Hindu Heritage Month
Hindu Heritage Month is an opportunity to learn more about the rich culture and history of Hindu communities and to celebrate and honour their contributions in British Columbia and Canada.
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Lebanese Heritage Month
Lebanese Heritage Month honours the significant contributions Lebanese Canadians have made within Canada and recognizes Lebanese Independence Day (Nov 22, 1943).
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Louis Riel Day
Louis Riel Day commemorates the Métis leader's execution on November 16, 1885. It marks a moment to reflect on his contributions to the Métis Nation and to acknowledge the spirit […]
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Martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur
The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur honours the ninth Sikh Guru’s historic sacrifice to defend religious freedom and human rights.
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Guru Nanak Gurpurab
Guru Nanak Gurpurab celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak.
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Hanukkah
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. It is also known as the […]
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Rohatsu / Bodhi Day
Rohatsu is the day Japanese Zen Buddhists observe the enlightenment of the Buddha. It is also called Bodhi Day, meaning "enlightenment day."
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Yalda Night / Chella
Yaldā / Chella is an extremely popular traditional celebration of the sun and the warmth of life among Iranians celebrated on the last night of autumn and the longest night […]
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