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

DECEMBER

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

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

APRIL

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

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...

May

June

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