Ties Event Calendar

The First Tuesday of the Month

Next one: April 7, 2026 7PM CST

We’re excited to bring one of our signature trip offerings — Connect & Chat and Talk Time — into a monthly virtual space just for you.

Ties Together is a space for adoptees and their loved ones to gather, reflect, and stay grounded in community. Whether you’ve traveled with Ties, are preparing for a future trip, or are simply seeking connection with others who “get it,” you are welcome here.

Because the journey doesn’t end when the trip does — and you don’t have to walk it alone.

April 2, April 16, April 30, 2026
7pm CST/8pm EST

Being in a relationship with an adoptee can be deeply meaningful and, at times, complex. Together in This is a three-part interactive seminar created specifically for partners of adoptees who want to better understand, support, and grow alongside the person they love.

April 16th - 19th, 2026
New York City

Say hello to Ties owner, Tanya Kaanta, at AKA’s 30 year celebration!

Join us to celebrate 30 years of Also-Known-As, Inc. - three decades of building community, amplifying adoptee voices, and creating spaces where internationally and transracially adopted people can feel truly seen, heard, and valued. 

Presented in partnership with Adoptees With Guatemalan Roots

Thursday, May 7th, 2026
7 pm CT

Did you know anyone born in Guatemala is a citizen by birth? This includes all people adopted from Guatemala, where voluntarily renouncing Guatemalan citizenship is not possible. Having dual U.S. and Guatemalan citizenship has benefits and challenges and the process for an adoptee to obtain their Guatemalan passport and DPI (Guatemalan ID card) can be complex and confusing. We'll break down the process, the challenges, and things to consider when having dual citizenship.

Hosted by Rebecca Blessing (The Ties Program) and presented by Marie Valiente (Adoptees With Guatemalan Roots).

June 19 - 21, 2026
Denver, Colorado USA

Finding Roots & Files (presented with G.O.A.’L)
June 19, 2026 1:30pm
June 20, 2026 1:45pm

Session days & times subject to change.

In 2025, all adoptee files were transferred from the adoption agencies to the government of Korea and the NCRC (National Center for the Rights of Children), fundamentally changing how birth search, file review, and reconnections are made. With this session, KADs will have the opportunity to learn first hand how to navigate the new process including: Disclosure Application, file requests, DNA Testing, active search, and file review. Participants will be provided step by step processes interwoven with stories of those who were able to complete file reviews immediately following the changeover.

June 18 - 21, 2026
YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch, Fraser, CO

Session date: June 20, 2026
Session time TBA

At Korean Heritage Camp, adoptees ages 3 through adulthood and their families come together to explore Korean heritage and celebrate adoption. While adoptees connect through shared identity and experience—finding belonging, affirmation, and learning from racial and cultural mirrors—parents find community, understanding, and support, as the entire camp celebrates connection and carries the spirit of camp with them long after camp ends.

July 4 - 7, 2026
YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO

Session date: July 5, 2026
Session time TBA

At African/Caribbean Heritage Camp (ACHC) adoptees ages 3 through adulthood and their families come together to explore their heritage and celebrate adoption. While adoptees connect through shared identity and experience—finding belonging, affirmation, and learning from racial and cultural mirrors—parents find connection, understanding, and support, as the entire camp celebrates community and carries the spirit of camp with them long after camp ends.

July 23 – 26, 2026
Portland State University

Join program managers, Autumn Ackerson and Liz Kwon along with Adoption Mosaic and Aire Roots for this multi-day event.

July 23-26, 2026
Front Range Community College in Westminster, CO

Session day & time TBA

At Chinese Heritage Camp II (CHC II)), adoptees ages 3 through adulthood and their families come together to explore Chinese heritage and celebrate adoption. While adoptees connect through shared identity and experience—finding belonging, affirmation, and learning from racial and cultural mirrors—parents find connection, understanding, and support, as the entire camp celebrates community and carries the spirit of camp with them long after camp ends.