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Today, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic faiths in Canada and around the world celebrate Easter
OTTAWA, ON, May 2, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic faiths in Canada and around the world celebrate Easter. As one of the most sacred days of the Orthodox Christian faith, this is an occasion for families and loved ones to gather and spend quality time together. This year, as we continue our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, many celebrations will take place virtually or in accordance with local public health guidelines, yet I have no doubt that it will be just as joyous.
Statement by Minister Chagger on Canadian Jewish Heritage Month
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In May, Canadians mark Canadian Jewish Heritage Month
OTTAWA, ON, May 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Today marks the beginning of Jewish Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the richness of Jewish culture, heritage, and history in Canada.
Canada is home to the fourth largest Jewish community in the world. Jewish Canadian leaders are active in all parts of society and have helped shape the diversity found within it. Canadian Jewish Heritage Month provides an opportunity to celebrate Jewish communities from coast to coast to coast for their valuable contributions in building a more open, diverse, and consciously more inclusive Canada for all.
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Canadians are encouraged to stand in solidarity with LGBTQ2 communities on International Day of Pink.
OTTAWA, ON, April 14, 2021 /CNW/ - International Day of Pink is an opportunity to renew our commitment to diversity and inclusion by combatting all forms of discrimination that fuel bullying and violence, which many LGBTQ2 youth continue to face. By wearing a pink shirt on this day, we stand in solidary with LGBTQ2 communities in Canada and everywhere, as we continue to promote an equitable society where everyone is free to be their true authentic self.
This day celebrates the strength and resilience of LGBTQ2 individuals and shines a light on the violence, bullying, homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia that many, including youth, face daily. Despite these ongoing challenges, there is hope as we continue to make progress in breaking down barriers and making strides towards building safer and consciously more inclusive schools and communities in which everyone
/CNW/ - Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. This day highlights our friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours who contribute uniquely to.
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April is Sikh Heritage Month
OTTAWA, ON, April 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Today marks the beginning of Sikh Heritage Month. Proclaimed by Parliament on April 30, 2019, this month recognizes and highlights the important contributions that Sikh communities have made and continue to make to Canada s social, economic, political, and cultural heritage.
Canada is proud to be home to more than 500,000 Sikh Canadians, making it one of the largest Sikh diasporas in the world. Since the arrival of the first Sikh immigrants in the late 19th century, members of this community have contributed to Canada through their achievements in all areas of society and have helped shape the diversity found within it.