Events

Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of […]

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. We began marking this day in 1999 in response to the brutal killing of Rita Hester, a Black Trans woman. On Transgender Day of […]

 An eight-day Jewish festival of lights, offering an opportunity to explore Jewish traditions, resilience, and their impact on global culture.

A seven-day African-American and Pan-African celebration emphasizing communal values and heritage, encouraging conversations about the diaspora and its cultural contributions.

January is Tamil Heritage Month! Tamil Canadians have made many valuable contributions to the social, economic, and cultural fabric of our country. Canada’s Tamil community is one of the largest […]

January 4th is National Ribbon Skirt Day here in Canada! National Ribbon Skirt Day commemorates the experience of 10-year-old Isabella Kulak, a member of Cote First Nation in Saskatchewan who […]

Christianity A public holiday in many countries marking the end of the Christmas holidays and the day when the Three Wise Men, or Three Kings, visited the infant Jesus.

This day honours Sikh leader Guru Gobind Singh and marks his birthday. It is a day of reflection on his teachings.

Orthodox/Eastern Christianity Orthodox Christians in central and eastern Europe and other parts of the world celebrate Christmas on January 7, marking the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Julian […]

Lohri is a popular and vibrant Punjabi festival that brings warmth, joy, and a sense of togetherness as communities celebrate the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of […]