First Monday in September, Labour Day is an occasion to campaign for and celebrate workers' rights during parades and picnics organized by trade unions. www.labourcouncil.ca
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The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. www.un.org
September 30th, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day, is a day when we honour the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada and learn more about the terrible history of those schools. www.orangeshirtday.org
October is Women's History Month in Canada, marking the beginning of an annual month-long celebration of the outstanding achievements of women throughout Canada’s history. https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/womens-history-month.html
October is Islamic History Month. Islamic history and culture encompass a broad range of individual and collective experiences, as well as important contributions to literature, math, science, art and history. https://www.islamichistorymonth.ca/
