Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV) Cultural Connections

The Field Museum Cultural Connections

CAN TV is pleased to partner with the Field Museum's Center for Cultural Understanding and Change to bring Chicago residents coverage of Cultural Connections - an exciting exploration of the rich ethnic and cultural diversity in Chicago.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
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	Transplanted Sports Members of the Brazilian Cultural Center of Chicago and the Indo-American Heritage Museum discuss the role of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the sport of cricket in their respective immigrant and colonial histories. Friday, July 31 at 8:00 a.m. on CAN TV19 Thursday, August 6 at 12:00 p.m. on CAN TV21 2 hrs.


PAST PROGRAMS
PAST PROGRAMS	More than Fun and Games Representatives of the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian and Swedish American Museum Center explore recreational pastimes that once served a more functional purpose in everyday life.	Team Spirit Members of the Polish Museum of America and the Chicago Japanese American Historical Society demonstrate and discuss the importance of organized team sports in community building	Going for Gold Representatives of the Catholic Youth Organization's Golden Gloves program and the Greek Orthodox Church's sports leagues discuss how their youth programs instill pride and cultural identity in children.


Time to Spare Representatives of the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago and the Bronzeville/Black Chicagoan Historical Society discuss the importance of bowling in their cultures.	Going the Distance Representatives from the Swahili Institute of Chicago and the American Indian Center discuss how their communities view the spiritual, political and practical benefits of physical activities such as long distance running and the Native American "Water Walk."	Roots and Renewal The Cambodian American Heritage Museum and the Swahili Institute of Chicago demonstrate how festivals in the Cambodian and African cultures create, celebrate and renew community by drawing upon the past to move into the future.	Kinship & Community See how intimate family occasions and large public events perform vital roles in creating community among Indian and Filipino immigrant groups.


Art Speaks: Community Building and Cultural Memory Learn how the Ukrainian and African American communities in Chicago use art as a tool for re-imagining social history and projecting their own voices.	Whipping Up Community in the Kitchen A modest kitchen setting nourishes the creative expressions of Irish music and African American quilting. Learn how these very different expressive arts entertain, empower, build unity and create beauty.	Festivals: More than Meets the Eye Explore the Japanese Ginza and Viva Brazil festivals in Chicago and discover the layers of significance encoded in each culture's distinctive dance, music and food.	Coming Together through POWWOW and Parade Discover the authentic traditions and contemporary attitudes that guide the Native American and Italian American communities of Chicago.


Teaching Instruments The Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture and the Ukrainian National Museum explore how the skills and values taught through musical training are useful for teaching more than music.	The Rhythm of Respect Learn how the authority of Korean elders and Indian teachers influence the instruction of Korean percussion and Indian yoga.	From Medea to Media Learn how early Greek democratic ideals guide contemporary news coverage in both the Middle East and the United States.	Worlds Apart Learn how Filipino and Italian societies used very different educational approaches to respond to the devastation of World War II.


Teaching Words and the World The discussion compares Brazilian and Cambodian teaching styles, highlighting student-teacher relationships and approaches in teaching literacy.	Different Drummers Learn how contemporary Native American and Japanese American drumming draw on tradition and innovation to shape participants' values, identity, gender and intergenerational relationships.	Kick-off Assembly Music, puppetry and other performances announce a new season of Cultural Connections.	Beauty in Action The Brazilian Cultural Center of Chicago, the DuSable Museum of African American History and the Italian Cultural Center examine how appearances make a social statement.


Mirror, Mirror on the Wall... The Chicago Japanese-American Historical Society and the Indo-American Center present a look at how history, economics, and politics influence attire in Indian-American and Japanese-American cultures.	Timeless Fashions The Arab American Action Network and the Swahili Institute of Chicago present a cross-cultural demonstration of the rich diversity in styles from the Mid East and East Africa.	Looking Like an American The Chicago Historical Society and the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian illustrate the positive and negative aspects of adopting the fashion, but not necessarily the cultural values, of others.	Dressed for the Part The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture and the Korean American Resource and Cultural Center compare perspectives on beauty, considering the influence of culture and time on fashion.


Wear are You From? Representatives from the American Indian Center and Ukrainian National Museum exhibit the clothing and adornments of their respective cultures, with an emphasis on geographic signifiers.	How Do I Look? The kick-off event for the 2005-06 season explores how people alter their appearance to tell the world who they are. Examples of ethnic dress and adornment are displayed as the reasons behind some of these cultural practices and trends are explained.	Traditional Yet Contemporary Although people's clothing styles have changed considerably over the past century, some traditional attire is still seen in contemporary fashion. The Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago and Swedish American Museum Center consider why some traditional looks don't go out of style.
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