Latin American and Hispanic Canadian Heritage Month

October is Latin American and Hispanic Canadian Heritage Month.

From the 2023 Statement by Minister Khera . . . 

. . . a time to celebrate and remember past and current contributions of Canadians of Latin American Origin. Canadians of Latin American origin in Canada enrich communities across the country with their vibrant cultures, cuisine, music, and traditions. Their significant contributions to every facet of Canadian society -- from business to innovation, academics, arts, science, and more -- have also made our country more reslient. 

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Read about Latin Canadians in the Canadian Encyclopedia.

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Come up to the Learning Commons and borrow a book from our display!

For more information and resources, check out my Latin American and Hispanic Resources slide.

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Islamic Heritage Month

October is Islamic Heritage Month in Canada!

From the 2022 Statement by Minister Hussen . . .  

Canada is the country it is becuase of its people and Muslim Canadians have greatly contributed to the overall success of our society. From science to business, academia to the arts and everything in between, Muslim Canadians have helped shape the modern-day Canada that we all know today. These diverse communities have an array of rich traditions and share a deep history from which we can all learn. 

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Take the Islamic History in Canada Quiz. Choose your difficulty level and number of questions. Test your knowledge of Islamic History in Canada. 

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Read about Islam in the Canadian Encyclopedia.

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Come up to the Learning Commons and borrow a book from our display!

For more information and resources check out my Islamic Heritage Month Slides. Each graphic is a link. 

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Women's History Month

October is Women's History Month in Canada!

This is a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive, Canada.

Women of Impact in Canada is an online gallery celebrating women's achievements and contributions to Canadian society.

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Women in Canadian History : A Timeline is a timeline of women's contributions and important milestones in Canadian History.

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Try a Women in Canadian History Quiz. Choose your difficulty level and number of questions. Then test your knowledge of women in Canadian history. 

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Watch some Heritage Minutes to learn about more Canadian women.

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Come on up to the Learning Commons and borrow a book from our Women's History Month Display!

Check out more resources on my Women's History Month Slides. Each graphic is a link.

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