Events

The Youth Team at Chinese American Women in Action (“CAWA Youth“) along with its partners  Naperville Community School District 203, and Alliance of Indian Americans… Read more: Fourth Annual Asian Youth Art Exhibition

This event features acclaimed artist Rich Lo.  Through a powerful visual narrative, he will share personal stories and artwork that explore the Chinese American experience.  His presentation bridges the gap between past… Read more: Gold Mountain: A Personal Lens on Chinese American History Through Art

Check out our photos from 04/26/2026 and stay tuned for a Part 2 opportunity in Fall 2026! Background on Past Event: On Sunday, April 26,… Read more: Make Your Story Matter: A College Prep Workshop

🗓️ Dates: Saturdays, Feb 7, Mar 14, Apr 18 Schedule & Topics Feb 7 – Effective Communication with Our Loved Ones (Children, spouse, parents) Mar 14… Read more: Communications and Mental Wellness Workshop

Admission: Free.  Registration required at tinyurl.com/AIevent2026 Bonus: All attendees receive a Certificate of Participation and a FREE AI e-Book! We’re bringing together youth, parents, and industry experts to… Read more: Navigating the AI Frontier: A Community Dialogue on AI:

Come for the film, stay for the discussion with acclaimed filmmaker and author Curtis Chin. Free Admission. Light refreshments provided. Can Art Bridge the Gap… Read more: Warren King: King of Cardboard

Workshop Highlights Dr. Ada Cheng is an award-winning educator and artist who uses storytelling to build connection and community. A former DePaul University professor, she… Read more: Bringing Us Together: Storytelling with Dr. Ada Cheng

Chinese American Women in Action (CAWA), in partnership with the Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community (CBCAC), United Chinese Americans–Chicago (UCA-Chicago), and the Midwest… Read more: 2025 CAWA Community Conference

2025 Exhibitors: 2025 Promotion: Please join us for our third annual Asian Youth Arts Exhibition! We hope to bring the essence and emotions of young… Read more: 3rd Annual CAWA Youth & AYA Art Exhibition

Chinese American Women in Action (CAWA) and Alliance of Indian Americans of Naperville Area (AIANA) will host a candidate forum for the eight Naperville City… Read more: Naperville City Council Candidate Forum

2024 is a pivotal election year with candidates running for President and many other positions at the federal, state and county level.  CAWA aims to focus on strengthening and empowering our community by sponsoring programs to… Read more: Rich Lo Chinese Kite Festival Mural

Strengthening Our Voice Join us for an inspiring day of build ing leadership, Civic Engagement and resiliency to amplify our collective voice and reaffirm our… Read more: 2024 CAWA Youth Conference

Chinese American Women in Action and KidsMatter in partnership with the Alliance of Indian Americans of Naperville and the Midwest Asian Health Association will host… Read more: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Depart from Naperville Visit the Chinese American Museum and community organizations serving generations of immigrants. A unique opportunity to explore the rich history and vibrant culture of… Read more: 2024 CAWA Youth Immersive Trip

Free admission. Refreshments will be served This annual exhibition is designed to promote and showcase the talents of our local Asian American young artists.   Exhibits… Read more: 2nd Annual CAWA Youth & AYA Art Exhibition

CAWA is proud to partner with Naperville School District 203 in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month on May 2, 6 pm at Kennedy Junior High School.… Read more: 2024 AAPI Heritage Month Event

Please join us for our third annual Asian Youth Arts Exhibition! We hope to bring the essence and emotions of young Asian artists’ works to… Read more: Asian American Youth Talk: Our Identities & Our Well-being

CAWA Youth did a fantastic job discussing, sharing and presenting insights to their peers as to how to handle awkward, “sticky” situations.  Scenarios presented ranged from… Read more: Asian American Sticky Situations

As a Kick Off event for the year, the event used storytelling as a way to engage with the youth.  As the youth opened up,… Read more: CAWA Youth Storytelling

Let’s celebrate the Year of the Dragon! Hosted by District 204 students, activities will include lantern-making, calligraphy, chopsticks racing, a documentary, and more. Ages 6+.

2024 is a pivotal election year with candidates running for President and many other positions at the federal, state and county level.  CAWA aims to focus on strengthening and empowering our community by sponsoring programs to… Read more: Media Literacy & Voter Education Event

CAWA is joining a community press conference to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. The purpose of… Read more: 80yr of Repeal of Chinese Exclusion Act

Lai So Appointed to Serve The Special Events & Community Arts (SECA) Commission in Naperville Lai So, Commissioner, Special Events and Community Arts Commission, City of… Read more: Lai So Appointed SECA Commission in Naperville

Congratulations to Dr. Meijan Linda Yu on her appointment by Governor J.B. Pritzker to serve on the Illinois Commission on Aging Dr. Meijan Linda Yu,… Read more: Linda Yu Appointed Illinois Commission on Aging

CAWA and our partners invite you to meet Curtis Chin, author of one of the most widely anticipated books of this Fall, Everything I Learned,… Read more: Book Launch With Curtis Chin

Discover the vibrant history and cultural impact of Chinese Americans in Chicago with an educational event that showcases their political presence and community involvement. Register… Read more: 2023 CAWA Youth Immersive Trip

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, CAWA is honored to Join State Representative Janet Yang Rohr on May 23 to share about… Read more: 2023 AAPI Heritage Month Event

To advance our mission to empower and engage Asian Americans in the electoral process in Naperville, CAWA sent a questionnaire to Tiffany Stephens, Scott Wehrli… Read more: Naperville Mayoral Candidates Respond to CAWA

On January 28, 2023, Chinese American Women in Action (CAWA) and Naperville Bank & Trust hosted an event to commemorate the release of the Anna May Wong… Read more: Commemoration of Anna May Wong & Celebration of Chinese New Year

CAWA is pleased to announce the nationwide survey, “The State of Chinese Americans”is now open for all Chinese Americans across the nation to participate.  This summer, CAWA… Read more: The State of Chinese Americans Survey

To provide opportunities for Chinese American high school students to learn and practice leadership while making contributions to local community. Seminar One – Public Service… Read more: Chinese American Youth Leadership Program

CAWA’s successful book drive in which we raised almost $7,000 this summer in partnership with Anderson’s Bookshop culminated in a Book Donation Ceremony on September 26. … Read more: CAWA TEAACH Act Book Drive Donation

A Chinese American family’s search for its roots leads to an unlikely place — the Mississippi Delta. See what brought the family there and learn… Read more: Far East Deep South Film Screening and Discussion

May 9, 2022, Naperville Municipal Center CAWA Inaugural Reception was a great success!  More than ninety people attended, showing that CAWA is a visible group… Read more: CAWA Inaugural Reception

On Wednesday March 16th 7:00 – 8:00 PM CDT, join Asian American Caucus for a statewide virtual conversation with Senator Tammy Duckworth on the anniversary… Read more: Stop Asian Hate One Year Later

Meet and Greet with Lucy Chang Evans, Chinese American candidate running for DuPage County Board district 3.

Chinatown residents and community leaders rally in support of creating the first Asian-majority ward in Chinatown