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30 Jun

Day of Ashura – 10th of Muharram

Every year Ashura is observed on the 10th of Muharram in the Hijri Calendar which usually falls in June-July in the Georgian calendar.  In 2025, it will be observed on July 6, 2025.  This day is of the utmost importance and emotional significance in the Islamic calendar, and it is observed with profound religious reverence […]

2 Jun

June is National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month – an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Metis, building a renewed relationship based on the recognition of rights, respect and partnership.

2 Jun

Walk for Wenjack

Friday, June 20 1pm – 2pm Lower Reach Park – Smiths Falls https://downiewenjack.ca/ Inspired by Chanie’s story and Gord’s call to build a better Canada, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

2 Jun

Celebrating Pride Month

This month 2SLGBTQI groups and allies come together to spotlight the resilience, celebrate the talent and recognize the contributions of the 2SLGBTQI communities.

12 May

Annual Meeting of the Members

Please save the date for our ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Business Meeting • Financial Report • President’s and Executive Directors Report Date of Record Notice May 2025

6 May

May 14th is Children and Youth in Care Day!

Inspired by the My Real Life Book report and proclaimed into law through the Children and Youth in Care Day Act, 2014, it is an opportunity to recognize the valuable contributions of current and former youth in care to communities across Ontario. It is also a time to acknowledge the strength and resilience shown by […]

6 May

May is Asian Heritage Month

Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to learn more about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada, as well as to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian origin who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love. The […]

1 May

Our offices will be closed on Victoria Day

2 Apr

Happy Easter

We wish you and your family a Happy Easter.

2 Apr

Passover

Passover, also called Pesach, is a major Jewish holiday and one of Three Pilgrimage Festivals. It celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.