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YMHC resource: multilingual mental health posters.

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YMHC resource: multilingual mental health posters.

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Complaint filed against Dhurandhar: The Revenge amid controversy The complaint, submitted by “Sikhs in Maharashtra” at the Mulund police station

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' accused of hurting Sikh sentiments, complaint filed

#DhurandharTheRevenge #SikhCommunity #CulturalSensitivity #FilmControversy #BreakingNews #EntertainmentNews

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Top-down view of a festive table spread with traditional Nowruz items including sweets, nuts, and green sprouts.

Happy Nowruz.

#multilingual #culturalsensitivity #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #nowruz #spring #celebration #ymhc

Committee deadlocks on ordinance to restrict private memorials on public property After public comment and committee debate, the Cheyenne Public Service Committee did not forward a recommendation on a proposed ordinance (chapter 8.72) that would regulate unauthorized private displays on public property; an amendment to reduce the proposed fine failed for lack of a second.

A controversial ordinance aimed at regulating private memorials on public property has sparked heated debate and failed to secure a committee recommendation—what's next for community expression?

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#CheyenneLaramieCounty #WY #CulturalSensitivity #CitizenPortal #PublicProperty

Parents and community members urge care as board drafts policy implementing Mahmood v. Taylor parental‑notification rules Several public commenters urged the board to avoid labeling representation of LGBTQ people or nontraditional families as "offensive" under policy language implementing Mahmood v. Taylor, arguing such labeling risks stigmatization; speakers asked for policies that protect parental rights without excluding or othering students or families.

Community voices are urging school board members to tread carefully when drafting policies that could label LGBTQ representation as "offensive," fearing it may lead to stigmatization and exclusion of diverse families.

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#CA #CulturalSensitivity #CitizenPortal #LGBTQInclusion

School food-service contract sent back to committee after concerns about food quality and contract terms Councilors and community members raised complaints about food quality, cultural sensitivity and contract length; staff said the contract is a one-year agreement with four renewal options (up to five years) and the committee voted to send item 6 back for further review.

Concerns about food quality and cultural sensitivity have prompted Springfield Public Schools to revisit a multi-year food-service contract, raising questions about the meals kids are served.

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#SpringfieldCityHampdenCounty #MA #CulturalSensitivity #CitizenPortal #FoodQuality

Openness valued in one culture may be offensive in another. Giving feedback is a culturally nuanced part of business communication. If mishandled, it can obscure the message and harm relationships. #CulturalSensitivity #Feedback

International Mother Language Day

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The Lunar New Year in 2026 welcomes the Year of the Horse, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated by millions around the world, this is a time for cultural traditions, family reunions, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year. In 2026, Lunar New Year falls on February 17th, kicking off the 16-day Spring Festival. As we leave behind the introspective and intuitive Year of the Snake, the Year of the Horse gallops in with vibrant and fiery energy, symbolizing adventure, vitality, and momentum. #multilingual #ymhc #mentalhealth #culturalsensitivity #chinese #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse #springfestival #vitality #tradition

The Lunar New Year

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Lunar New Year: how it's celebrated around Asia China: Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) in China is a major holiday focused on family reunion, tradition, and good fortune, featuring reunion dinners, red envelopes with money, fireworks, lion/dragon dances, ancestor worship, home cleaning, red decorations, special foods like dumplings, and culminating in the Lantern Festival with lanterns and sweet rice balls (yuanxiao). Celebrations span days, emphasizing warding off evil spirits with noise and red, inviting happiness, and honoring family and ancestors.

Malaysia: Lunar New Year in Malaysia is a vibrant, multi-day celebration marked by family reunions, symbolic foods like Yee Sang, lion dances, fireworks, and open houses for friends and visitors of all races, emphasizing prosperity, unity, and a fresh start, culminating in the festive Chap Goh Mei.

Philippines: In the Philippines, Lunar New Year is celebrated with vibrant family reunions, feasting on symbolic foods like tikoy, dragon/lion dances in Chinatowns (especially Binondo), giving red envelopes (ang pao), and decorating homes with red to usher in good fortune, blending Chinese traditions with Filipino cultural flair for prosperity, health, and unity, even observed by mainstream Filipinos through mall events and festive atmospheres.

Vietnam: In Vietnam, the Lunar New Year, or Tet Nguyen Dan, is celebrated with vibrant family reunions, ancestor worship, festive foods, and cultural rituals, involving cleaning homes, decorating with flowers (like peach blossoms and kumquats), visiting temples, exchanging lucky money (li xi) in red envelopes, and enjoying special dishes like banh chung (sticky rice cakes) to usher in good fortune and honor ancestors. Streets fill with flowers, parades, and dragon dances, while families gather for feasts and games, with firecrackers traditionally used to scare away evil spirits.

Lunar New Year

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State archaeologist urges coordinated NAGPRA work in Texas as database gaps persist State Archaeologist Brad Jones told the Texas Historical Commission that the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act requires broad consultation and repatriation but that federal reporting is incomplete; he urged THC help convening tribes and holding institutions to address inventory, capacity and access to reburial lands.

Texas' NAGPRA database is riddled with inaccuracies, leaving Native American tribes struggling to reclaim their ancestors and sacred items.

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#TX #IndigenousRights #TexasArchaeology #CulturalSensitivity #CitizenPortal #RepatriationEfforts

YMHC Resource: Multilingual Mental Health Posters

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Salem council accepts City Seal Task Force report, refers issue to Committee of the Whole after heated debate After public comment and a lengthy council debate about process and representation, Salem’s council voted to accept the City Seal Task Force report and suspend Rule 29b to carry the matter into the Committee of the Whole in 2026 for broader public engagement and ordinance work.

After a heated debate and public outcry about representation, Salem's council has taken a bold step towards re-evaluating its City Seal, pushing for deeper community engagement by 2026.

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#SalemCityEssexCounty #MA #CulturalSensitivity #SalemCity #PublicEngagement #CitizenPortal

Salem council receives City Seal Task Force report and refers issue for fuller public engagement After heated public comment and extended debate, the City Council voted to accept the City Seal Task Force final report and refer the matter to the Committee of the Whole for robust public engagement and an ordinance process in 2026. Several councilors criticized the task force’s pace and demanded a more accessible, facilitated public process.

Salem's City Council is set to launch a comprehensive public engagement process in 2026 after heated debates over the controversial city seal that some claim perpetuates harmful stereotypes.

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#SalemCityEssexCounty #MA #CulturalSensitivity #CommunityEngagement #SalemCitySeal

Board removes a Spanish curriculum block and approves fall instructional materials as amended The state board voted to remove one block of Spanish instructional materials citing cultural-sensitivity concerns and approved the overall fall instructional materials review as amended; the removal passed unanimously and the amended package passed 14–1.

The Utah state board just made a bold move by removing a controversial block of Spanish curriculum over cultural sensitivity concerns, sparking a heated discussion about educational content!

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#UT #CulturalSensitivity #TaxpayerSavings #CitizenPortal #InstructionalMaterials

New legislation in the state of Indiana, on Health Disparities Maternal Mortality Rates, to protect Black, Brown and all Moms in the United States. This is also important for us Canadians to take note of.

#blackmaternalhealth #CulturalSensitivity #health4moms

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🌟 Considering cultural factors in diagnostic processes is VITAL, even within multicultural settings. Each case is unique, and it's essential to approach them with an open mind and sensitivity to cultural congruence.

#CulturalSensitivity #Therapy #MentalHealth #CulturalHumility #MentalHealth

Hatzalah Cleveland presents volunteer, culturally sensitive EMS model and seeks coordination with University Heights services Hatzalah Cleveland told City Council that its volunteer, community-based EMS provides rapid culturally sensitive non-transport care in and around University Heights, averaging a 90-second response from dispatch, and described training, dispatch procedures and plans for interoperability with municipal services.

Hatzalah Cleveland is revolutionizing emergency medical services with rapid, culturally sensitive care, averaging just 90 seconds from dispatch to response.

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#OH #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CulturalSensitivity #EmergencyResponse

Houston schools hear EDI call to reconsider MNVAs owl mascot after tribal outreach An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee presentation recommended considering a rebrand of MNVAs owl mascot after surveys and outreach found the image is culturally sensitive to Ojibwe communities; presenters described a recent visit to Red Lake Nation and urged authentic engagement and possible district-wide branding to promote unity.

Houston's schools are taking a bold step toward inclusivity by reconsidering their owl mascot after community feedback raised cultural concerns.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #EquityDiversityInclusion #MinnesotaSchools #CommunityEngagement #CulturalSensitivity

Board committee supports Wabanaki sovereignty bills and will track related curriculum links The committee voted to support two separate bills addressing Wabanaki sovereignty and to continue tracking them, with a potential written testimony tying the bills to district Wabanaki studies curriculum. Members discussed student experiences and whether curriculum expansion would follow from the bills.

The Public & Legislative Affairs Committee has taken a bold step in supporting two pivotal bills aimed at enhancing Wabanaki sovereignty, sparking discussions on the future of Wabanaki studies in schools.

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#ME #CitizenPortal #MaineWabanaki #CulturalSensitivity

Machine translation often imposes a culturally biased, frequently Americanized, perspective. This erodes the unique local context and voice that dedicated human volunteers bring, alienating non-English speaking communities. #CulturalSensitivity 4/6

Kent School Board drafts land acknowledgement naming Muckleshoot Tribe, commits to partnerships At a special work session, Kent School District trustees reviewed multiple draft land acknowledgements and agreed on language naming the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and promising ongoing learning, partnerships and to 'uplift' Muckleshoot sovereignty. Directors debated whether to use broader language, how frequently to recite the statement, and whether

The Kent School Board is taking a significant step by drafting a land acknowledgement that honors the Muckleshoot Tribe and commits to meaningful partnerships and action.

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#WA #CivicPartnerships #CitizenPortal #IndigenousAcknowledgement #CulturalSensitivity

Lucky Ali Continues Attacking Javed Akhtar - IndiaWest News Lucky Ali Continues Attacking Javed Akhtar.

Lucky Ali Continues Attacking Javed Akhtar

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#LuckyAli #JavedAkhtar #MumbaiMusic #BollywoodFeud #FreedomOfSpeech #ReligiousRemarks #CulturalSensitivity #MusicIndustryControversy #ViralVideo #CelebrityClash

Commission calls for volunteers and pastoral support as mass-graves investigation begins Commissioners noted an ongoing mass-graves investigation and asked members to sign up to volunteer; the body also discussed providing ongoing pastoral support during recovery work.

A significant mass-graves investigation has begun in Tulsa, and the commission is urgently seeking volunteers to support this sensitive recovery effort.

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#TulsaTulsaCounty #OK #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #PublicMemorials #CulturalSensitivity #TulsaVolunteers

Legal Safety Abroad: A Guide to Staying Out of Trouble Traveling to a new country can be an exciting adventure, but it's important to remember that each country has its own unique laws and regulations. To ensure a safe and enjoyable trip, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the local [...]

Legal Safety Abroad: A Guide to Staying Out of Trouble
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The Google Youtube algorithm is learning, woo-hoo.
Because I often type in the beautiful Ukrainian language, Youtube is now spamming me in russian. Which I don't read and never will.
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Another reason why I & my work remain #AI-free —and I remain Mistress of the Emdash!
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Coalition Calls For Correcting Legislation Language On Swastika - IndiaWest News Coalition Calls For Correcting Legislation Language On Swastika.

Coalition Calls For Correcting Legislation Language On Swastika

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#SwastikaLegislation #FaithCoalition #HinduRights #ReligiousFreedom #NaziHakenkreuz #BillC9 #PetitionE6625 #CulturalSensitivity #CanadaHateBill #InterfaithUnity #OttawaPolitics #LegalAccuracy