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INSHRM October Luncheon Meeting
October 12, 2010 (11:00 AM)

Healthy Worksite Summit
October 14, 2010 (8:00 AM)

Diversity
Monday, 06 July 2009 01:07

For more information on Diversity please contact:

Molly Pepper at (509) 323.3432 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Yvonne C. Montoya Zamora at (509) 358.7554 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 Click here for more information about upcoming events!

Never heard of the DRC?  The committee has been small, yet active for several years.  They've recently overhauled their meeting format, meeting schedules and location(s).  Through the changes, the mission has remained the same:  to bring together public and private sector employers with representatives from Community Based Organizations and persons actively seeking employment to aid in the recruitment and hiring of diverse populations. Our goal is to build bridges between job seekers and local employers for the benefit of all!

The DRC invites all employers to join them in their community outreach and recruiting efforts.  Click here to learn more about the Diversity Recruitment Committee. 

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Spokane Area July 2010 Diversity/Cultural Events

 

WSU Spokane is participating in the Unity in the Community School Supply Drive.  Bring your donated school supplies to the Student Affairs counter in SAC or the 3rd floor of the Health Sciences Building and place in the School Supply bin, deadline is August 13th.   Unity in the Community (WSU Spokane is a sponsor) will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Riverfront Park from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

 

The 16th Annual Unity in the Community (UIC) theme this year is “2010 Ways to Celebrate Diversity”.  The UIC committee has created a fan page on Facebook.  We would like people to post to the wall to share ideas about favorite family recipes, how your families celebrate the holidays, and other special celebrations, cultural traditions, traditional art, traditional dress, cultural music, etc.  The link to the fan page is below:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unity-In-the-Community/84252539574?ref=ts&v=wall

 

2010 Excellence in Workplace Diversity Initiatives Award – The Inland Northwest Society for Human Resource Management (INSHRM) is sponsoring this award, one each, for non-profit and for-profit organizations.  The winners of the awards will be recognized at the INSHRM meeting on October 12, 2010.  Applications are due by 5:00 p.m., September 10, 2010.  Applications can be downloaded from the INSHRM website at http://www.inshrm.org/.  Questions about the application process or award, contact: Molly Pepper at 509.313.3432 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Yvonne C. Montoya Zamora at 509.358.7554 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Living Legacy: The American Indian Collection

This exhibition acquired in 1916, explores the legacy of “Victorian” collecting and the period during which Native Americans saw their cultural objects institutionalized in glass cases.

Dates:  September 1, 2008-July 18, 2010

Time:  Time:  Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location:  NW Museum of Arts & Culture (2316 W First Ave.)

Cost:  Adults $7.00, seniors 62+ $5.00, students $5.00 (over 18 need valid school ID), children under 5 are free.

For more information contact the MAC at 509.456.3931 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit their website at http://www.northwestmuseum.org/.

 

Ruben Trejo: Beyond Boundaries, Aztlán y más allá

A major one-person exhibition of Trejo’s work spanning over four decades.

Dates:  May 1, 2010 – November 13, 2010

Time:  Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location:  NW Museum of Arts & Culture (2316 W First Ave.)

Cost:  Adults $7.00, seniors 62+ $5.00, students $5.00 (over 18 need valid school ID), children under 5 are free.

For more information contact the MAC at 509.456.3931 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit their website at http://www.northwestmuseum.org/.

 

Tradition is My Life, Education is My Future

In 2005, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Indian Education introduced a national Native American Student Artist Competition to inspire students to consider the connection between their education and culture.  This traveling exhibit is of the winning 2009 entries.

Dates: May 12, 2010-July 3, 2010

Time:  Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location:  NW Museum of Arts & Culture (2316 W First Ave.)

Cost:  Adults $7.00, seniors 62+ $5.00, students $5.00 (over 18 need valid school ID), children under 5 are free.

For more information contact the MAC at 509.456.3931 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit their website at http://www.northwestmuseum.org/.

 


Latitud / Latitude

Date:  Every Monday morning

Time:  10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Latitud is radio show program about sharing intercultural experiences among the Latino community.  Hosted by Olga Lucia Herrera in Spanish , she plays music, (Spanish/Latin), and discusses local, and public affairs on KYRS 92.3 FM or 89.9 FM.

Website: http://www.kyrs.org

 

Latino Lounge

Date:  Every Monday evening

Time:  6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Live show featuring a wide spectrum of Latin music on KYRS 92.3 FM or 89.9 FM.

Website: http://www.kyrs.org

 

The Asian Show

Date: First and third Tuesday of each month

Time:  12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

At the Asian Show learn about the diversity amongst Asian cultural,; listen to the experiences from individuals, music, artists, writers, cooks, and poets.  Hosted by Ayuko and Christina on KYRS 92.3 FM or 89.9 FM.

Website: http://www.kyrs.org

 

Inner Tribal Beat

Date:  Every Tuesday afternoon

Time:  2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Inner Tribal Beat is radio show program where you will hear Native American News, music, commentary, cultural, environmental, interviews, local, and public affairs.  Hosted by Jeff and Twa-le, KYRS 92.3 FM or 89.9 FM.

Website: http://www.kyrs.org

 

QueerSounds

Date:  Every Thursday evening

Time:  6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

QueerSounds is radio show dedicated to playing music by and for LGBTQ people.  Music, interviews, community events and forums. Hosted by DJ Irey and "bob", KYRS FM 92.3 or 89.9 FM.

Website: http://www.kyrs.org

 

The Persian Hour

Date:  Every Saturday afternoon

Time:  noon – 1:00 p.m.

The Persian Hour’s consists of variety of Iranian music from hip hop to traditional, Jazz, blues, rock and roll and the usual.  Also share stories, recipes, and interview.  Hosted by Sharo, KYRS 92.3 FM or 89.9 FM.

Website: http://www.kyrs.org

 

41st International Simulation and Gaming Conference (ISAGA)

Dates:  Monday, July 5, 2010 – Friday, July 9, 2010

Location:  Riverpoint Campus, Academic Center

Cost:  Visit their website at www.isaga2010.org for the various levels

For more information, visit their website at www.isaga2010.org.

 


Inland Northwest Business Alliance (INBA) monthly luncheon

Date:  Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Speaker:  State Representative Candidates

Time:  11:30 – noon: social, networking, Noon Lunch, 12:30 speaker

Location:  Scratch/Rain, 1007 W 1st Ave (downtown), parking available on the street and nearby pay lots

Cost:  $20 for members and first time guests, $25.00 for returning guests.

For more information call 509.455.3699, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , website http://www.inbaspokane.org

 

43rd Annual Cheney Rodeo

Dates: Friday –Sunday, July 9, 10, 11, 2010

Time: Friday noon-8:00 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Sunday noon-2:00 p.m.

Location: Bi Mart Arena, Michael P. Anderson Highway (SR 904), Cheney, WA

Cost:  $12 in Advance, $16.00 at the gate, $6.00 for children 7-12, children under 6 years are free.

For more information, call 509.235.4848 or visit their website at http://www.cheneyrodeo.com/.

 

Cherry Festival

U-pick or ready picked cherries, country cooking, music, craft and family fun.

Dates:  Friday, July 10, 2010 and Sunday, July 11, 2010

Time:  9:00 a.m. to dusk

Location:   Greenbluff

For more information call 509.238.4709 or visit their website at http://www.greenbluffgrowers.com/.

 

Unity in the Community Committee Meeting

Date:  Tuesday July 13, 2010

Time:  5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location:  Community Minded Enterprises, 25 W Main St Ste 310

Open to all who have an interest in making this happen on August 21, 2010

For more information contact Carla Brannan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 509.209.2602.

 

1St Annual Youth Day (ages 14-24)

Date:  Saturday, July 17, 2010

Time:  11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Riverfront Park

Cost:  Free games activities, music and more

For more information call Ryan Oelrich at 509.954.7373 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sponsored by Youth ‘N Action and Volunteers of America or visit their website at http://www.youthnaction.org/.

 

Perry Street Fair

Dates:  Saturday July 17, 2010 and Sunday July 18, 2010

Tines: Sat 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Sun 10:00 a.m. – noon

Cost: free and open to the public

Location – South Perry Street from 8th – 11th and Grant Park

For more information contact Mari Haworth at 509.443.2319

 

Diversity Recruitment Committee – Meet the Employers

Date:  Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Location: WorkSource, 130 S Arthur Dr.

Time:  Employers - 2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. / Job-seekers - 3030 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Cost:  Free, open to all job seekers

For more information call Yvonne C. Montoya Zamora (509.358.7554) or Heather Kvokov (509.477.2125).

 


Julyamsh Pow Wow

Date:  Friday July 23, 2010 through Sunday July 25, 2010

Time:  Friday evening, Saturday during the day and evening, Sunday during day

Location: Greyhound Race Track, Post Falls, ID

Cost:  Free and open to the public (Parking $5.00)

For more information www.cdacasino.com or call 1.800.523.2464 . x7273.

 

Northwest American Indian Art Show & Auction

Date:  Friday July 23, 2010 through Sunday July 25, 2010

Time:  Friday evening, Saturday during the day and evening, Sunday during day

Location: Greyhound Race Track, Post Falls, ID

Cost:  Free and open to the public (Parking $5.00)

For more information contact Shaina Nomee at 1.800.523.2464 . x7408.

 

LGBTQA Youth Conference for Hope

Date:  Friday July 24, 2010 through Sunday July 26, 2010

Time:  Friday evening, Saturday during the day and evening, Sunday during day

Location: ITRON Inc., 2111 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake

Cost:  Free and participation is expected from youth, parents, educators, and community Member across the Northwest.

For more information go to www.outspokane.com or  www.odysseyyouth.org/.

 

Liberty Lake Italian Festival

Enjoy the Italian culture and food at the Farmer’s Market in Liberty Lake by the American Italian Club of Spokane.

Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010

Time:  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: Liberty Park, 1421 N Meadowwood Lane

Cost:  Free and open to the public

For more information call the 509.879.4965 or visit the Farmer’s Market at http://www.spokanemarkets.org/.

 

Skyfest 2010 – Fairchild Air Force Base

Date:  Saturday, July 24, 2010 and Sunday, July 25, 2010

Time:  9:00 a.m. for flying demo, noon and 3:00 p.m. for Thunderbirds

Location: Fairchild Air Force Base, Hwy 2

Cost: Free and open to the public

For more information call 509.247.5705 or visit website http://thunderbirds.airforce.com/.

 

Buddhist Meditation Retreat

Bhante Seelawimala, a Therevada monk from Sri Lanka and a professor at the Institute of Studies and Theological Union in Berkeley, Calif., will facilitate the retreat, teaching how to meditate.

Date:  Monday, July 26, 2010

Time:  9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location:  Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S Perry St

Cost:  $30.00, lunch included

For more information, call 509.534.7954 or visit their website at http://www.spokanebuddhisttemple.org/.

 

Unity in the Community Committee Meeting

Date:  Tuesday July 27, 2010

Time:  5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location:  Community Minded Enterprises, 25 W Main St Ste 310

Open to all who have an interest in making this happen on August 21, 2010

For more information contact Carla Brannan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 509.209.2602.

 

SpoCan Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention

Dates: Friday July 30, 2010 – Sunday, August 1, 2010

Time:  3:00 p.m. Friday, close at 5:00 P.M. Sunday

Cost:  $35.00 at the door, children 12 and under Free if accompanied by an adult

Location: Gonzaga University – Cataldo Hall / CollegeHall

For more information contact Michelle Brumley at 509.218.7160 or visit website at http://www.spocon.org/.

 

If you know of a diversity/cultural event open to the public that you would like added to the monthly calendar, please e-mail Yvonne C. Montoya Zamora at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with event details.

 

For other general events in Spokane in July, visit www.visitspokane.com.

 

 

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JULY 2010 NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL DIVERSITY/CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS

 

July 1                      SAR Establishment Day – Hong Kong

                                Commemorates the reversion of the city from British to Chinese rule in 1997.

 

July 1                      Tirgan (Rain Festival) – Iran

                                A celebration of the harvest and a counter to drought.  The day also honors Arash Kamangir, a mythical character who gave his life as he threw an arrow over Damavand Mountain to establish the border of Iran and Turan.

 

July 1                      Canada Day - Canada

                                Marks the joining of the Canadian provinces in 1867.

 

July 1                      Foundation of the Republic - Somalia

                                Commemorates the day in 1960 that Italian Somaliland grained independence and also the merger of British and Italian regions of the country.

 

July 1                      Liberation Day - Suriname

                                Marks the end of slavery in 1893, when the country was a Dutch territory.

 

July 1                      Independence Day – Rwanda

                                Celebrates independence from Belgium in 1962, after 50 years of rule.

 

July 4                      Independence Day – U.S.

                                Marks the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence by representatives of the 13 colonies.  The U.S. proclaimed autonomy from England and formation of the United States of America.

 

July 4                      Fill-American Friendship Day – Philippines/U.S.

                                Formerly the National Independence Day for the Philippines but now celebrated as a day of friendship with the U.S.

 

July 5                      Independence Day – Venezuela

                                Commemorates the proclamation of independence from Spain in 1811.  Independence was not achieved until 1821.

 


July 6      Jan Hus Day – Czech Republic

                Honors the Bohemian religious reformer and philosopher Jan Hus, who was condemned as a heretic and burned at the stake on this day in 1415.  His teachings inspired the revolutionary Hussite movement, and he remains an inspiring figure.

 

July 8      Shab-e-Mirjai - Islamic

                Commemorates the ascent of Muhammad, holy prophet of Islam, to heaven. Begins at sundown the previous day.

 

July 9      Aïd Chebeb (Youth Day) - Morocco

                Celebrates the birthday of King Hassan II, born in 1929.\

 

July 9      Martyrdom of the Bab – Baha’l

                Commemorates the arrest, torture, imprisonment, and execution of the Bab, the prophet-herald of the faith, in Tabriz, Persia, in 1850.  Begins at sundown the previous day.

 

July 9      Independence Day – Argentina

                Marks independence from Spain in 1816.

 

July 10    Independence Day – Bahamas

                Marks independence from the United Kingdom in 1973.

 

July 11    Naadam Day - Mongolia

                Commemorates the overthrow of the monarch in 1921; includes horse racing, archery, and wrestling competitions.

 

July 13    O-Bon (Feast of Lanterns) - Japan

                Celebrated from July 13 to 15 in some areas and from August 13-15 in others.  According to Buddhist beliefs, the dead revisit earth at this time, so lanterns are lit for their souls.

 

July 14    Bastille Day - France

                Commemorates the event that launched the French Revolution.  On this day in 1789, the Bastille held political prisoners and became a symbol of oppression by the monarchy, was stormed and prisoners freed.

 

July 17    Muñoz-Rivera Day – Puerto Rico

                The anniversary of the 1859 birth of Luis Muñoz-Rivera, a Puerto Rican patriot, poet, and Journalist.

 

July 17    Constitution Day – South Korea

                Commemorates the proclamation of the constitution of the Republic of Korea in 1948.

 

July 19    Liberation Day – Nicaragua

                Observes the day in 1979 that the army claimed victory over the dictator Anastasio Somoza Debayle.

 

July 19    Umi-no-Hi (Marine Day) - Japan

                A national holiday to honor the importance of the sea and its role in Japanese history culture.

 

July 20    Independence Day – Columbia

                Celebrates the day in 1810 when the country declared its independence from Spain.

 

July 21    National Holiday – Belgium

                Marks accession of Leopold I in 1831, after attaining independence from the Netherlands.

 

July 21    Liberation Day – Guam

                Marks the liberation of Guam from Japan during WWII.  The Americans captured the island of Guam from the Japanese during the Battle of Guam, July 21 – August 8, 1944.

 

July 23    Revolution Day - Egypt

                Commemorates the 1952 revolution, ending the monarchy.

 

July 23    Birth of Haile Selassie I – Ethiopia/Rastafarian

                Commemorates the 1892 birth of the former emperor of Ethiopia.  He was born Tafari Makonnen and later took the name Haile Selassie, meaning power of the Holy Trinity.  The etymology of Rastafari is based on the words ras, meaning “prince,” and Haile Selassie’s birth name, Tafari.

 

July 24    Pioneer Day – Latter-Day Saints (Mormons)

                Honors the pioneers who came across the U.S. plains to Utah in 1847, led by Brigham Young.

 

July 25    Constitution Day – Puerto Rico

                Commemorates the approval of a constitution in 1952.

 

July 25    Asalhapuja – Buddhist

                A Theraveda Buddhist celebration of the Buddha’s first sermon and the setting of the Wheel of Truth into the world.

 

July 26    Americans with Disabilities Act signed – U.S.

                Celebrates the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which provides for reasonable accommodation in work situations and also standards for physical accessibility and public transportation.

 

July 26    Shab-e-Barat -

                A fast in preparation for Ramadan. It is believed that on this night, Allah (God) absolves sins and fixes the destinies of humans for the coming year. It is common, particularly in India and Pakistan, to ask Allah to forgive people who have died. Begins at sundown the previous day.

 

July 26    Moncada Anniversary - Cuba

                Commemorates the beginning of the Cuban revolution, with the unsuccessful attack on this day in 1953 of the Batista government’s Moncada garrison, by Fidel Castro and others.

 

July 26    Independence Day - Liberia

                Commemorates the adoption of a constitution in 1847, thereby becoming Africa’s first independent republic.

 

July 27    Barbosa Day – Puerto Rico

                Celebrates the birthday of José Celso Barbosa who was fundamental in starting Puerto Rico’s Health Insurance

 

July 28    Independence Day – Peru

                Marks the day in 1821 when independence from Spain was declared.  Spanish rule ended in 1824.

 

July 31    Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola – Spain

                Commemorates the life of St. Ignatius Loyola (1491-1559) who founded the Society of Jesus, the Roman Catholic religious order whose members are known as Jesuits.

 

Source:  Diversity/Cultural Celebrations from Novations Honoring Differences Diversity Calendar, www.diversitycalendar.com.