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Canadian events take place in or have cultural ties to the nation of Canada
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The growing movement for Aboriginal rights in Canadian led to calls for greater recognition of the contributions of Aboriginal peoples to Canadian society. Shortly after the adoption of the Canadian Cha...
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Since 2009, June has been National Aboriginal History Month in Canada. June 21 is set aside each year as a day to honor the culture and contributions of native Canadians. Often referred to as the First Na...
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June is ALS month in Canada. ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is neurodegenerative and fatal. The disease affects the nerve cells (motor neurons) that control a person...
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The Brain Injury Association of Canada hosts National Brain Injury Awareness Month to increase public awareness of the effects and causes of brain injury in Canada. Brain injury in Canada is a silent epi...
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Created in 2007 as a Canadian Awareness Day, canoe-loving enthusiasts have also made it part of the United States calendar. Canoes are one of the oldest forms of marine transportation, versions of which c...
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Caves have been integral to human survival from the beginning, whether as housing, for research, or places of storage. Over 20 parks in the United States take part in National Cave Week. This annual event...
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On June 24, 1497, John Cabot discovered Newfoundland in what was to become Canada. It is a provincial holiday in the regions of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on the Monday closest to June 24 of each...
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Formula One dates are set in the fourth quarter for the next year. This date is estimated. The Grand Prix of Canada began on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in 1978. The race is 70 laps and 305.27 km long.
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In June, Canadians celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honor the history, heritage, and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It is also an opportunity to recognize the strength of present...
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The Montreal International Jazz Festival was founded in 1980 by Alain Simard, André Ménard, and Denys McCann. The inaugural event was a bit of a gamble, with jazz legends like Ray Charles and Chick Corea...
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Despite recent advocacy and politicking, multiculturalism has always been a part of the American experience in the United States and Canada. It's one of the foundational values that make us strong. Multic...
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Canadian Multiculturalism Day celebrates the cultural diversity of Canada via a Royal Proclamation on November 13, 2002.
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Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the nation’s music, media, and entertainment industries. Combining three information-intensi...
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ABOUT THE NATO SUMMIT The NATO Summit is an annual gathering of the leaders of member countries to discuss and make decisions on critical security and defense issues. The first NATO Summit began in 1957...
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National Pollinator Month began as a weekly event in the United States and Canada and expanded to an entire month as of 2020. If you grew up before the 1990s, you probably remember seeing a lot of bees...
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Parachute Safe Kids Week is a national awareness campaign in Canada developed to bring attention to predictable and preventable injuries in children.
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Saint Jean Baptiste Day (Feast of Saint John the Baptist) is a day to honor Saint John the Baptist, the man who baptized Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. The holiday is celebrated in the French Canadian...
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The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario designated June as Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month. During this month, the Association educates the public about this condition. S...
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June is Stroke Awareness Month in Canada. This campaign raises awareness of stroke and stroke patients' prevention, treatment, and care. There are local events that people can participate such as semina...
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The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) and the Federation of Agriculture (CFA) team up yearly to celebrate Canadian Agricultural Safety Week in the third week of March. It’s a time to reflect...