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Canadian events take place in or have cultural ties to the nation of Canada
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Family Day (also known as Louis Riel Day) is a national holiday in Canada and is set aside for family activities. It is celebrated today in all provinces except British Columbia, which celebrates it a w...
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The search for a new Canadian flag started in 1925 when a committee of the Privy Council began researching possible national flag designs. Forty years later, on February 15, 1965, Her Majesty Queen Elizab...
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In February, flu season peaks in the Northern Hemisphere, thus accounting for 50% of the sniffling, sneezing, coughing, and fevers. If you’ve made it this far without the flu, you may make it through the...
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Freedom to Read Week is an initiative of 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...
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The Audubon Society and Cornell University Lab of Ornithology created the Great Backyard Bird Count in 1998, with Bird Studies Canada joining in 2009. In 2013 it became a global event, with people in all...
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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...
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Howdy! Heritage Day is promoted by The National Trust annually on the third Monday of February. The purpose of this day is to learn about the historic places in Canada and its culture. Each city and provi...
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Created by Wellcat, today's object is to mark the day exactly one month until spring begins in the northern hemisphere. In anticipation, people are encouraged to walk outside at noon and yell "Hoodie Hoo"...
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Canada's I Love to Read Month is a nationwide event focused on getting K-12 children interested in reading. This Month is a collaboration between the state and schools. Some schools may have a month-l...
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Islander Day is a statutory holiday celebrated in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, typically observed on the third Monday in February. The holiday celebrates the unique culture, history, and community...
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Junior Achievement Month supports the international organization of the same name and teaches children hands-on experience, practical skills, knowledge, and entrepreneurialism. Its goal is to support futu...
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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 needs kindness and people perfo...
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How do you describe Louis Riel to someone from the United States? It can be challenging. Riel was a little Davy Crocket, a dollop of William Penn, a pinch of Jesse James with a smattering of Nathanael Gre...
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It's every parent's nightmare. Your child comes home from school, steps off the bus a couple of houses away, and vanishes into thin air. This is what happened to 16-year-old Ali Lowitzer on April 26, 2010...
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North American Inclusion Month (NAIM) is an annual observance that raises awareness and fosters inclusion for people with disabilities. Held every February, NAIM emphasizes the importance of community, di...
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Bullying is a significant problem in Canadian schools, workplaces, homes, and over the Internet. The event takes place on the last Wednesday of February. The idea of wearing pink shirts to end bullying...
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Canada's Psychology Month highlights how psychology can assist in achieving a healthy and happy life. The month focuses on helping communities flourish, assisting employers in creatinng effective workplac...
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Sexual and Reproductive Health Week in Canada is an opportunity to raise awareness of health issues related to sexuality and to educate yourself and others on how to reduce the spread of sexually transmit...
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Therapeutic Recreation Month in Canada focuses on the activities of recreational therapists and the impact they have on helping people achieve fulfilling lives. Recreational therapists develop therapy s...
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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 to g...