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July 27 is Korean War Veteran’s Day. This year marks the 71st anniversary of the start of the Korean War. It remains the third deadliest overseas conflict in Canada’s history, surpassed only by the First and Second World Wars. Canadians who served in the air, on land, and at sea faced heavy attacks and gruelling conditions. […]

July 20 is Colombian Independence Day. The event marks the day that, in 1810, the residents of Bogotá were stirred into protesting on the streets against Spanish rule. A limited independence, later made permanent, was decreed in the country, freeing Colombia from Spanish colonial rule. We wish all Colombian-Canadians a happy Independence Day!  

Wishing a joyous and blessed Eid Al Adha to those celebrating, Eid Mubarak! Please stay tuned for the Prime Minister’s statement and Minister Chagger’s statement

July 18  is Nelson Mandela Day. Nelson Mandela Day was first celebrated in 2009 after the unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly. It was inspired by Nelson Mandela’s call to the world’s youth to take on the leadership in addressing social injustice around the world. Nelson Mandela Day celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform […]

July 11th marks Imamat Day.  Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate Imamat Day. This day marks the 64th anniversary of the accession in 1957 of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan as the 49th hereditary Imam – spiritual leader – of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. Even as the celebrations will look different, […]

July 9th is Nunavut Day. This year’s Nunavut Day will mark 28 years since the Parliament of Canada passed two important pieces of legislation, leading to the creation of Nunavut as a recognized territory within Canada. Nunavut, which in Inuktitut means ‘our land,’ is rich in tradition, culture, and sense of community, thanks to generations of Inuit who […]

Great choice! https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/mary-simon-named-as-canada-s-first-indigenous-governor-general-1.5498146

July 6th is the Anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic Tragedy. On July 6, 2013, a runaway train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded in Lac‑Mégantic, Quebec. The accident killed 47 people, forced thousands more from their homes, and destroyed much of the downtown. We offer our deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones left behind, and our […]

Find our virtual celebration for #CanadaDay https://fb.watch/6tJqveZNH9/ and discover the activities organized across the country https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/canada-day.html This year, as we approach the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will once again celebrate Canada Day in a more virtual and distanced manner in order to ensure the health of our communities. While we celebrate Canada Day, we […]

Today is Canadian Multiculturalism Day. Take part in the activities and take the opportunity to try something new, such as food, music, language or traditions from a different culture. https://bit.ly/3i6RTBE #MultiDay