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Canada
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Black History Month [Canada] 
 "Every year Canadians are invited to take part in the festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, during Black History Month [in February]." The site features an overview of historic events, brief biographical information about important black Canadians, and links to related sites. In English and French. From the government of Canada. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/multiculturalism/black/index.asp Topics: Black Resources, Holidays by Region Last updated Oct 7, 2009 Canadian Virtual War Memorial / Mémorial virtuel de guerre du Canada
Excellent site that provides information about the more than 116,000 Canadians and Newfoundlers who fought and died while representing their country during the Nile Expedition (1884-1885), the South African War (1899-1902), the First World War, the Second World War, and the Korean War. Includes commemorative inscriptions in Canada's Books of Remembrance; Canadian medals and decorations; Remembrance Day posters; digital war art; representative songs, prose, and poetry; and information about Canadian war graves and memorial sites around the world. There are also links to related Web resources. In French and English. http://www.virtualmemorial.gc.ca/ Topics: Holidays by Region, Literary Movements and Periods, Military, Poetry Last updated Jul 25, 2001 Christmas Traditions in France and Canada
Historical background on the "social and communal customs, family celebrations and religious ceremonies" of Christmas as they evolved from the Middle Ages to modern day France and Canada is explored at this site. Available in English and French. http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Noel/angl/ Topics: Christmas, Holidays by Region Last updated Nov 21, 2002 Cultural Profiles Project
Intended as a guide to aid in cultural awareness of new immigrants to Canada, this is a resource for learning about the "life and customs" of countries worldwide. Provides information on work, food, holidays, family life, spirituality, communication, education, sports and recreation, landscape and climate, history, health care, and the arts and literature of dozens of countries. Also available in French. From Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). http://www.cp-pc.ca/ Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays by Region, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Nov 19, 2005 May Week: The Labour Arts Festival
The purpose of this annual event in Edmonton, Canada, "is to promote the interests of cultural workers and trade unionists, and to bring working-class culture from the margins of cultural activity onto centre stage." The site features information about May Week events and links to information about May Day's "rich tradition in the labour movement and as a pagan day of celebration." Includes archives back to 1998. http://www.mayweek.ab.ca/ Topics: Art by Region, Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities, Faiths, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region, Labor, Recreation, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Aug 29, 2004 Snowshoes and Sled Dogs: Wintering in the Yukon
This photo collection provides a look at the fun side of winter life in the Yukon, Canada. View images of festivals, winter sports and hobbies, hunting, and cultural celebrations such as Christmas gatherings and masquerade balls. In English and French. From the Yukon Archives, Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture. http://tc.gov.yk.ca/archives/winter/ Topics: History By Place, Holidays by Region Last updated Dec 14, 2007 Thanksgiving and Remembrance Day
Information about the Thanksgiving Day holiday in Canada, which has been celebrated on the second Monday of October since the 1930s. Also notes that "from 1921 to 1930, the Armistice Day Act provided that Thanksgiving would be observed on Armistice Day." Includes "a list of the dates of the proclamations and observance of General Thanksgiving Days, and reasons therefore" back to 1799. From Canadian Heritage, a division of the Canadian government. http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/ceem-cced/jfa-ha/action-eng.cfm Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Victoria Day
Background about Victoria Day, a national holiday in Canada that "has been celebrated in Canada since the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). May 24, Queen Victoria's birthday, was declared a holiday by the Legislature of the Province of Canada in 1845. ... In 1957, Victoria Day was permanently appointed as the Queen's birthday in Canada." In English and French. From Canadian Heritage. http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/ceem-cced/jfa-ha/victoria-eng.cfm Topics: Holidays by Region Last updated Jan 19, 2009 [Canadian] Public Holidays and Other Important Dates
A list of Canadian national and provincial/territorial holidays for the next couple of years, plus a list of important Canadian anniversaries from 2000 to 2010. Also available in French. Provided by the Canadian government. http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/ceem-cced/jfa-ha/index-eng.cfm Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Sep 15, 2009 |
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