Shared Stories, Shared Future: An Educator Symposium on AANHPI Histories

Event Date: May 1-2, 2026 (5:30PM)

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This educator symposium highlights the Field Museum’s three-year collaboration with AANHPI community partners.

Join the Field Museum, in collaboration with the Japanese American Service Committee, at Shared Stories, Shared Future: An Educator Symposium on AANHPI Histories and Belonging. This event celebrates the culmination of a three-year journey exploring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) histories and stories through education, community partnerships, and museum learning. The event will feature a screening of Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America, a film by JJML Productions, followed by a panel discussion with educators and young advocates who helped champion the TEAACH Act in Illinois. Breakout sessions, cultural activation stations, and cultural performances to follow. Field Museum Connections: AANHPI stories and the TEAACH Act programming is made possible with the generous support of the Cyrus Tang Foundation.

Your ticket includes:

• Access to two transformative days of learning: entry to both the pre-conference session at the Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) and the full educator symposium at the Field Museum
• Professional learning experiences grounded in AANHPI histories, the TEAACH Act, and culturally responsive teaching practices
  
• llinois Educators will earn 8 hours of Professional Development for attending this symposium.
  Interactive breakout sessions and cultural activation stations featuring community partners and educators
• Exclusive screening of Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America, along with a meet and greet and Q&A with the director and filmmaker, Jon Osaki
• Live cultural performances by Aloha Center Chicago, Ho Etsu Taiko, and HANA Center Pungmul Drums
• Full museum admission, allowing you to explore exhibitions during breakout sessions
• Complimentary sake tasting and light bites at the opening reception (Day 1)
• Breakfast and lunch (Day 2), with time built in for connection and community building
• Complimentary parking at both JASC and Soldier Field North Lot (with requested validation)

Why Attend?

• Learn how the TEAACH Act came to life and what it means for your classroom
• Gain ready-to-use resources for teaching AANHPI histories with care and confidence
• Hear directly from educators, youth advocates, and community leaders
• Experience culture, storytelling, and history through interactive sessions and performances
• Connect with a community of educators committed to belonging and inclusive education

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