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Did you know that there are over five million Native Americans in the US? 

Indigenous Americans face a multitude of issues, from cultural discrimination to high poverty rates and unemployment…

So, today, I would like to share an event with you that raises awareness of the issues faced by native Americans and celebrates the history and culture of these indigenous communities.

Here are the impactful insights that I have for you today:

• Celebrating Indigenous cultures 💙
• How salt can transform renewable power 🧂
• The creation of the world’s largest marine protected area 🐋
• Discussion of the week: sustainable fashion 💬
• And more… 💚

💙 Event of the Week: Indigenous People’s Day

👉 Did you know that today (October 13) is Indigenous People’s Day? This annual holiday celebrates the history and culture of the indigenous peoples of North America.

1️⃣ The big picture: Indigenous People’s Day was first proposed in 1977 during a United Nations-sponsored conference on discrimination against Indigenous populations in the Americas. The idea gained traction over the years, and in 1992, the city of Berkeley, California, officially replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day to honor Native American culture and history. Today, this event emphasizes the importance of recognizing the sovereignty of Indigenous nations and promotes awareness of their contributions to society through workshops, lectures, campaigns, and festivals.

2️⃣ Why is this important: This day offers a chance to challenge the harmful narratives surrounding the European colonization of the Americas and to bring attention to the histories of Indigenous peoples that are often overlooked. Indigenous Peoples’ Day promotes healing, respect, and dialogue between cultures, fostering greater understanding and inclusion of Native voices in contemporary society.

3️⃣ How can you get involved: You can get involved in Indigenous People’s Day by sharing the stories, art, and activism of Indigenous leaders and artists, using hashtags like #IndigenousPeoplesDay. You can also get involved by joining workshops, lectures, or cultural festivals that highlight Indigenous history, rights, and contributions. Alternatively, you can donate to or volunteer with organizations working to preserve Native cultures, lands, and languages. 

Below are our favorite charities that are especially relevant for this awareness event:

• 9 Best Charities for Native Americans

If you are looking for additional inspiration, you can find a wide range of charitable causes to support in our charity support blog.

📢 Three Good News

🔒 World’s first-ever large-scale carbon storage site successfully injects CO₂ below seabed:

• A major milestone in climate action has just been reached in Norway. The world’s first large-scale commercial carbon storage facility is now fully operational, injecting CO₂ deep beneath the North Sea seabed.
• Unlike past pilot projects, this system is built to work at scale, locking away emissions for a long, long time.
• The project, called Northern Lights, has successfully stored its first volumes of CO₂ nearly 2,600 meters underground—roughly about 1.6 miles beneath the seabed.

🐋 French Polynesia declares the world’s largest marine park to protect ocean life:

• French Polynesia has announced the creation of the largest marine park in the world. This new marine protected area (MPA) spans the entire exclusive economic zone of the territory, an enormous 4.8 million square kilometers (about 1.9 million square miles).
• Marine protected areas help rebuild fish populations, protect coral reefs, and reduce ocean pollution. They also make it harder for unsustainable practices to continue unchecked.
• President Brotherson also announced plans to add another 500,000 square kilometers (193,000 square miles) of highly protected ocean by World Oceans Day 2026.

🧂 Revolutionary molten salt energy storage technology transforms renewable power:

• A new molten salt energy storage system using melted salt could soon help solve one of renewable energy’s biggest problems. The technology can store power from solar panels and wind turbines for days or even weeks, then release it when needed.
• While lithium batteries work well for storing energy for hours, this salt system can hold power for much longer periods. It can also handle the massive amounts of energy that entire neighbourhoods or industrial facilities need.
• When complete, it will store enough power to run around 100,000 homes for 10 hours.

💬 Discussion of the Week: Sustainable Fashion

Welcome to our new section, where we spark meaningful discussions about everyday topics that can create a real positive impact in our lives!

This week’s discussion topic: What’s your approach to sustainable fashion you’ll actually keep?

• Do you buy less, buy better, thrift, rent, or repair—what works?
• How do you check claims (materials, certifications, transparency)?
• Any care/repair tricks that make clothes last?

Your style choices can shift the industry, one outfit at a time!

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🤝 Three More Important Awareness Events

👙 October 13, National No Bra Day:

• National No Bra Day is a day when women are encouraged to forgo wearing bras as a symbol of body positivity, celebrating all body types.
• Leaving the bra off for a day is also a reminder that breast self-examinations are crucial, as they can help with early breast cancer detection.

🌪️ October 13, International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction:

• The International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction raises awareness for preparedness in relation to natural disasters. 
• In light of the increased risk of natural disasters from climate change, this day is more important to celebrate and recognize than ever. 

🧡 October 13-19, Dyspraxia Awareness Week:

• Dyspraxia Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of dyspraxia. 
• By raising awareness and promoting understanding, we can improve the lives of people with this condition and better understand their needs. 

Related: You can discover all the 124 most important awareness events (for the month, days, weeks) in our awareness calendar for October 2025!

📜 These Days in History

🇺🇲 October 13, 1792: The cornerstone for the White House, the official office and home of every U.S. president and first lady since 1800, was laid by George Washington.

✡️ October 13, 1843: B’nai B’rith, the oldest and largest Jewish service organization in the world, was founded in New York City.

🕒 October 13, 1884: Greenwich was established as the universal time from which standard times throughout the world are calculated.

💭 Quote of the Day

“If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”

― George Washington; first president of the US

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