Library with Mrs. Spencer

Multicultural Calendar

SEPTEMBER

First Day of School#1 First day of school! Have a wonderful 2022-2023 school year! September 6 Back to School Rules is a great book to introduce kids to classroom procedures. Splat the Cat shares a comedic look at the struggles kids have figuring out what to bring for “show and tell”. Lacey Walker Nonstop Talker is...

International Day of PeaceInternational Day of Peace https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-peace September 21 Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21st. The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades lat...

Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) https://www.almanac.com/content/when-is-rosh-hashanah https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/symbols-of-rosh-hashanah/amp/ https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/shofar/ https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-nosher/why-jews-eat-round-challah-for-the-new-year/ ht...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, colloquially known as Orange Shirt Day, is a Canadian statutory holiday to honour the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoratio...

OCTOBER

Yom KippurYom Kippur October 4-5 2022 More © Ana Galac, 2022

Thanksgiving, 2022Thanksgiving The tradition of Thanksgiving originated with the harvest festival—an autumn celebration expressing appreciation for the bountiful harvest of the season. However, Canadian Thanksgiving was originally less about celebrating the harvest and more about thanking God for keeping early exp...

Diwali, 2022Let’s Learn about Diwali 1 Diwali is India’s most important holiday of the year. Its name comes from the lamps that families light outside their homes (called “diyas”). One translation of Diwali is “the festival of lights”. Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over igno...

Halloween Library, 2022Writing Assignment

DECEMBER

Christmas Around the WorldChristmas Around the World An interactive trip around the world during the holiday Created by Ana Galac © A. Galac, 2021

KwanzaaKwanzaa Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration held in the United States that honors African heritage in African-American culture. Kwanzaa is observed from December 26th to January 1st, and culminates in gift giving and a big feast. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which...

JANUARY

World Religion DayInformation source: https://www.twinkl.ca/event/world-religion-day-2022 Image source: https://www.wallpaperflare.com/search?wallpaper=Question%2C+Mark&sort=relevance&page=2 World Religion Day World Religion Day is celebrated every January on the third Sunday of the month. In 2022, that falls on t...

Black Shirt DayInformation Source: https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/anti-racism-organization-petitions-the-creation-of-black-shirt-day-in-vancouver-3258019 Black Shirt Day (anti-racism) ARC Vancouver, a grassroots organization striving to end all forms of racial injustice, began a campaign for Blac...

Lunar New Year

FEBRUARY

Black History Month Reading Room © A. Galac Black History Month Library Lessons can be found by clicking here.

Pink Shirt Day (Anti-Bullying)Pink Shirt Day (Anti-Bullying) Anti-Bullying Day is a day when people wear a pink shirt to symbolise a stand against bullying. It originated in Canada, and is now celebrated on various dates around the world. Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and online. Over the mont...

Canadian Indigenous LibraryClick on books for read alouds © A. Galac Canadian Indigenous Picture Book Library

Groundhog DayA. Galac

MARCH

International Women's DayInternational Women’s Day Home Click on the images for a interactive presentations and read alouds. A day to celebrate the achievements of women. © A. Galac, 2022

St. Patrick’s DaySt. Patrick’s Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckRcNbYQD9k https://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day/history-of-st-patricks-day Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17th, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the ...

Holi - Festival of ColorsHOLI COLOR FESTIVAL Holi festival, also known as spring festival or festival of colors, is one of the most important dates in India, celebrating the arrival of spring and the end of winter. It begins on the last full moon of March and lasts until the following day. This festival also signifies th...

APRIL

RAMADAN (A.G. 2022)Ramadan Created by Ana Galac © Ana Galac, 2022

Easterhttps://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/canada/easter-sunday https://time.com/3767518/easter-bunny-origins-history/ Easter Sunday Easter celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection after his death by crucifixion, which is described in the Christian Bible. For Christians, Easter is a day of religious serv...

Earth DayEARTH DAY April 22 Find activities, books and other resources

May

Eid al-Fitr (AG 2022)Eid al-Fitr Learn about this Muslim holiday © A. Galac, 2022

UN Anti-Bullying DayUN Anti-Bullying Day https://specialdaysofthemonth.com/anti-bullying-day-may-4th/may/ https://www.antibullyingcrusader.com/day/anti-bullying-day #nomorebullying #BeKindToOneAnother #standuptobullying #antibullying Anti-Bullying Day is an official day to stand up to bullying. While the day was fir...

Cinco de Mayo (AG 2022)CINCO DE MAYO © A. Galac, 2022 Learn all about this Mexican holiday https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/cinco-de-mayo

Mother’s Day (AG 2022)Mother’s Day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother's_Day Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world, most commonly in th...

International Day of Families (UN)International Day of Families (UN) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Day_of_Families https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-of-families The International Day of Families is observed on 15 May every year. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 and reflects...

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (UN)World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (UN) https://www.un.org/en/observances/cultural-diversity-day Illustration of hands: ©UNESCO Almaty. The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is a United Nations–sanctioned international holiday for the promoti...

June

Dragon Boat Festival (A.G. 2022)Information and Resources © A. Galac

Father's Day (A.G. 2022) Father’s Day Read-Aloud Library. Click the image to enter, and then click on any of the books to watch and listen. What makes your dad a superhero? A full writing lesson to write about an amazing father. Click on the image and then click “copy” to create your own copy in your drive. Use with stud...

National Indigenous People's DayWhat does Indigenous mean? First Peoples’ Map of BC Canadian Indigenous Picture Book Library Turtle Island Game Click the objects and pictures around the room for videos and other resources We would like to acknowledge the traditional territories of the Coast Salish, and the nations School Distri...

Canadian Multiculturalism DayCanadian Multiculturalism Day Every year, June 27 is celebrated as Canadian Multiculturalism Day – a day marked to celebrate and reflect upon the wealth of diversity that enriches our society. As we celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day, it is important to reflect on its history, its limitation...

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