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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.

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2 Apr

National Volunteer Week

This week highlights the power, impact and importance of individual and collective volunteer efforts across Canada. Each individual, volunteer contribution, big or small, creates momentum and has the power to influence and enspire, joining a wave of positive change.

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2 Apr

Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally through earthday.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.

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3 Mar

Ramadan – Feb 28th – March 29th

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community

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3 Mar

International Women’s Day

The Theme for IWD 2025 is ‘Accelerate Action’. Collectively, we can accelerate action for gender equality.  Step forward in solidarity for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 on March 8th to help #AccelerateAction.

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1 Mar

Celebrating Social Workers!

Wherever you are, so are we, speaks to the availability and versatility of the social work profession. In schools, community centres, doctor’s offices, hospitals, long-term care homes, libraries and more, social workers are here to support Ontarians through all of life’s challenges and complications.

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2 Feb

February is Black History Month

 Each year, Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black communities in Canada, listen to their stories, and learn more about their history and contributions to Canadian society. The month of February gives us all the chance to celebrate the diversity and achievements of Black people in Canada. However, it is […]

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1 Feb

February 17th is Family Day!

Family Day in 2025 falls on Monday, February 17. The holiday gives Canadians the chance to spend more time with their families and celebrate the importance of home and family life. .  Whether you’re looking for fun activities to do with your toddlers, tweens or older teens, there are plenty of family bonding activities to […]

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1 Feb

Pink Shirt Day – Wednesday February 26th

Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and online. Over the month of February, and throughout the year, CKNW Kids’ Fund’s Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of these issues, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem.  Pink Shirt Day falls on the last Wednesday […]

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14 Jan

BELL LET’S TALK DAY – JANUARY 22, 2025

Creating Lasting Change:  Bell Let’s Talk is a year round initiative focused on engaging Canadians to take action to create positive change in mental health. Dedicated to moving mental health forward in Canada, Bell Let’s Talk promotes awareness, acceptance and action with a strategy built on 4 key pillars: Anti-Stigma Care & Access Research Workplace […]

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