Native American Heritage Month is celebrated every November to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and other affiliated Island communities. Established by President George H. W. Bush in 1990, the month is a time to celebrate indigenous history, languages, and accomplishments while raising awareness of the challenges these communities continue […]
Each year between November 13 – 19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help increase understanding about transgender people and the issues members of […]
November is Native American Heritage MonthJoin Native Americans in Philanthropy, Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, Volgenau Foundation, and Thunderheart Media in honoring and celebrating with a FREE community screening of the award-winning documentary Bring […]
We invite you to join Stanford Health and By the Bay Health for a 30-minute private screening of excerpts from Actor/Director Bradley Cooper’s new PBS documentary, Caregiving, followed by a panel discussion with local family caregivers.
We invite you to join Stanford Health and By the Bay Health for a 30-minute private screening of excerpts from Actor/Director Bradley Cooper’s new PBS documentary, Caregiving, followed by a panel discussion with local family caregivers.
The Transgender Day of Remembrance, also known as the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, has been observed annually from its inception on November 20 to memorialize those who have […]
National Rural Health Day is celebrated annually on the third Thursday in November. In 2025, it will be observed on November 20. This day recognizes the unique healthcare needs of rural communities and the dedication of those who work to address them. National Rural Health Day is an initiative of the National Organization of State Offices of […]
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is designated by the United States Congress as a day when the friends and family of those who have died by suicide can join together for healing and support. This day always falls on the Saturday before American Thanksgiving.
This year 2024 marks 25 years since the declaration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is why the General Assembly will hold an event to reflect on the progress and achievements made to eliminate gender violence. The event can be seen live and on demand in 6 languages […]
National Family Health History Day is observed on Thanksgiving Day each year. This day encourages families to gather and discuss their health histories, aiming to identify potential risks for inherited diseases and promote proactive health management.
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.
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