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.

Happy Lunar New Year! 🏮🧧🎊🎆🥮 Lunar 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 […]

🌟 February is Black History Month 🌟 The 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 […]

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. 🌙✨

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 […]

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. Every year on March 26th, Bangladeshi communities around the world celebrate Bangladesh's Independence Day. This day is often celebrated with music, parades, […]

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. This month […]