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 Today, […]
Mennonite Heritage Week is an opportunity to recognize the contributions that Mennonites have made to Canada.
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.’
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 […]
Enkutatash is the Ethiopian and Eritrean New Year.
Rosh Hashanah means 'head of the year' and is a special festival that celebrates Jewish New Year.
Ganesh Charturthi celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Lord Ganesh, one of Hinduism’s most revered deities.
CBAL offers FREE English Language Classes beginning the week of September 14th. These classes can help improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills! For more information and to register contact the Settlement Worker at the CBAL office nearest you: Elk Valley Settlement - elkvalleysettlement@cbal.org Golden Settlement - goldensettlement@cbal.org Windermere Valley (Columbia Valley) Settlement […]
Fall Open House! Come visit us at our CBAL Office in Golden and learn more about our English classes, fall events, SWIS program, and other community supports. September 14th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. #106-421 9th Avenue North Light refreshments will be provided! Drop-ins are welcome! For more information, email goldensettlement@cbal.org or call/text 250-344-8392
Das Lakshan, the “Festival of the Ten Religious Qualities,” is a ten-day Jain observance which starts immediately after Paryushana.
