تقويم المجتمع الثقافي والتنوع

ابق على اطلاع بما يحدث حول سبوكان!
Stop here to find family-friendly, educational, and racial & social justice oriented events going on in or around the area.

Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian Pacific Americans, a term that encompasses many ethnic groups, worked tirelessly to build a national railroad infrastructure, paving the way for western expansion. The first Asian Pacific Heritage Week was celebrated in 1979, in response to little or no recognition of this population in the 1976 bicentennial celebrations. By 1990, the celebration was a month long and then made official in 1992. For more information, visit https://asianpacificheritage.gov/ and the WA State Commission for Asian Pacific American Affairs https://capaa.wa.gov/. Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) Spokane’s theme is Healing is Resistance: Reclaiming Mental Health for Collective Liberation (https://www.apicspokane.org/).

Jewish American Heritage Month

In 2006, President George W. Bush designated May as the month to teach about Jewish history and culture and to recognize the important contributions of Jewish Americans to U.S. history. For more information visit https://www.jewishheritagemonth.gov. In addition, visit the Washington State Jewish Historical Society at http://www.wsjhs.org/ for information about Jewish people in WA State.

Older American’s Month – USA

It was established by Presidential Proclamation in 1963. The entire nation is encouraged to pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. It is celebrated across the country through ceremonies and events.

Events In Spokane – May 2023

تم تجميع القائمة أدناه للتنوع في منطقة سبوكان / الأحداث والأنشطة الثقافية من قبل إيفون سي مونتويا زامورا. إذا كنت تعرف حدثًا متنوعًا / ثقافيًا مفتوحًا للجمهور ترغب في إضافته إلى هذا التقويم الشهري المتنوع ، فيرجى إرسال بريد إلكتروني إلى Yvonne C. Montoya Zamora على yvonnecmz04@gmail.com مع تفاصيل الحدث.

طباعة التقويم

Local Events In Spokane

 

Ongoing

  • Winter Stories
    Come learn how to make Native American regalia while listening to story-telling. Bead or loom, make a ribbon skirt or shirt, make a pair of moccasins.
    Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022 weekly until end of May 2023
    Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    Location: American Indian Community Center, 1025 W Indiana Ave
    مجانا
  • Plateau Pictorial Beadwork: The Fred L. Mitchell Collection Glass beads were first traded into the interior Pacific Northwest during the late 18th century, after coastal peoples  acquired them from seagoing fur traders. In their 1805 exploration of the region, Lewis and Clark observed that  some garments were adorned with these beads, along with shells, shell beads, pieces of bone, cut brass, and other items. For the half-century that followed, the majority of glass beads that were available to the residents of the Columbia  River Plateau came from the Hudson’s Bay Company and were primarily blue and white beads with limited  amounts of other colors. The arrival of increasing quantities and colors of seed beads encouraged the creation of a regional style of  decoration that adorned clothing, personal accessories, and horse gear. The earliest examples of Plateau pictorial  beadwork show floral designs and horse imagery. Other early subjects included deer, elk, and birds. These motifs  were generally simply arranged on a light-colored—often white or blue—background. Later beadwork subjects  included diverse wildlife species, Indigenous people and their daily lives, and rodeo and patriotic themes. During a lifetime collecting Plateau floral, geometric, and pictorial beadwork, Walla Walla resident Fred L. Mitchell  has amassed the premier collection of this material. His collection has become noteworthy, due not just to its size,  but also because of its quality and diverse subject matter. The MAC is proud to present this survey of Plateau  beadwork, which will include stunning beaded bags, cuffs, gauntlets, vests, cradleboards, and horse regalia.
    February 12 – May 14, 2023
    Time: Tuesday- Sunday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm, 3rd Thursday, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
    Location: Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W First Avenue
    Cost: $7.00 – $12.00, children 5 and under are free
    For more information, visit their موقع الكتروني.
  • Persistence of Vision: Asian Diaspora Perspectives in Continuum
    Terrain Gallery is hosting a fundraiser show featuring artwork from a variety of local artists. Each artwork will be available for $200/each. All proceeds go directly toward keeping the gallery open.
    Date: Monday-Friday, April 7 – May 26, 2023
    Time: Weekdays 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Location: Chase Gallery, 808 W Spokane Falls Blvd
    Cost: Free to participate and free to the public
    For more information, visit their موقع الكتروني.
  • Koinoboi Carp Windsocks
    Learn about Children’s Day in Japan and celebrate the growth and happiness of children by making a fish-shaped Koinobori windsock streamer. All supplies are provided. For ages 8-12.
    Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
    Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tuesday
    Location: Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S Regal St
    مجانا
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة http://www.scld.org/locations/moran-prairie.
  • Koinoboi Carp Windsocks
    Learn about Children’s Day in Japan and celebrate the growth and happiness of children by making a fish-shaped Koinobori windsock streamer. All supplies are provided. For ages 8-12.
    Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
    Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    Location: Medical Lake Library, 321 E Herb St, Medical Lake
    مجانا
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة http://www.scld.org/.
  • Community Townhall – NE Community Center
    NEWESD 101’s Safe Communities partnership invites community members of all ages to share their thoughts and questions related to building safer neighborhoods in East Central Spokane. Discussion topics will include: domestic and youth gang violence, diversity, equity, and mental health.
    Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
    Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Location: NE Community Center, 4001 N Cook St
    مجانا
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة https://www.esd101.net/ او بريد الكتروني crobertson@esd101.net. Supported by NEWESD 101.
  • YWCA Spokane – Hope Stones Sale
    They have an array of beautiful custom handmade Hope Stones bracelets, necklaces, and earrings that have been handmade by their clients and staff at YWCA Spokane. They will have a station where you can customize specific colors and materials for a pair of earrings! Tracy Jewelers donates 100% of the supplies, all proceeds directly benefit our safe house that shelters survivors fleeing domestic violence.
    Date: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, May 3-5, 2023
    الوقت: 10:00 ص - 2:00 م
    Location: YWCA Lobby, 930 N Monroe Spokane
    Cost: Free to attend and to look, cost is for the jewelry purchased.
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة ywcaspokane.org.
  • 28th Annual Hispanic/Latino Graduate and Young Scholar Recognition Ceremony
    All Hispanic/Latino(a) graduating students and young scholars (grades 7-11 with 3.0 GPA) from Spokane County schools and colleges/universities are invited to participate via on-line.
    Date: Thursday, May 4, 2022
    Time: 5:00 pm
    Location: Spokane Community College Gym
    التكلفة: مجاني ، يجب التسجيل
    For more information, call 509-463-7747.
  • بعد الانفجار: جبل سانت هيلين بعد 40 عامًا
    في 18 مايو 1980 ، شاهد العالم بذهول انفجار جبل سانت هيلين ، مما أسفر عن مقتل 57 شخصًا وتسببًا في تدمير مئات الأميال المربعة. اعتقد الجميع أن الحياة ستستغرق وقتًا طويلاً للعودة إلى الجبل ، لكن العلماء الذين زاروا الجبل بعد فترة وجيزة أصيبوا بالدهشة ليجدوا نباتات تنبت عبر الرماد والحيوانات تتدحرج حول الأشجار المتساقطة.
    أمضى علماء البيئة منذ عقود في دراسة مرونة الحياة في مواجهة الدمار الشامل على ما يبدو. من خلال عملهم ، أصبح ثوران جبل سانت هيلين معروفًا بأنه أعظم تجربة طبيعية في تاريخ شمال غرب المحيط الهادئ. في هذا الحديث ، يأخذك إريك واغنر في رحلة عبر منطقة الانفجار. إنه لا يستكشف الطرق المدهشة التي نجت فيها النباتات والحيوانات من الثوران فحسب ، بل يستكشف أيضًا الأدوار المعقدة التي لعبها الناس ، كل ذلك مع إظهار مدى روعة جبل سانت هيلين بعد 40 عامًا من الانفجار.
    Eric Wagner (he/him) is a writer and biologist. He holds a PhD in biology from the University of Washington, where he studied penguins. He is the author of three books, including After the Blast: The Ecological Recovery of Mount St. Helens. Wagner lives in Seattle.  Sponsored by Humanities Washington, https://www.humanities.org/. Hosted by Westport Timberland.
    Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023
    الوقت: 6:00 مساءً
    الموقع: على الإنترنت
    التكلفة: مجاني ، يجب التسجيل
    لمزيد من المعلومات وللتسجيل ، قم بزيارة https://www.humanities.org/event/online-after-the-blast-mount-sthelens-40-years-later-12/.
  • MMIWP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People) Day and Fundraiser
    May 5th is known as National MMIWP Day. MMIWP stands for (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and
    People). This is an epidemic that happens all over the United States and Canada where our Indigenous Women and People are going missing and ending up murdered. This event is to not only bring awareness but, to also help with preventing more cases. This is a fundraising opportunity for us to help bring awareness and ultimately help out and end more MMIWP cases.
    This event we will be presenting MMIW showings then end the night with an open mic. Prizes are available for 1st3rd place.
    Date: Friday, May 5, 2022
    Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Location: Magic Lantern, 25 W Main Ave
    Cost: $7.00 for all shows
    For more information, visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MMIPSpokane.
  • Korean Bulgogi
    In celebration of Asian Americans Pacific Islanders Heritage Month, learn to make traditional Korean Bulgogi.
    Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2023
    Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Location: Shadle Park Library, 2111 W Wellesley Ave
    مجانا
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة http://www.spokanelibrary.org/.
  • BellaCristo Spring Handbell Concert
    Come enjoy a handbell concert by BellaCristo, a community handbell choir with ringers from Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Our spring concert includes film favorites like: Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Themes from the Lord of the Rings movies. Plus, there will be other familiar hymn tunes.
    Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
    Time: 4:00 pm
    Location: Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N Marguerite Rd
    التكلفة: مجاني ومفتوح للجمهور
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة http://www.millwoodpc.org/.
  • A/AA and NH/PI Graduation
    If you identify as A/AA (Asian/Asian American) and/or NH/PI (Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) recognize and honor your academic accomplishments, food music and cultural unity.
    Date: Thursday, May 6, 2023
    Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Location: nYne Bar & Bistro, 232 W Sprague Ave
    Cost: Free, RSVP bit.ly/ASIANandPASIFKA-Grad2023.
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة https://www.apicspokane.org/calendar/asian-pasifika-grad2023.
  • Marshall Islands Constitution Day Celebration
    The Republic of the Marshall Islands celebrates its Constitution (Jemenei) Day. Drop in for food, live music, and activities. Meet folks from community organizations and learn about the services they provide. Library materials in Marshallese will be available for check out. All ages.
    Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
    Time: 4:00 pm
    Location: North Spokane Library, 44 E Hawthorne Rd
    التكلفة: مجاني ومفتوح للجمهور
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة http://www.scld.org/.
  • Steam Night: Revenge of the Sixth
    All Ages · May the force be with you on Revenge of the Sixth! Join Spark Central for a Star Wars-themed evening of STEAM activities. From popsicle stick LED lightsabers to tangram rockets, there is sure to be something for everyone.
    Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
    Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Location: Spark Central, 1214 W Summit Pkwy
    التكلفة: مجاني ومفتوح للجمهور
    For more information, visit their website https://spark-central.org/.
  • The Feast of King Midas Dinner and Lecture
    For its 75th anniversary celebration, the Spokane Society of the Archaeological Institute of America will be reconstructing (mostly) a 2,700-year-old funerary meal that the famous (and historical!) King Midas served guests at a feast honoring his late father. From ancient tomb pottery to your plate!
    Recipes including an ancient ale recreation will be based on analyzed organic residue found on pottery from a vast tomb—belonging to King Midas—excavated in 1957 at Gordion in Central Turkey. Following dinner, a lecture on the “Great Tumulus of Gordion Excavation” by Dr. Richard Liebhart, expert on the tomb, its construction and contents for the past 30 years.
    Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
    Time: 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    Location: CenterPlace Regional Event Center
    Cost: $65.00
    For more information, visit their website at www.spokaneaia.com/75th-anniversary. Registration closed April 20, 2023.
  • Introduction to Buddhism Workshop
    Join Reverend Opel and MA Kerkove for two introductory classes after service. The class follows the 10:30 am service. There will be a designated time for questions.
    Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023
    Time: 11:45 – 12:45 pm
    Location: Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S Perry St
    التكلفة: مجاني ومفتوح للجمهور
    For more information, reach out to Spokanebuddhisttemple@gmail.com.
  • Asian Pacific American Heritage Day
    Join them after Bloomsday. Potluck Asian food, food vendors, local cultural performers, and booths.
    Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023
    Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Location: CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N Discovery Place
    التكلفة: مجاني ومفتوح للجمهور
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة www.AANHPISPOKANE.com.
  • Double Crossed: The American Missionary Spies of World War II
    What made a good missionary also made a good spy, or so thought American intelligence agencies in World War II. These religious men and women carried out covert operations, bombings, and assassinations—confident that their nefarious deeds would eventually help them achieve their mission by expanding the kingdom of God.
    Historian Matthew Avery Sutton tells the extraordinary story of these missionaries, priests, and rabbis who played an outsized role in leading the United States to victory in World War II. This talk is an untold story of wartime spy craft and a profound account of the compromises and doubts that war forces on those who wage it.
    Matthew Avery Sutton (he/him) is the Berry Family Distinguished Professor in Liberal Arts and the chair of the Department of History at Washington State University. He has authored several books, the most recent of which is Double Crossed: The Missionaries Who Spied for the United States During the Second World War (2019). Sutton lives in Pullman. Sponsored by Humanities Washington, https://www.humanities.org/. Hosted by South Hill Library.
    Date: Monday, May 8, 2023
    الوقت: 6:30 مساءً
    Location: South Hill Library, 3324 S Perry St
    مجانا
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة https://www.humanities.org/event/in-person-double-crossed-the-americanmissionary-spies-of-world-war-ii-3/.
  • Appreciation of Bonsai
    Hear about bonsai: the history, range of species, styles and horticulture. Along with images of high-quality bonsai, you’ll see a variety of in-person bonsai at various stages of development to truly appreciate this three-dimensional art form. Bring your questions for this discussion of how art and horticulture merge.
    Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
    الوقت: 6 مساءً - 7 مساءً
    Location: Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E Wellesley Ave
    مجانا
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة http://www.scld.org/locations/otis-orchards/.
  • Appreciation of Bonsai
    Hear about bonsai: the history, range of species, styles and horticulture. Along with images of high-quality bonsai, you’ll see a variety of in-person bonsai at various stages of development to truly appreciate this three-dimensional art form. Bring your questions for this discussion of how art and horticulture merge.
    Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
    الوقت: 6 مساءً - 7 مساءً
    Location: Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E Main Ave
    مجانا
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة http://www.scld.org/locations/spokane-valley/.
  • 3rd Annual NEWSD Education Career Fair
    A free event for all career seekers. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with large, small, urban, and rural school districts, across NEWESD 101’s seven-county service region, currently hiring certificated staff.
    Date: Friday, May 12, 2023
    Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Location: Talbott Event Center, 4303 S Regal St
    مجانا
    For more information, call Human Services Executive Director, Michelle Powers at mpowers@esd101.net or call 509-789-3504.
  • Asian Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Day Celebrate the Spirit of Aloha
    Food trucks and Luau with Fire-Knife Dancers. Includes unveiling of Spokane’s Chinatown & Trent Alley Markers, Historical Exhibit, Kestra Spokane, NW Hula, and more.
    Date: Friday, May 12, 2023
    Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    الموقع: منتزه ريفرفرونت
    Cost: Luau sitting starts at $20 to $85 for front row
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة https://www.spokaneunitedwestand.org/spokane-s-anhpi-heritage-day.
  • 14th Annual Lavender Graduation 2023
    Open to non-EWU graduates. Lavender stoles will be given to students participating in the in-person celebration and for those who are unable to attend you can pick one up at the Pride Center.
    Date: Friday, May 12, 2023
    Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Location: EWU Hargreaves Reading Room
    Cost: $10.00 registration fee for non EWU students
    Register by April 28, 2023, register at inside.ewu.edu/pridecenter/.
  • A Historical Walk-Through Indian Canyon to the Final Camp of Chief Spokane Garry
    Join Dr. Dave Beine, a local historian of Chief Spokane Garry, on a ½ mile (RT) guided walking tour to the to the final camp of Garry. The interpretive walk will include the history of Palisade Park and of Spokane Garry. and requires registration. Find the registration link under the ‘What’s Happening (Spokane Garry Historical Tour Series)’ tab. This tour is sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation.
    Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
    Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
    Location: Mystic Falls, Indian Canyon, 4812 W Canyon Dr
    Cost: $25.00, must register
    For more information and/or to register visit https://secure.rec1.com/WA/spokane-wa/catalog/index?filter=dGFiJTVCMzU1NyU1RD0xJnNlYXJjaD0.
  • Rejuvenate: Body. Mind Soul.
    Rejuvenate is a free, self-care event for women, designed to help them rejuvenate their bodies, minds, and souls. The purpose of the event is to provide a space where women can relax, unwind, recharge and focus on their health, and their well-being. Attendees will have access to a variety of resources and experiences. With workshops focused on self-care, soul care, and mindfulness, dance classes, health resources for expert guidance, local vendors with unique products, and an art showcase to indulge your creativity, there’s something for everyone.
    We encourage women to bring their friends and enjoy this wonderful afternoon with us! Children are welcomed to attend this event as well. Workshops have an age limit for children ages 10 and older. There will be light refreshments, complimentary wellness evaluations and nutrition shake samples, free giveaways, and free swag bags for first 50 guests!
    Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
    Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
    Location: The Gathering House, 733 W Garland Ave
    Cost: Free, open to all
    لمزيد من المعلومات وللتسجيل ، قم بزيارة هنا.
  • 3rd Annual Asian Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Day
    Live Performances, vendors, sumo, wrestling demos, food trucks, interactive activities, kids’ craft stations, petting zoos, giant slide, and much more.
    Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
    Time:10:00 am – 4:00 pm
    الموقع: منتزه ريفرفرونت
    مجانا
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة https://www.spokaneunitedwestand.org/spokane-s-anhpi-heritage-day
  • 2023 Spokane Zine and Workshops Fest
    One-day public event in downtown Spokane celebrating zines, small press and self-published books, comics, drawings, prints, cards, and all manner of other limited edition works. This year we are also offering 6 FREE workshops. Organized by Chelsea Martin and Ian Amberson.
    Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
    Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Location: Spokane Public Library, 906 Main Ave
    Cost: Free, space is limited, registration is required
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة http://spokanezinefest.com/.
  • It’s Out Night! Dinner and Dance Fundraiser
    See old friends and meet new friends in fellowship, dining together and later dancing to by DJs Slimm and Charlie. There will be raffles, contests, and a photo shoot. Absolutely NO ALCOHOL in the building NO one under 21 admitted. Women pick up a beautiful mask which will be provided at the door. KFC Kingdom for Christ Ministries is a 501{c}{3} nonprofit organization. We feed a home cooked hot meal to over 125 homeless people every Sunday and depend on community donations 100% of funds goes to our ministry.
    Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
    Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm; doors open at 5:25 pm
    Location: Carl Maxey Center, 3114 E 5th Ave
    Cost: $15 single ticket, $25.00 a couple
    For more information, email kingdomforchristmininstries@gmail.com.
  • Women Helping Women Luncheon – Give Like a Woman
    Keynote speaker: Shiza Shahid, co-founder of The Malala Fund! They will also provide an update on the first State of Women and Children in Spokane County, at this year’s event.
    Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
    Time: 2:30 – 4:00 pre-party, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm program and 5:00 pm-6:30 pm after party
    Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd
    Cost: $135.00, must register which ends Wednesday May 10, 2023
    To register, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/givelikeawoman/event/givelikeawoman/?blm_aid=30687.
  • Drag Culture: Beyond Entertainment
    Typically held at bars and nightclubs, drag is a form of entertainment in which a performer uses clothing and makeup to impersonate a particular gender identity, usually of the opposite sex. Yet drag is so much more than nightclub entertainment—it provides community, instills self-confidence, and can even save lives.
    Join drag king performer Ceasar Hart and explore the history of drag culture and why it is so important for many in the LGBTQ+ community. Discover the impact of this art form, and how it can be used not only to raise awareness and advocate for LGBTQ+ acceptance, but also as a powerful vehicle for individual self-expression.
    Ceasar Hart (he/him) has been a drag king performer in the Pacific Northwest for over a decade. He has produced his own drag shows in Grays Harbor and co-hosted stages for both Seattle Pride and Seattle PrideFest. Hart lives in Grays Harbor. Sponsored by Humanities Washington, https://www.humanities.org/. Hosted by FVR Libraries.
    Dates: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
    الوقت: 7:00 مساءً
    الموقع: على الإنترنت
    التكلفة: مجاني ، يجب التسجيل ، انظر أدناه.
    لمزيد من المعلومات وللتسجيل ، قم بزيارة https://www.humanities.org/event/online-drag-culture-beyondentertainment-4/.
  • KPBX Kids’ Concert: MusicFest Northwest
    Hear the future of music this May during the KPBX Kids’ Concert, MusicFest Northwest. SPR’s Arts and Music Director, E.J. Iannelli, will host a special broadcast of music by MusicFest Northwest performers. Select musicians from this adjudicated music festival will visit the studio to showcase the young talent the festival has to offer.
    Dates: Wednesday – Friday, May 17-19, 2023
    الوقت: 10:00 صباحا - 12:00 ظهرا
    Location: Listen on KPBX 91.1 PM or stream from our website, your smart speaker, or smartphone.
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/2022-04-28/kpbx-kids-concert-special-broadcastmusic-by-young-performers-may-19-20.
  • اجتماع العضوية العامة NAACP
    Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
    الوقت: 7:00 مساءً
    Location: On-line via Zoom
    Cost: Free, meeting open to everyone.
    For more information, visit their Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/spokane.naacp/.
  • Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters
    The Hispanic Business Professional Association and the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine HERO (Health Equity Racial Organizing) Initiative are working to highlight the mental health needs of families of children with severe disabilities. We are hosting this event to raise community awareness about family needs for mental health and to build our collective power for change. Movie screening, panel, and resources. Resource fair starts at 6:00 pm; screening starts at 7:00 pm, followed by panel discussion at 8:00 pm.
    Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023
    Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00pm
    Location: Garland Theatre, 924 W Garland Ave
    لمزيد من المعلومات وللتسجيل ، قم بزيارة هنا.
  • Taiko Drums and Dance Performance
    Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month with performances from Spokane Taiko, Chinese Dragon Dancers and the Natanam Dance School, with authentic folk dances from India as well as Bollywood dances. Also enjoy hands-on activities in the MAC Create Space. Part of Thursday Night Live.
    Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023
    Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Location: MAC, Outdoor Amphitheater, 2316 W 1st Ave
    Cost: MAC Admission
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة https://www.northwestmuseum.org/.
  • Rage Courage: Japanese American Soldiers in WWII
    Speaker Lauren Harris grew up in a military family and has visited most of the United States, studying history along the way. After Pearl Harbor, thousands of young Japanese American men and women joined the war effort, giving all to prove loyalty to a country holding their families behind barbed wire. The brave soldiers of the all-Japanese American 100th/442nd unit of World War II persevered through extreme and unusual hardship, handing down a deep heritage of unwavering patriotism to future generations. Lauren R. Harris, author of two books for children about the 100th/44nd RCT, will share veterans’ first-hand experiences through photos and discussion of their courageous legacy, including some lesser-known Spokane connections.
    Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023
    الوقت: 6:30 مساءً
    Location: MAC Auditorium
    Cost: Free, donations welcome
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة https://www.northwestmuseum.org/.
  • Pauline Flett Pow Wow
    Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
    Time: 11:00 am doors open, grand entry at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm
    Location: Flett Middle School, 5020 W Wellseley Ave
    التكلفة: مجاني ومفتوح للجمهور
    For questions, call Jeffrey Ferguson at 509-218-1929.
  • Mend it Café – Sew It, Don’t Throw It
    Bring your clothing items that need mending and have them repaired for free. We’ll fix your torn jeans, fallen hem, ripped seam and more. The Mend-It Cafe is designed to extend the life of clothing, help divert textile waste from landfills, and grow a repair economy in Spokane. A project of Spokane Zero Waste and Art Salvage, with funding from NextCycle Washington. PLEASE NOTE: space is limited, please select “Going” on the Facebook event page if you are bringing an item to be fixed.
    Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
    Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Location: Shadle Library, 2111 W Wellesley
    Cost: Free and Open to the public
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة https://spokanezerowaste.org/.
  • 85th Annual Spokane Lilac and Armed Forces Torchlight Parade – Onward
    Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
    Time: 7:45 pm
    Location: Downtown Spokane
    التكلفة: مجاني ومفتوح للجمهور
    For more information, visit their website at http://www.spokanelilacfestival.org/.
  • Music of the Liturgical Year
    The Cathedral Choir and Schola Cantorum will perform their beloved pieces sung throughout the past year in liturgies. A free-will offering will be taken up to support the Cathedral’s Sacred Music Series.
    Date: Sunday, May 21, 2022
    Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    Location: The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, 1115 W Riverside Ave
    مجانا
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة https://spokanecathedral.com/sacred-music-concert-series.
  • PJALS 8th Annual Benefit: Weaving Connection – Building the Power of Connection
    Keynote speaker Shantell Jackson is a multimedia artist and writer currently residing in Spokane. This annual event kicks off their Spring Fundraising Drive, their largest fundraiser of the year to we increase the capacity of friends and funds to continue our long-term organizing. We are excited to be able to offer this in-person luncheon as well as a virtual screening.
    Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
    Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    Location: Spokane Valley Event Center
    التكلفة: مجاني ، يجب التسجيل في bit.ly/23BenefitLunch. Guests will have the opportunity to donate to PJALS.
    For more information, visit their website at https://pjals.org/2022benefit/. Virtual screening on May 31, 2023 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, register at bit.ly/Virtual23Benefit.
  • Appreciation of Bonsai
    Hear about bonsai: the history, range of species, styles and horticulture. Along with images of high-quality bonsai, you’ll see a variety of in-person bonsai at various stages of development to truly appreciate this three-dimensional art form. Bring your questions for this discussion of how art and horticulture merge.
    Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
    الوقت: 6 مساءً - 7 مساءً
    Location: North Spokane Library, 44 E Hawthorne Rd
    مجانا
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة http://www.scld.org/.
  • Annual KHQ/WorkSource Job Fair – 19th Anniversary
  • The largest hiring event in the Inland NW is bigger and better than ever! To commemorate the aluminum anniversary, we are giving away gifts*, free parking*, and for the first time ever an onsite children’s activity room will be provided to support parents looking for work. No registration is required for job seekers. *Details for the commemorative gifts, free parking, and children’s activity room FAQs are available at jobfairspokane.com.
    Date: Thursday. May 25, 2023
    Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Location: Spokane Convention Center, Exhibit Halls
    Cost: Free and open to the public, must register
    لمزيد من المعلومات وللتسجيل ، قم بزيارة https://spokaneworkforce.org/.
  • El Mercadito
    Outdoor cultural market held on the last Saturday of every month. Gain access to fresh cultural food, activities and provide support for local vendors.
    Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023
    Time: 11:00 am
    Location: Cannon Park, 1603 N Belt St
    مجانا
  • Curious Conversations Book Club with Authors Mónica Guzmán and Erin Jones
    Mónica Guzmán, a Seattle journalist and Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, will discuss her book, I Never Thought of It That Way: How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. Drawing from her experiences with cross-partisan conversations, she will share strategies to better understand and learn from people whose worldviews are different from or even opposed to yours.
    Erin Jones, an award-winning educator, and author, will discuss her book Bridges to Heal US and share strategies to help move communities towards racial justice. With 26 years of experience in teaching in diverse communities, she will offer insights on how individuals can be a part of the solution towards ending racism.
    Date: Wednesday, Thursday, May 31, 2023
    Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, reception with authors – doors open at 5:30 pm, general admission – doors open at 6:00 pm. This discussion, presented in partnership with Innovia Foundation’s Annual Leadership Summit, aims to bridge gaps in understanding from differing points of view.
    Location: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W Sprague Ave
    Cost: $7.00 general admission suggested donation per ticket, $20.00 for reception with author pre-event (includes food and drink)
    For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.spokesman.com/northwest-passages/.
  • Appreciation of Bonsai
    Hear about bonsai: the history, range of species, styles and horticulture. Along with images of high-quality bonsai, you’ll see a variety of in-person bonsai at various stages of development to truly appreciate this three-dimensional art form. Bring your questions for this discussion of how art and horticulture merge.
    Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
    الوقت: 6 مساءً - 7 مساءً
    Location: Moran Prairie Library, 60004 S Regal St
    مجانا
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة http://www.scld.org/locations/moran-prairie/.

SAVE THE DATE

  • Sćwiń Salmon Run Luncheon
    This event will include a tour of Salish School of Spokane, a fun Salish language lesson, a salmon lunch (chicken and vegan options as well), parent testimonial and a performance by Salish School of Spokane students. Guests will also be asked to become regular supporters of Salish School of Spokane. Only 32 seats are available for this event.
    Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
    Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm grand entry
    Location: Salish School of Spokane, 4125 N Maple St
    Cost: $100 per plate
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة https://www.salishschoolofspokane.org. To purchase ticket, visit https://salishschoolofspokane.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/salishschoolofspokane/eventRegistration.jsp?event=36&.
  • Spirit of the Eagle Pow Wow
    EWU Native American Student Association: Drums, drummers and dance competitions honoring EWU Graduates!
    Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
    Time: 1:00 pm grand entry and 7:00 pm grand entry
    Location: Reese Court Pavilion, 1136 Washington St, Cheney
    التكلفة: مجاني ومفتوح للجمهور
    For questions, email Evanlene Melting Tallow at emeltingtallow@ewu.edu or Venessa Pete at venessapete@yahoo.com.
  • Spokane Pride Cruise
    Sail the day away on Lake Coeur d’Alene with new friends, great music by DJ Great Dane, a fun show, and yummy drinks.
    Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
    Time: Boarding 2:30 pm – 3.00 pm, cruise 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Location: Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises at Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S 2nd St, Coeur d’Alene, ID
    Cost: $30.00
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة https://www.spokanepride.org/pride-cruise.
  • Spokane Two Spirit Pow Wow
    Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
    Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    الموقع: منتزه ريفرفرونت
    التكلفة: مجاني ومفتوح للجمهور
    For more information, email info@spokanepride.org or visit spokanepride.org.
  • Spokane Pride Parade and Festival
    Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
    Time: noon – 6:00 pm with all ages dance party from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Location: Parade – downtown Spokane, Festival at Riverfront Park
    التكلفة: مجاني ومفتوح للجمهور
    For more information, email info@spokanepride.org or visit spokanepride.org.
  • 2nd Annual Kalayaan Day – Philippine Independence Day
    Cultural presentations, music, dance, food, drinks, games, and more! Volunteers needed!
    Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
    Time: noon – 5:00 pm
    Location: Riverfront Park, Lilac Bowl
    للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة www.filamnw.com. Email filamnw@gmail.com to volunteer or be a vendor.
  • World Refugee Day
    Annual community-wide celebration of local refuges for the annual United Nations world Refugee Day. There will be traditional foods, hand-made crafts, customary song and dance, and citizenship ceremony. Event sponsored by Refugee Connections.
    Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
    Location: Nevada Playfield at Garry Middle School, 725 E Joseph Ave

إذا كنت تعرف أحداثًا متنوعة / ثقافية مفتوحة للجمهور ترغب في إضافتها إلى التقويم الشهري ، فيرجى إرسال بريد إلكتروني إلى Yvonne C. Montoya Zamora على yvonnecmz04@gmail.com مع تفاصيل الحدث.

للأحداث العامة الأخرى في سبوكان ، قم بزيارة Visit Spokane أو Spokane 7.

مذياع

Democracy Now!
Day: Monday – Friday
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am; 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Pioneering the largest public media collaboration in the U.S. democracynow.org. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

الديمقراطية الآن! العناوين الرئيسية باللغة الاسبانية
Date: Saturdays
الوقت: 7:00 صباحًا - 8:00 صباحًا
Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, democracynow.org. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

Detention 
اليوم: الاثنين 
Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Variety music/talk show for teens by teens. Produced by students of West Valley City School. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio. Detention takes a break during the summer.

اليعسوب على الهواء
Day: Sundays
الوقت: 3:00 م - 4:00 م
One of the few elementary age children’s radio shows in the country produced by kids for kids. The program is fun and educational for children and adults, and includes a mix of jokes, music, guests, stories, poetry, trivia. and more. Includes Alice, Elenor C., Lily, Rowan, Sicely, Finn, Eleanor M., Sophia, Aleric, and Amara who all go to Spokane Public Montessori Elementary School. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

Earth Matters Now!
Date: Tuesdays
الوقت: ظهرًا - 1:00 مساءً
Providing a unique perspective on environmental news, issues and science to inform, educate, enable and create a platform for positive environmental action. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

Generational Warfare
Day: Saturdays
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Join host Ry the Y as he battles with his Gen Z co-hosts, Zakris and Ezekiel. The three friends, alongside guests from the community, grapple with generational divides — both the silly and the seemingly irreconcilable. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

صالة لاتينية
Day: Mondays
الوقت: 6 مساءً - 8 مساءً
A wide spectrum of Latin music, hosted by “Corazon.” Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

Nacho Celtic Hour
اليوم: الأحد
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Caridwen Irvine-Spatz is the host of the Nacho Celtic Hour, a program that explores acoustic music from many traditions but mainly focused on music from the Celtic diaspora- especially if it has a local connection. Lately the show has been featuring music from Ukraine. Listen on KPBX at 91.1 or visit their موقع الكتروني.

Out and About
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00 pm – 4:55 pm
Consists of a variety of LGBTQ, local news, locally produced, music and public Affairs. Host and producer Maeve Griffith. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

Page Turner Show
Date: Fridays
الوقت: 1:00 ظهراً
Discussions with various folks.
Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

الساعة الفارسية
Day: Saturdays
الوقت: ظهرًا - 1:00 مساءً
The Persian Hour is hosted by Shahrokh Nikfar and consists of a variety of Iranian music from hip hop to traditional, jazz, blues, rock and roll, and the usual. He also shares stories, recipes, and interviews. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

ملكات الضوضاء
Day: Wednesdays
الوقت: 8:00 مساءً - 10:00 مساءً
Hosted by Luscious Duchess, you will hear best in female vocalists/musicians. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at kyrs.org.

The Spanish Hour
اليوم: الاثنين
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Candice Agree invites everyone who has an interest in, a fascination of, and a love for the cultural life of Spain and
the Spanish-speaking world to tune in to this unique classical music program.
Listen on KPBX at 91.1 orvisit their موقع الكتروني.

Spokane Public Radio, KPBX 91.1, An NPR Member Station
Various programs and news throughout the day.
Listen at 91.1. KPBX
For more information on programs, visit their موقع الكتروني.

أصوات العلم
Day: Sundays
الوقت: 4:00 مساءً - 5:00 مساءً
Lively discussion of what’s happening in the world of science, from how it affects our lives to the ways we shape it. Hosted by Blake, Amaya, and Adam. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

مرحبا بك في البيت
Day: Thursdays
الوقت: 10:00 صباحا - 12:00 ظهرا
A multi-genre roots based folk show. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

المركز الإعلامي للمرأة على الهواء مباشرة
Day: Wednesdays
الوقت: ظهرًا - 1:00 مساءً
WMC Live with Robin Morgan tackles today’s hottest topics; whether it be sex, politics, art, humor, religion, culture, or news stories that go unreported, each episode is engaged regularly, insightfully, and intelligently. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

وركين وومان بلوز
Day: Sundays
الوقت: 6 مساءً - 8 مساءً
Tunes to help you shake the blues out of your hair with a mix of funk, R&B, soul and blues, hosted by Jukebox Jennie. Listen on 88.1 FM, 92.3 FM or stream on-line at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

April 2023 International/National Cultural Celebrations

May 1

International Labor (or workers) Day – International
Observed in more than 140 counties under various names, this day is a celebration of the central contributions of workers to the economic life of their nation, and of worker solidarity. The day was designated by the international Socialist Congress of 1889, though it had been observed earlier, partly in commemoration of the Haymarket massacre in Chicago in 1886.

Vappu Day – Finland
Known as May Day around the world.

Beltane – Wicca
Greets the summer. It takes its name from the Celtic God Bel who mates with the Earth Goddess on this day. It was a midsummer fertility festival in Celtic paganism. Maypole dances are presently held.

Santa Cruzan Day – Philippines
Filipinos consider this the first day of spring. It commemorates the corresponding day in the 4th century A.D. when St. Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine of Rome found the holy cross on which Jesus was crucified.

Mother’s Day (Día de la Madre or Día de las Madres)– Portugal, Spain
Honors mothers and mother figures in Spain on the first Sunday in May.

May 3

World Press Freedom Day – UN, 26th Celebration
A day to promote press freedom in the world and to remind the public that many journalists brave death or jail to bring people their daily news.

Eid-ul-Fitr – Islam
This marks the end of the Ramadan fast and is celebrated for 3-days. Date of observance may vary according to sighting of the new moon. Dates vary by a day depending on whether the Saudi Arabia or North American Calendar is being observed. This calendar follows the North American dates which are a day later.

Constitution Day – Japan
Commemorates the 1947 democratic constitution.

Constitution Day – Poland
Commemorates ratification of the first constitution in 1791.

May 4

Midori-No-Hi – Japan
Previously known as Showa Day stemming from the celebration of the Emperor Showa’s birthday on April 29, this celebration was moved to May 4 in 2007 and renamed Greenery Day, acknowledging the emperor’s love of plants and to appreciate nature.

Memorial Day – Netherlands
Celebrates the day on which Nazi forces were driven out of Holland by the Allies in 1945.

National Day of Prayer – USA

May 5

Cinco de Mayo – Mexico, USA
The 5th of May in Spanish. It marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Batalla de Puebla in 1862. Although the Mexican army was eventually defeated, it came to represent a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism. It is celebrated on a much larger scale in the US than in Mexico. People of Mexican descent in the US celebrate this significant day by having parades, mariachi music, folkloric dancing, and other festive activities.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness Day
This day seeks to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People/Women. A red hand over the mouth has become the symbol of a growing movement toward awareness, accountability, and advocacy. The red represents the silence of the media, law enforcement, and government throughout history. Wear red on May 5th to raise awareness in the call for #NoMoreStolenSisters.

Kodomo-No-Hi (Children’s Day) – Japan
A national holiday that promotes family unity to Japan celebrating the relationship of parents to their sons and daughters. Kites in the shape brightly colored caps are flown. Carps are a symbol of longevity and strength.

Liberation Day – Netherlands
Commemorates the celebration of freedom and the end of the Second World War for the Netherlands.

Wesak – Buddhist
The most important Buddhist festival, Wesak celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of
Buddha as one event. Different cultures observe his day with different customs, for example, Sri Lankans light lanterns, Vietnamese purchase captive animals and release them, Koreans host a lantern parade.


May 8

May Day Bank Holiday – N. Ireland, Scotland, UK

World Red Cross Day – International
The American Red Cross is celebrating more than 150 years of humanitarian work and the local and global impact.

May 9

Victory Day – Russia
Commemorates the 1945 surrender of German forces in Eastern Europe and honors the 20 million Soviet people who died in World War II.

Liberation Day – Channel Islands
The Channel Islands were the only part of Britain to be occupied by German forces. The five-year occupation came to an end on May 9, 1945.

Lag BaOmer – Jewish
In Israel, it is celebrated as a symbol for the fighting Jewish spirit.

May 12

Matsu Festival – China, Taiwan
Matsu saved her brother from drowning and at the age of 28, ascended into heaven. She earned the title of Goddess of the Sea and is the patron of fishermen. There are rites and processions at Matsu temples.

May 13

Our Lady of Fatima – Portugal
On May 13, 1917 in Portugal, three shepherd children saw and conversed with the Virgin Mary in a vision. This occurred on the 13th day of the month for six months in a row.

May 14

Mother’s Day – USA, Canada
In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson set aside the second Sunday in May as an official holiday in honor of mothers. Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia first suggested a day on which to honor mothers and motherhood.

May 15

Independence Day – Paraguay
A two-day celebration of independence from Spain in 1811.

International Day of Families – UN
Proclaimed in 1993 and reflects the importance the international community attaches to families. Provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic, and demographic processes affecting families.

May 16

Ázamat (4th Month) – Bahá’í
The first day of the fourth Bahá’í month. The English translation of Azamat (Arabic) is Grandeur.

May 17

Constitution Day – Norway
The Constitution of Norway was signed on May 17, 1814 declaring it to be an independent nation. Referred to syttende mai (meaning May 17th).

International Day Against Homophobia – LGBT
May 17 was chosen as the day of the event because homosexuality was removed from the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organization (WHO) on May 17, 1990. IDAH seeks to raise awareness of LGBTQ rights and violations.

World Information Society Day – UN

May 18

Yom Yerushalayim – Israel (May 18 – 19)
This day marks the anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.

May 19

Ataturk Commemoration and Youth and Sports Day – Turkey
Commemorates the landing at Samsun in 1919 of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and the beginning of a national movement for independence. On this day, young athletes carry torches to the sites of the athletic contests.

May 20

National Day – Cameroon
Commemorates the establishment of the Republic of Cameroon on this day in 1972.

May 21

World Day for Cultural Diversity – UN
The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to learn to live together better.

Armed Forces Day – USA
Proclaimed in 1949 to pay tribute to those serving in all the US armed forces.

Navy Day – Chile
Commemorates Battle of Iquique.

May 22

National Day – Yemen
Commemorates the unification of North Yemen and South Yemen, which took place on this date in 1990.

International Day for Biological Diversity – UN
The goal is to raise awareness and promote the conservation of biodiversity on a local and global level. Biodiversity is a measure of the health of ecosystems on Earth.

Victoria Day – Canada
Queen Victoria’s birthday (May 24, 1837) was declared a holiday in Canada in 1845. The UK celebrates her birthday in June.

Day of the Patriots – Quebec, Canada
Commemorates French patriots of 1837-1838 for their contribution to freedom and national
recognition.

May 23

Labor Day – Jamaica
This holiday is in commemoration of Alexander Bustamante who led a labor rebellion, leading Jamaica to independence on May 23, 1938, however it was not until 1961 that this day was officially celebrated as Labor Day.

African Liberation Day – International
Anniversary of the 1963 formation of the Organization of African Unity by 30 African leaders. The day is marked by sports contests, political rallies, and tribal dances.

May 24

Indigenous Awareness Week Indigenous – Canada
First introduced in 1992, held on the four days that follow the Victoria Day long weekend. It was designed to increase awareness of Aboriginal peoples among federal public service employees.

Independence Day – Eritrea
Independence from Ethiopian rule in 1993 after a 30-year civil war.

Declaration of Báb – Bahá’İ
The Bahá’İ faith began in Persia (now Iran) on this day in 1844, by the prophet Báb who announced his mission as the founder. The event is celebrated about two hours after sunset.

Bermuda Day – Bermuda

May 25

Independence Day – Jordan
Commemorates the 1946 treaty that established the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and independence from Great Britain.

Revolution Day – Argentina
The anniversary of a revolution that took place in 1810 which led to Argentina’s independence.

Ascension – Christian – Coptic & Eastern Orthodox
This day commemorates the ascension of Jesus into Heaven.

May 26

Independence Day – Guyana
Independence from British rule in 1966.

National Sorry Day – Australia
Also known as Journey of Healing Day; commemorates the history of forcible removal of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children from their families and the painful repercussions of that action. In 1998, over half a million Australian people responded, signing Sorry Books and taking part in ceremonies on Sorry Day.

Buddha’s Birthday – Hong Kong, Korea
Buddhism, the fourth largest religion in the world, being exceeded in numbers by Christianity,
Islam, and Hinduism was founded in Northern India by the first know Buddha, Siddhartha
Gautama. In 535 BCE he attained enlightenment and assumed the title Lord Buddha (one who as awakened).

Shavuot – Jewish (May 26 – 27)
Begins previous sundown at 6pm. Called the Feasts of Weeks or Pentecost which means 50 and therefore celebrated on the 50th day at the end of Passover. Shavuot celebrates the time when the Ten Commandments were given to Moses on Mount Sinai. This feast last 2 days.

May 27

Republic Day – Azerbaijan
Celebrates the founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan in 1918.

Republic Day –Nepal

May 28

Mother’s Day – France, Sweden

Pentecost – Christian

May 29

Peacekeepers Day – UN
This pays tribute to the men and women who have served and continue to serve in UN peacekeeping operations and honors the memory of those who have lost their lives in this service.

Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh – Bahá’İ
Commemorates the 1892 death near Haifa, Israel of the prophet-founder of the Bahá’İ faith. The event is observed at his actual time of passing at 3:00 am.

Memorial Day – USA
A day of remembrance for those who died in service to their country. The 3rd U.S. Infantry places
American flags at about 260,000 gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery.

Spring Bank Holiday – UK

May 30

Joan of Arc Day – France
St. Joan of Arc is the patroness of soldiers and of France. A peasant girl who, believing that she was acting under divine guidance, led the French army in a momentous victory at Orléans. She was burned at the stake on May 30, 1431 at the age of nineteen.

May 31

World No-Tobacco Day – UN
The global tobacco epidemic kills nearly 6 million people each year, of which more than
600,000 are non-smokers dying from breathing second-hand smoke.

Source: Diversity/Cultural Celebrations from Creative Cultural Communications 2023 Diversity Calendar, http://multicultural.com/ .

To honor and celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a list of API books are listed below:

Check out from Spokane Public Library:

A Living Memory: A Memoir by Nicole Chung

Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Banyan Moon by Thao Thai

Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho

Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong

Disorientation by Elaine Hseih Chou

Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauer

The Refugees by Viet Thahn Nguyen

Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Quể Mai

شرف by Thrity Umrigar

Tokyo Ueno Station by Yu Miri

Stay True: A Memoir by Hua Hsu

How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu

All the Lovers in the Night by Mieko Kawakami, translated from Japanese by Sam Bett and David Boyd

Siren Queen by Nghi Vo

A Burning A Novel by Meha Majumdar

Hao by Ye Chun

Mumbai Modern by Amisha Dodhia Gurbani

The White Mosque by Sofia Samatar

Kristen Kish Cooking by Kristen Kish

Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan

Hawaiian Folk Tales by Thomas George Thrum

Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel

Bestiary by K-Ming Chang

Family Trust by Kathy Wang

The Foreign Student by Susan Choi

No One Can Pronounce My Name by Rakesj Satyai

Sea People by Christina Thompson

Hawaiian Historical Legends by William D. Westwervelt

Koji Alchemy by Jeremy Umansky

Aloha Rodeo by David Wolman

The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan

New Waves by Kevin Nguyen

Daughters of the New Year by E.M. Tran

Without You, There is No Us by Suki Kim

Almost American Girl by Robin Ha

When We Fell Apart by Soon Wiley

What We Were Promised by Lucy Tan

Tell Me Who You Are by Winona Guo

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Fiction

The Fortunes of Jaded نساء by Carolyn Huynh

The East Indian by Brinda Charry

The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford

Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling

The Double Life of Benson Yu by Kevin Chong

The School for Good Mothers by Jassamine Chan

Silver Under Nightfall by Rin Chupec

Complict by Winnie M Li

Love Marriage by Monica Ali

Constance Verity Destroy the Universe by A. Lee Martinez

The Startup Wife by Tahmina Anam

The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga

Amnesty by Aravind Adiga

The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See

White Ivy by Susie Yang

The Majesties by Tiffany Tsao

Once Upon A Sunset by Tif Marcelo

Vagabonds by Hao Jingfang, translated by Ken Liu

All the Lives We Never Lived by Anuradha Roy

The Foloed Earth by Anuradha Roy

Trust No Aunty by Maria Qarnar

The Double Life of Benson Yu by Kevin Chong

The Evening Hero by Marie Myung-Ok Lee

Sari, Not Sari by Sonya Sing

Keya Das’s Second Act by Sopan Deb

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

Swimming Back to Trout River by Linda Rui Feng

Dear Chrysanthemums by Fiona Sze-Lorrain

An Atlas of Impossible Longing by Anuradha Roy

Run Me to Earth by Paul Moon

The Hidden Girl and Other Stories by Ken Liu

Selection Day by Aravind Adiga

Music of the Ghosts by Vaddey Ratner

In the Shadow of the Banyan by Vaddey Ratner

Ponti by Sharlene Teo

Oleander Girl by Chitra Banerjee Divkaruni

Before We Visit the Goddess by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

The Storm by Arif Anwar

Non-fiction

While Time Remains by Yeonmi Park

The Newlyweds: Rearranging Marriage in Modern India by Mansi Choksi

8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go by Jay Shetty

Making a Scene by Constance Wu

You Can’t Be Serious by Kal Penn

The Future Is Asian by Parag Khanna

Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age by Sanjay Gupta

Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty

Bullets and Opium by Liao Yiwu

Bruce Lee: A Life by Matthew Polly

Still Life with Rice: A Young American Women Discovers the Life and Legacy of Her Korean Grandmother by Helie Lee

Warrior Lessons: An Asian American Woman’s Journey into Power by Phoebe Eng

Yes, My Accent is Real: And Other Things I Haven’t Told You by Kunal Nayyar

Nobu: A Memoir by Nobu Matsuhisa

The Courage to Be Happy: Discover the Power of Positive Psychology and Choose Happiness Every Day by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

Brown Boy: A Memoir by Omer Aziz

My Life: Growing Up Asian in American, edited by CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) / Introduction by SuChin Pak

The Eagles of Heart Mountain: A True Story of Football, Incarceration, and Resistance in World War II America by Bradford Pearson

House of Sticks: A Memoir by Ly Tran

The Making of Asian American: A History by Erika Lee

Please Enjoy Your Happiness: A Memoir by Paul Brinkley Rogers

Kamala’s Way by Dan Morain

The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Stranger in the Shogun’s City: A Japanese Woman and Her World by Amy Stanley

Never Grow Up by Jackie Chan

The Patient Assassin: A True Tale of Massacre, Revenge, and India’s Quest for Independence by Anita Anand

An Indefinite Sentence: A Personal History of Outlawed Love and Sex by Siddharth Dube

Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money by Ken Honda

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