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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260824T193000
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SUMMARY:Free Workshop and Legal Advice for Migrant Workers
DESCRIPTION:CBAL\, in partnership with the Migrant Workers Centre (MWC)\, is hosting a free workshop on employment rights. Details:\n\n\n\n📅 Monday\, August 24th \n\n\n⏰ 6:00pm to 7:30pm\, Mountain Daylight Time\n\n\n📍CBAL Office Downtown Cranbrook – 19A\, 9th Avenue South\, Below Jim Pattison media\n\n\nTo register\, please email us at cranbrooksettlement@cbal.org or call 250-581-2112 \n—– \nIf you are on a closed work permit or do not have a valid immigration status\, you may book an individual meeting for free legal advice (20 minutes) with Jonathon Braun\, Legal Director of Migrant Workers Centre. This meeting takes place after Jonathon completes the presentation. You will need to sign up\, and book this when you register for the workshop. Please note – there are only 3 slots for individual meeting. \nIf you are not already a CBAL client\, we will need to complete a free 5 minute intake before the workshop. We’ll have tea and light refreshments ready for you. 😀
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/free-workshop-and-legal-advice-for-migrant-workers/
LOCATION:CBAL Cranbrook Office\, 19A 9th Ave South\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Employment,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTSTAMP:20260728T232303Z
CREATED:20260728T231756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T232303Z
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SUMMARY:Mawlid al-Nabī / Eid-Maulad-un-Nabi
DESCRIPTION:Mawlid al-Nabī / Eid-Maulad-un-Nabi is an Islamic holiday commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/mawlid-al-nabi-eid-maulad-un-nabi/
CATEGORIES:Religious (Islam)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260819T175859Z
CREATED:20260819T175859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T175859Z
UID:4569-1787680800-1787686200@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Free Workshop and Legal Advice for Migrant Workers
DESCRIPTION:CBAL Settlement Services – Elk Valley\, in partnership with the Migrant Workers Centre\, is hosting a free workshop on employment rights. Details:\n\n\n\n Tuesday\, August 25\n 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Mountain Daylight Time\n CBAL Office\, 402 Hwy 3\, Unit 1A\, Fernie\n\n\n\nJoin Jonathan Braun\, Legal Director of the Migrant Workers Centre\, to learn about:\n\n\n• Legal protections for workers\n• Employer obligations\n• How to deal with unfair treatment at work\n\n\n\nTo register\, please email elkvalleysettlement@cbal.org or call 250-946-6474.\n\n\n\nIf you are on a closed work permit or do not have valid immigration status\, you may book a free 20-minute individual meeting with Jonathan Braun for legal advice after the workshop. Please request this when you register. Spaces for individual meetings are limited.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/free-workshop-and-legal-advice-for-migrant-workers-3/
LOCATION:CBAL Fernie Office\, Unit 1A - 402 Highway 3\, Fernie\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Employment,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260728T232142Z
CREATED:20260728T232142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T232142Z
UID:4452-1787702400-1787788799@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Onam
DESCRIPTION:Onam unites the vibrant Malayali community to celebrate Kerala’s grand harvest festival.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/onam/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTSTAMP:20260728T232957Z
CREATED:20260728T232957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T232957Z
UID:4456-1787875200-1787961599@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Raksha Bandhan
DESCRIPTION:Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond of protection and love between brothers and sisters.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/raksha-bandhan/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260901T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260901T180000
DTSTAMP:20260819T162922Z
CREATED:20260819T162845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T162922Z
UID:4565-1788280200-1788285600@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Free Workshop and Legal Advice for Migrant Workers
DESCRIPTION:CBAL\, in partnership with the Migrant Workers Centre (MWC)\, is hosting a workshop on employment rights. Details: \n   Tuesday\, September 1st. \n  4:30-6:00 Mountain Daylight Time \n CBAL Golden Office – 106-421 9th Ave North \nTo register\, please email Andrea directly at goldensettlement@cbal.org or call 250-344-8392. \nIf you are on a closed work permit or do not have status\, you may also be eligible to book a short meeting with the presenter. This meeting will take place either before or after the workshop and will be of approximately 20 minutes. You will need to sign up\, and book this when you register for the workshop. There are limited spaces for this. \nIf you are not already a CBAL client\, we will need to complete a short intake before the workshop.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/free-workshop-and-legal-advice-for-migrant-workers-2/
LOCATION:CBAL Golden Office\, 106-421 9th Ave N\, Golden\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Employment,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260827T145935Z
CREATED:20260728T220717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T145935Z
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SUMMARY:Labour Day
DESCRIPTION:Labour Day has its roots in an 1872 printers’ strike in Toronto. Fighting for a nine-hour work day\, the strikers’ victory was a major milestone in the changing relations between Canadian workers and their government. Learn more about how annual celebrations over the strike led to Labour Day becoming a public holiday in 1894 here: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/origins-of-labour-day-feature \nToday\, if you are working in Canada\, your rights are protected by law. These laws apply to all workers\, including Temporary Foreign Workers\, Permanent Residents\, and Canadian Citizens. You can learn more about your rights as a worker at    \n🔴https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/rights-workplace.html and   \n🔵https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/create-manage/rights-responsibilities   \n 
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/labour-day/
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Public Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260814T010216Z
CREATED:20260728T220939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T010216Z
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SUMMARY:Mennonite Heritage Week
DESCRIPTION:Mennonite Heritage Week is an opportunity to recognize the contributions that Mennonites have made to Canada.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/mennonite-heritage-week/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTSTAMP:20260728T234038Z
CREATED:20260728T234038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T234038Z
UID:4462-1788825600-1789516799@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Paryushana
DESCRIPTION:Considered one of the most important Jain holidays\, Paryushana means “abiding” or “coming together.” It is is an eight-to-ten day observance used as an intense time for study\, reflection\, purification\, confession\, and forgiveness. This time is also known as the ‘Festival of Forgiveness.’
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/paryushana/
CATEGORIES:Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260903T235301Z
CREATED:20260728T215607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T235301Z
UID:4406-1788998400-1789862399@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Welcoming Week
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that celebrates the work in communities to become welcoming places for all\, including immigrants. Launched in 2012 by Welcoming America\, today Welcoming Week is delivered in partnership with organizations worldwide as a national and global campaign . It provides individuals and organizations the opportunity to showcase their values through events and initiatives that foster connections and collaboration between immigrants and non-immigrants\, as well as belonging for all.   \nEast Kootenay Welcoming Week details can be found here. \n 
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/welcoming-week/
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Inclusion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260728T233748Z
CREATED:20260728T233748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T233748Z
UID:4460-1789084800-1789171199@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Enkutatash
DESCRIPTION:Enkutatash is the Ethiopian and Eritrean New Year.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/enkutatash/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260728T233359Z
CREATED:20260728T233359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T233359Z
UID:4458-1789084800-1789343999@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah
DESCRIPTION:Rosh Hashanah means ‘head of the year’ and is a special festival that celebrates Jewish New Year.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/rosh-hashanah/
CATEGORIES:Religious (Jewish)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTSTAMP:20260728T234300Z
CREATED:20260728T234300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T234300Z
UID:4464-1789344000-1789430399@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Ganesh Charturthi
DESCRIPTION:Ganesh Charturthi celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Lord Ganesh\, one of Hinduism’s most revered deities.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/ganesh-charturthi/
CATEGORIES:Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTSTAMP:20260903T223537Z
CREATED:20260903T223445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223537Z
UID:4654-1789344000-1789430399@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:CBAL Weekly English Language Learning and Conversation Classes Start
DESCRIPTION:CBAL offers FREE English Language Classes beginning the week of September 14th. These classes can help improve your speaking\, listening\, reading and writing skills!  \n  \nFor more information and to register contact the Settlement Worker at the CBAL office nearest you:  \n\nElk Valley Settlement – elkvalleysettlement@cbal.org\nGolden Settlement – goldensettlement@cbal.org\nWindermere Valley (Columbia Valley) Settlement – wvsettlement@cbal.org\nCranbrook Settlement – cranbrooksettlement@cbal.org\nKimberley Settlement – kimberleysettlement@cbal.org
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/cbal-weekly-english-language-learning-and-conversation-classes-start/
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Linguistic,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221258Z
CREATED:20260910T221258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T221258Z
UID:4700-1789380000-1789390800@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Golden Settlement - Fall Open House
DESCRIPTION:Fall Open House! \n\n\nCome visit us at our CBAL Office in Golden and learn more about our English classes\, fall events\, SWIS program\, and other community supports.\n\n\n September 14th\n 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\n #106-421 9th Avenue North\n\n\n Light refreshments will be provided!\n\n\nDrop-ins are welcome! \n\n\nFor more information\, email goldensettlement@cbal.org or call/text 250-344-8392
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/golden-settlement-fall-open-house/
LOCATION:CBAL Golden Office\, 106-421 9th Ave N\, Golden\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260728T234650Z
CREATED:20260728T234650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T234650Z
UID:4466-1789430400-1790380799@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Des Lakshan
DESCRIPTION:Das Lakshan\, the “Festival of the Ten Religious Qualities\,” is a ten-day Jain observance which starts immediately after Paryushana.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/des-lakshan/
CATEGORIES:Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260917T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T214946Z
CREATED:20260911T214439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T214946Z
UID:4713-1789673400-1789682400@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:50% off tickets to Live Kicks show featuring Steve Dawson and Joachim Cooder for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a Newcomer to Canada\, Kicking Horse Culture is offering 50% off tickets to the Live Kicks show featuring Steve Dawson and Joachim Cooder at the Golden Civic Centre on September 17th. \n\n\n \n\n\nEnjoy a night of live music while connecting with new friends and neighbours! \n\n\n \n\n\nYou can learn more about these two artists sharing the stage for an entire night\, swapping songs\, backing each other up and following the music wherever it leads here. To get your 50% ticket discount code\, email Katherine at ekzip@cbal.org. Tickets must be purchased in advance.\n\n\n \n\n\n(Not sure if you’re a Newcomer to Canada or not? Email Katherine to check!)
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/50-off-tickets-to-live-kicks-show-featuring-steve-dawson-and-joachim-cooder-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Golden Civic Centre\, 806 10th Ave S\, Golden\, British Columbia\, V0A 0A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cultural,EKZIP / CBAL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T163142Z
CREATED:20260916T163142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T163142Z
UID:4747-1789822800-1789830000@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Pride in the Park - Fernie
DESCRIPTION:Fernie Pride Society is hosting Pride in the Park on Saturday\, September 19.It will be a fun afternoon for the whole family — and it’s FREE!Newcomers to Canada:Come meet Kim and Chrisy at the CBAL tent at 1:00 p.m. and enjoy this fun and welcoming event with us.We hope to see you there! 
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/pride-in-the-park-fernie/
LOCATION:Fernie City Hall Grounds\, 501 - 3rd Ave\, Fernie\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cultural,EKZIP / CBAL,Inclusion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260728T234843Z
CREATED:20260728T234843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T234843Z
UID:4468-1789862400-1790035199@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Yom Kippur
DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur “The Date of Atonement” is the holiest day of the year in Judaism.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/yom-kippur/
CATEGORIES:Religious,Religious (Jewish)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260923T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260923T153000
DTSTAMP:20260819T180322Z
CREATED:20260819T180322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T180322Z
UID:4573-1790170200-1790177400@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Partnership Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our partnership advisory council meets quarterly to help shape local solutions with immigration and newcomers in mind. If you would like to share your voice and vision or learn more about our partnership advisory council’s work\, you can learn more by contacting EKZIP Coordinator Katherine Hamilton at khamilton@cbal.org.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/partnership-advisory-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Fernie / Hybrid Online
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Partnership Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260923T220000
DTSTAMP:20260916T162942Z
CREATED:20260916T161614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T162942Z
UID:4743-1790193600-1790200800@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Fresh Air Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Fresh Air Cinema is coming to Golden! \n\nGrab a blanket\, bring your friends and family\, and join us for a FREE outdoor movie night under the stars.\n\nCBAL is bringing Fresh Air Cinema to Golden with a giant 40-foot screen\, popcorn\, hot drinks and a fun community evening for all ages as a way to say thank you for 25 years of community partnership with the Golden and District Community Foundation.\n\n Wednesday\, September 23\, 8 p.m. movie start Golden Secondary School Field FREE admission\n\nStay tuned here on Facebook for the movie selection\, vendors\, and more event details.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/fresh-air-cinema/
LOCATION:Golden Secondary School Field\, 1500 9th St S\, Golden\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cultural,EKZIP / CBAL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260916T190132Z
CREATED:20260916T190132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T190132Z
UID:4758-1790341200-1790344800@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Online Job Search Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please join CBAL for an online Job Search Skills workshop with WorkBC.\n\nYou will learn:\n\nTips for writing a resume\n\n\nHow to search for jobs online\n\n\nWhat the current job market looks like\n\n\nThe workshop will be on Friday\, September 25 from 1 pm – 2 pm MT/ 12 pm – 1 pm PT on Zoom.\n\nTo register for this workshop\, please contact Tamara at kimberleysettlement@cbal.org.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/online-job-search-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:Online / Zoom
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Employment,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260916T193645Z
CREATED:20260728T215850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T193645Z
UID:4408-1790726400-1790812799@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. \nIt is a day to honour and remember the children taken from their families\, those who never returned home\, and the individuals\, families and communities still living with the lasting impacts and trauma caused by the residential school system in Canada. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. \nYou can learn more and find events around the East Kootenay to take in part in here.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
CATEGORIES:Indigenous
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260813T214014Z
CREATED:20260813T214014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T214014Z
UID:4504-1790812800-1793491199@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:German Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:German Heritage Month recognizes the contributions of over 3 million people of German origin to Canada.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/german-heritage-month/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,National
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260813T214305Z
CREATED:20260813T214305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T214305Z
UID:4506-1790812800-1793491199@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Canadian Islamic History Month
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Islamic History month celebrates the rich Muslim heritage and contributions to society. Learn more at https://www.islamichistorymonth.ca/
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/canadian-islamic-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,Inclusion,National
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260813T214643Z
CREATED:20260813T214643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T214643Z
UID:4508-1790812800-1793491199@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Latin American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Latin American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate Latin American contributions and strengthen Canada’s Multicultural Identity. Learn more: https://hispanicheritage.ca/
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/latin-american-heritage-month/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,National
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260813T215442Z
CREATED:20260813T214808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T215442Z
UID:4510-1790841600-1793466000@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Women's History Month
DESCRIPTION:Women’s History Month is a time to highlight the achievements of women and girls\, past and present\, who have shaped Canada in fields like politics\, science\, arts\, business\, and the economy. Learn more at: https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/womens-history-month.html
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/womens-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,Human Rights,Inclusion,National
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20260813T215917Z
CREATED:20260813T215917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T215917Z
UID:4513-1791763200-1791849599@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/thanksgiving/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,National,Public Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260730T155410Z
CREATED:20260623T145556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T155410Z
UID:4345-1792195200-1792281599@ekzip.ca
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\nCanal Flats \n\nCheck municipal website: https://www.canalflats.ca/ or Facebook for updates.\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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260813T220216Z
CREATED:20260813T220216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T220216Z
UID:4515-1792454400-1792540799@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Dussehra / Vijayadashami
DESCRIPTION:The Hindu festival Dussehra\, also known as Vijayadashami\, represents the triumph of good over evil.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/dussehra-vijayadashami/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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