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SUMMARY:Lammas • Wiccan/Pagan
DESCRIPTION:A festival of Celtic origin that celebrates mid-summer and the Pagan day of Lammas and is celebrated with a harvest ritual that includes baking cakes and bread and offering thanks for the harvest.  \nCommon greetings: No formal greeting but you can wish people a “Happy Lammas”  \nReligious and cultural days\nStudent Life has compiled a list of significant religious and cultural days. \nExplore the list to learn more about the holidays of different faith and ethnic groups\, when they are celebrated and how to greet or acknowledge those who observe. \nFor students: Accommodations for Religious Observances \nVisit the Office of the Vice Provost Students website and learn more about Religious Accommodations.  It is the policy of the University of Toronto to work with students who observe religious days other than those already accommodated by current scheduling and statutory holidays. Familiarize yourself with the Policy on Scheduling of Classes and Examinations and Other Accommodations for Religious Observances. \nDo you have questions or need help? \nContact the FIFSW Director of EDI\, Shahana Arain or visit The Office of the Vice Provost\, Students.
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/lammas-wiccan-pagan/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Religious and cultural observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240802
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SUMMARY:Emancipation Day
DESCRIPTION:On March 24\, 2021\, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. It marks the day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came in effect across the British Empire. \nLearn more about Emancipation Day in Canada. \n 
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/emancipation-day/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Dates of Awareness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240901
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SUMMARY:Emancipation month
DESCRIPTION:Anti-Black racism has been prevalent in the history of Ontario. Slavery\, inequities\, exclusion and many other forms of discrimination have been the basis of much of Ontario’s past. By proclaiming August as Emancipation Month\, Ontario is following the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the period of 2015 to 2024 being the International Decade for People of African Descent to ensure people of African descent receive the recognition\, justice and access to opportunities they deserve. \nLearn more about Emancipation month in Ontario.
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/emancipation-month/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Dates of Awareness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240810
DTSTAMP:20260419T190626
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SUMMARY:International Day of the World’s Indigenous People • Indigenous (cultural)
DESCRIPTION:International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is a United Nations day of observance. Learn more about this day and about Indigenous peoples globally.  \nReligious and cultural days\nStudent Life has compiled a list of significant religious and cultural days. \nExplore the list to learn more about the holidays of different faith and ethnic groups\, when they are celebrated and how to greet or acknowledge those who observe. \nFor students: Accommodations for Religious Observances \nVisit the Office of the Vice Provost Students website and learn more about Religious Accommodations.  It is the policy of the University of Toronto to work with students who observe religious days other than those already accommodated by current scheduling and statutory holidays. Familiarize yourself with the Policy on Scheduling of Classes and Examinations and Other Accommodations for Religious Observances. \nDo you have questions or need help? \nContact the FIFSW Director of EDI\, Shahana Arain or visit The Office of the Vice Provost\, Students.
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-people-indigenous-cultural/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Religious and cultural observances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240811T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240811T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T190626
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SUMMARY:Sunday Brunch: A Decolonized space for Black Therapists
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the Black Daddies Club. \nFIFSW’s Talk It Out Counselling Clinic is an event partner. \nThis event is open to Black\, Indigenous\, and Racialized therapists from various genders and various therapy modalities. The event is also open to non-Black therapists or people who work with Black men and Black boys\, as well as the general public who is interested in the topic. \n\nThe Black Daddies Club is introducing Sunday Brunch\, a networking and knowledge sharing event for the purpose of decolonizing therapeutic strategies for Black\, Indigenous and Racialized therapists\, counsellors and healers. The event will focus on hearing the narratives and strategies from Black\, Indigenous and Racialized therapists on best practices and innovative methods of working with the mental health of Black\, Indigenous and racialized communities across various communities and geographies\, with the goal of learning new ways for working with Black\, Indigenous and Racialized communities. \nThis first Sunday Brunch will launch on Sunday August 11th 2024 and will include two panel discussion \n1) “What Strategies people should consider when working with Black men and Black boys?” \n2)What are some things to consider if you want to grow your therapy practice? How does Innovation play a role in your therapy practice? \nIn-person location: Movember Canada\, in Downtown Toronto\, Canada. Disclaimer\, this venue is not wheelchair accessible. \nOnline attendance via Zoom for those outside of the GTA or that are not able to attend the event in-person. \nRegister to attend in person\nRegister to attend online
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/sunday-brunch-a-decolonized-space-for-black-therapists/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:External public event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240811T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240811T183000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dinner: Therapeutic Conversation Series for Black men
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the Black Daddies Club. \nFIFSW’s Talk It Out Counselling Clinic is an event partner. \nThis conversation series is for Black men who identify as cis-gendered\, heterosexual\, trans-men\, gay\, bi-sexual\, mixed race\, living with a disability or non-binary Black men; as long as you identify as a Black man the Sunday Dinner space is for you. \n\nThe Black Daddies Club co- presents Sunday Dinners\, is a quarterly in-person conversation series with Black men from Canada and around the diaspora. The Black men who attend Sunday Dinners will speak about our hope as Black men and about where we are currently both emotionally and mentally. \nThe idea behind this in-person discussion series is the intersections of food\, conversations\, and healing amongst Black men. The importance of gathering as Black people for Sunday Dinners resonates with many African and Black people from across the diaspora. The purpose of the Sunday Dinner gatherings is for Black men to have conversations with other Black men from various entry points to explore our similarities and differences as Black men. \nRegister to attend in person\nRegister to attend online
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/sunday-dinner-therapeutic-conversation-series-for-black-men/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240812
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SUMMARY:Tisha B’Av • Judaism
DESCRIPTION:A day of fasting and prayer to mourn historic disasters in Jewish history including the destruction of Solomon’s Temple.  \n\nReligious and cultural days\nStudent Life has compiled a list of significant religious and cultural days. \nExplore the list to learn more about the holidays of different faith and ethnic groups\, when they are celebrated and how to greet or acknowledge those who observe. \nFor students: Accommodations for Religious Observances \nVisit the Office of the Vice Provost Students website and learn more about Religious Accommodations.  It is the policy of the University of Toronto to work with students who observe religious days other than those already accommodated by current scheduling and statutory holidays. Familiarize yourself with the Policy on Scheduling of Classes and Examinations and Other Accommodations for Religious Observances. \nDo you have questions or need help? \nContact the FIFSW Director of EDI\, Shahana Arain or visit The Office of the Vice Provost\, Students.
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/tisha-bav-judaism/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Religious and cultural observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240820
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UID:48649-1724025600-1724111999@socialwork.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Raksha Bandhan • Hinduism
DESCRIPTION:This popular Hindu and South Asian ceremony celebrates the bond between silblings during which sisters tie a rakhi (amulet) around the wrists of their brothers symbolically for their protection and brothers give gifts to their sisters.  \nCommon greetings: “Happy Rakhi” or “Happy Raksha Bandhan”  \nReligious and cultural days\nStudent Life has compiled a list of significant religious and cultural days. \nExplore the list to learn more about the holidays of different faith and ethnic groups\, when they are celebrated and how to greet or acknowledge those who observe. \nFor students: Accommodations for Religious Observances \nVisit the Office of the Vice Provost Students website and learn more about Religious Accommodations.  It is the policy of the University of Toronto to work with students who observe religious days other than those already accommodated by current scheduling and statutory holidays. Familiarize yourself with the Policy on Scheduling of Classes and Examinations and Other Accommodations for Religious Observances. \nDo you have questions or need help? \nContact the FIFSW Director of EDI\, Shahana Arain or visit The Office of the Vice Provost\, Students.
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/raksha-bandhan-hinduism/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Religious and cultural observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240827
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SUMMARY:Sri Krishna Jayanti (Krishna Janmashtmi)• Hinduism
DESCRIPTION:A 2 day festival celebrating the birthday of Lord Krishna\, eighth Hindu avatar of Vishnu. This major Hindu holiday is celebrated by prayers\, ceremonies\, dance and other festivities.  \nCommon greetings: “Happy Janmashtami”  \nReligious and cultural days\nStudent Life has compiled a list of significant religious and cultural days. \nExplore the list to learn more about the holidays of different faith and ethnic groups\, when they are celebrated and how to greet or acknowledge those who observe. \nFor students: Accommodations for Religious Observances \nVisit the Office of the Vice Provost Students website and learn more about Religious Accommodations.  It is the policy of the University of Toronto to work with students who observe religious days other than those already accommodated by current scheduling and statutory holidays. Familiarize yourself with the Policy on Scheduling of Classes and Examinations and Other Accommodations for Religious Observances. \nDo you have questions or need help? \nContact the FIFSW Director of EDI\, Shahana Arain or visit The Office of the Vice Provost\, Students.
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/sri-krishna-jayanti-krishna-janmashtmi-hinduism/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Religious and cultural observances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240831
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SUMMARY:Paryushana Parv • Jainism
DESCRIPTION:Paryushana-parva is the holiest period of the year for the Shvetambara sect. It includes fasting\, worship\, and reading the life story of Lord Mahavira from the Kalpasutra. It is celebrated over eight days ending on Samvastsari.  \nCommon greetings: “Happy Paryushan Parva” and “Wishing you a happy and/or blessed Paryushan Parva”  \nReligious and cultural days\nStudent Life has compiled a list of significant religious and cultural days. \nExplore the list to learn more about the holidays of different faith and ethnic groups\, when they are celebrated and how to greet or acknowledge those who observe. \nFor students: Accommodations for Religious Observances \nVisit the Office of the Vice Provost Students website and learn more about Religious Accommodations.  It is the policy of the University of Toronto to work with students who observe religious days other than those already accommodated by current scheduling and statutory holidays. Familiarize yourself with the Policy on Scheduling of Classes and Examinations and Other Accommodations for Religious Observances. \nDo you have questions or need help? \nContact the FIFSW Director of EDI\, Shahana Arain or visit The Office of the Vice Provost\, Students.
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/paryushana-parv-jainism/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Religious and cultural observances
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