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 […]
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1 event,A day focused on recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples while also addressing the challenges they face. |
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1 event,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 […] |
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