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UID:3759-1710028800-1712703600@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Ramadan
DESCRIPTION:Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a period of prayer\, fasting\, charity-giving and self-accountability for Muslims in Canada. The first verses of the Koran (Qu’ran) were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (also written as Mohammad or Muhammed) during the last third of Ramadan\, making this an especially holy period.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/ramadan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240308T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240308T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
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UID:3757-1709856000-1709942399@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Maha Shivaratri
DESCRIPTION:Sanskrit for “Great Night of Shiva”\, Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the \n\n\n\ngod Shiva. The festival is one of the one of the most significant Hindu spiritual festivals\, and is observed by fasting\, jagran (all-night vigil)\, and worship.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/maha-shivaratri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240308T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240308T235959
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UID:3755-1709856000-1709942399@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:A global day celebrating the social\, economic\, cultural\, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/international-womens-day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240304T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240304T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
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UID:3753-1709510400-1709596799@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Black Mental health Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Taking this important step will lead healthcare professionals to work collectively to ensure that Black Ontarians can access pathways to allow them to live healthy lives. The first Monday in March in each year is proclaimed as Black Mental Health Day. \n\n\n\nBlack individuals are often impacted by microaggression\, racism\, discrimination and inequity\, which can affect psychological well-being and increase their risk of mental illness. In addition\, Black individuals face a number of barriers when it comes to accessing care\, including increased wait times and simply finding a Black mental health professional who can relate to their experience or understand their point of view. According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada\, Black Canadians are also more likely to experience challenges in finding family physicians\, who often serve as an important gateway to mental health care. \n\n\n\nThese experiences\, as well as the absence of culturally-appropriate services and resources that specifically support Black communities within Canada\, result in many people struggling alone and in silence.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/black-mental-health-awareness-day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240301T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240301T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240227T153704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T153705Z
UID:3750-1709251200-1709337599@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Zero Discrimination Day
DESCRIPTION:Zero Discrimination Day celebrates the right of everyone to live a full and productive life—and live it with \n\n\n\ndignity. It highlights how people can become informed about and promote inclusion\, compassion\, peace\, and a movement for change in order to end all forms of discrimination.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/zero-discrimination-day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240301T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240301T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240227T153529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T153530Z
UID:3744-1709251200-1709337599@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Irish Heritage Month
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URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/irish-heritage-month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240301T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240301T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240227T153458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T153458Z
UID:3742-1709251200-1709337599@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Francophonie Month
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URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/francophonie-month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240301T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240301T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240227T153433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T153434Z
UID:3740-1709251200-1709337599@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Bangladeshi Month
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URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/bangladeshi-month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240229T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240229T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240117T140822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T140823Z
UID:3720-1709164800-1709251199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:First day of Nineteen Day Fast (Baha'i)
DESCRIPTION:Today marks the first day of the Baha’i Nineteen Day Fast. A period when adult Bahá’ís fast from sunrise to sunset each day\, coinciding with the 19-day Bahá’í month of Alá (loftiness) and immediately preceding the Bahá’í new year. This period of fasting is a time of prayer\, meditation\, and spiritual rejuvenation. Begins at previous sundown.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/first-day-of-nineteen-day-fast-bahai
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240117T140310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T145628Z
UID:3718-1709078400-1709164799@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Pink Shirt Day
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URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/pink-shirt-day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240226T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240229T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240117T140223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T140224Z
UID:3716-1708905600-1709251199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Ayyám-i-Há
DESCRIPTION:Ayyám-i-Há (also known as the Intercalary Days) a period of celebration devoted to charity\, gift-giving and festivities prior to the annual period of fasting within the Bahá’ís community.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/ayyam-i-ha
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240117T135434Z
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UID:3714-1708732800-1708819199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Magha Puja Day
DESCRIPTION:Magha Puja Day is also known as Sangha Day or Fourfold Assembly Day in most Buddhist countries\, and is observed on the first full moon day of the month of Magh\, which tends to fall in the Gregorian months of January or February. The day commemorates a time when 1\,250 Buddhists spontaneously came together to pay their respect to the Buddha. The festival is in honor of the Sangha\, or the Buddhist community and is a chance for people to reaffirm their commitment to Buddhism.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/magha-puja-day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240117T135319Z
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UID:3712-1708732800-1708819199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Lantern Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Lantern Festival\, celebrated in China and other Asian countries by decorating homes and streets with colourful lanterns\, honours deceased ancestors and promotes reconciliation\, peace\, and forgiveness. The holiday occurs on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar and marks the first full moon of the new lunar year and the end of the Spring Festival. (International)
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/lantern-festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240219T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240225T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240117T135014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T135015Z
UID:3710-1708300800-1708905599@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Heritage Week
DESCRIPTION:Each February\, Ontarians are invited to participate in Heritage Week in Ontario – to celebrate heritage in all its forms (cultural and natural\, architectural\, archaeological and collections)\, its diverse traditions and cultural expressions. Heritage Week provides a wonderful opportunity for individuals and communities to reflect on their contributions to Ontario\, how heritage is conserved\, promoted and commemorated\, and how they might shape the future.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/heritage-week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240219T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240219T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240117T134918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T134919Z
UID:3708-1708300800-1708387199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Civic holiday in Alberta\, British Columbia\, Ontario\, Saskatchewan\, and New Brunswick\, which celebrates the importance of family. (Canada)
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/family-day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240117T134421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T134846Z
UID:3706-1707955200-1708041599@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Parinirvana Day
DESCRIPTION:An annual Mahayana Buddhist festival that commemorates of the death of Buddha and his entry into Nirvana\, which is believed to be a release from the cycle of death and rebirth. (Buddhism)
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/parinirvana-day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240117T134156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T134247Z
UID:3703-1707868800-1707955199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday/First day of Lent
DESCRIPTION:Today marks the first day of Lent in western Christianity. The name is derived from the symbolic use of ashes to signify penitence.  Lent is a 40-day period of fasting (excluding Sundays) in preparation for Easter. This period is observed by abstaining from certain foods\, drinks\, and activities\, increased prayer\, personal improvement\, and participating in charity (almsgiving).
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/ash-wednesday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240117T134007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T134011Z
UID:3701-1707868800-1707955199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Valentine's Day
DESCRIPTION:SSMLIP wishes everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day!
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/valentines-day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240211T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240211T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240112T205125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T205135Z
UID:3680-1707609600-1707695999@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:International Day of Women and Girls in Sciences
DESCRIPTION:A day designated for the dismantling of gender stereotypes – specifically to end institutional and systemic gender imbalances in science. (International)
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/international-day-of-women-and-girls
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240210T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240210T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240112T204916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T144232Z
UID:3678-1707523200-1707609599@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Lunar New Year
DESCRIPTION:SSMLIP would like to wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous Lunar New Year! Lunar New Year is celebrated across many East Asian countries\, and usually falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice. It is based on a lunisolar calendar\, which uses astronomical observations of the Sun’s position in the sky and the Moon’s phases. This ancient calendar dates all the way back to 14th century BCE! \n\n\n\nEvery Lunar New Year ushers in one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. This year will be the Year of the Dragon!
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/lunar-new-year
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240112T204819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T204819Z
UID:3676-1707264000-1707350399@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Lailat Al Miraj
DESCRIPTION:A Muslim holiday that commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s nighttime journey from Mecca to Jerusalem where he ascended to heaven\, was purified\, and given the instruction for Muslims to recite Salat (ritual prayer) five times a day. Also known as Isra and Mi’raj\, Al Isra’wal Miraj or Laylat al Miraj. Begins at previous sundown. (Islam)
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/lailat-al-miraj
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240112T185348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T185349Z
UID:3674-1706745600-1707350399@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:World Interfaith Harmony Week
DESCRIPTION:World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event observed during the first week of February\, after General Assembly designation in 2010. The General Assembly pointed out that mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue constitute important dimensions of a culture of peace and established World Interfaith Harmony Week as a way to promote harmony between all people regardless of their faith. (International)
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/world-interfaith-harmony-week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240112T185114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T185115Z
UID:3672-1706745600-1706831999@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:World Hijab Day
DESCRIPTION:Founded by Nazma Khan\, World Hijab Day recognizes the millions of Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab and was created to foster religious tolerance and understanding by inviting women (non-Hijabi Muslims/non-Muslims) to experience the hijab for one day. (International)
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/world-hijab-day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240201T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240112T185021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T144058Z
UID:3670-1706745600-1706831999@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:Today marks the first day of Black History Month in Canada! Black History Month is a special opportunity for us to acknowledge the achievements\, contributions\, and resilience of Black people throughout Canadian history. The government of Canada declared this year’s theme as: “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; A Future to Build”. While it is important for us to educate ourselves and acknowledge the significance of Black History\, it is of equal necessity for us to emphasize Black Futures. May our efforts to support\, listen\, and embrace one another span beyond this month so that we may always strive for a better\, brighter\, future.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more about Black History month and this year’s theme\, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month.html.  \n\n\n\nA list of books on Black Canadian History can be found here: https://www.kobo.com/blog/books-for-learning-about-canadian-black-history
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/black-history-month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240129T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240129T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240112T180747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T180748Z
UID:3668-1706486400-1706572799@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia
DESCRIPTION:A day commemorating the Islamophobic attack that took place at the Grand Mosque in Quebec City\, which took the lives of six people and seriously injured 19 others. The Government of Canada established this commemorative day in 2021 to honour the victims and express solidarity with the survivors of this tragedy. (Canada)
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/national-day-of-remembrance-and-action-against-islamophobia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240127T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240112T180602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T180603Z
UID:3666-1706313600-1706399999@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:International Holocaust Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:Designated by the United Nations (UN)\, this day marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and commemorates the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism. (International)
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/international-holocaust-remembrance-day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240126T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240126T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240112T170050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T170051Z
UID:3664-1706227200-1706313599@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Vasant Panchami
DESCRIPTION:A Hindu festival that highlights the coming of spring\, and is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Saraswati\, the goddess of knowledge\, wisdom\, learning\, and art. (Hinduism)
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/vasant-panchami
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240112T165153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T170128Z
UID:3662-1706140800-1706227199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Thaipusam
DESCRIPTION:A Hindu festival celebrated by the Tamil community in India and by the Tamil diaspora worldwide. The festival celebrates the victory of good over evil\, light over darkness\, and wisdom over ignorance. (Hinduism)
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/thaipusam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240112T164546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T164202Z
UID:3659-1706054400-1706140799@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture
DESCRIPTION:Happy World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture! Established in 2019 by UNESCO\, this day is dedicated to embracing the vibrant cultures as well as the rich and diverse shared heritage of African and Afroescendent people around the world. May we continue to listen\, celebrate\, and educate ourselves towards uplifting and amplifying the voices\, cultures\, and stories of African and Afrodescendent communities today and everyday.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/world-day-for-africa-and-afrodescendant-culture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240121T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240121T235959
DTSTAMP:20260502T094055
CREATED:20240112T163809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T163810Z
UID:3657-1705795200-1705881599@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Lincoln Alexander Day
DESCRIPTION:A day commemorating The Honourable Lincoln Alexander\, who was a pioneer in the fight for racial equity in Canada as the first Black Member of Parliament in the House of Commons\, the first Black federal Minister\, and the first Black Chair of the Worker’s Compensation Board of Ontario. (Canada)
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/lincoln-alexander-day
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