• Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month

    Today marks the beginning of Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month. During this time, Canadians will take a moment to remember the victims of genocide, honour the courage and resilience of all survivors and their descendants, and reflect on how we can prevent future atrocities from occurring.

  • 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.

  • Vaisakhi

    An important festival in the Sikh and Hindu calendars, celebrating the start of the harvest season and the Sikh New Year.

  • Earth Day

    A day of action and advocacy for environmental protection and sustainability, emphasizing the social justice aspects of environmentalism.

  • Passover

    Passover, also called Pesach, is a major Jewish holiday, one of the three pilgrimage festivals, that celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt.

  • Asian Heritage Month

    Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to learn more about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada, as well as to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian origin who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love.

  • Canadian Jewish Heritage Month

    Today marks the beginning of Canadian Jewish Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Jewish culture, faith, and history in Canada.

  • Dutch Heritage Day

    Today, people across Canada will mark Dutch Heritage Day, a time to honour the sacrifices made by past members of the Canadian armed forces in the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions that generations of Dutch Canadians have made—and continue to make—to […]