Category: Canada

Heritage Day (CA): February 17

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Heritage Canada is promoted by The National Trust on the third Monday of February each year as Heritage Day. The purpose of this day is to learn about the historic places in Canada and what makes Canada...

January

Louis Riel Day (CA)(2008): February 17

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In 2008, the Canadian Government decided to honor one of its folk heroes, Louis Riel. The day commemorates the anniversary of the events of February 17, 1870. Riel was born in 1844 and served in the Cana...

January

Kindness, National Day of (CA): February 2...

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National Day of Kindness is for our members and clubs to celebrate our founding (February 20, 1920) and commitment to serving the community's greatest need. Every community has a need for kindness and peo...

January

Cupcake Day, Ntl. (CA): February 24

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National Cupcake Day in Canada one of our favorite events in the LEEP Calendar which came about due to the tremendous success of the idea in other countries including Australia, New Zealand and England. H...

January

Pancake Day (C)(AU/UK/CA): February 25

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Pancake Day (also called Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday) is the last great gasp of gluttony prior to the beginning of the 40-day period of Lent in the Christian calendar. The custom during Lent is to giv...

January

Pink Shirt Day to End Bullying (CA): Febru...

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Bullying is a major problem in Canadian schools, workplaces, homes, and over the Internet. The event takes place on the last Wednesday of February. The idea for wearing Pink Shirts to end bully started...

January

Shabbat Across America (J)(US/CA): Februar...

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Regardless of how you identify as Jewish, join millions of others throughout the continent celebrating Shabbat together on this Friday night. The NJOP’s annual Shabbat program will give you a “taste” of...

January

Black (African American) History Month (US...

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Black History Month focuses on the African American experience in the United States, its history, triumphs and stories. This specific demographic is unique in American culture, as many were forced to come...

January

Dog Training Education Month: February

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This is one of two dog training months, the first is sponsored and in January. This event is also sponsored and in February and covers the US and Canada. A trained dog is both a delight to be around and...

January

Flu Season Peak, Northern: February

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February is the month in which the flu season peaks most often in the Northern Hemisphere. This can happen later in the year or earlier, but February accounts for 50% of sniffling, sneezing, coughing, fev...

January

I Love to Read Month (CA): February

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I Love to Read Month is a nationwide event in Canada, focused on getting K-12 children interested in reading. This month is organized with collaboration between state and schools. Some schools may hav...

January

Junior Achievement Month (CA): February

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Junior Achievement Month is recognized in Canada each year. Junior Achievement is an international organization dedicated to teaching children, through hands-on experience, practical skills, knowledge a...

January

Psychology Month (CA): February

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Psychology Month highlights the contributions of Canadian psychology and to teach Canadians how psychology works to help them live healthy and happy lives, help their communities flourish, help their empl...

January

Therapeutic Recreation Month, Ntl. (CA): F...

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Previously known as Therapeutic Recreation Week, Therapeutic Recreation Month in Canada focuses on the activities of recreational therapists, and the impact they have on helping people achieve fulfilling...

January

Development Week Intl. (CA): February 2-8

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Created in 1990, International Development Week (IDW) occurs during the first full week of February in Canada. It is designed to celebrate Canadian achievement and industry and demonstrate how Canada and...

January

White Cane Week (CA): February 2-8

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White Cane Week in Canada is a week long awareness campaign topped off with the Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship and countless local activities. Founded in 2006, White Cane Week seeks give...

January

Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness W...

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Sexual and Reproductive Health Week in Canada is an opportunity to raise awareness health issues related to sexuality and to educate yourself and others on how to reduce the spread of sexually transmitted...

January

Scout Guide Week (CA): February 16-23

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National Scout Guide Week in Canada celebrates the accomplishments of the Boy and Girl Scouts and Guides and form as community outreach to inform people what Scouting has to offer. Scouts Canada is the n...

January

Freedom to Read Week (CA): February 23-29

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Freedom to Read Week is organized by Canada’s Book and Periodical Council’s Freedom of Expression Committee, a group committed to promoting intellectual freedom in Canada. Since 1978, the Freedom of Exp...

January

Have a Heart Day, (CA): February 14

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Have a Heart Day is a child and youth-led reconciliation event that brings together caring Canadians to help ensure First Nations children have the services they need to grow up safely at home, get a good...

January