More than just autumn leaves, October in Canada is packed with official recognitions.
- Canadian Islamic History Month
In 2007, IHMC was proclaimed by the late Mauril Belanger, MP, for Ottawa-Vanier. Today, nearly 5 percent of the Canadian population is Muslim. representing a diverse range of backgrounds and origins from every continent.
Happy German Heritage Month. Happy Oktoberfest. Perhaps 10 percent of Canadians report being of German descent, representing more than 3 million people who make a difference in their communities every day.
Over half a million Canadians are of Latin American descent, representing all 22 Latin American countries. The month, officially designated by Parliament in 2018, also honours the service of Latin American veterans who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Launched in 2006 by the Canadian Library Association (CLA), Canadian Library Month (CLM) provides “an opportunity for Canadians not familiar with their local library to come down and experience all the services available to them. Ontario Public Library Week is the third week in October.
In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month coincides with Persons Day, the commemoration of the 1929 “Persons Case,” when the Famous Five fought to have women legally recognized as persons under the British North America Act, securing the right to sit in the Senate.
What about other months, days and seasons? Check out https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/important-commemorative-days.html