Victoria Day – Canada
Victoria Day is observed on the last Monday preceding May 25 to honour Queen Victoria, who is known as the "Mother of Confederation". It is informally considered the start of the summer season in Canada.
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Victoria Day is observed on the last Monday preceding May 25 to honour Queen Victoria, who is known as the "Mother of Confederation". It is informally considered the start of the summer season in Canada.
June 21 is National Indigenous People's Day in Canada. It is a day we recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.
On June 27, Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. Take this opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and reaffirm your commitment to equity, inclusion and mutual respect.
As a statutory national holiday, it commemorates the1867 Confederation of Canada. Celebrations typically include fireworks, parades, and barbecues nationwide, often with a focus on wearing red and white to mark the country's anniversary
Emancipation Day celebrates the day in 1834 when the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect across the British Empire. Many of us are not always aware that Black and Indigenous Peoples were once enslaved on the land that is now Canada.