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  • Earth Day (International)

    Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first held on April 22, 1970.

  • Gathering of Nations Powwow (USA)

    The Gathering of Nations is the largest powwow in North America, and one of the most prominent Native American gatherings. It brings together members of Native American tribes from across the... Read More

  • Anzac Day – Australia & New Zealand

    Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the... Read More

  • Altona Community Meal

    The Community Exchange 116 Main Street, Altona, Manitoba, Canada

    Bring yourself and invite some friends and family for a FREE meal! Last Saturday of the month.

  • Freedom Day – South Africa

    Freedom Day in South Africa commemorates the first post-apartheid elections held on that day in 1994 and the day on which the new constitution was introduced. The elections were the first national elections where everyone of... Read More

  • International Dance Day (UNESCO)

    International Dance Day is celebrated annually on April 29 to promote the art form, honor its diversity, and celebrate its ability to bring people together. Initiated in 1982 by the... Read More

  • Showa Day – Japan

    Showa Day is a public holiday in Japan held on April 29. It honors the birthday of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito), the reigning emperor from 1926 to 1989.

  • International Jazz Day (UNESCO)

    International Jazz Day raises awareness in the international community of the virtues of jazz as a force for peace, unity, dialogue and enhanced cooperation among people, as well as an... Read More

  • World Press Freedom Day (UN)

    World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) offers a critical moment to reaffirm freedom of expression and to align journalism, technology (including AI), and human rights actors around practical ways to strengthen... Read More