• International Day to Combat Islamophobia

    Today, on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we stand in solidarity with Muslim communities across Canada and around the world. We reaffirm our commitment to take action to denounce […]

  • Nowruz/Navroz/Norouz

    The word "Nowruz" (spelling varies by region: Now Ruz, Naw-Ruz, Now Roz, Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz, or Nauryz) translates to "new day". It marks the first day of spring and […]

  • Purim

    The festival of Purim commemorates the heroism of Esther, and the salvation of the Jewish people from Haman in the Achaemenid Empire (Persian Era). Begins at previous sundown. (Judaism)

  • Good Friday

    A Christian holiday to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. (Christianity)

  • Easter Sunday

    Also called ‘Pascha’, this is one of the holiest days in the Christian (Western) calendar. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from death, three days after his crucifixion. (Christianity)

  • International Transgender Day of Visibility

    The International Transgender Day of Visibility recognizes the struggles, sacrifices and achievements of those who fought, and continue to fight, for gender equity. This day highlights our friends, family, colleagues […]

  • Sikh Heritage Month

    Today, Canadians across the country mark the beginning of Sikh Heritage Month. This is a great time for us to recognize the many past and current contributions of the Sikh […]

  • World Health Day

    A day to focus on global health issues, advocating for equal access to healthcare services for everyone, everywhere.

  • Eid al-Fitr

    The Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan, a time of feasting and giving thanks celebrated by Muslims worldwide.