National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day • Indigenous
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday that falls on the same […]
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Religious and cultural observances
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah meaning “head of the year” or “first of the year,” is the Jewish New Year. […]
Navaratri begins (9-night festival) • Hinduism
A major Hindu holiday, Navaratri (nine nights) celebrates the victory of good and divine feminine power. Hindu […]
Yom Kippur
(Begins at sunset on October 11.) Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) is considered the most important […]
Dussehra • Hinduism
Dussehra honours the battle between Lord Rama and Ravana symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Also […]