Susan McHattie, GAICD’s Post

Another successful NAIDOC week has come to end, this year’s theme centred around the resilience of First Nations people, emphasising on our enduring connection to the land, culture, and community. These words "Keep the Fire Burning, Blak, Loud & Proud” highlight the importance of cultural pride, resilience, and community solidarity. The importance of ongoing support and commitment to First Nations people, rather than just acknowledging them for a specific period like one week out of the year, encouraging consistent support and initiatives with First Nations consultation that ignite positive change are crucial. It's about maintaining authentic efforts and not just temporary gestures.

This year’s NAIDOC Week will again celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with the theme of “Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud”. ANZSOG acknowledges the importance of NAIDOC Week as a celebration which honours First Nations peoples and reminds us of the importance of our own journey to become a culturally competent organisation, making a positive contribution to First Nations policy and public administration. Held across Australia from 7-14 July 2024, this year’s NAIDOC Week recognises the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire as a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In NAIDOC week, and throughout the year, ANZSOG stands with the First Nations of Australia and supports aspirations for a just and equitable relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and for First Nations communities to have control over their own lives. Despite the progress we have made, there are still many structural and cultural changes that need to happen within public services to make this a reality, and we are proud that ANZSOG is working to help make those changes happen.

The Kleinfelder team took time to acknowledge NAIDOC week and the importance of celebrating the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The team participated in events to learn more about First Nations culture, investigated and presented ways to promote and foster increased Indigenous participation in our industry, and incorporated conscious supply changes to our business. All with the aim of learning how to be the best ally we can be.   This NAIDOC week we at Kleinfelder continue to make conscious focused changes and challenge ourselves to learn and do more; for we believe even today’s smaller deliberate changes can become the instinctive strides forward of tomorrow. #NAIDOC2024

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May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and it's a time to honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our community. Let's embrace diversity, learn more about the vibrant cultures that make up this group, and reflect on the significant impact they have made to our society. Why Celebrate? 📚 Education: It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn about the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Asian Pacific Americans. 🤝 Community: Engage with and support local AAPI communities through events, businesses, and educational programs. This month, let's commit to inclusivity and celebrate the diversity that strengthens us! 🚀 Looking for funding to support AAPI-focused projects? GetGrant.ai offers resources to find grants that promote cultural understanding and community development. 🔗 Explore opportunities to support and celebrate AAPI heritage through grants at GetGrant.ai. #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth #CelebrateDiversity #AAPIHeritage #CommunitySupport #GetGrantAI

Acknowledging and celebrating First Nations culture, history, and protocols is a continual process, but particularly important on occasions like today, International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, let’s remember.    First Nations peoples are catalysts of change and bearers of unique worldviews, knowledge and skills. They’ve long advocated for the recognition of their identities, ways of life, and rights to traditional lands, territories and natural resources. Yet, throughout history, their rights have been violated.    We need to deepen our nation’s awareness and appreciation of the fact that First Nations cultures and civilisation are vital to our national story— a story enriched by a history spanning at least 65,000 years.     Practices such as Reconciliation Action Plans are crucial for Australians to move towards achieving makarrata, a coming together after a struggle. At SSI, we've learned valuable lessons as part of our inaugural RAP and hope to deepen that understanding through the rollout of our second RAP, which is currently in development. Cass Best (Kamilaroi Mari)

I am beyond thrilled to share that last month, AmeriCorps kicked off its Cultural Learning Community -- a monthly course offering for AmeriCorps members, grantees, senior volunteers, staff -- and the general public -- with the aim to identify and invest in foundational DEIA education for internal/external stakeholders.   From last month, here are a few AmeriCorps wins: ·      Almost 800 people attended; ·      92% of attendees were mostly AmeriCorps members, Senior volunteers, and grantees. Members of the public to include other Federal agencies also partnered with us; and ·      95% of attendees polled would recommend the session to others.   We are gearing up now for Round 2 in our monthly installment. This session is "Cultural Competence: Serving with Care and Awareness". Please join us and register by using this link: http://bit.ly/CLCFeb And feel free to check out our 2024 calendar and pre-register for additional sessions using this link: https://lnkd.in/gBMS87tU #deia #diversity #equity #inclusion #accessibilty #grantees #members #volunteers #AmeriCorps30 #americorps #culture #education #belonging #engagement #experience #gettingthingsdone #service #volunteerism #EEO #civilrights

It's NAIDOC week, and this year's theme is Keep the Fire Burning: Blak, Loud, and Proud. This years theme focuses on celebrating the cultural resilience of First Nations people, their profound connection to the land and traditions, and their pride in their First Nation identity. "It embodies our purpose, calling us to celebrate and honour the strength and vitality of our cultures."   As an organisation, we have been putting to task the recommendations from NAIDOC - here’s three things you can do:    - Check your local council for events: https://lnkd.in/dexeVKVM - If you cannot attend an in-person event, here are other ways to participate: Follow and engage with First Nations creators online, attend online events, and watch movies and shows featuring First Nations stories. Learn the traditional names of the land you live on and its owners. - Follow, like and share some cool people who are posting interesting content, here are some of our favourite current and upcoming leaders:  https://lnkd.in/gy8U6aks  https://lnkd.in/gfmX8dD5   https://lnkd.in/g3_q2HB #NAIDOC24 #BLAK #keepthefireburning #impactinvesting #indigenousknowledges