Today is Native American Heritage Day, thanks to legislation signed by President Obama that permanently designates the Friday after Thanksgiving Day each year as a day of honoring American Indian and Alaska Native cultural heritage and tribal sovereignty.
World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease.
HIV Awareness Month is observed in December in the United States. This month aims to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, educate the public about the virus, and promote testing, treatment, and support for individuals living with HIV.
National Special Education Day is celebrated on December 2nd. It commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975, which was later renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This day recognizes the importance of providing equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities and celebrating the […]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. It has been observed with varying degrees of success around the planet.
The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime is observed annually on December 9th.This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 to:
Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on 10 December. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other […]
Narrated by Lily Gladstone, BRING THEM HOME (Aiskótáhkapiyaaya) chronicles a decades-long initiative by members of the Blackfoot Confederacy to bring wild buffalo (Blackfeet: iinnii) back to the Blackfeet Reservation. A thriving wild buffalo population would not only reconnect Blackfeet with a central part of their heritage, spirituality, and identity but would also provide economic opportunities […]
Join Mental Health America and Radiance Basden for a 60-minute interactive session to de-stress during the busy holiday season. Radiance will guide you through simple, powerful mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork exercises to help you pause and recenter. Take this intentional time to reset your mind and body and allow in gratitude and joy. During this […]
International Migrants Day gives us a special opportunity to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants around the world. It's also a day for us to highlight the increasingly complex environment in which migration occurs. Conflicts, climate-related disasters and economic pressures continue to drive millions of people from their homes in […]
This hour-long Regional Policy Council webinar will review challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technology. Experts will discuss the promises of tech, including its impacts on resources, efficiency, and quality. We will also explore risks to rights and privacy, potential for discrimination, and the effects of automated health insurance claims and evaluation practices. Attendees will […]
Join us at the Connection Recovery Support Group, where we come together online to share stories, offer advice, and provide support for each Connection Recovery Support Group Welcome to our online Connection Recovery Support Group! Join us for a safe space where you can share your experiences, struggles, and successes with others who understand what you're […]
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