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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!

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

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

🖤🦜 Explore the profound cultural significance of the glossy black cockatoo in Aboriginal Australian heritage. These birds feature heavily in songlines, Dreaming stories, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge, embodying ancestral wisdom and serving as ancient voices of the forest. Did you know? Nowra derives its name from the Yuin word for black cockatoo. Additionally, at Mount Cambewarra, a powerful Creation story tells of a white cockatoo transforming black during a significant bushfire, symbolising resilience and renewal. 🔗 Dive deeper into their cultural importance: https://lnkd.in/gXgB_JSr

Honoring Native American Heritage Month: The Wisdom of the Four Winds As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we reflect on the rich cultural traditions and wisdom passed down through generations. One powerful symbol in many Native cultures is the concept of the Four Winds, which represent the four cardinal directions: North, South, East, and West. Each direction holds its own unique significance: North: Symbolizing wisdom, strength, and the guidance of elders. South: Representing growth, renewal, and youth. East: Associated with new beginnings, inspiration, and the rising sun. West: Reflecting introspection, maturity, and the setting sun. These directions remind us of the interconnectedness of all things and the balance required to navigate life. As we honor Native American communities this month, let us also take a moment to reflect on how we can carry forward their teachings of respect, unity, and understanding. Let’s commit to learning more, supporting Native voices, and acknowledging the deep cultural contributions that continue to shape our world. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #FourWindsstaffing #CulturalAwareness #NativeAmericanHistory #RespectAndUnity

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!

“…being a member of a Native American nation is a form of citizenry that many Americans have a hard time understanding. I am—and many Native peoples are—members of both their tribal communities and the federal or national community. And that distinctiveness is something we should not be scared of but should embrace and try to learn and celebrate, particularly on Native American Heritage Day.” 💡 Learn more about Native American Heritage Day in this NPR interview with Yale professor Ned Blackhawk.

As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we reflect on the rich cultural traditions and wisdom passed down through generations. One powerful symbol in many Native cultures is the concept of the Four Winds, which represent the four cardinal directions: North, South, East, and West. Each direction holds its own unique significance: North: Symbolizing wisdom, strength, and the guidance of elders. South: Representing growth, renewal, and youth. East: Associated with new beginnings, inspiration, and the rising sun. West: Reflecting introspection, maturity, and the setting sun. These directions remind us of the interconnectedness of all things and the balance required to navigate life. As we honor Native American communities this month, let us also take a moment to reflect on how we can carry forward their teachings of respect, unity, and understanding. Let’s commit to learning more, supporting Native voices, and acknowledging the deep cultural contributions that continue to shape our world. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #FourWinds #CulturalAwareness #NativeAmericanHistory #RespectAndUnity

It's Jewish American Heritage Month, and nothing brings people together like good food! According to a recent study, a majority of U.S. Jews engage in cultural activities like cooking traditional Jewish dishes. What are you planning for tonight's Shabbat dinner?   As we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) in May, we invite you to learn more about Jewish-American history and find JAHM resources at jewishamericanheritage.org.   Shabbat Shalom.

This month, we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans to our society. It's a time to honor the first peoples of this land and to learn more about their diverse histories and ongoing influence. This month provides an opportunity to educate ourselves about tribes, to raise awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and today, and to celebrate the vast contributions of Native Americans to our society. How will you be recognizing National Native American Heritage Month? Share your plans or favorite resources in the comments! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #CelebrateIndigenousCultures