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SUMMARY:National Indigenous History Month
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URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/national-indigenous-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Indigenous
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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SUMMARY:Italian Heritage Month
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URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/italian-heritage-month/
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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SUMMARY:Filipino Heritage Month
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URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/filipino-heritage-month/
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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SUMMARY:Portuguese Heritage Month
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URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/portuguese-heritage-month/
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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SUMMARY:Pride Month
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URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/pride-month/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Inclusion
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
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SUMMARY:Canada Day
DESCRIPTION:Wherever you are in the East Kootenay\, July 1 is a day for Canadians from all communities to come together to celebrate our identity and what makes us unique as a nation. Celebrations across the region include:  \n\nMulticultural Canada Day at the Golden Museum • July 1st 11 AM – 3 PM \n\nCelebrate Canada Day with your neighbours and friends at the Golden Museum. Enjoy an afternoon of excellent live music\, old‑fashioned kids’ games\, and a variety of activities that highlight the many cultures that make our community shine.  \nBring your lawn chair\, bring your spirit of celebration\, and join us for a fabulous day on the museum grounds. Everyone welcome. Learn more at: https://goldenbcmuseums.com/event/multicultural-canada-day/  \n\nInvermere • June 30th to July 1st \n\nThe celebrations begin on the evening of June 30 with the annual fireworks display presented by the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley. The fireworks will light up the sky at midnight by the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena as we welcome Canada Day.  \nThe annual Canada Day Parade begins July 1st at 11:00 am\, starting near Pothole Park and travelling along Invermere’s Main Street (7th Ave) to the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on 13th St.  \nFollowing the parade\, head to the Pynelogs greenspace beside Kinsmen Beach for the Mountain Mosaic Festival\, presented by Columbia Valley Arts from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Enjoy an afternoon of art\, culture\, live entertainment\, family activities\, and community connection in a beautiful lakeside setting.  \nWrap up your Canada Day celebrations with the first Locals Live concert of the season\, Featuring Rockinomix from 6:30 pm – 8:00pm in Pothole Park. Bring a lawn chair\, gather with friends and family and enjoy a great evening of free live music. \nLearn more at: https://invermere.net/2026/canada-day-in-invermere-2026/   \n\nCanada Day in Fernie •  July 1st 10AM to 3PM  \n\nCelebrate Canada’s 159th anniversary of Confederation with a community celebration in Historic Downtown Fernie. Activities and entertainment are centred around City Hall and 2nd Avenue.  Fernie is located within ?amak?is Ktunaxa and will honour this as part of the celebrations. Learn more at: https://tourismfernie.com/events/canada-day-fernie  \n\nCanada Day Celebrations in Cranbrook • July 1st 12Noon to 6pm \n\nCelebrate Canada Day in Cranbrook with an afternoon of family-friendly fun\, live entertainment\, and community spirit at Rotary Park. Enjoy a variety of food trucks\, live music\, activities for all ages\, and a dedicated Kids Zone featuring games and activities for young visitors. Cranbrook Arts will be on-site with creative activities and opportunities to connect with the local arts community. Learn more at: https://www.cranbrookbc.com/events/canada-day-celebrations-2026/ \n\nCanada Day at Centre 64 Stage: Kimberley • July 1st 12Noon to 7pm \n\nLive music\, face painting\, crafts and market. Learn more at  https://www.kimberley.ca/events/canada-day-centre-64-stage   \n\nJaffray Community Centre • July 1st\, Starts at 2PM  \n\nPlease join us to celebrate this beautiful country we call home! We have lots of fun things planned! A full concession\, Bingo\, family fun Canadian  trivia (prizes to be won!)\, face painting and a big ol WATER FIGHT!! Learn more at:  https://www.facebook.com/events/2982068435518194 
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/canada-day/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,Public Holiday
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SUMMARY:Art of Migration Exhibition on Display at Art Gallery of Golden
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Migration exhibition will be on display at the Art Gallery of Golden (AGOG) from July 3 to August 7\, 2026. In partnership with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL)\, Art of Migration pairs local artists with newcomers to Canada. Each artist collaboration has created a unique piece of work in their chosen medium\, reflecting the challenges\, triumphs\, and lived experiences of the migration journey. This exhibition highlights the power of storytelling through art and invites us to reflect on the importance of welcoming newcomers into our communities.\n\n\n\nArt Gallery of Golden hours of operation:\n10:30am-5:00pm Monday through Saturday\n11:00am-4:00pm Stat holidays\, Summer Sundays\, and Sundays in December\nFeatured Image by Golden Artist Nik Black.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/art-of-migration-exhibition-on-display-at-art-gallery-of-golden/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Golden\, 516 9th Ave N\, Golden\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cultural,EKZIP / CBAL
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260709T160000
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SUMMARY:Art of Migration Exhibit Opening Reception at Art Gallery of Golden
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL)\, Art of Migration pairs local artists with newcomers to Canada. Each artist collaboration has created a unique piece of work in their chosen medium\, reflecting the challenges\, triumphs\, and lived experiences of the migration journey.\n\nThis exhibition highlights the power of storytelling through art and invites us to reflect on the importance of welcoming newcomers into our communities.\n\nWe warmly invite you to join us for the opening reception:\n\nOpening Reception\nThursday\, July 9\, 2026\n1:00 – 4:00 pm\n\nLocation:\nArt Gallery of Golden (AGOG)\n516 9th Avenue North\, Golden\, BC\n\nThe reception will include light refreshments and will be an opportunity to view the exhibition and connect with community members\, artists\, and partners involved in the project.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/art-of-migration-exhibit-opening-reception-at-art-gallery-of-golden/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Golden\, 516 9th Ave N\, Golden\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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SUMMARY:Emancipation Day
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/emancipation-day/
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Human Rights
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SUMMARY:BC Local General Elections Day
DESCRIPTION:Local and regional district elections for mayor\, council\, directors\, and school board officials often have the most direct impact on your daily life.  \nLearn more about the role of local elected officials and local elections in BC at: https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2026-general-local-elections/ \nLocal election information\, including when and where to vote in the upcoming local elections\, can be found for each area below. \nColumbia Shuswap Regional District: \n\nhttps://www.csrd.bc.ca/501/Elections-2026\n\nGolden: \n\nhttps://www.golden.ca/town-hall/town-council/elections/2026-municipal-election\n\nRegional District of East Kootenay: \n\nhttps://engage.rdek.bc.ca/elections\n\nRadium:  \n\nhttps://radiumhotsprings.ca/2026-local-general-election/\n\nDistrict of Invermere: \n\nhttps://invermere.net/2026-local-government-election/ \n\nKimberley:  \n\nhttps://www.kimberley.ca/Election2026\n\nCity of Cranbrook: \n\nhttps://cranbrook.ca/our-city/city-departments/corporate-services-1/elections-start\n\nFernie: \n\nhttps://www.fernie.ca/EN/main/city/election-2026.html\n\nSparwood:  \n\nhttps://www.sparwood.ca/municipal-hall/election\n\nElkford: \n\nhttps://www.elkford.ca/elections
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/bc-local-general-elections-day/
CATEGORIES:Elections
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