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Celebrate Canada program regional offices. Apply for funding for activities organized on: National Aboriginal Day (June 21); Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24); Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27); and Canada Day (July 1).
The Celebrate Canada funding program provides funding to community-based activities celebrating and promoting National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27 and Canada Day on July 1.
- National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21. June 21, on the summer solstice, let’s take a moment to learn more about the culture, traditions, languages, contribution and heritage of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day – June 24. In Canada, nearly 10 million people speak French! Let's join Francophones and Francophiles in celebrating the dynamic French-speaking culture as well as Quebec National Day.
- Canadian Multiculturalism Day – June 27. Canada's cultural diversity has roots around the world. Let’s take the time to appreciate the contribution of different multicultural groups and communities to our society.
- Canada Day – July 1. Let’s celebrate the people and places that make this country beautiful. Let’s shine a light on Canada’s diversity, inclusion and youth and look at the future with optimism.
- Legal Canadian Holidays vs. Unofficial Ones. A “legal holiday” in Canada (also known as a statutory or “stat” holiday) is a day when Canadian employers are legally required to give all their workers a day off.
- Christmas in Canada. December 25. Christmas is by far the biggest holiday on the Canadian calendar. Officially, it’s a religious celebration commemorating the birth of the Christian savior Jesus Christ, though as is the case in most western countries, Canadian Christmas has steadily evolved into a largely secular event centered around family gift-giving.
- Boxing Day and Black Friday. December 26 and fourth Friday of November. While the lead-up to Christmas is undoubtedly the busiest shopping season of the Canadian year, the day after Christmas is a close second.
- New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. December 31 and January 1. The last major milestone of the December holiday season, New Year’s Eve is a chance for Canadians to drink and party one final night before the year changes over.
On June 21, for National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.
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Jul 1, 2023 · Canada welcomes new citizens as it celebrates 156th birthday. These newcomers call Canada Day both 'painful' and 'important,' after learning Indigenous history.
