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| Yom Kippur | January 13, 2020 - 8:34am |
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, focuses on the central themes of atonement and repentance. Jews traditionally observe this holy day with an approximate 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer.
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| Rosh Hashanah | January 13, 2020 - 8:32am |
Rosh Hashanah means "head of the year" in Hebrew. It is a time for reflection and repentance and is referred to as the "day of judgment" or the "day of repentance." One of the most significant rituals of the holiday is the blowing of the shofar or ram's horn.
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| Thanksgiving | January 13, 2020 - 1:36pm |
Traditionally a holiday to give thanks for the food collected at the end of the harvest season. For many people, it is valued as a time that extended families are able to come together and spend a day engaging with one another in a very intentional way.
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| World Mental Health Day | January 10, 2020 - 1:08pm |
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.
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| International Day of Non-Violence | January 30, 2020 - 1:25pm |
The United Nations established Non-Violence Day to spread the message of non-violence in pursuit of a secure and peaceful culture. For more information about the International Day of Non-Violence, please follow this link https://www.un.org/en/events/nonviolenceday/.
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| Orange Shirt Day | January 20, 2020 - 10:32am |
September 30th has been declared Orange Shirt Day annually, in recognition of the great harm the residential school system did to children's sense of self-esteem and well-being, and as an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters. |
| International Day of Peace | January 30, 2020 - 1:21pm |
The United Nations General Assembly has declared September 21 as a day to recognize the efforts of those who have worked hard to end the conflict and promote peace. For more information about the International Day of Peace, please visit https://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/background.shtml. |
| International Day of Democracy | January 30, 2020 - 1:19pm |
The United Nations established this day to promote and uphold the principles of democracy, as well as encourage all member states and organizations to raise public awareness about democracy. For more information about the International Day of Democracy, please visit https://www.un.org/en/events/democracyday/background.shtml. |
| Labour Day | January 13, 2020 - 1:09pm |
Labour Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of Canadian workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
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| World Humanitarian Day | January 30, 2020 - 1:15pm |
World Humanitarian Day is observed by the United Nations member states to recognize humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes. For more information about this day, please visit https://www.un.org/en/events/humanitarianday/background.shtml.
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| International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples | January 30, 2020 - 1:13pm |
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed by the United Nations on 9 August each year, to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. For more information about the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, please follow this link https://www.un.org/en/events/indigenousday/. |
| International Day of Friendship | January 30, 2020 - 1:07pm |
The International Day of Friendship is a United Nations (UN) day acknowledging the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures. For more information regarding the International Day of Friendship, please visit https://www.un.org/en/events/friendshipday/index.shtml. |
| Eid Al-Adha | January 10, 2020 - 12:45pm |
Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice or Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates accomplishment. Eid al-Adha serves as a reminder of when Ibrahim (Abraham) was willing to sacrifice his son to God, according to Islamic belief.
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| Pride Week | March 16, 2021 - 10:32am |
This week celebrates 2SLGBTQ+ pride to promote the self-affirmation, dignity, equality and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, queer and two-spirit people as a social group. Pride, as opposed to shame and social stigma, is the predominant outlook that bolsters most 2SLGBTQ+ rights movements.
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| Canada Day | January 30, 2020 - 1:08pm |
A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of the effective date of the Constitution Act in 1867 (then called the British North America Act), which united the three separate colonies of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single dominion within the British Empire called Canada. To know more about the history of Canada Day, please follow this link https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/canada-day-history.html. |
| Canadian Multiculturalism Day | January 30, 2020 - 1:09pm |
The date was dedicated by the Government of Canada in 2002 to celebrate the rich cultural mosaic and recognize the valuable role played by Canadians from all backgrounds in building vibrant and prosperous communities that benefit everyone. For more information about Canadian Multiculturalism Day, please follow this link https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/multiculturalism-day.html. |
| Fathers’ Day | January 10, 2020 - 12:33pm |
Father's Day is a holiday to celebrate fathers and fatherhood around the world - although the date for celebration varies.
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| National Indigenous Peoples Day | January 30, 2020 - 12:15pm |
A day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada. For more information about National Indigenous Peoples Day, please visit https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013248/1534872397533. |
| World Refugee Day | January 30, 2020 - 12:13pm |
World Refugee Day was established by the United Nations to mark the courage, strength, and determination of all the men, women and children who were forced to flee from their homeland under threat of conflict and violence. For more information about World Refugee Day, please follow this link https://www.un.org/en/events/refugeeday/index.shtml. |
| Africa Day | January 13, 2020 - 12:35pm |
Africa Day is a day to celebrate and acknowledge the successes of the Organisation of African Unity (now the African Union) in the fight against colonialism and apartheid.
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