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Graybridge Malkam is pleased to provide
you with a list of upcoming holidays and celebrations from a variety of
cultures.
We're always looking for more culturally significant dates to add to our
calendar. If you know of any important dates that we've missed, please contact
us and let us know so we can share them with everyone. |
November 2008
National Native Month AMERICAN / CANADIAN (Designated to honour and recognize all Native, Indigenous, and Aboriginal of not only the Americas but in the world.)
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| November 11 |
Remembrance/Veterans Day – Canada, UK, United States, France
Honours the soldiers, who were killed in World War I and II; the exact date
may be a little bit earlier or later in the countries other than Canada. |
| November 13 |
World Kindness Day – United Nations
The purpose of World Kindness Day is to look beyond ourselves, beyond the
boundaries of a country, beyond culture, race, religion; and realize we
are all citizens of the world. |
| November 15 |
Nativity Fast – Eastern Orthodox
Also known as “Little Lent”; it lasts until the Feast of the
Nativity, December 25. |
| November 16 |
Louis Riel Day – Canadian
Aboriginal Louis Riel Day in Manitoba falls on the third Monday of February
instead; until 1885, Riel was the political leader of the Métis;
he led a rebellion against the Canadian Authorities and was charged with
high treason, found guilty and sentenced to death; his name is a symbol
for Native independence. |
| November 16 |
Day for Tolerance – UNESCO
The appreciation of diversity, the ability to enjoy one's rights and freedoms
without infringing on those of others: tolerance has always been considered
a moral virtue; this day was designated to be a reminder. |
| November 21–25 |
Canadian Aboriginal Festival– Canada
The largest Aboriginal multi-disciplinary arts event in North America celebrates
its 15th anniversary this year; takes place in Toronto, ON. |
| November 27 |
Thanksgiving – United States
Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November; it is a time for family and
food and marks the unofficial beginning of the winter holiday season. |
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| PLEASE NOTE: Sources for this page include Amherst Publishing's
Multicultural Calendar, Creative Cultural Communication's Multicultural
Calendar, country specific sites and InterfaithCalendar.org.
If you are looking for a print calendar, check out www.multiculturalcalendar.com. |
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