The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day, September 30th
About the Artist: Shayne Hommy, a Grade 11 First Nation Cree student at South Peace Secondary School, in Dawson Creek.[1] All Mind Forward Staff and Clients are encouraged to wear…
Gender Equality Week
September 24 – September 30 is Gender Equality Week!Gender Equality Week is a dedicated annual observance aimed at fostering awareness and action towards achieving gender equality. During this week, communities,…
Happy Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, is a significant holiday in the Jewish faith that marks the beginning of the High Holy Days. It is being celebrated…
World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on September 10th each year, is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the significant issue of suicide and promoting actions to prevent it.…
Happy Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival observed in India and other parts of the world, symbolizing the bond of love and protection between siblings, particularly between brothers and sisters.…
The International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
The International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, observed on August 23rd, commemorates the transatlantic slave trade’s victims, the resilience of those who suffered, and the…
Happy Obon!
Obon is a traditional Japanese Buddhist festival held annually to honor and remember the spirits of ancestors. It typically takes place in mid-August and involves various customs, including cleaning and…
August 9 is International Day of the World’s Indigenous People!
The International Day of Indigenous Peoples, observed on August 9th each year, recognizes and celebrates the cultural heritage, contributions, and rights of indigenous communities worldwide. The day aims to raise…
August 1st Emancipation Day
On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of…
September 30th – Orange Shirt Day
This Thursday September 30th is Orange Shirt Day. This day, first observed in 2013, was created by Phyllis Webstad, a residential school survivor, to honour the Indigenous children who were…
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This year marks a significant milestone, the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize and learn…