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Book Talk: The Wake Up with Michelle MiJung Kim

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2021 Chuseok Youth Art Contest Gallery

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The Art of Protest: 1960s-1970s to Now

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RePosting/Resharing from @amrpodcast on an episode

RePosting/Resharing from @amrpodcast on an episode out since 11/20/20 with Wampanoag scholars Paula Peters and Linda Coombs, who tell us about their perspective on Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is a time for people to come together with their families and give thanks for the blessings in their lives; but the American holiday is rooted in historical fallacy and upholds tired settler colonial belief systems. Instead, let's begin to understand the real story of Thanksgiving and the complex history undergirding this event in relation to Indigenous people. The path to reconciliation starts with honest acknowledgement of our past, with open eyes, and open hearts for a better future. It is time for us to be in good relation with one another. We can do that by learning and unlearning how to give thanks in a good way.

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Thank you to everyone who made this possible: @matikawilbur, @project_562, @nativeapprops, @sonkwaban, @teoelisio, @krameroriginals. Artwork by @artbyciara.

Today and everyday is a good day to give thanks.

**Community Announcement**

We are thrilled for Vân-Ánh Võ and Blood Mon Orchestra's world premiere of Songs of Strength!
In the world premiere of her latest project, Võ celebrates the voices and struggles of women and immigrants by placing the music from her native culture in conversation with contemporary sounds from around the world.

For details and tickets: https://calperformances.org/events/2021-22/new-music/van-anh-vo-blood-moon-orchestra-2122/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5JSLBhCxARIsAHgO2SeFyd8H8ZuhGV0TBOVOLj6MRKOW3roqr7RfKLp1DshmUHjyVfO-yqoaAnJ4EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[VIRTUAL EVENT STARTING IN 1 HOUR] The Shikoku Pil

[VIRTUAL EVENT STARTING IN 1 HOUR]
The Shikoku Pilgrimage on the island of the same name is one of the few circular pilgrimages in the world. John Lander will give a visually stunning and informative presentation about Japan’s sacred trail.

RSVP for the event link: https://oacc.cc/event/shikoku-pilgrimage-book-talk/

**Sharing an @eastwindbooks event** Award winning

**Sharing an @eastwindbooks event**
Award winning novelist Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai of the international bestseller The Mountains Sing is coming to Berkeley! She'll be signing books Eastwind Books from 12pm to 1pm on Saturday, November 27th.

For more details including amazing holiday deals, visit https://www.asiabookcenter.com/

#vietnameseauthors #eastwindbooksofberkeley #booksigning

[IN-PERSON + VIRTUAL EVENT] Friday, December 10th

[IN-PERSON + VIRTUAL EVENT]
Friday, December 10th

Join Michelle MiJung Kim in celebrating her new book, The Wake Up! Learn more about the book and author at https://oacc.cc/event/the-wake-up-book-talk/

Photo Credit: Andrio Lo

#oaklandasianculturalcenter #oaccprograms #booktalk #diversityinclusion #queerauthors

This year, OACC's Friendsgiving event will recogni

This year, OACC's Friendsgiving event will recognize Native American Heritage Month and honor Indigenous lands while hosting a canned-food drive through Alameda County Food Bank. General admission is free if you bring a canned food donation. OACC will prepare a thank you gift for all attendees courtesy of Teas With Meaning @teaswithmeaning! RSVP at oacc.cc

“In the Land of my Ancestors” celebrates the living legacy of Ann Marie Sayers, a beloved Ohlone elder. Ohlone people are not federally recognized as indigenous nations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Ann Marie used the Indian Allotment Act of 1887 to reclaim her traditional land in Indian Canyon, which is the only federally recognized Indian territory for over 300 miles from Sonoma to the coast of Santa Barbara in California. The film screening will be followed by a conversation with filmmaker Ruch Chitnis.

Learn more about Rucha’s work at www.awomanslens.com.

Learn more about Indian Canyon at www.indiancanyonlife.org.

The event will be held in person at OACC. If you are planning to attend in person, please review OACC's Onsite Visitor Policy. Donations are greatly appreciated and will support programs. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

[VIRTUAL EVENT STARTING IN 1 HOUR] Livestream link

[VIRTUAL EVENT STARTING IN 1 HOUR]
Livestream link: https://youtu.be/XEDz8ydYklQ

How might we center our elders’ voices in the broader conversations and concerns with community safety, adequate direct services, affordable housing, and other issues? Join us and find out how you can support local efforts to care for our elders.

Details: https://oacc.cc/event/senior-care-aging-covid-19-panel-talk/

[VIRTUAL EVENT] The Shikoku Pilgrimage on the isla

[VIRTUAL EVENT]
The Shikoku Pilgrimage on the island of the same name is one of the few circular pilgrimages in the world. John Lander will give a visually stunning and informative presentation about Japan’s sacred trail.

RSVP for the event link: https://oacc.cc/event/shikoku-pilgrimage-book-talk/

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