If you can’t give multiple dates this autism awareness, you can just celebrate on April 2. This is a great day to focus on the barriers autistic people face in the workplace, including the struggle of getting the accommodations they need for sensory sensitivities.
The meaning behind this observance is clear: a reminder that women still do not earn the same as men in the United States. However, there is an interesting reason for selecting April 2: it is how far into the year the average woman must work to earn as much as the average man did the previous year. But there is good news here; the date keeps moving earlier and earlier every year, signifying how the wage gap is closing.
This date marks the moment Muhammad, a key Islamic prophet and father of Islam, was given the revelations that would come to form the Quran. Ramadan is observed with fasting, prayer and looking inward to focus on self-improvement.
Employee health and wellness are always a focus. Not only does good health improve productivity, but it boosts the happiness and morale of the workforce. World Health Day is a great reminder to take a pause and focus on everything from food to movement.
As with the U.S. observance, this signifies how far into the next year the average woman must work in order to earn the same as the average man does in a single calendar year. Unfortunately, the date in Canada is lagging slightly behind that in the U.S.
This holiday is celebrated the Friday prior to Easter and marks the crucifixion of Jesus. It typically centers around fasting and praying and many attend church services as well.
Passover is celebrated for seven days to reflect the natural order of creation. The observance is meant to commemorate when the Hebrew people were liberated from slavery under the rule of Egypt. It typically begins with a special meal called a seder and ends with a special religious service.
Easter is the Christian holiday marking the resurrection of Jesus. Within religious households, it is typically observed with prayer, church service and a family meal. It is also celebrated secularly with special meals, Easter baskets and egg hunts.
National Volunteer Week begins on April 17, 2022. Over the course of this week, we honor and celebrate all of the incredible ways that volunteers have advanced our global progress while maintaining a sense of humility and human connectedness. National Volunteer Week was instituted all the way back in 1974, and has since transformed into a week-long initiative during which people are encouraged to seek out, celebrate, and participate in volunteer or service opportunities that speak to their core values and sense of civic duty.
While we tend to talk about native peoples as a cohesive group, the truth is that before the Europeans arrived, the American continent was filled with hundreds of separate cultures and nations. Gathering of Nations brings more than 500 native tribes together to celebrate their traditions and cultures.
Earth Day is an annual event meant to show solidarity with our planet and focus on methods of sustainability. Rather than coming up with your own activity, go to EarthDay.org. There, you will find coordinated events taking place across the globe. Get your teams to select an event and join in.
Launched by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, this observance was created to help raise awareness of the bullying and ostracization queer people face and how it affects members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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