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This observance is used to both raise awareness of breast cancer and raise funds to seek a cure. Just be aware that some of the typical slogans used during this month don’t always land well with everyone. Look for inclusive ways to talk about breast cancer.

The United States is home to the largest Polish population outside of Poland itself. While many of those with Polish heritage are centered in the Midwest (Chicago, specifically), Polish-Americans are in all of our communities and greatly impacting our culture as a whole. October was chosen for this observance as it is the month Polish settlers first arrived in the United States.

The first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was held in 1989. This month is an excellent time to raise awareness of domestic violence in all of its forms and make sure your employees understand that there are resources for them if they need to leave a dangerous situation.

Many Filipinos have settled in the United States, and there are many people throughout the country who identify as Filipino-American. October is the month to celebrate everything about them and their culture.

German-Americans make up the largest ancestry group in the United States, with about 43 million total. And what better month to celebrate them than the one that gives Oktoberfest its name?

While Pride Month is all about identity, acceptance and loving yourself, LGBTQ+ History Month takes a look backward. Many LGBTQ+ figures have been erased from the history books or had their truths hidden. This month gives us the chance to look at the distance and recent past to see the history that didn’t make the textbooks.

Much like Women’s History Month in the U.S., the Canadian celebration is about honoring the contributions of women throughout history while reflecting on how women are treated today.

Yes, October is chock-full of heritage months! This one celebrates Italian-American culture, cuisine and people! It’s a great month to learn more about the Italian-American experience.

In October, take time to reflect on the realities of people with visual impairments and how your workplace accommodates them. Remember that not all people who consider themselves to be blind have zero vision.

Considered the most somber of Jewish holidays, Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement. Most who observe this occasion fast all day, pray intensely and complete a confession.

Sukkot is a pilgrimage festival where Israelites who could were commanded to travel to the Temple in Jerusalem. The primary celebration is the building of a sukkah. Celebrants eat in the sukkah for eight days.

There is a lot of controversy over Columbus Day given the history of the man himself. As an alternative celebration, National Indigenous Peoples’ Day was made a federal holiday in 2021. It focuses on helping people discover the truth of colonial history from the Native perspective.