PROGRAMS

 

IAHM conducts its popular educational programs and activities with the support of community volunteers and in collaboration with leading cultural and educational institutions. Key program activities include:


Cross-Cultural community discussions

 

IAHM is participating in the Chicago Cultural Alliance's Talking About…Series to bring together ethnic communities in Chicago to discuss contemporary issues, such as immigration, ethnic identity, climate change and health care, from the perspectives and experiences of community members. 

Community discussions will be facilitated by trained IAHM volunteers following the Chicago Cultural Alliance’s Civic Engagement Model.  

  • Talking About... Identity. IAHM will host a cross-cultural discussion in partnership with the Cambodian American Heritage Museum. We invite individuals interested in viewing a thought-provoking exhibit by Kip Fulbeck: Part Asian, 100% HAPA at the Field Museum and in participating in a discussion on identity in America. 

    Participants will receive free admission to the Field Museum and transportation from the Indo-American Heritage Museum, if desired.  It will be an interesting morning as you discover yourself and your identity. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

    Discussion Topic: Identity
    Date: Saturday, 10 July - 9:00 - 11:00am
    Venue: Field Museum     (Free admission and bus transportation from Devon at 8am)
    Participants: Adults, registration required

    To register, contact Rima Mukherjee at programs@iahmuseum.org by July 6, 2010
    Send us your name, contact information, and whether you will need transportation.
  • Talking About... Im/migration. IAHM is hosting an internal community discussion on Im/migration at the Levy Senior Center in Evanston. We invite individuals from all generations to tell their stories on why they came to this country and stayed. 

    Discussion Topic: Im/migration
    Date: Sunday, 1 August - 1:00 - 3:00pm
    Venue: Levy Activity Center, 300 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60602
    Participants: Asian Indian Immigrant    , registration required

    To register, contact Rima Mukherjee at programs@iahmuseum.org by July 26, 2010



ETHNIC DIALOGUE and Devon avenue tours

The IAHM Ethnic Dialogue program offers visitors of all ages a memorable experience. It includes presentations to school and university students and other interested visitors. Among its resources are rich array of artifacts, photographs and publications that tell the Indian American immigrant story.

Schedule a visit today and learn first hand about diversity in the ethnic community as you exchange ideas with Indian immigrants, explore shops and enjoy restaurants on Devon Avenue.

Programs are tailored to your interest and are held at the Indo-American Center, 6328 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60659.
To schedule a visit, contact us at programs@iahmuseum.org.

Activities to enhance your visit to Devon Avenue:

  • Scavenger Hunt for elementary students
  • Scavenger Search for middle-school and HS students
  • Devon Stroll: A neighborhood guide for adults
  • Fact sheet about Indian immigrants


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cross-cultural Community Discussion

Talking About... Identity
and the HAPA* photo exhibition
Saturday, 10 July 9-11am
Venue: Field Museum
Participants: Adults
Register by 1 July

Talking About... Im/migration
Sunday, 1 August - 1-3pm
Levy Activity Center,
300 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL
Participants: Asian Indian Immigrants
Register by 26 July

To register, contact Rima Mukherjee at programs@iahmuseum.org


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