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Monthly Archives: June 2020

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day! This day is significant because it marks the day when the Sun is closest to the Earth. It is the longest day of the year and the shortest night. Many cultures celebrate the Summer Solstice including many Indigenous people in Canada. Today, and during the month of June for… Read more »

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June: The Month of Intersectionality

June is #PrideMonth, and with the outpouring of anti-Black racism protests across the globe affirming that #blacklivesmatter, it is important to remember that the first Pride was not a celebration. Instead, Pride began rooted in struggle and protest at the Stonewall Inn in New York City (1969), led by Marsha P. Johnson, Stormé DeLarverie, Sylvia… Read more »

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Black Lives Matter

At Carizon, we commit to provide ongoing allyship and support to our Black clients, staff, family, friends, and community. In recognition of the recent tragedies across North America, and countless others that have not been mentioned in mainstream media, Carizon stands in solidarity with BIPOC communities, the Black Lives Matter movement, and those most affected… Read more »

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