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This short, on-demand video brings the voices of military-connected youth to life and allows us to take important steps toward cultural humility when interacting with these resilient and amazing kids. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6pkwqdv

This day serves as a reminder that reconciliation is more than just wearing orange; it’s about recognizing the lasting impact of residential schools and taking meaningful action toward healing. Here are a few ways you can honour this day: Pause for Reflection: Take a moment of silence to honour the survivors of residential schools, their families, and the lives lost. Listen and Learn: Regardless of your understanding of Indigenous history, now is the time to listen and learn from Indigenous voices and communities. It’s an opportunity to expand our knowledge and empathy. Support Indigenous Perspectives: Explore and support Indigenous voices through art, literature, music, and activism. Engaging with these perspectives can deepen your connection to the path of reconciliation.

This day serves as a reminder that reconciliation is more than just wearing orange; it’s about recognizing the lasting impact of residential schools and taking meaningful action toward healing. Here are a few ways you can honour this day: Pause for Reflection: Take a moment of silence to honour the survivors of residential schools, their families, and the lives lost. Listen and Learn: Regardless of your understanding of Indigenous history, now is the time to listen and learn from Indigenous voices and communities. It’s an opportunity to expand our knowledge and empathy. Support Indigenous Perspectives: Explore and support Indigenous voices through art, literature, music, and activism. Engaging with these perspectives can deepen your connection to the path of reconciliation.

In this blog post, we reflect on the recent events and the impact on society. Together, we can be the change we need. It's time to use our freedom of speech and take small acts of kindness to push society forward. Let's be part of the change and support each other in this critical time. Learn more 👉👉 https://lnkd.in/g3uQp_JX Know more of my vision, hit the like and subscribe button 👉👉 https://lnkd.in/gff_Txjy

Get ready to challenge your perceptions! 🌈 In this manifesto, Ashley Shew, Associate Professor in the Department of Science Technology and Society, reshapes the narrative around disability and technology. 🚀 🌍 The future is undoubtedly disabled, and it's time to embrace it. Let's shift our perspective and see disabilities not as limitations, but as valuable skill sets shaping our world. 💡 Learn more about the book here: https://lnkd.in/e8XkBUm8

https://lnkd.in/ePpaWGAd The Newport Folk Festival is promoting the work of Head Count, an organization that pushes the most basic of our core values in Democracy: voting. Head Count has also been pushed by the legendary Bobby Weir, and he has always stood up for what is right. So, in light of the very real threats to democracy, get out and VOTE in 2024

We built survey items to measure youth civic empowerment around civic dispositions, civic skills, and civic actions. This framework zeroed in on how young people view their civic role in society, their confidence to make a difference, and the degree to which they’re taking action. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗹𝗻𝗸𝗱.𝗶𝗻/𝗴𝗕𝗧𝘃𝗧𝗪𝗚𝗵.

Learn more about Arts Hooky Day for Arts of Culture Workers of the Global Majority, which is Thursday, October 10th. On this day, embrace the radical act of rest as a tool for our survival and liberation. Check out the website and learn 30 activities you can take part in instead of work. National Hooky Day was inspired the works of Tricia Hersey & the Nap Ministry, adrienne marie brown, Audre Lorde and any scholars who push us to be liberated through rest and care. https://bit.ly/3NhCuN0

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Studies show that the arts boost the economy, enhance quality of life, and improve education. When speaking to elected officials, emphasize these points and use specific, relevant data. Advocacy is essential year-round. Use this Missouri Arts Council Fact Sheet to support your case >> https://loom.ly/02rA7vw