Holistic’s Cultural Calendar
Holistic’s Cultural Calendar was created in an effort to raise awareness for cultural celebrations and recognize the individuals whose identities are tied to these important observances, especially those who belong to underrepresented communities.
For each of the events listed on the calendar, you will also find suggestions for ways that your organization can actively make an impact and foster inclusion throughout the month. Whether this means trying a new cuisine, pledging a donation as a company, or facilitating discussions, we hope you will be able to learn and partake in new events and affinity months! Keep in mind dates and observances when you are scheduling meetings and other team events; you never know what one of your coworkers may observe.
Want to subscribe to our calendar?
Our Cultural Calendar is also available as a calendar overlay — meaning that you can subscribe to our calendar and use it as an add-on to your personal or work calendar — making it even easier to have more information, facts, and actionable items for each day of significance.
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To subscribe, you can simply click the blue “subscribe” button on the calendar above or click this link which will automatically take you to your google calendar app.
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If you are on a .ics calendar or using a Microsoft calendar, copy and paste the feed URL into your calendar app (this calendar will update periodically based on your platform's refresh schedule):
webcal://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_c5273be1b47123b02091c1e244dcc655e253a3d7be12228db088cd01bc0457e9%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
Highlights of the Month
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The 2024 theme for AAPI month is Advancing Leaders Through Innovation, a culmination of the 2021-2024 series highlighting efforts in “Advancing Leaders.” Read the full press release here: FAPAC Announces Theme for the 2024 Asian American, Native Hawai’ian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
International Workers Day
May Day, celebrated by workers in the U.S. as International Labor Day, was born out of the 8-hour workday movement in 19th-century Chicago. To honor the Chicago workers, the International Socialist Conference named May Day a labor holiday in 1889, birthing what many nations now call International Workers' Day.
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development
Action Item: Conduct diversity training sessions focused on promoting cultural competence and inclusivity in the workplace. Provide employees with tools and strategies to recognize and challenge biases, stereotypes, and discriminatory behavior. Incorporate interactive activities, case studies, and real-life scenarios to facilitate meaningful discussions and enhance cultural sensitivity among employees.
“We must stand together united in solidarity against the targeting, demonization, and vilification of any group of people.”
Each event on our calendar will have an action item or two for ways that you can foster inclusion or make an impact.
Don’t see an event? Send us a message at info@holisticindex.com.
Let us know how you are using our DEI Cultural Calendar!
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