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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20261023T170648Z
CREATED:20260813T221330Z
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UID:4527-1794355200-1794441599@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION: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 \nRemembrance Day ceremonies are often hosted in communities by their local Royal Canadian Legion Branch. You can find a ceremony near you at: https://www.legion.ca/remembrance/remembrance-day/remembrance-day-ceremonies   or through your local branch at: https://www.legion.ca/contact-us/find-a-branch.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/remembrance-day/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,National,Public Holiday,Remembrance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTSTAMP:20261104T190947Z
CREATED:20261104T190005Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline to Register for Free Anti-Racism\, Decolonization\, and Policy Development Workshops with Intercultural Kootenays this November
DESCRIPTION: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 face in the Kootenays. \nThese 1.5 day sessions are completely free and lunch on day 1 is included; we encourage business owners and employees to attend. \nTo sign up for one of the sessions\, use this form. Deadline is Friday\, November 6 for Revelstoke and Nakusp\, and Thursday\, November 12th for Trail Creston and Trail.  \nBelow are the dates and locations: \nRevelstoke \n\n\n\nWhere: The Regent Hotel\, 112 First Street East (Selkirk Room)\nWhen: November 14 (9am-4pm) and November 15 (9am-noon)\n\n\n\nNakusp \n\n\n\nWhere: The Lodge at Arrow Lakes\, 515 Broadway Street West\nWhen: November 16 (9am-4pm) and November 17 (9am-noon)\n\n\n\nCreston \n\n\n\nWhere: Creston Hotel & Suites\, 1418 Canyon St (Banquet Room)\nWhen: November 21 (9am-4pm) and November 22 (9am-noon)\n\n\n\nTrail \n\n\n\nWhere: Community Futures\, 825 Spokane Street\nWhen: November 23 (9am-4pm) and November 24 (9am-noon)\n\n\n\nThank you to the Government of Canada (Canadian Heritage) for funding this project. \n  \n 
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/deadline-to-register-for-free-anti-racism-decolonization-and-policy-development-workshops-with-intercultural-kootenays-this-november/
LOCATION:Various Locations
CATEGORIES:Employment,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261117
DTSTAMP:20261029T182031Z
CREATED:20260814T160927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T182031Z
UID:4550-1794787200-1794873599@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Louis Riel Day
DESCRIPTION: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 that defines Métis people across the country.   \nYou can learn more about Métis in the East Kootenay through the Métis Nation Columbia River in Golden and the Rocky Mountain Métis Association in Cranbrook.  
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/louis-riel-day/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,National
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261116T120000
DTSTAMP:20261029T180209Z
CREATED:20261029T180148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T180209Z
UID:5172-1794823200-1794830400@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Louis Riel Day in Golden for Early Years
DESCRIPTION:Join the Metis River Nation Columbia River Society for Louis Riel Day on Monday November 16th at the Golden Early Years Centre. \nThere will be fun activities\, fiddle music\, and story time with Louis the Buffalo for little ones and their families! \nLearn more through their Facebook event page.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/louis-riel-day-in-golden-for-early-years/
LOCATION:Golden Early Years Centre\, 421 9th Ave N\, Golden\, British Columbia\, V0A 1H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,Inclusion,Indigenous
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261118T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261118T170000
DTSTAMP:20261105T144856Z
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SUMMARY:Ice Skating
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nNo experience or equipment is needed. Everything will be arranged at the venue. If you already have a helmet or skating outfit\, feel free to bring them along!\n\nTo register or learn more\, contact Tetiana Sokolenko and Bharath Shaji at cranbrooksettlement@cbal.org or text at 250-581-2112.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/ice-skating/
LOCATION:Kinsmen Arena\, 1432 2 St North\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTSTAMP:20260814T161623Z
CREATED:20260814T161411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T161623Z
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SUMMARY:International Transgender Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/international-transgender-day-of-remembrance/
CATEGORIES:Human Rights,Inclusion,Remembrance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20260814T153453Z
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UID:4532-1795305600-1795391999@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Holodomor Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/holodomor-memorial-day/
CATEGORIES:Heritage,National,Remembrance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261125
DTSTAMP:20260814T153859Z
CREATED:20260814T153859Z
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SUMMARY:Martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur
DESCRIPTION:The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur honours the ninth Sikh Guru’s historic sacrifice to defend religious freedom and human rights.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/martyrdom-of-guru-teg-bahadur/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261125
DTSTAMP:20260814T154103Z
CREATED:20260814T154103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154103Z
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SUMMARY:Guru Nanak Gurpurab
DESCRIPTION:Guru Nanak Gurpurab celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru\, Guru Nanak.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/guru-nanak-gurpurab/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261213
DTSTAMP:20260814T154346Z
CREATED:20260814T154346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154346Z
UID:4538-1796342400-1797119999@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Hanukkah
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/hanukkah/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTSTAMP:20260814T154531Z
CREATED:20260814T154531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154531Z
UID:4540-1796688000-1796774399@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Rohatsu / Bodhi Day
DESCRIPTION:Rohatsu is the day Japanese Zen Buddhists observe the enlightenment of the Buddha. It is also called Bodhi Day\, meaning “enlightenment day.”
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/rohatsu-bodhi-day/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261222
DTSTAMP:20260814T154738Z
CREATED:20260814T154738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154738Z
UID:4542-1797811200-1797897599@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Yalda Night / Chella
DESCRIPTION:Yaldā / Chella is an extremely popular traditional celebration of the sun and the warmth of life among Iranians celebrated on the last night of autumn and the longest night of the year.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/yalda-night-chella/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTSTAMP:20260814T154838Z
CREATED:20260814T154838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154838Z
UID:4544-1798156800-1798243199@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Day
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URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/christmas-day/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Public Holiday,Religious
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102
DTSTAMP:20260814T155212Z
CREATED:20260814T155013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T155212Z
UID:4546-1798243200-1798847999@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Kwanzaa
DESCRIPTION:Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture which is held from December 26 to January 1. It was created by Maulana Karenga and first celebrated in 1966.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/kwanzaa/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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