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August 15 marks National Acadian Day. On National Acadian Day, we celebrate the rich culture and unique history of the Acadian people. We also recognize their important contributions to society. The history of Acadians dates back several centuries and is marked by courage and resilience.  Despite all the challenges they have faced, Acadians have built […]

August 15 marks India’s Independence Day. August 15 marks India’s Independence Day. We join the Indo-Canadian community and Indians around the world to celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day. Canada and India, the largest democracy in the world, have a longstanding friendship. Our two countries have much in common such as a commitment to democracy, freedom, and […]

August 14 marks Pakistan’s Independence Day. We join the Pakistani community in Canada and around the world to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day. Canada and Pakistan established diplomatic relations in 1947, and has only grown stronger in the decades through people to people ties. Together, we can advance issues on climate change, and advance peace and security.  […]

August 12 marks International Youth Day. We celebrate International Youth Day. This day allows us to reflect on the many challenges youth face internationally and empower their voices so we can take action. Young Canadians are not only the leaders of today, they are leaders of tomorrow and help build an inclusive Canada. We know that […]

August 9 also marks the Islamic New Year. This day marks the beginning of the Islamic New year for Muslims in Canada and around the world. It is the start of the holy month of Muharram, a time of spiritual reflection and mourning. As friends and families come together to welcome the new year, we wish […]

August 9 is International Day of the World’s Indigenous People. We celebrate Indigenous People in Canada and around the world. First Nations, Inuit and Metis have shaped Canada’s history and identity. We also recognize and acknowledge the injustices indigenous people have faced in Canada and continue to face around the world, but Canada is working to […]

Le 9 août est la Journée internationale des peuples autochtones. Nous célébrons les peuples autochtones du Canada et du monde entier. Les Premières nations, les Inuits et les Métis ont façonné l’histoire et l’identité du Canada. Nous reconnaissons également les injustices que les peuples autochtones ont subies au Canada et continuent de subir dans le monde, […]

August 8 marks the closing ceremony of the Summer Tokyo Olympics. The Summer Tokyo Olympics are closing, and we could not be any more proud of our athletes. We celebrate the extraordinary athletes who represented Canada during this year’s event. For the last two weeks, our Canadian athletes filled us with pride, kept us up late, […]

August 6 is Jamaican Independence Day. Jamaica’s independence day commemorates the independence from the United Kingdom on August 6th 1962. The day is time for all Jamaicans to celebrate through festivities, parties, and dancing. We wish all the Jamaican Canadians a happy Jamaican Independence Day! 

July 28 is Peruvian Independence Day. Peru’s independence date commemorates the liberation of Peru from Spanish colonialism by José de San Martin, known as the most famous liberator of Latin America. The day is a time for Peruvians to join in celebration through festivities, parties, and dancing. We wish all Peruvian-Canadians a happy Peruvian Independence Day! Please […]