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As Native American Heritage Month begins, join us in recognizing and honoring the cultural traditions and contributions of Native Americans and indigenous peoples to our country and society. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2XV1i7o

Learn more about Smithsonian events and resources in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Today marks the first day of Native American Heritage Month! Let's celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans. Share your thoughts or experiences in the comments below!

November is Native American Heritage Month. As we celebrate and honor the rich history and culture of Indigenous Peoples, we also acknowledge the land upon which we gather. Land is something sacred to all of us, whether we consciously appreciate it or not, it is the space upon which we play, live, eat, find love and experience life. The land is ever-changing and ever-shifting, giving us and all other creatures and beings on the earth an infinite number of gifts and lessons. Today, we want to acknowledge the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Nipmuc Nation on which we are working and currently performing in Worcester, MA. We recognize and respect Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories. This sort of acknowledgement is essential to human rights work across the world. It is essential to our work of honoring stories that explore the human experience. For more information about Indigenous territories, please visit https://native-land.ca/.

Happy National Caribbean American Heritage Month from LAC! This month, we are also celebrating and honoring the profound achievements of Caribbean-American Immigrants in the United States. Caribbean Immigrants have made significant contributions to American society and its founding. Below we share a few articles highlighting Caribbean-Immigrant influential icons that have made a long-lasting impact on American history, life, and culture:   - https://lnkd.in/gaDPU5p - https://lnkd.in/eXxe-4ts

Did you know Butler Beach in St. Augustine, FL, was the first beach for African Americans between Daytona Beach and Fernandina Beach? Read about the incredible history of Butler Beach and its namesake, Frank B. Butler, in our latest blog. #StAugustine #Blackhistorymonth

During National Native American Heritage Month, we honor and celebrate Native American heritage, history, and culture. Native Americans have persisted despite tremendous adversity and centuries of displacement and dispossession of their ancestral homelands. Regardless of these injustices, Native Nations, individuals, families, and communities have persevered, and have preserved Indigenous languages, traditions, ceremonies, and practices.   We take this opportunity to celebrate the diverse histories and traditions of the many tribes and cultures of the Native American peoples. This can be done in many ways: including taking the time to learn more about the tribes of your local area, making land acknowledgements at public and private gatherings, and educating ourselves and future generations on the complex relationship between the United States and the Indigenous peoples who were some of the first inhabitants of these lands.   Though Native American culture is not a monolith, living in harmony with nature is a shared core value. Practicing mindfulness towards sustainability and striving for a lifestyle that cares for the earth is a great way to honor Native American cultures in everyday life. BWB&O is proud to recognize National Native American Heritage Month!

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Here are some activities and resources for your Organization this month: https://buff.ly/3UUVxRR

June is National Indigenous Peoples Month. It is a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/kEUn50S5Btz

As we begin Native American Heritage month, here is an article that helps us all to understand why this official opportunity to focus remains important. https://lnkd.in/e6FtyhM4