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As we gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, we invite you to reflect on the deeper significance of this time. While the holiday often focuses on gratitude and togetherness, it’s also important to acknowledge the historical and cultural complexities tied to this day. Thanksgiving serves as a reminder to honor the rich traditions and contributions of Native American communities while also recognizing the painful history that is often overshadowed. Native American Heritage Day, observed the day after Thanksgiving, offers an opportunity to celebrate the resilience, culture, and voices of Indigenous peoples. This week, we encourage you to: ?? Take time to learn about the original stewards of the land you call home ?? Support Native-led organizations and businesses ?? Recognize the National Day of Mourning and engage in conversations that honor Native histories As we embrace gratitude this week, let us also commit to learning, growing, and uplifting the voices and stories that deserve to be heard. Tag your favorite Indigenous creator or organization below to share with our community! #Thanksgiving #NativeAmericanHeritageDay #NativeBusiness #IndigenousBusiness

Teach us love, compassion, and honor that we may heal the earth and heal each other. — Ojibwa Prayer Get the #WWOTD daily: https://ow.ly/ZK2y50ImibZ

This is not just a Summit; it’s a call to action, a gathering of passionate minds committed to creating a future where justice knows no limits. Inclusion is powerful. By its very definition, inclusion supports EVERYONE. And it’s a proven strategy for workplace success: Inclusive teams are over 35% more productive and diverse teams make better decisions 87% of the time. ?? Inclusion Starts With ‘I’ We each have the power to build an inclusive culture at work, starting with ourselves. Understanding our intersecting identities and the dimensions of culture that make each of us unique helps with cultivating appreciation for ourselves and others. At the same time, this appreciation can stoke curiosity, putting us on the path to inclusion. ? Harnessing the Power of Inclusion The 2025 Justice for All Summit, with the theme “The Power of Inclusion,” invites attendees to explore the different cultural factors that impact how we show up at work. Together with prominent thought leaders in the fields of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice, we will collectively develop the tools and skills needed to create spaces where differences are not only recognized but also celebrated as strengths. Building on these strengths, we can develop the skills to bridge across differences related to race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, ability, and other important aspects of identity. Sessions will take a deep dive into the nuances of cultural competence, neurodiversity, generational differences, and more. ?? This is the POWER of inclusion. Ready to register? https://lnkd.in/efvmGQ7p

Helping to create the "Byte-Size" program with Leigh Morrison & The Winters Group, Inc. has been one of the biggest adventures of my #DEI career. I'm so proud of this product -- ten modules of asynchronous microlessons that can be taken 10 minutes at a time, but which add up to multiple hours of learning and can keep the #Inclusion conversation alive for months. I'd love to show you more; call for a demo.

There's nothing better than seeing your clients succeed. ?? Huge congratulations to The Winters Group, Inc. on winning the Gold Stevie? Award for Event of the Year with their 2024 Racial Justice at Work Summit: Justice for All! At Event Specialists Inc., we were honoured to be part of the production team for this groundbreaking virtual conference. Working with clients whose missions align with our values is always special, and The Winters Group has been a dream client. What made this event stand out? ????? Over 1,500 entries from 36 nations competed for this recognition ????? The summit created a unique space for discussing cultural transformation through justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion practices ????? The virtual format allowed for broader accessibility and engagement ????? Every detail was thoughtfully designed to foster meaningful connections A special shoutout to Mary-Frances Winters, Mareisha Winters Reese and the entire The Winters Group, Inc. team for their vision and leadership in creating such an impactful event. This win reinforces something I've always believed: when events align with purpose, the impact resonates far beyond the virtual walls. Looking forward to bringing the 2025 conference to life on April 22-24, 2025. ? https://lnkd.in/gZ8tzH_U #Events #EntrepreneurLife #DiversityAndInclusion

Cultural appropriation is harmful and indefensible. It is not, as many think, a way for one culture to honor another. Needless to say, we have a lot of work to do to mitigate the harmful impact of oppression and the ways some groups still dehumanize, ostracize, and marginalize others. We all have choices to make when it comes to sensitivity toward others. As members of a majority, we may have the privilege of not being able to recognize harmful appropriation unless it’s pointed out. We also need to be aware of the reasons why we are borrowing something that represents another culture. In A Guide to Understanding and Avoiding Cultural Appropriation, Nadra Kareem Nittle suggests we ask ourselves a series of questions in order to avoid cultural appropriation. For example: ? Why am I “borrowing” this? Is it out of a genuine interest or is it because it looks appealing and I am following the trends? How would someone from that group feel about it? ? What is the source? For material items such as artwork, was it made by someone from that culture? What does this item mean to them? Let us all remember that sacred artifacts are never, ever to be used as accessories! ? How respectful is this to the culture? Am I contributing to others’ knowledge and understanding or, in fact, am I spreading stereotypes about that cultural group? Read more from Luiza Dreasher about cultural appropriation at: https://lnkd.in/eSr_VDBH #Thanksgiving #NativeAmericanHeritageDay #CulturalAppropriation #CulturalAppreciation

What a perfect conversation to start the week for #changeagents! Thanks Tricia M. Taitt and Mary-Frances Winters The Winters Group, Inc.

I attended this event last year and it was incredible. This is not your average virtual summit - at all. The caliber of speakers and variety of topics - plus the artists and performances - were incredible. Highly recommended!

A spirit of gratitude transforms how we view the world inspiring a mindset of abundance and generosity. — Mary-Frances Winters PS you can start every day with an inspirational reminder here: https://ow.ly/ZK2y50ImibZ

Evolution.? Have you evolved this year? Reflecting on 2024, the theme that comes up for me is “Evolution.” From now until Thanksgiving, I want to show gratitude to those who have helped me in both my personal evolution and my business’ evolution. Today, I’m grateful for Mary-Frances Winters, who, as we will hear on my upcoming LinkedIn Live, has grown and evolved her business, The Winters Group, Inc. multiple times over the past 40 years. She has gone from having a team of 1 to 2 to 30, then back to 20, more recently due to what’s going on in her industry (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). Yet, throughout all the changes, she has maintained her values and commitment to supporting her clients and employees in making sure that they feel heard, understood and seen in spaces that are equitable, and where they feel that their identity is recognized and respected. To hear more from Mary-Frances, join us LIVE on Monday November 25 at 9 AM ET. I’ll be talking with Mary-Frances about how she built a financially stable company over the past 40 years, how she has created her internal culture, and how she has navigated the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion within workplaces and the larger society. Here’s two easy steps to join. 1. Mark your calendar and set your alarm for November 25 at 9 AM. 2. Hit the notification bell on my LinkedIn profile to get a reminder when we go LIVE. #diversityequityinclusion #DEI #BusinessSuccess #BusinessFinance #LinkedIn