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Native American Heritage Month Padlet 2023

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Early California: pre-1769–1840s: Mexican California

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The Mexican War for Independence in 1821 lead to an end of Spanish authority in California. The primary means of Spanish control, the missions, were dismantled in a process known as secularization. By 1840, this process was complete, with the vast tracks of mission land being divided up among Mexican landowners. A handful of powerful families were given control of most of the land. Relying on the hide and tallow trade, the Californios were content to import the manufactured goods they needed from abroad. Given California's distance from the rest of Mexico, a new identity developed among the inhabitants, giving rise to the name Californios rather than Espanoles or Mexicanos.

American settlers, who began to arrive by the 1830s, had a variety of opinions about life in Mexican California. These opinions were divided among two groups: the maritime traders and the overland settlers. The maritime traders populated the coastal towns of Los Angeles, Monterey, and San Diego and catered to the trading needs of the locals. Due to their economic interaction, they often had an understanding of Spanish, married Californio wives, and were generally accepted by the locals. Larkin's phrase, "Halcyon Days" exemplified their view of Mexican California as an idealized pastoral existence. The Overland settlers were the American fur trappers and farmers who settled in the Sacramento Valley. They often held the Californios in contempt, seeing their lifestyle as an affront to the Puritan work ethic. This viewpoint was articulated by men such as Thomas Jefferson Farnham, who in his 1844 book, Travels in the Californias, described the Californios as having,

...the dull suspicious countenance, the small twinkling piercing eye, the laxness and filth of a free brute, using freedom as a mere means of animal enjoyment, dancing and vomiting as occasion and inclination appears to require.

Contrasting the Californios with Anglo-Americans, Farnham described pioneer Issac Graham as,

...a stout sturdy backwoodsman, of a stamp which only exists on the frontiers of the American States--men with the blood of the ancient Normans and Saxons in their veins--with hearts as large as their bodies can hold, breathing nothing but kindness till injustice shows its fangs, and then, lion-like, striking for vengeance.

Comparisons such as these were widely read by Americans back east. Writers like Farnham helped to convince them that California needed to be inhabited by a people worthy of its plentiful natural resources and capable of exploiting them, namely the American frontiersman.

By the start of the 1840s, Americans in California could see conflict between Mexico and the United States on the horizon. It was clear that California was the prize. The question was what role the Americans in California should play in the coming struggle. While the maritime traders sought a negotiated settlement in which the Californios could be peacefully brought into the expanded United States, the pioneers advocated an aggressive takeover similar to the Texas revolt. The arrival of John C. Fremont would help decide which course of action would be followed.

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Share how you celebrate Our Holiday Choice Boards Collection Learn about these different holidays through books, articles, games, songs, art and more. Click on the to take you to this slide at anytime. Christmas Christmas Around the World Diwali Hanukkah Hmong New Year Islamic New Year Kwanzaa La...

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The annual King Holiday Observance is a time that we celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Global citizens will have unique opportunities to learn and unite in celebration of Dr. King's groundbreaking work and Mrs. Coretta Scott King's powerful continuation and formal institutionalization of that work through a variety of engaging events hosted by The King Center leading up to The King Holiday on January 15th, 2024.

As we witness nations around the world continue to struggle under the weight of violence, hate and poverty, today's social, political and economic landscape reveals the urgent necessity of Dr. King's philosophy and methodology of Nonviolence (Nonviolence365™). The King Center leads the charge to provide education and training in Nonviolence365; while serving as the vital living memorial of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Our strategic theme for 2024 is 'Shifting the Cultural Climate through the Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence'. This theme defines the 2024 King Holiday Observance events and programming while serving as a compass for all the work we will do this upcoming calendar year and beyond. The pioneering work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. demonstrated that Kingian Nonviolence (Nonviolence365™) is the sustainable solution to injustice and violence in our world, ultimately leading to the creation of the Beloved Community, where injustice ceases and love prevails.

The King Center welcomes and invites you to join this movement for a new future as we strive to cultivate a Beloved Community Mindset, and ultimately transform unjust systems.

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May is AAPI History Month - and in this post, you'll find more than a dozen ideas and activities to honor the occasion with your team!

Learn through interactive sessions like a tea tasting, book or podcast club, virtual museum field trip, and more. For a guided experience, you can also book Unexpected Virtual Tours & Training' AAPI History Month virtual session.

As you celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander History Month, it's important to bring a sense of thoughtfulness and intentionality to your team building efforts. This post also includes tips and best practices to celebrate respectfully.

Did you know: Unexpected Virtual Tours & Training is an Asian American-founded company!

We create all of our virtual DEI programming through a lens of intersectionality and historical accuracy. AAPI History Month is especially near and dear to our hearts.

Our AAPI History Month DEI team building session celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander history from the 1800s through the present. Your team will learn about leaders like Fred Korematsu and Bhagat Singh Thind, take a virtual field trip to San Francisco's Chinatown, and learn how Asian Americans have impacted every aspect of American life.

A few of our favorite AAPI History Month ideas:
Read on for details on these Asian American History Month ideas, and more ideas!

Host a tea tasting

Virtually visit museums & sites showcasing AAPI art and history

Read books and listen to podcasts from authors and creators

Attend a local festival or market

Work with AAPI-owned businesses

In this list, you'll find:

Ideas and activities for AAPI History Month 2024

Ways to respectfully celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month at work

Fun ideas to learn about Asian American history

Virtual Asian American Pacific Islander History Month activities for remote teams

Team building ideas for lunch and learns, video calls, and more

Important Reminders About Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

First, it's important to understand that "Asian" is a very complex and broad term that encompasses many countries and regions, cultures and subcultures, norms, diets, languages, and more. Describing things as "Asian" without more specificity can actually be offensive. That's because using such a broad term brushes aside the unique identities and histories of specific cultures.

The term "Asian American" is also unique to the United States. Read more about the term "Asian American" in this Vox article: " The inadequacy of the term 'Asian American. '" Remember - this month is specifically about celebrating Asian American history and achievements, rather than Asian history and culture in general.

While there can be some nuance to learning the right terminology, AAPI History Month is a perfect time to delve in and learn with your team!
Watch the short video below for tips on how to honor AAPI heritage at work.
Ideas & Activities to Celebrate AAPI History Month at Work

Here are 12 AAPI heritage month activities we've rounded up to help you and your team celebrate AAPI history!

1. Host a Chinese Tea Brewing & Tasting

Perfect for virtual teams with a budget, host a tea party! Enjoy the tastes and history of traditional Chinese tea with a Chinese Tea Brewing and Tasting class.

Led by a tea sommelier, your team will be guided throughout the entire brewing process. Plus, each team member will be sent a tea kit including a Gaiwan, a Ming dynasty ceremonial brewing bowl. This way, you'll be ready with all that you need when joining the virtual class!

Learn the international history of tea, the proper techniques of tasting, tips of assessing teas, and more! Ending with a Q&A, this one hour experience will be sure to answer every tea question you may have.

By the end, everyone will develop a more intimate relationship with drinking tea. Plus, you each will have the supplies needed to continue your new expertise long past the tasting class.

2. Virtually Visit Sites and Museums Showcasing AAPI Art and History

Visiting a museum is a great way to honor people of our past and present. It's also a great way to learn more about different cultures and ways of life. Take a step to further your knowledge by visiting a museum or cultural site that authentically showcases AAPI cultures and artists.

Many museums and historical sites offer virtual exhibits focusing on AAPI arts, architecture, and more. Together, your team can traverse exhibitions and virtual walking tours to learn about a plethora of AAPI cultures near and far.

Museums & sites around the world with virtual opportunities to learn more about AAPI cultures:

3. Attend a Local Festival or Market

Attending locally led festivals and events is a great way to connect with and learn about different communities. Partake in appreciation of AAPI culture by attending a community celebration led by your area's local groups.

Community festivals often highlight all corners of a culture's vibrance. From booths showcasing traditional art forms and trades, to live music, films, and cuisine! Festivals are a hub for all interests. As a result, each of your team members is sure to find something to enjoy.

Consider researching local events happening in your area that you can promote amongst your team. We suggest looking on Facebook's events tab or sites like Eventbrite for easy access to finding events happening near you.

Furthermore, schedule time as a team to share experiences following an event. By making time to reflect with one another, you can learn even more from each person's experience!

4. Start Learning A New Language

Over 4 billion people speak an Asian language across the globe. Pay respect to AAPI cultures while encouraging a new useful skill by learning one of the over 2,000 Asian languages!

While your team isn't expected to master a language in one month, you can learn a few basic words and phrases to grow your communication skills. There are multiple ways to host language lessons, making it a great fit for any team.

Post a word of the day in the office or share with the team via email. Or, schedule weekly meetings during the month to practice together. In addition, you may have a team member that speaks one of these languages who would enjoy leading practice sessions for the team. With over half the world speaking an Asian language, be sure to ask your team!

Language lessons are a great way to learn a new side of cultures while building your team's listening and communication skills. Plus, you may even open the door to expanding your business opportunities with more bilingual team members.

5. Create Art Influenced by Asian & Pacific Islander Cultures

AAPI cultures have influenced the art world for centuries. Get creative with inspired art pieces of your own!

Host an AAPI artist-led class for the team to learn a traditional craft or two from AAPI cultures. For example, hire a master crafter to teach the team the folding art of origami. Or, follow a video tutorial on the art form of calligraphy.

Once you determine your art form, gather your needed supplies. Then, choose a time to come together to learn and create. If your team is virtual, send employees supply kits or a list of items to pick up before your video call.

Craft classes make a fantastic group activity for all skill levels. Plus, use the opportunity to learn the history behind the art form. While you'll enjoy the fun, don't forget the crafts are rooted in thousands of years of tradition.

6. Work with Businesses Owned by Asian & Pacific Islanders

Another way to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month is to incorporate working with AAPI-owned businesses. As a team, evaluate what companies you regularly do business with throughout your work. Then, determine how you may expand your list to incorporate businesses with Asian American & Pacific Islander representation.

On a large scale, consider doing business with AAPI-led companies throughout your entire portfolio. Or, look to hire AAPI-owned businesses for upcoming projects or on-going needs.

On a smaller scale, you can make quick switches to support AAPI businesses. For instance, purchase the coffee and snacks you provide for employees from an AAPI-owned brand. Or, source your office supplies and art from AAPI-owned vendors.

Working with AAPI businesses is a great way to invest in AAPI communities. By making a financial commitment to supporting Asian American-owned businesses on an ongoing basis, your team can create lasting impact.

7. Listen and Learn via Podcast

Podcasts are a great way to learn something new. And, listening to a podcast is a great way to hear voices and stories directly from specific communities.

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month by listening to an AAPI-led podcast as a team. This works great for all teams, as you can listen anytime, anywhere.

For this activity, send out a list of AAPI-led podcasts in a team email or chat thread. Or, engage your team by taking suggestions of series that may already be a group favorite.

Take a vote and set a date for each team member to finish the episode. Then, share your reflections as a team during a group meeting. Plus, you don't have to stop at one episode. Continue listening together through a whole series if there's interest!

You can find many AAPI-led podcasts on streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

A few AAPI-led podcasts to get your list started:

Asian American: The Ken Fong Podcast: Hosted by Ken Fong. Explore culture, history, and spirituality through interviews with culture-makers in the Asian American community.

The AuthEthnic Podcast: Bringing authenticity to ethnicity, this series focuses on a range of unfiltered discussions on race, social issues, and the Asian American experience.

Dear Workplace: Hosted by Monica H. Kang, a workplace creativity expert, untangle workplace problems while diving into workplace trends, changes, and challenges.

Legends From The Pacific: This series documents the folklore tales and traditions from Pacific Island nations across Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

8. Learn the South Asian Heritage of Yoga

Did you know that yoga originated in India? Partake in this 5,000 year-old practice and learn its South Asian heritage together as a team!

Attend a live class with an instructor or follow a video routine from your own spaces. When planning your session, look to select a traditional routine that honors the roots of the practice. Due to yoga becoming a widely popular exercise routine, the heritage of the practice can easily be lost.

Great for in-person or virtual teams, you can enjoy a yoga session from anywhere! Opt for a shorter class on our lunch break, or a longer class to destress from the work day.

Plus, this is a great way to encourage employee wellness. Doubling as both exercise and meditation, this activity is great for your team's overall health!

9. Start a Book Club

Reading works by Asian and Pacific Islander authors is a meaningful way to honor AAPI Heritage Month. Start a team book club to bring their voices to the center of your conversations.

First, have club members vote on the book before the month starts. Check out Literary Hub's 34 Books for AAPI Heritage Month (and all months) for ideas. Second, set a date for all readers to finish the book. Then, meet to discuss the group's take-aways.

Furthermore, encourage employees to purchase their book from a locally AAPI-owned bookstore. Not only will you secure a great book, you will be financially contributing to the AAPI community's ongoing success.

Check out this list of bookstores to support across several states. Can't find a local business near you? Consider buying copies for your team online using Bookshop.org. When searching, filter for "Asian-American & Pacific Islander-owned Bookstores" in the store locator tool.

10. Watch Movies & TV Shows with Asian American Characters, Directors, & More

This AAPI History Month, watch movies and TV shows with your team in which Asian Americans play a central role - whether or not they focus around Asian culture!

Some movies & TV shows with Asian American characters that don't specifically focus on Asian American culture include Ms. Marvel, The Mindy Project, and Never Have I Ever.

Watch together on a group call. Or, encourage team members to watch on their own and come together afterward to discuss.

11. Create an Interactive Map

Map your team's ties to Asian countries around the globe with an interactive map activity! This is a great icebreaker for teams looking to add an activity to a busy schedule.

To start the activity, print or create a shared document with a global map. Then, encourage team members to pin or color in countries that they have a connection to. Or, take it a step further and create a map key with an array of symbols representing different types of personal links.

A few map key suggestions to get you started:

Place of family origin

Where family currently lives

Locations traveled to

Bucket list locations

Previous countries live in

Places traveled to for work

Once complete, share or display the collective map for your team to reflect on. Plus, be sure to encourage conversations around people's mark locations. An interactive map will expand your team's global thinking and may even begin new connections founded on similar answers.

12. Learn Chinese Calligraphy Together

Learn about and practice the ancient art of hand lettering with your team with a beginner calligraphy class! Calligraphy can serve as a tool for communication, a work of art, and a unique way to learn about Chinese history.

Try an online class where supplies are mailed directly to each team member. Typical supplies include a soft brush calligraphy pen, ink, and calligraphy paper.

Then, you can all take part in an online class together. For instance, ClassBento offers an online calligraphy class taught by Jojo Liu, a California-based art instructor who will demonstrate how to hold the brush, write basic strokes, and more.

Get started with online Chinese calligraphy lessons from ClassBento! They also offer in-person sessions in the San Francisco Bay area.

Frequently Asked Questions About AAPI History Month

What is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month?

Celebrated during May, AAPI History Month is a time to honor Asian American and Pacific Islanders - their histories, their cultures, and their many contributions to America and the world.

It is a time to have fun learning together, to have meaningful dialogues, and to examine internal practices and mindsets to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion. AAPI History Month is also referred to as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - and sometimes AAPI Heritage Month.

When is it observed?

AAPI History Month is celebrated during May.

What is the history behind Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month?

According to AsianPacificHeritage.gov, "Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month originated with Congress. In 1977 Reps. Frank Horton of New York introduced House Joint Resolution 540 to proclaim the first ten days in May as Pacific/Asian American Heritage Week. In the same year, Senator Daniel Inouye introduced a similar resolution..."

When neither of these resolutions passed, in 1978, Rep. Horton introduced House Joint Resolution 1007, proposing that the President "proclaim a week...during the first ten days in May of 1979 as 'Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week.'"

The resolution was passed and signed by President Jimmy Carter on October 5, 1978. Over the next decade, presidents passed proclamations each year for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. Then, in 1990, Congress passed a law expanding it to a month for that year. Later, in 1992, Congress passed a law annually designating May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.

Why is it celebrated in May?

May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the U.S. on May 7, 1843. Additionally, May marks the date of the transcontinental railroad being completed on May 10, 1869. Most of the workers who laid the tracks for this enormous undertaking were immigrants from China.

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Unexpected Virtual Tours & Training!

Our AAPI History Month team building virtual experience! Honor Asian American and Pacific Islander history with your team by learning about important leaders from the 1800s through the present. Plus, take a virtual field trip to San Francisco's Chinatown and learn how Asian Americans have impacted every aspect of American life. As an add-on, you can have themed Treat Boxes shipped directly to each member of your team!

Connect with us to learn more about this program and book your team's session:

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Early California: pre-1769–1840s: Mexican California

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The Mexican War for Independence in 1821 lead to an end of Spanish authority in California. The primary means of Spanish control, the missions, were dismantled in a process known as secularization. By 1840, this process was complete, with the vast tracks of mission land being divided up among Mexican landowners. A handful of powerful families were given control of most of the land. Relying on the hide and tallow trade, the Californios were content to import the manufactured goods they needed from abroad. Given California's distance from the rest of Mexico, a new identity developed among the inhabitants, giving rise to the name Californios rather than Espanoles or Mexicanos.

American settlers, who began to arrive by the 1830s, had a variety of opinions about life in Mexican California. These opinions were divided among two groups: the maritime traders and the overland settlers. The maritime traders populated the coastal towns of Los Angeles, Monterey, and San Diego and catered to the trading needs of the locals. Due to their economic interaction, they often had an understanding of Spanish, married Californio wives, and were generally accepted by the locals. Larkin's phrase, "Halcyon Days" exemplified their view of Mexican California as an idealized pastoral existence. The Overland settlers were the American fur trappers and farmers who settled in the Sacramento Valley. They often held the Californios in contempt, seeing their lifestyle as an affront to the Puritan work ethic. This viewpoint was articulated by men such as Thomas Jefferson Farnham, who in his 1844 book, Travels in the Californias, described the Californios as having,

...the dull suspicious countenance, the small twinkling piercing eye, the laxness and filth of a free brute, using freedom as a mere means of animal enjoyment, dancing and vomiting as occasion and inclination appears to require.

Contrasting the Californios with Anglo-Americans, Farnham described pioneer Issac Graham as,

...a stout sturdy backwoodsman, of a stamp which only exists on the frontiers of the American States--men with the blood of the ancient Normans and Saxons in their veins--with hearts as large as their bodies can hold, breathing nothing but kindness till injustice shows its fangs, and then, lion-like, striking for vengeance.

Comparisons such as these were widely read by Americans back east. Writers like Farnham helped to convince them that California needed to be inhabited by a people worthy of its plentiful natural resources and capable of exploiting them, namely the American frontiersman.

By the start of the 1840s, Americans in California could see conflict between Mexico and the United States on the horizon. It was clear that California was the prize. The question was what role the Americans in California should play in the coming struggle. While the maritime traders sought a negotiated settlement in which the Californios could be peacefully brought into the expanded United States, the pioneers advocated an aggressive takeover similar to the Texas revolt. The arrival of John C. Fremont would help decide which course of action would be followed.

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Our flagship game, nerdle, was inspired by Wordle and a passion for math. It challenges you to find the hidden calculation in just six guesses. In the wider nerdleverse, you'll roam an entire galaxy of puzzles, including number-based crosswords, anagrams, and so much more. Whether you're a math enthusiast or just looking for a daily brain workout, the nerdleverse has something special for you. Join us and let your mind explore the wonders of the nerdleverse!

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Nerdle - guess the solution in 6 tries - try classic, mini, speed and pro

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