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June is Pride Month - 2SLQBTQI+
Pride Season is a term that refers to the wide range of Pride events that take in June when 2SLGBTQI+ communities and allies come together to spotlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize the contributions of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Although special attention is put on the Pride events during the summer months, they happen throughout the year in many communities.
Historically, Pride gatherings emerged from the first large-scale protests for 2SLGBTQI+ rights. In Canada, the first demonstrations took place in Ottawa and Vancouver in 1971. By 1973, Pride events were held in several Canadian cities, including Montréal, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg. Toronto's Pride weekend in June is now among the largest Pride events in North America.
2025 Pride Theme is "The Fabric of Freedom"
Happy Pride Season!
For more information please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/pride-season.html
June is Italian Heritage Month
In June, we celebrate Italian Heritage Month. People of Italian descent have been in Canada since the 1880s and are an integral part of our society, making it more dynamic.
Our country's first Italian community numbered around 2,000 people at the end of the 19th century. In the 2021 census, more than 1.5 million people claimed Italian origins. Home to one of the largest Italian diasporas in the world, Canada is proud of this community’s vibrant, shared culture. For generations, people of Italian descent have enriched Canadian society, thanks in part to the Little Italy neighbourhoods in many major Canadian cities that have helped make our country more diverse and more open to the world.
The contributions made by people of Italian descent don’t stop at the gates of these neighbourhoods. They have also made notable impacts in finance, politics, cuisine, music, entrepreneurship, education, science and many other fields.
Italian Heritage Month is a time to recognize the rich culture and traditions of Italian Canadians and to celebrate the spirit of community that brings us together. Let's take this opportunity to come together and learn about the heritage of our neighbours of Italian ancestry!
Happy Italian Heritage Month!
Find out more at: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2025/05/statement-by-minister-guilbeault-on-italian-heritage-month.html
June is National Indigenous Heritage Month
June marks the start of National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour and celebrate the unique histories and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. To move Canada forward, we must continue to learn from Indigenous Peoples, their experiences, and build on the significant contributions Indigenous Peoples make in advancing Canada. Our everlasting relationship is based on respect for Indigenous rights. We must reflect on the lasting harms caused by colonization and consider the role we each play in advancing reconciliation.
This month is also a celebration of the beauty and diversity of Indigenous languages. We recognize that the preservation and promotion of Indigenous languages are paramount to community connections, identity, and histories. We honour the voices and contributions of Indigenous leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, artists, business owners, and youth, who continue to shape the unique fabric of this country in profound and inspiring ways.
National Indigenous History Month invites us to reflect on what unites us: equity, respect for human rights, diversity, and a shared hope for a more inclusive future. It also calls on us to recognize the vital role Indigenous Peoples play as stewards of the environment, and to learn from their deep, enduring connection to the land. We must build a brighter, stronger, more inclusive Canada for future generations, by embracing the journey of reconciliation in true partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
For more information please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/06/joint-statement-by-ministers-alty-chartrand-gull-masty-and-guilbeault-on-national-indigenous-history-month.html
June is Filipino Heritage Month
Today marks the start of Filipino Heritage Month. This is an opportunity to highlight the achievements and experiences of the third largest Asian community in the country.
The Filipino community in Canada is one of the fastest-growing populations, now representing nearly one million people. This community has played a vital role in helping build a stronger and more vibrant Canada.
Filipino Canadians have made lasting contributions to this country’s vibrant history and continue to shape its future. Members of the community have made their mark in diverse fields including health care, entrepreneurship, the arts, sport, science, finance, social justice and politics. They are integral to our country and have played a key role in building the unified, inclusive society that, today, makes us so proud to be Canadian.
Happy Filipino Heritage Month!
For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2025/05/statement-by-minister-guilbeault-on-filipino-heritage-month.html
June is Portuguese Heritage Month
During the month of June, people across the country will celebrate Portuguese Heritage Month. As members of the community take the next 30 days to highlight the many great past and ongoing contributions of Portuguese Canadians, we’re given an opportunity to learn more about their rich and vibrant traditions and culture.
As the proud home to over half a million Luso-Canadians, our country has one of the largest Portuguese diasporas in the world. Originally from many different Portuguese regions, the community has strived to keep their individual traditions, language and culture alive.
From politics to art and sport to cuisine, Canadians of Portuguese heritage continue to have a positive impact on our country each and every day in towns and cities across our great country.
Happy Portuguese Heritage Month!
For more information please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2022/05/government-of-canada-marks-portuguese-heritage-month.html
June 27th
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!
Have a fun and safe summer!!
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