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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Events
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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.
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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 Festival of Lights.
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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."