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One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime — that's one person every 12 minutes in the U.S. October is devoted to edu- cating everyone about breast cancer — and the importance of early detection and timely, high-quality care. This year, the National Breast Cancer Founda- tion (nationalbreastcancer.org) is behind RISE: "We RISE to ensure every woman has access to the screenings she needs and the support she deserves. When we RISE, we Rally in Screening Everyone. Its calendar offers a month's worth of education, empowerment, action, community and hope. Native American/Alaska Native Heritage Month recognizes the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States and pays tribute to their rich ancestry and traditions. For teaching resources and activities, go to cta.org/native-american-heritage-month and nea.org (search for the month). These books are NEA Read Across America November 2022 selections: • Powwow Day by Traci Sorell (elementary); at this year 's tribal powwow, a sick child watches her family dance for her healing, and has faith she will dance again. • Healer of the Water Monster by Brian Young (middle school); an 11-year- old Diné boy must summon his courage to save the monster 's life — and help his uncle heal. • Living Nations, Living Words: An Anthology of First Peoples Poetry by Joy Harjo (young adult); 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate Harjo highlights the voices of 47 contemporary Native American poets. CTA's Disaster Relief Fund California is on pace for another historic fire season. Unfortunately, fires have devastated communities or displaced many throughout California, including many CTA members. CTA's Disaster Relief Fund provides financial assistance to members who suffer significant losses due to fires and other disasters in the state. These include grants for economic hardship related to damage to their primary residence, displacement or disruption in required utilities; temporary and short-term displacement grants; and school site grants for damage to their classroom or school site. Visit CTAMemberBenefits.org/drf for more information. The fund is possible because of the goodwill of many CTA members who have made voluntary tax-deductible donations to assist fellow colleagues in need. To contribute visit CTAMemberBenefits.org/donate. National Breast Cancer Foundation NOVEMBER: American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month OCTOBER: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 11 O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 2