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NAIDOC Week 2024: "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud" As we gear up for NAIDOC Week 2024, it's time to celebrate with enthusiasm and pride. This year's theme, "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud," is a powerful call to action for everyone to celebrate Indigenous identity and resilience. NAIDOC Week provides a platform for all Australians to engage with and learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. How to Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2024 Participate in Events: Look for NAIDOC Week events in your community, such as cultural performances, art exhibitions, workshops, and discussions. Support Indigenous Voices: Follow and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, artists, and businesses. Share their work and stories, and amplify their voices in your networks. Learn and Educate: Take this time to educate yourself about the history and ongoing challenges faced by First Nations peoples. Promote Cultural Pride: Show your support by wearing the colors and symbols of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Reflect on Reconciliation: Use NAIDOC Week as a moment to reflect on the journey towards reconciliation. Appoint is proud to celebrate resilience, pride, and cultural continuity of First Nations peoples. #BlakLoudProud

This weeks ‘Cultural IP Month - Cultural Intellectual Property Rights are Human Rights’ Thread is Cultural Sustainability and Biocultural Diversity. The big idea is: Cultural diversity and biological diversity are intrinsically linked. When cultural diversity is lost, biodiversity is lost and vice-versa. Communion with nature - a holistic relationship of interdependence and interconnectedness that sees humans and nature as kin (relatives), with a shared ancestry and a shared future. It can have a spiritual nuance. I learned it growing up in my local community, and it is a universal value lived and practice in communities all over the world. For more information about this years Cultural IP Month, go to https://lnkd.in/gjxQTGdp How to contribute? To weave a dialogue is an act of care, compassion and reciprocity. Participate in this reflective and meditative dialogue weaving through your most comfortable means of expression - written word, visual expression, video or audio recording. Share your reflections, experiences or calls for action. What will spark a mindshift? #culturalintellectualproperty #culturalsustainability #culturalipmonth2024 #weaving #systemschange #threads

Recently, the international school my 10 yr. old daughter attends in Amsterdam celebrated “Global Village Day,” highlighting the school’s robust diversity. The children were invited to share a piece of their culture with their classmates. Children had the chance to learn more about the diversity of their peers, beyond race, gender and religion, gaining greater understanding and appreciation for each other and their cultures.     I was struck by this idea because it’s exactly this type of diversity of culture and experience that we embrace at Calix. While diversity initiatives are being deemed unnecessary and cut at companies across the country, the opposite is happening at Calix. We believe that the present and the future are characterized by disruption, which means massive growth and intense change being experienced. This calls for a solid strategy and a team full of visionaries, and this can only be realized if diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are embraced at the systemic level beyond the quotas and boundaries we have created for ourselves.    As a collaborative workspace, we recognize the role of #DEI in driving success. We intentionally embrace team members from all backgrounds and cultures, with varying expertise and abilities. It’s one of the reasons we have such low attrition in an industry where that is rare. At Calix, we’ve found that when people with different backgrounds and experiences come together, new perspectives are shared, and the best ideas are cultivated.    https://lnkd.in/ekhr9vVz  

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬! 𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐎𝐂 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 "𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠!" 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 NAIDOC Week, a time to celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, is upon us (July 7th-14th). This year's theme, "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud," ignites a powerful message of resilience and pride. The burning fire symbolises the enduring strength and vitality of Indigenous cultures, passed down through generations. It represents connection to the land, community, and the rich traditions that define First Nations identities. "Blak, Loud and Proud" embodies the unapologetic celebration of Indigenous heritage, empowering them to stand tall and share their stories with the world. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to: • 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫 the ongoing legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  • 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞 the resilience and unwavering spirit of these communities.  • 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲 the voices that have been silenced for too long.  • 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 for a future where Indigenous Australians are celebrated and empowered. How can you participate? 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: Explore resources about First Nations cultures and histories. 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝: Find local NAIDOC events and celebrations to experience the vibrancy firsthand. 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Seek out and purchase products and services from Indigenous businesses. 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Talk to your network about NAIDOC Week and the importance of reconciliation. Let's come together to celebrate the enduring flame of Indigenous cultures and recommit to a future where everyone thrives. #NAIDOCWeek #KeepTheFireBurning #BlakLoudandProud #Reconciliation

This weeks ‘Cultural IP Month - Cultural Intellectual Property Rights are Human Rights’ Thread is Cultural Sustainability and Cultural Heritage. Cultural Sustainability is about returning full circle to the communion between humans and nature through the nature-culture unity. It is about valuing vernacularism, localism, indigeneity and relearning how we can nurture those ecosystems. It is about looking at nature's self-governance system as a model to inspire human-led governance systems. For more information about this years Cultural IP Month, go to https://lnkd.in/gjxQTGdp How to contribute? To weave a dialogue is an act of care, compassion and reciprocity. Participate in this reflective and meditative dialogue weaving through your most comfortable means of expression - written word, visual expression, video or audio recording. Share your reflections, experiences or calls for action. What will spark a mindshift? #culturalintellectualproperty #culturalsustainability #culturalipmonth2024 #weaving #systemschange #threads

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024: A Story of Healing through Art This NAIDOC Week, we celebrate the amazing journey of Kylie and David Hill and their family. Years ago, they started a business that uses art to connect with communities across Australia having collaborated with communities and organisations in Queensland, NSW, and Victoria. For them, art is not just creative—it's a way to heal and share their culture. Kylie shares First Nations tribes used art to share important messages. They didn’t write letters and used symbols and drawings to tell stories. Whether it was about a birth, a hunt, or a special event, these drawings were their way of communicating. Today, Kylie, David and their family keep this tradition alive through their business, sharing their heritage with everyone. At Bunzl, we are proud to have Kylie’s family create the artwork for our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. This partnership is about more than just art—it's about building strong relationships and working together as one. NAIDOC Week isn’t just one week of the year. It is important we celebrate the culture, stories, and connections that we honour every single day of First Nations peoples and communities. #NAIDOC2024 #ArtAndHealing #Reconciliation #Bunzl #FirstNations #CulturalStories #ReconcilationActionPlan

Holi, the festival of colours, is more than just a vibrant explosion of hues. It's a symbolic reminder of the triumph of good over evil, and the joy of new beginnings. Here's what inspires me most about Holi: 🌈 The power of letting go: Just like the colours wash away, Holi encourages us to shed negativity and embrace forgiveness. In our professional lives, this can translate to resolving conflicts, learning from mistakes, and starting fresh with colleagues. 🌈 The beauty of diversity: Holi's vibrant colours represent the richness of our world. It's a call to celebrate our differences and find unity in our shared humanity. In the workplace, this means fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued for their unique perspective. 🌈 The spirit of community: Holi transcends social barriers, bringing people together in laughter and revelry. It reminds us of the importance of connection and collaboration. Let's carry this spirit into our teams, building strong relationships that fuel innovation and success. May the colours of Holi inspire you to: 🧡 Embrace challenges with a colourful outlook. 💚 Celebrate the diversity of your team. 💜 Build strong connections for a more vibrant work environment. Wishing you a Happy and Colourful Holi! #Holi #Inspiration #Diversity #Community #WorkLifeBalance #2024goals #purpose

🔍Mamobo dives into a key finding from GORM's research report 'Intercultural Competence in the Irish Public Sector.' The big takeaway? More action is needed to turn positive attitudes towards diversity into real moves towards inclusivity. GORM can support companies to do this. 📚Curious to read the report? Click here: https://lnkd.in/dy8TiERq 📺Mamobo shares insightful background details in this video: https://linktw.in/PowgeK #PublicSectorIreland #DiversityInclusion #WorkCulture #Accessibility #EqualOpportunity #PublicServiceIreland #IrishPublicPolicy

💡 ICYMI: What is social value and how do we measure the social value of culture projects? 💭 Our Regional Producer for the North, Becky West, writes on the #SocialValueEngine in her latest blog. Find out what social value is, what the engine is and how we're using it for the cultural pilot for the current phase of Classically Yours. Learn all about it here⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ewxvYNh4 East Riding of Yorkshire Council #RoseRegeneration