Haitian American Alliance of New York Power Summit May 5-6, 2023
POWER SUMMIT PRESENTATIONS
Haitian Migration Through the Americas the causes and impactsGeorges Eugene Fouron, PhD, Distinguished SUNY Teaching Professor, Africana Studies Department (AFS) and Professional Education Program (PEP)SUNY, Stony Brook NYMassive Haitian migration is a rather new phenomenon. It began during the US occupation of the country when the occupiers encouraged Haitian peasants and lower-class Haitian denizens to migrate to Cuba and the Dominican Republic as cheap labor to work in US-owned plantations in these peripheral countries. Few Haitians migrated to the US and Europe during that period if we except the few wealthy ones who went to Europe to get an education. However, the majority of them return home after completing their studies. At the end of the occupation, Haitian mass migration subsided significantly, although some Haitians continued to go to the DR to work in the bateys. It was revitalized in the late 1960s when the US, which supported the Duvalier dictatorship, opened its door for the first time in its history to non-European immigrants. Finally, I will analyze the impact of such massive migration has been having upon Haiti and its diaspora.
Haitian Migration and Immigration from the 2010 Earthquake to the present
Stephanie Delia, Esq, Legal Consultant
Panel: Haitian-American Immigration
Haitian-American immigrants of different migratory waves will discuss their journey and experiences in the United States. The motives that lead them to leave Haiti. The Haitian American Community and nativist’s reaction to their arrival.
Attendees are strongly encouraged to share their own experiences. Information gathered during the discussion will serve as lessons learned to be utilized in service planning and preparation for new arrivals, current residents, and refugees, as part of our collective empowerment.
Adverse Childhood Experiences Model (video)Sarah Weiser, Producer and photographer at Retro ReportCovid Deaths Left Orphans. The Stress of That Loss May Carry With It Lifelong Risks.Senior Producer: Jill RosenbaumProducer: Sarah WeiserEditor: Anne CheclerReleased: June 8, 2022Scientists have long observed the effects of adverse events in childhood on mental health, but a study published in 1998 uncovered a less well-known outcome: Certain kinds of stressors, known as ACES – short for adverse childhood experiences – can have lasting effects on physical health, too.The study identified 10 adverse childhood experiences including abuse, a parent’s mental illness and divorce, and matched them to risky health behavior and disease later in life.Ongoing or repeated exposure to adversity, the study found, can trigger physical changes in the body that increase the likelihood of developing diseases like cancer and diabetes later on.
Collaborative strategies to end the crisis and create a peaceful, democratic and prosperous Haiti Saurel Quettan, MBA, PMP, Chair of the Board Development Committee, Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (GAHCCI)This conversation is for Haitians living abroad and Haitians living in Haiti who want to roll up their sleeves and create a solution to the current crisis in Haiti. They want a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous Haiti, and don’t believe it’s possible in their lifetime. The intention of this conversation is to:
-Leave participants in the presence of the possibility of a peaceful, democratic and prosperous Haiti-Introduce the Manifesto for an Inclusive Dialogue as a pathway toward a peaceful transition to a democratic and prosperous Haitian society-Leave each participant empowered with straightforward strategies and a springboard for individual and collective action to transform and rebuild Haiti
Emergency Community Management! Strengthening Communities through recoveryNYC Office of Emergency ManagementWe hope to guide you as leaders with the importance of developing strategies and resources to better help your community effectively respond to and recover from emergencies. During this session you, the community leaders, will learn about some of the tools needed for Community Emergency Preparedness and Management: Assessment, Community mapping, and Resource Directory to increase the level of resilience & social capital in your communities.
Emerging Leaders Panel: Fòk nou pase flanbo a /We must pass on the torchThis panel will help us understand better ways to engage the next generation of leaders and the impact and challenges of being Haitian and Haitian Americans within the Haitian diaspora. It will focus on emerging leaders with different life experiences, how they navigate in the world, engage in their communities as Haitian Descend individuals
Pathway to economic empowerment: What the Haitian American can do to build economic empowerment
Jacques Jiha, Ph.D., Director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget,
A conversation with Jacques Jiha, Ph.D., about what the Haitian-American community can do to build economic power.
Panel: Selling Your Culturally Embedded Product to a Mainstream Market
Economic empowerment and development are key factors in immigrants’ acceptance and inclusion into the host society. Recognizing this economic necessity, a panel of Haitian-American entrepreneurs will discuss their experiences and offer strategies of how to bring/sell culturally embedded items to the mainstream market.
Economic development within our community will not only foster integration, but it will also foster: growth, entrepreneurial spirits, raised incomes, job-creation both abroad and in Haiti, as well as collective economic empowerment.
Transformational Learning to Empower Individuals and Communities Affected by Trauma
Marc Pongnon is passionate about helping individuals leave past trauma behind and achieve transformational learning. Having grown up in Haiti, Marc has witnessed first-hand the devastating impact of trauma on individuals and communities, and is committed to empowering people to overcome their experiences and create a brighter future. Through coaching,group workshops, and larger-scale seminars, Marc has helped countless individuals break free from the cycle of trauma and develop the skills and tools they need to live fulfilling lives.
As a speaker at the upcoming Haitian conference, Marc is eager to share his insights and experiences with others who are also on the path to personal transformation.
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