• Emancipation Day

    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 […]

  • National Acadian Day

    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 […]

  • Mawlid al-Nabi

    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 Art Fest

    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 […]

  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

    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 […]

  • German Heritage Month

    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 […]

  • Canadian Islamic History Month

    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 […]

  • Women’s History Month (Canada)

    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. […]

  • Rosh Hashanah

    The Jewish New Year, a day to reflect and renew, providing a space to discuss Jewish traditions and their contributions to global culture

  • World Mental Health Day

    A day to highlight the importance of mental well-being, recognizing that mental health issues manifest differently across cultures and social contexts.

  • Yom Kippur

    he Jewish Day of Atonement, emphasizing the importance of repentance and forgiveness, sparking conversations about these universal themes across different faiths.