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SUMMARY:Eid al-Fitr
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URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/eid-al-fitr-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250308T000000
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day
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URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/international-womens-day-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T000000
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SUMMARY:Lent
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URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/lent
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UID:4530-1741132800-1741219199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
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URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/ash-wednesday-2
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UID:4532-1741046400-1741132799@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Shrove Tuesday
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URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/shrove-tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T235959
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UID:4525-1740787200-1740873599@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Month of la Francophonie
DESCRIPTION:March is Month of la Francophonie\, or Francophonie Month! This falls in line with the International Day of La Francophonie\, which is celebrated every year on March 20 and is meant to celebrate the importance of the French language along with the cultural diversity that exists within the French-speaking communities around the world. \n\n\n\nThis month is an opportunity for us all to highlight the richness and vibrancy of the French language\, as well as the contributions of Francophones to our cultural heritage and collective identity. Wishing everyone a happy Month of la Francophonie! \n\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/month-francophonie.html
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/month-of-la-francophonie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20250306T145721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T145722Z
UID:4522-1740787200-1740873599@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Bangladeshi Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:March is Bangladeshi Heritage Month in Ontario! Bangladeshi Canadians have made significant contributions to Ontario’s scientific\, athletic\, cultural\, and political development\, and they continue to help foster growth\, prosperity\, and innovation throughout Ontario. \n\n\n\nEvery year on March 26th\, Bangladeshi communities around the world celebrate Bangladesh’s Independence Day. This day is often celebrated with music\, parades\, fairs\, and gatherings to honour their history and traditions. \n\n\n\nLet’s take this opportunity to acknowledge and honour the many contributions of Bangladeshi Canadians and their role in strengthening our province’s vibrant multicultural tapestry.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/bangladeshi-heritage-month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20250306T145626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T145628Z
UID:4519-1740787200-1740873599@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Irish Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Happy Irish Heritage Month! This month gives us the chance to highlight the invaluable contributions of the more than 4.6 million Canadians of Irish descent. Irish immigration\, which dates back to the 17th century\, is a significant part of Canada’s history. Fleeing from famine and hardship\, Irish newcomers helped shape the Canada we know and love today. Since then\, Irish Canadians have made significant contributions to all aspects of our society\, from culture and politics to business\, sport\, science\, and the arts. Irish immigrants also introduced St. Patrick’s Day to Canada\, which is celebrated every year on March 17th!
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/irish-heritage-month-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250329T235959
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CREATED:20250213T153741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T150004Z
UID:4511-1740700800-1743292799@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Ramadan
DESCRIPTION:Ramadan is a Holy month of fasting and special prayer that focuses on spiritual rejuvenation\, self-reflection\, gratitude\, compassion\, and devotion. LIP would like to wish Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim communities and all observing this Holy Month. May this time bring you peace\, prosperity\, and spiritual fulfillment. 🌙✨
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/ramadan-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20250213T153644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T153645Z
UID:4509-1740528000-1740614399@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Pink Shirt Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/pink-shirt-day-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20250213T153617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T153618Z
UID:4507-1740096000-1740182399@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:International Mother Language Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/international-mother-language-day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250217T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250217T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20250213T153509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T153510Z
UID:4505-1739750400-1739836799@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Family Day
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URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/family-day-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250201T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250201T235959
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CREATED:20250213T153320Z
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UID:4502-1738368000-1738454399@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:🌟 February is Black History Month 🌟 \n\n\n\nThe national theme for this year is “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations”. This is a special opportunity to acknowledge and honour the achievements\, resilience\, and significant contributions of Black Canadians towards the shaping of our country\, while also paving the way for a more equitable and inclusive future for generations to come. May our efforts to support\, listen\, and uplift one another span beyond this month so that we may always strive for a better\, brighter future. \n\n\n\n💡To 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\nBooks about Black Canadian history:📚https://49thshelf.com/Lists/Members/2016-34/New-and-Recent-Black-Canadian-History-Books📚https://www.kobo.com/blog/books-for-learning-about-canadian-black-history \n\n\n\nFilms about Black Canadian Communities\, Filmmakers\, Creators:🎥 https://www.nfb.ca/channels/focus-black-filmmakers/🎥 https://www.nfb.ca/channels/black-communities-canada/ \n\n\n\nLOCAL EVENTS: \n\n\n\n📍ACCANO Black History Celebration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/accanos-2025-black-history-celebration-event-tickets-1210019513939?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\n\n\n📍Algoma University:https://algomau.ca/about/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/black-history-month/
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/black-history-month-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20250129T145744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T145746Z
UID:4497-1738108800-1738195199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Lunar New Year
DESCRIPTION:Happy Lunar New Year! 🏮🧧🎊🎆🥮 \n\n\n\nLunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year) is celebrated across many East Asian cultures\, and usually falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice. It is based on the lunisolar calendar\, which uses astronomical observations of the sun’s position in the sky and the moon’s phases 🌖 \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 Snake! 🐍
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/lunar-new-year-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250124T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250124T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20250107T143713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T143714Z
UID:4488-1737676800-1737763199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture
DESCRIPTION:Held every year on 24 January\, this day is dedicated to celebrating the many vibrant cultures of the African continent and African Diasporas around the world.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/world-day-for-african-and-afrodescendant-culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250117T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20250107T143133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T143134Z
UID:4485-1736812800-1737158399@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Pongal
DESCRIPTION:Today\, across Canada and around the world\, Tamil communities celebrate Thai Pongal! Thai Pongal is an important four-day harvest festival where families and friends gather together to celebrate\, give thanks for a bountiful harvest\, and share Pongal — a traditional dish of rice and milk that symbolizes good luck and prosperity for the year ahead.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/pongal-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20250107T145306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T145307Z
UID:4493-1736812800-1736899199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Orthodox New Year
DESCRIPTION:The Orthodox New Year is widely known as the Old New Year and follows the Julian Calendar\, which pre-dates the Gregorian Calendar.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/orthodox-new-year-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250113T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20250107T142333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T142334Z
UID:4479-1736726400-1736812799@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Lohri
DESCRIPTION: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 longer\, warmer days ahead. This harvest festival is typically celebrated around the warmth of crackling bonfires\, traditional folk music\, and delicious food.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/lohri-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250107T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250107T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20250107T142057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T142058Z
UID:4477-1736208000-1736294399@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas/Feast of the Nativity
DESCRIPTION:Orthodox/Eastern Christianity \n\n\n\nOrthodox 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 calendar.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/christmas-feast-of-the-nativity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250106T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250106T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20250107T145021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T145022Z
UID:4491-1736121600-1736207999@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
DESCRIPTION:This day honours Sikh leader Guru Gobind Singh and marks his birthday. It is a day of reflection on his teachings.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/guru-gobind-singh-jayanti
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250106T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250106T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20250107T141808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T141809Z
UID:4475-1736121600-1736207999@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Epiphany
DESCRIPTION:Christianity \n\n\n\nA 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.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/epiphany
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250104T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250104T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20250107T140736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T140737Z
UID:4472-1735948800-1736035199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:National Ribbon Skirt Day
DESCRIPTION: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 was shamed for wearing a handmade ribbon skirt to a formal day at her elementary school in 2020. Isabella’s experience sparked nationwide support\, drawing attention to the need for increased awareness and acceptance of Indigenous traditions\, cultures\, and ways of being. \n\n\n\nTraditionally worn by many Indigenous groups during ceremonies or at special events\, ribbon skirts are representative of strength\, resiliency\, and womanhood. Women\, girls\, and gender-diverse people also wear them to express pride and confidence in their Indigenous identity and heritage.  \n\n\n\nLearn more about National Ribbon Skirt Day below: \n\n\n\n– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xts589sKvqA \n\n\n\n– https://ccdi.ca/blog/celebrating-national-ribbon-skirt-day/ \n\n\n\n– https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/…/N-16.2/FullText.html \n\n\n\n[Photo source: Warren Kay\, CBC News\, 2023\,”A rainbow row of ribbons sits on a table next to Terrence Gardner’s sewing machine. Gardner has been transforming materials like this into ribbon skirts for over a decade.”]
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/national-ribbon-skirt-day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250101T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20250107T140424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T150348Z
UID:4469-1735689600-1735775999@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Tamil Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION: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 outside Asia\, and they have helped build the Canada we know and love today. Their contributions in academia\, literature and science have made our communities and our country stronger. Let us all take this opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate our Tamil communities and the many ways their vibrant culture enhances our rich cultural tapestry. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to learn more about Tamil Heritage Month\, visit https://tamilheritagemonth.com/
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/tamil-heritage-month-2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241226T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20240301T161755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T161756Z
UID:3896-1735171200-1735775999@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Kwanzaa
DESCRIPTION:A seven-day African-American and Pan-African celebration emphasizing communal values and heritage\, encouraging conversations about the diaspora and its cultural contributions.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/kwanzaa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241225T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250102T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20240301T161655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T161707Z
UID:3894-1735084800-1735862399@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Hanukkah
DESCRIPTION: An eight-day Jewish festival of lights\, offering an opportunity to explore Jewish traditions\, resilience\, and their impact on global culture.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/hanukkah
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241225T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241225T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20240301T161605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T185242Z
UID:3892-1735084800-1735171199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas
DESCRIPTION:A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ\, which has also evolved into a global cultural event\, offering a platform to discuss the commercialization and universal themes of peace and goodwill.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/christmas
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241210T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20240301T161538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T161539Z
UID:3890-1733788800-1733875199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Human Rights Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/human-rights-day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20240301T161250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T161251Z
UID:3886-1732060800-1732147199@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION: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 Remembrance\, we honour all Trans\, Two-Spirit\, and non-binary people who were victims of violence\, hatred\, and discrimination and who had their lives taken. \n\n\n\nTransphobia\, trans misogyny\, and all other forms of violence\, including racism against Black\, Indigenous\, and racialized Trans people\, have no place in Canada.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241111T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20240301T161200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T161201Z
UID:3884-1731283200-1731369599@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION: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 war\, conflict and peace.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/remembrance-day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241108T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241108T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T144656
CREATED:20240301T161122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T161123Z
UID:3882-1731024000-1731110399@ssmlip.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:National Indigenous Veterans Day is a memorial day observed in Canada in recognition of aboriginal contributions to military service\, particularly in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War.
URL:https://ssmlip.ca/event/indigenous-veterans-day
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