Creating Connections 2019:
​Empowerment for Diverse Japan​

​Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9
Saturday: Doors Open 8:15
Conference 9:00 - 17:00
Sunday: Doors Open 8:15
Conference 9:00 - 13:30
​Organized by: The Connections Forum
​Venue: Nagoya International School
Please download the schedule here. 
Parents, young people, mental health professionals, teachers and all others are very warmly invited to a weekend of talks, panel discussions and workshops related to social and emotional support for multicultural / international children, young people, and individuals. This conference will be an opportunity for people from a variety of backgrounds to make connections, share information and resources and talk about a range of topics. This will be an inclusive event, and wherever possible language support will be available.​
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​The conference will have a range of panel and small group discussions, presentations and workshops related to, among others, the following topics:​
  • Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health
  • Safety (Bullying, domestic violence, sexual violence)
  • Cyber-Bullying & Online Awareness
  • LGBTQIA-Related Topics
  • Organizing for Disability Empowerment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder & Learning Differences
  • Multicultural Identity

  • The venue has wheelchair access.
  • There will be English, Japanese, and Portuguese interpreting for most of the sessions.
  • Please let us know when you register if you would like interpreting in another language.
  • Please let us know when you register if you would like child care.
  • Light refreshments will be provided. 
  • Lunch may be purchased at the venue, or you are welcome to bring your own.
  • A pizza dinner will follow for those who are interested.
  • For more information, please email [email protected]
This symposium is made possible by support from the following:
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​Este simpósio é possível graças ao seguinte suporte: