On July 28, Canadians mark the Day of Commemoration of the Great Upheaval, a sad chapter in the history of the Acadian people. On this day in 1755, British authorities ordered the deportation of French settlers living on lands in New France, which we know today as Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. About 10,000 Acadians were deported, […]
On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire. Canadians are not always aware that Black and Indigenous Peoples were once enslaved on the land that is now […]
A day focused on recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples while also addressing the challenges they face.
The Acadian people, pioneers and builders of the country, have celebrated Acadian Day on August 15 since 1881, the year in which the first national Acadian convention was held in Memramcook, New Brunswick. The National Acadian Day Act was passed by the Government of Canada in 2003. National Acadian Day is an opportunity to celebrate Acadian cultural […]
Commemorating the birth of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, this day is an opportunity to explore the rich diversity within Islamic traditions and their global impact.
VIVID features the creation of large-scale public art combined with musical performances and professionally-led community programming that celebrates this powerful location as a meeting ground, and looks to the future of what we can become.VIVID has continued to bring explosions of colour and artworks from world-renowned artists to Northern Ontario. This years edition features the Loft Workshop […]
ach year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. […]
Today, we are celebrating the beginning of German Heritage Month, which gives us the chance to highlight the contribution of people of German descent to our country. About 10 percent of Canadians report being of German descent, representing more than 3 million people who make a difference in their communities every day.
Today marks the beginning of Canadian Islamic History Month, and for the very first time, we are celebrating it with the support of Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s first Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia. Muslim communities have played a significant role in shaping the Canada we know today. In the first official census in 1871, there were […]
October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada. In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month, marking the beginning of an annual celebration of the outstanding achievements of women […]
The Jewish New Year, a day to reflect and renew, providing a space to discuss Jewish traditions and their contributions to global culture
A day to highlight the importance of mental well-being, recognizing that mental health issues manifest differently across cultures and social contexts.
