Formerly known as Aboriginal Veteran’s Day, this day was established first in Manitoba in 1994. Indigenous people have played an integral part in Canada’s efforts in all monumental wars dating back to 1812. Over 4,000 indigenous people served during World War I. Nov. 8 serves as a national day of recognition of more than 200 […]
On November 11, in Canada and the U.S., we honor and commemorate members of the armed forces who served our countries. Veteran's Day and Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, originated on November 11, 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I. This day is an opportunity to recall all who have served in […]
November 25 is recognized annually as International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Violence against women is any act of gender-based violence that results in physical, sexual or psychological harm, including threats of such harm in public or private. This day was founded through the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women issued by […]