Native American Heritage Month (U.S.)

from the official website: One of the very proponents of an American Indian Day was Dr. Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca Indian, who was the director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester, N.Y. He persuaded the Boy Read More …

Hispanic Heritage Month

from a CNN article explaining Hispanic Heritage Month: In the United States, Hispanic Heritage Month takes place over 30 days starting on the 15th of September — a nod to the anniversaries of national independence for a number of Latin Read More …

National Indigenous Peoples Day (U.S.)

From Oprah Daily: First proposed in 1977, Indigenous Peoples’ Day has grown rapidly in the last few years. More and more cities recognize the importance of a day that celebrates Native American cultures, while acknowledging their resilience in the face of a long Read More …

National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada)

From the Canadian Enclopedia: National Indigenous Peoples Day, 21 June, is an official day of celebration to recognize and honour the achievements, history and rich cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. This day has been celebrated Read More …

International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice

From the United Nations webpage: Culture is the set of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features of society or a social group, and it encompasses, in addition to art and literature, lifestyles, ways of living together, value systems, traditions Read More …

International Day of Light

The United Nations marks the International Day of Light – an annual initiative held globally to raise awareness on the critical role played by light-based technologies in everyday life – on May 16th every year.  It highlights the contribution of Read More …