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.
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 operations@holisticindex.com.
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
International Mentoring Day
International Mentoring Day celebrates mentors worldwide and their role in guiding, supporting, and inspiring others. The day highlights the power of mentorship to share knowledge, foster growth, and create meaningful connections that help individuals achieve their potential.
This day is an opportunity to recognize and amplify the success of your organization’s mentorship programs. “Models in Mentoring” from the Society for Human Resource Management highlights six examples of successful mentoring pairs who participated in programs to build meaningful professional relationships and grow within their careers.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who peacefully fought for equality, justice, and civil rights for Black Americans and the economically disadvantaged. Dr. King's iconic ‘I Have a Dream’ speech during the 1963 March on Washington inspired millions to pursue change through nonviolent action. The day invites reflection on his achievements, celebrates his vision of a more inclusive society, and encourages communities to take action toward equity and social justice. Recognized as a national day of service, MLK Day provides an opportunity for individuals and organizations to give back to their communities and advance Dr. King’s mission through volunteerism and civic engagement.
Turn Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy into action by engaging your team in a day of service. Partner with local nonprofits, organize an org- wide volunteering event, or direct employees to opportunities on AmeriCorps’ volunteer portal.
International Day of Education
In 2018 the United Nations General Assembly began recognizing the International Day of Education as a campaign for education reform around the world. The day serves as a call to action to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.
Visit the United Nations International Day of Education page and learn about global education challenges and initiatives. Consider how you can support education in your own life or community through volunteering, sharing resources, or advocating for learning opportunities.
“We must stand together united in solidarity against the targeting, demonization, and vilification of any group of people.”
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