Asian Heritage Month
In 2001, May was officially designated as Asian Heritage month in Canada. Asian Heritage month marks a time to learn, listen and share the experiences of Canadians of Asian descent.…
International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia – May 17
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHBT)aims to coordinateinternational events in order to raise awareness about the discrimination, prejudice, and violence faced by the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The goal…
International Transgender Day of Visibility
International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) occurs every year on March 31st. This day is dedicated to celebrating transgender people, their contributions to society and raising awareness of discrimination faced…
Easter
Easter is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion, which is marked on Good Friday. Canadians commonly refer to Easter as…
Happy Holi
Holi is a Hindu celebration being observed on March 25 this year, predominantly celebrated in Indiabut also celebrated throughout the world! Holi, held on the last full moon in the…
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21st is acknowledged as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The day was first observed in 1966, as a commitment from the international community to reject…
Ramadan
Ramadan the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon.Ramadan is a period of reflection,…
Black History Month Spotlight: Jean Augustine
Jean Augustine, born in Grenada on September 9, 1937, is a Canadian Member of Parliament best known for her significant contributions as the first African-Canadian woman elected to the House…
Black History Month Spotlight: Donald H. Oliver
Donald Oliver was involved as a senior official in the Progressive Conservative Party since 1972. In 1990, he became the second Black Canadian and the first Black Canadian man to…
Black History Month Spotlight: Violet King
Violet King was the first Black Woman to practice law in Canada. She was born on 18 October 1929 in Calgary, Alberta to John and Stella King. John worked as…
Chinese New Year
Saturday, February 10th, 2024 marks Chinese New Year, taking place on the second new moon after Winter solstice. Chinese New Year has great historical and cultural significance, involving many religious…
Black History Month – Mary Ann Camberton Shadd Cary
Mary Ann Camberton Shadd Cary, American-Canadian anti-slavery activist, first female Journalist, publisher, teacher and lawyer.As February is Black History Month the EDI Committee would like to spotlight Mary Ann Shadd.When…