Name: Rohatsu / Bodhi Day
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November 2026
Deadline to Register for Free Anti-Racism, Decolonization, and Policy Development Workshops with Intercultural Kootenays this November

November 12

Various Locations

Throughout the Kootenays in November, Intercultural Kootenays will be offering anti-racism and decolonization training, as well as policy development workshops, to small businesses in the West and East Kootenays. Using community consultations, we have designed these sessions to help small businesses learn more about the challenges that IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, People of Colour) community members […]
Louis Riel Day

November 16

Every year on November 16, Métis citizens across Canada honor Louis Riel, a leader whose courage, intellect, and vision continue to shape Métis identity today. Louis Riel Day is both a commemoration and a celebration. It marks a moment to reflect on his contributions to the Métis Nation and to acknowledge the spirit of resilience […]
Louis Riel Day in Golden for Early Years

November 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Golden Early Years Centre 421 9th Ave N, Golden, British Columbia, Canada

Join the Metis River Nation Columbia River Society for Louis Riel Day on Monday November 16th at the Golden Early Years Centre. There will be fun activities, fiddle music, and story time with Louis the Buffalo for little ones and their families! Learn more through their Facebook event page.
Ice Skating

November 18 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Kinsmen Arena 1432 2 St North, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Whether you love ice skating or want to try it for the first time, come join us for a fun afternoon at Kinsmen Arena on Wednesday, November 18, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. No experience or equipment is needed. Everything will be arranged at the venue. If you already have a helmet or skating […]
International Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20

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.
Holodomor Memorial Day

November 22

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.
Martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur

November 24

The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur honours the ninth Sikh Guru’s historic sacrifice to defend religious freedom and human rights.
Guru Nanak Gurpurab

November 24

Guru Nanak Gurpurab celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak.
December 2026
Hanukkah

December 4 - December 12

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.
Rohatsu / Bodhi Day

December 8

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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