s Seollal celebration this Saturday, and mark your calendars for AK Connection’s Seollal Celebration on February 28. We would love to celebrate with you — RSVP - link in our bio 새해 복 많이 받으세요 (Saehae bok mani badeuseyo) — Receive lots of luck/blessings in the New Year

February is packed with AK Connection events, and there’s still time to join us. We hope to see you at one—or all—of them! Feb 15, 22: Roots & Reflections - A Support Circle for Korean Adoptees Hosted by AK Connection and led by Megan Nyberg, LPCC. This circle centers on community care, identity, and culture. These sessions of Roots & Reflections offer adult Korean adoptees living in MN a space to process the impact of ICE presence and enforcement in MN. Register - link in bio Feb 21 - Seollal Join AK Connection and the community at the Korean Cultural Association and Jangmi Arts’ annual Seollal celebration. Enjoy an afternoon of performances and a marketplace featuring local vendors connected to the Korean American/Korean adoptee community. Learn More - Interested in becoming a vendor? Email [email protected] Feb 28 - Seollal with AK Connection Our Seollal celebration is one of our favorites every year. Korean adoptees, along with their families and friends, come together to eat, play, and learn. We’d love to see you there! RSVP - link in bio

AK Connection invites you to Seollal 2026 – Year of the Horse From longtime KADs to those just finding their way, everyone is welcome. Come celebrate Lunar New Year with us through community, cultural learning, and shared connection. 🗓️ Date: February 28, 2025 🕔 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM 📍 Place: Multipurpose Room ( Pearl Park Recreation Center) 💲 Cost: Pay-What-You-Can Learn more and register to let us know you're coming - Link in our bio

Join AK Connection at @arbeiterbrewing on Saturday, February 7th, in honor of the Lunar New Year and our community here. 12 - 5 PM | Vendors & Performances ✨ Come check out some amazing Asian American vendors, including Myonghee Kimchi (Korean adoptee-made kimchi and other Korean specialties). AK Connection will be there with hanbok origami supplies and selling our new t-shirts, mugs, bookmarks, and stickers from 12-5 PM. Performances spotlight two Korean adoptee/Korean American community favorites, Jangmi Arts and Conor Lee! 6 - 9:30 PM | Noraebang Night 🎵 Bring your family, friends, and neighbors. Solo stars, dramatic duets, and chaotic group songs are all welcome. No pressure—just good vibes, singing, snacks, and community. Somaek (the iconic Korean mix of soju and beer) will be available for purchase, along with Arbeiter’s all-star lineup of brews. Food from a local vendor will be available for purchase until 8:00 PM, followed by a snack and ramen bar from AK Connection. Many, many thanks to the amazing team at Arbeiter Brewing Company for inviting us to join in on the fun, and more importantly, for all of the work you all do supporting our communities! 💛

What a wonderful winter day for our Winter Social! With everything happening around the Twin Cities, it meant so much to see so many of you show up. A warm welcome to new faces, and it was great to reconnect with our returning KADs. Huge thanks to @ellenminjoo for helping us secure such a lovely space at @steadypour . We can’t wait to see you at our February events!

As many of us in Minnesota are feeling shaken, anxious, and overwhelmed by recent federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, AK Connection is hosting two virtual sessions of Roots & Reflections: A Support Circle for Korean Adoptees. Roots & Reflections is facilitated by Megan Nyberg, LPCC, a licensed clinician and fellow Korean adoptee from Minnesota. These two sessions offer a supportive space for adult Korean adoptees living in Minnesota to process the emotional impact of ICE's presence in our communities and reflect on how immigration systems intersect with adoptee identity, family separation, and belonging. • February 15 (1:00–3:00 pm) • February 22 (1:00–3:00 pm) What to Expect • Registration required — limited space • Participants may register for one or both sessions • Google Meet link sent closer to dates • Group discussion • Small breakout groups • Mindfulness & grounding exercises Registration link in bio 👆 /en-US/ticketing/roots-and-reflections-a-support-circle-for-korean-adoptees