Lha Bab Düchen
Lha Bab Düchen occurs on the 22nd day of the 9th Tibetan lunar month and celebrates Buddha's return to the human realm after teaching his mother for three months in the God's realm.
Lha Bab Düchen occurs on the 22nd day of the 9th Tibetan lunar month and celebrates Buddha's return to the human realm after teaching his mother for three months in the God's realm.
The Day of the Dead, known in Spanish as Día de los Muertos, is a holiday that celebrates life and honors the dead. The holiday is traditionally celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. It involves time to gather to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died. It is often a time of celebration […]
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. Learn more about the month at: https://hindulegacy.org/hhm/
Lebanese Heritage Month honours the significant contributions Lebanese Canadians have made within Canada and recognizes Lebanese Independence Day (Nov 22, 1943). You can learn more the stories of the Lebanese diaspora in Canada at: https://www.muslimsincanadaarchives.ca/en/posts/lebanese-heritage-month/
Veterans’ Week is marked each year in the lead-up to Remembrance Day on November 11. It is a chance for all Canadians to recognize our Veterans and remember those who died to protect our freedom. Each year, its National Youth Remembrance Contests, delivered in partnership with The Legion National Foundation, encourage young Canadians to remember […]
Join the BC – Yukon LIP/RIF Network for a day of engaging presentations and discussions focused on key issues for smaller communities, including: 🟣 Challenges faced by youth, such as barriers to employment, racism, and isolation, and how to support them. 🔵 How employers can address newcomers' employment barriers and effective solutions used. 🟢 The […]
Join CBAL and Kootenay Savings this Friday, November 6th, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm Mountain Time for a FREE virtual workshop. Learn about different types of scams, how to spot red flags, and how to protect yourself and your money. This workshop is open to all community members. To learn more or register, contact Tamara 250-427-6027 […]
Diwali is the Indian “Festival of Lights,” celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It is the largest community celebration of culture and heritage, lasting five days during the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartik (October–November). Observed worldwide by Sikhs, Punjabis, Gujaratis, Jains, Buddhists, Tamils, Nepalis, Sri Lankans, and East Indians, Diwali marks the joyous homecoming […]
Remembrance Day is a special time to honour the memory and legacy of fallen Canadians, Veterans and current service members who have served and sacrificed so much for our country. You can learn more about the day at: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/militaryhistory/remembrance/remembrance-day.html Remembrance Day ceremonies are often hosted in communities by their local Royal Canadian Legion Branch. You […]
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 […]