Human Rights
Events
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Refugee Week
June 15-21 is Refugee Week! Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Learn more and find resources at refugeeweek.org and or keep your eye out for the Free Film Festival viewing link coming soon at refugeeweek.org/event/free-refugee-week-2026-film-festival.
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Emancipation Day
Emancipation Day marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire. Each August 1st, Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against both anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism and discrimination. Learn more at: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/emancipation-day.html