Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead, known in Spanish as Día de los Muertos, is a holiday that celebrates life and honors the dead.
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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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Diwali
Diwali is the Indian “festival of lights,” celebrating the triumph of good over evil.
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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 of resilience that defines Métis people across the country. Learn more at: https://mfcbc.ca/louis-riel-day-honouring-a-leader-inspiring-a-movement/
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International Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance is an international annual observance that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
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Holodomor Memorial Day
Holodomor Memorial Day or Holodomor Remembrance Day is an annual commemoration of the victims of the Holodomor, the 1932–33 man-made famine that killed millions in Ukraine.
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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.