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2019–2020Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Calendar

EVERYBODY HAS A STORY

Burnham Public School

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The Kawartha Pine Ridge Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Calendar 2019-2020Living, learning and leading equitably and inclusively.

One of the many responsibilities of a school district is to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all students and employees with diverse backgrounds. The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) believes in the power of education to change thinking, attitudes and behaviours. The Board remains committed to identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that limit the academic success and life chances of students, as well as the career opportunities of employees. The Board’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee operates with a mandate to promote and raise awareness of issues relating to equity, diversity and inclusion.

For the fourteenth consecutive year, members of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee challenged schools to create art commenting on themes related to equity, diversity and inclusion. The theme for this year’s calendar is Everybody Has a Story. To account for a variety of learning needs and styles, school communities were encouraged to use diverse media. Their goal was to portray ways in which students, staff and community members can foster positive change that builds a more fair, inclusive and equitable society.

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Calendar represents a partnership among students, staff, the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Human Resource Services, and KPR Corporate Affairs. It aims to serve as a resource for students, staff and school communities. It celebrates the creativity of KPR students and provides information about:

• Significant equity and diversity dates recognized by the United Nations, Canada and Ontario

• Bahá’í, Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Islamic and Sikh holy days and feasts

• Dates of significance to communities within the KPR district (e.g., First Nations and Métis)

• Canadian civic holidays

• Equinox, solstice and daylight savings dates

• The KPR Board Calendar.

An electronic version with accompanying resource suggestions is available within the online Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Library on the Board’s website at www.kprschools.ca

Special thanks go to the many individuals who supported this project, including:

• Each student, educator, volunteer and staff member involved in creating artwork

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee members

• Alderville, Curve Lake, and Hiawatha First Nations

• Peterborough Pride Committee

• Trent University, Department of Indigenous Studies

• Staff and community organizations who suggested holy days, feasts and days of significance

• Karen Owen, Graphic Designer in KPR Corporate Affairs.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at KPRKPRDSB supports the advancement of equity, diversity, inclusion and respect for the dignity of all persons within the community. In collaboration with students, staff, trustees and community partners, the team supports student achievement through just and fair working and learning environments. We are guided primarily by the principles and practices mandated under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Ontario Human Rights Code, Ontario’s Education Equity Action Plan, the Education Act, the Safe Schools Act, Ontario’s Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

In collaboration with all departments and programs, KPR:

• Implements the Board’s equity-related policies and administrative regulations

• Develops and ensures adherence to our Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

• Involves community partners in equity and diversity initiatives

• Provides anti-discrimination education within the system

• Develops capacity among staff and students to advance equity, value diversity, and create more inclusive and respectful environments

• Creates and disseminates resources that enhance understanding of, and across, diverse communities.

The Board has an advisory Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee that consists of representatives from all employee groups. The mandate of this committee is to address equity, diversity and inclusiveness in educational, human resources and business services of the Board, and to provide leadership and direction in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion.

The Board has undertaken many equity-related actions to support safety and student achievement. These include:

• Continuing the Board’s Creating Safe and Positive Spaces initiative to build safer and more accepting schools and workplaces for students, staff and community members who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, or questioning (LGBTQ+), as well as for their allies, friends and families.

• Offering staff professional development, modeled after the Harmony Movement’s Educator’s Equity Workshop.

• Updating Board policy to include flying the Pride Flag at all KPR schools throughout June, National Pride Month.

• Affirming equity as a pillar of our education system.

• Providing ongoing training to staff, including new employees, supervisors and aspiring leaders.

• Supporting individuals and families through KPR’s Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Accommodation Guidelines for Staff and Students.

• Creating opportunities for student voice through school equity groups, the Social Changemakers Conference, Board-wide Gender and Sexual Diversity Conference, Igniting Student Voice Workshops and a variety of guest speakers.

• Supporting ongoing compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, including continued implementation of KPR’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

• Supporting continued implementation of Ontario’s Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy.

Participation and involvement with community organizations are critical to the success of KPR’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. Strategic partnerships and involvement include:

• Barrie Regional Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy Network of School Boards, Ministry of Education

• EGALE Canada, Safer and Accepting Schools workshops supporting KPR’s Creating Safe and Positive Spaces staff development initiative

• The Harmony Movement Equity Leadership Training Program for students

• Settlement Workers in Schools program partnership with the New Canadians Centre

• Membership in the Rainbow Youth Coalition, Gender Journeys Advisory Group and the YWCA’s Week Without Violence Committee.

In addition to these partnerships, we continue to be engaged with school boards, organizations, and community agencies and members locally, provincially and nationally.

If you would like additional information about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at KPR, please visit the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Library at www.kprschools.ca.

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Queen Mary Public School

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SEPTEMBER 2019SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Index of Holy DaysLeaves Turning Colour Moon – Waabbabagaa Giizis (Anishinaabe - First Nations) Month of September Anishinaabe Moon Calendar – At this time of the year the leaves begin to change colour from green to yellow, orange, red and brown. The literal translation of this moon in Ojibwe is “the fading of the leaves.”

Mabon/Harvestide (Wiccan)* – September 23 Mabon falls on the Autumn Equinox and marks the middle of harvest. It is a time of equal day and equal night when nature is in balance. During this time, thanks are given to the earth for its bounty.

Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)* – September 30-October 1 Rosh Hashanah celebrates New Year as harvest ends. It is a time for reflection and self-assessment for the community and for individuals, as well as a time for promoting universal peace and well-being.

Navratri (Hindu)** – September 29-October 7 A festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil, Navratri honours God as a mother figure - an element that is unique from many other religions. Women traditionally plant nine different seeds at this time, in honour of the goddess Durga.

Significant DatesPowley Day – September 19 Celebrates the Supreme Court decision in R. v. Powley, which granted Métis Harvesting Rights, especially important at this time of year.

International Day of Peace (UN) – September 21 This day is dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

Orange Shirt Day – September 30 Recognizes the history and sad legacy of residential schools, while promoting reconciliation and hope for future generations. The annual theme is Every Child Matters.

* Holy Days beginning at sundown the day before

**This date may vary based on moon sightings, local or regional customs

For more information and resources related to these dates, please refer to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Library available at www.kprschools.ca.

Elementary School Days1 2 3 4 5

Leaves Turning Colour Moon – Waabbabagaa Giizis (Anishinaabe – First Nations)

Labour DaySchools & Board closed First Day of School

International Literacy Day (UN)

Pride Week Peterborough begins

International Day of Democracy (UN)Terry Fox Run (Community) Powley Day

International Day of Peace (UN)Peterborough Pride Parade

Pride Week Peterborough ends

Autumn Equinox Mabon/Harvestide

National Terry Fox School Run Day Professional Activity Day

Navratri begins **

Navratri **Orange Shirt Day Rosh Hashanah begins *

AUGUST 2019S M T W T F S

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OCTOBER 2019S M T W T F S

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Central Public School

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OCTOBER 2019SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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October is...Autism Awareness Month (Can) Canadian Library Month Islamic History Month (Can) Learning Disabilities Awareness Month (Can) Women’s History Month (Can)

Index of Holy DaysThe Falling Leaves Moon – BinaaKawii Giizis (Anishinaabe - First Nations) Month of October Anishinaabe Moon Calendar – This is the month when the leaves fall to the ground, preparing Mother Earth for the coming months of winter. For more information on local Full Moon Ceremonies go to www.facebook.com/groups/16994197269 or contact Trent University Department of Indigenous Studies.

Dussehra (Hindu)** – October 8 Dussehra continues from Navratri festivities to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. It honours the Goddess Durga.

Yom Kippur (Jewish)* – October 8-9 Day of Atonement is the year’s holiest day and a day of fasting to re-establish oneness with God.

Simchat Torah (Jewish)* – October 21-22 Simchat Torah marks the end of Sukkot, a joyous occasion concluding with the synagogue reading of the Torah (Pentateuch).

Diwali (Hindu)** – October 27 This festival of lights features lanterns, flowers, electric lights and oil lamps called Adiyas. Gifts are also exchanged.

Birth of the Báb (Bahá’í)* – October 29-30 Observes the birth of the Báb, one of two founders of Bahá`í and Proclaimer of the faith.

Significant DatesPersons’ Day (Canada) – October 18 Commemorates the date in 1929 when England’s Privy Council decided that women were indeed persons and therefore entitled to all the rights of persons under the law. This reversed the 1927 decision by Canada’s Supreme Court that the word “person” did not include women. It also created the opportunity for women to be appointed to the Canadian Senate.

Hallowe’en – October 31 Stems from Celtic origins and marks a time when people believed spirits of the dead crossed over into the world of the living for one night. Many people wear costumes and children visit homes in their neighbourhoods to receive candy.

* Holy Days beginning at sundown the day before

**This date may vary based on moon sightings, local or regional customs

For more information and resources related to these dates, please refer to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Library available at www.kprschools.ca.

Leaves Falling Moon – BinaaKawii Giizis (Anishinaabe – First Nations)Navratri **Rosh Hashanah ends *World Habitat Day (UN)

International Day of Non-Violence (UN)Navratri ** Navratri ** Navratri **

Navratri **World Teachers’ Day (UN)

Navratri ** Navratri Ends **Dussehra **Yom Kippur *

German Pioneers Day (ON)Yom Kippur *

Thanksgiving DaySchools & Board closed World Food Day (UN)

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (UN) Persons’ Day (Can)

Simchat Torah* Simchat Torah* United Nations Day (UN)Professional Activity Day (Secondary Schools only)

Diwali Birth of the Báb* Birth of the Báb* Hallowe’en

SEPTEMBER 2019S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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NOVEMBER 2019S M T W T F S

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Edmison Heights Public School

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NOVEMBER 2019SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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November is...Indigenous Peoples Awareness Month (KPR)

Index of Holy DaysFreezing Moon – Baashkaakodin Giizis (Anishinaabe - First Nations) Month of November Anishinaabe Moon Calendar – The weather is getting colder and the ground begins to freeze; soon the snow will come to cover the ground for another winter.

Samhain (Wiccan)* – November 1 Samhain literally means “summer’s end” and marks the end of harvest and beginning of winter. It is considered to be one of the most powerful times of the year when the veil between the spirit world and the world of the living is at its thinnest. Samhain is a time to honour ancestors, mourn those who have died in the last year, and reconnect and make contact with the dead.

Mawlid al-Nabi (Muslim)* ** – November 9-10 A quiet festival marking Muhammad’s birth and death.

Birthday of Guru Nanak (Sikh) – November 12 Born in the 1400s, Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism.

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur (Sikh) – November 24 Bahadur became a martyr and hero in 1675 when he was beheaded for refusing Islam at a time when it was being enforced.

Day of the Covenant* (Bahá’í) – November 25 Commemorates Bahá’u’lláh’s promise about the work that his son and successor, Abdu’l-Bahá, would do in the name of the Bahá’í faith.

Ascension of Abdu’l-Bahá (Bahá’í) – November 28 Abdu’l-Bahá was Bahá’u’lláh’s eldest son and successor, and was famed for his 1911-1913 teachings in Europe and America, which spread the Bahá’í message to the western world.

Significant DatesRemembrance Day (Can) – November 11 A national day of observance to honour the lives of the many people who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace. It is important to recognize the diversity of Canada’s veterans, and the contributions and sacrifices made by all Canadians who served, including men, women, immigrants, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people.

Transgender Day of Remembrance – November 20 The Transgender Day of Remembrance memorializes those who have been murdered because of transphobia, anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. This day also raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people and acknowledges one of the most prevalent causes for bullying: gender identity and expression.

* Holy Days beginning at sundown the day before

**This date may vary based on moon sightings, local or regional customs

For more information and resources related to these dates, please refer to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Library available at www.kprschools.ca.

OCTOBER 2019S M T W T F S

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DECEMBER 2019S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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29 30 31Freezing Moon – Baashkaakodin Giizis (Anishinaabe – First Nations)Samhain*

Daylight Savings Time ends

Birth of Baha’u’llah*Mawlid al-Nabi*

Mawlid al-Nabi*Remembrance Day(Can) Birthday of Guru Nanak

World Diabetes Day (WHO)

International Day of Tolerance (UN) Louis Riel Day (ON)

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week begins (ON)

Transgender Day of RemembranceUniversal Children’s Day (UN) Professional Activity Day

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week ends (ON)

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur

Day of the Covenant*International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women (UN)White Ribbon Campaign begins (Can) Ascension of Abdu’l-Bahá

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (UN)

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Norwood District Public School

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DECEMBER 2019SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Index of Holy DaysLittle Spirit Moon – Mnidoo Giiz’soons (Anishinaabe - First Nations) Month of December Anishinaabe Moon Calendar – As December isn’t always too blustery and stormy just yet, that type of weather is attributed to the work of the “Little Spirit.”

Bodhi Day (Buddhist) – December 8 Date of Siddhartha Gautama’s realization and presentation to fellow seekers of the Four Noble Truths.

Yule (Wiccan) – December 22 A time to hold vigil together through the longest night of the year and at the dawn welcome the turning of the wheel and the return of the light. It is a time for ritually shedding the impurities of the past year and for contemplating avenues of spiritual development in the year ahead.

Hanukkah (Jewish)* – December 22-30 The Jewish “Festival of Lights” celebrated for eight days to commemorate the victory of the Maccabees over Hellenistic Greeks in the 2nd century before the Common Era, and to celebrate the power of God and the faithfulness of Israel.

Christmas (Christian) – December 25 Honours the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God.

Kwanzaa (African-Canadian and American) –December 26 - January 1 A holiday based on the African tradition of celebrating the harvesting of the first fruits (Kwanzaa means “first”). Kwanzaa was recreated and introduced in the U.S. by California college professor Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. The celebration has now spread worldwide; Kwanzaa is celebrated by millions of people in Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America.

Significant DatesInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities (UN) – December 3 This day promotes awareness and mobilizes support for critical issues related to the inclusion of persons with disabilities in society.

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (Can) – December 6 On December 6, 1989, 14 women at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal were killed in a gender-based act of violence. In 1991, the Parliament of Canada declared December 6 to be the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The day now represents a time to reflect on the phenomenon of violence against women-identified people in our society and to speak out against all forms of violence against women and girls.

International Human Rights Day (UN) – December 10 This day is meant to build awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations.

* Holy Days beginning at sundown the day before

**This date may vary based on moon sightings, local or regional customs

For more information and resources related to these dates, please refer to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Library available at www.kprschools.ca.

Little Spirit Moon – Mnidoo Giiz’soons (Anishinaabe – First Nations)World AIDS Day (UN)

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery (UN)

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (UN)

International Volunteer Day (UN)

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (Can)White Ribbon Campaign ends (Can)

Bodhi DayInternational Human Rights Day (UN)

International Migrants’ Day (UN)

International Human Solidarity Day (UN) Winter Solstice

Hanukkah*Yule*

Hanukkah*Schools Closed

Hanukkah*Schools Closed

Christmas Day (Christian)Hanukkah*Schools Closed

Boxing Day (Can)Hanukkah*KwanzaaSchools Closed

Hanukkah*KwanzaaSchools Closed

Hanukkah*Kwanzaa

Hanukkah*Kwanzaa

Hanukkah*KwanzaaSchools Closed

New Year’s EveKwanzaaSchools Closed

NOVEMBER 2019S M T W T F S

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JANUARY 2020S M T W T F S

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James Strath Public School

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JANUARY 2020SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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January is...Tamil Heritage Month (ON)

Index of Holy DaysSpirit Moon – Mnidoo Giizis (Anishinaabe - First Nations) Month of January Anishinaabe Moon Calendar – This month is usually cold with many unpredictable storms, as if some unseen force was at work; the howling wind and the snapping of the twigs from the frost add to the idea of a “Spirit” at work.

Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh (Sikh) - January 2 Guru Gobind Singh instituted the five items of faith worn by Sikhs – Kesh, Kanga, Kara, Kaccha, Kirpan – and established the Order of the Khalsa.

Epiphany (Christian) – January 6 Originates from a Greek word meaning “to show” and signifies the time when Jesus was revealed to the world.

Christmas (Orthodox) – January 7 See December Index.

Mahayana New Year (Buddhist)** – January 10 While Buddhists all over the world celebrate the New Year at different times, Mahayana Buddhists observe it with special rituals, prayers, songs, food and gatherings on the first full moon day in January.

Makar Sankranti (Hindu) – January 15 Makar Sankranti observes the first Hindu festival of the solar calendar year.

World Religion Day (Bahá’i/Multifaith)* – January 19 World Religion Day was instituted by the Bahá’i community in 1950 to help foster interfaith understanding and harmony. Occurs on the third Sunday of January.

Lunar New Year – January 25 Lunar New Year is celebrated among Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean populations, as well as among followers of Buddhism.

Significant DatesWorld Braille Day – January 4 World Braille Day recognizes the contributions of Louis Braille, creator of the braille code, and brings awareness about the challenges faced by individuals who are visually impaired.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 20 This day celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., for his role as a civil rights leader in the fight for racial equality.

* Holy Days beginning at sundown the day before

**This date may vary based on moon sightings, local or regional customs

For more information and resources related to these dates, please refer to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Library available at www.kprschools.ca.

DECEMBER 2019S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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FEBRUARY 2020S M T W T F S

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Spirit Moon – Mnidoo Giizis (Anishinaabe – First Nations)KwanzaaNew Year’s DaySchools Closed

Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Schools Closed Schools Closed World Braille Day

Epiphany (Christian)Schools reopen

Christmas Day (Orthodox) Mahayana New Year**

Makar Sankranti

World Religion Day*Martin Luther King Jr. Day Lincoln Alexander Day Secondary Exams Begin Lunar New Year

Family Literacy Day (Can)International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust (UN) Professional Activity Day

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Queen Elizabeth Public School

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FEBRUARY 2020SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

JANUARY 2020S M T W T F S

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MARCH 2020S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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February is...Black History Month (Can)Chinese Heritage MonthNational Inclusive Education Month (Can)

Index of Holy DaysBear Moon – Mkwa Giizis (Anishinaabe - First Nations) Month of February Anishinaabe Moon Calendar – Towards the end of this month, many of the animals that hibernate begin to stir and come out of hibernation. The bear is said to be the one that sleeps the longest.

Paranirvana/Nirvana Day (Buddhist)** – February 15 This festival marks the Buddha’s death, enlightenment and freedom from physical existence. The day is marked by special readings, meditations about loss, impermanence, and the newly deceased, visiting temples or monasteries, and exchanging food, money, household items and clothes. It is celebrated by some on February 8.

Maha Shivaratri (Hindu) – February 21 Celebrates Shiva, one of the deities of the Hindu Trinity.

Losar (Buddhist) – February 24-26 Tibetan New Year lasts for three days. People visit monasteries, make offerings, and put purification at the forefront of their appearance, feasts, and rituals to drive away evil spirits.

Shrove Tuesday (Christian) – February 25 Marks a day of penitence, cleansing the soul and celebration before the Lent fast begins.

Lent (Christian) – February 26 – April 9 Lent is the season of penance and prayer before Easter. It is a time when Christians remember the 40 days and nights Jesus spent alone in the desert without food.

Significant DatesValentine’s Day – February 14 People pronounce or reaffirm their love for someone, often by sending cards or giving gifts.

Anti-Bullying Day (Can) – February 26 The last Wednesday of February is known as Anti-Bullying Day in Canada. It’s also known as “Pink Shirt Day.” It originated as a protest against a homophobic bullying incident at a Nova Scotia high school (Central Kings Rural High School). On this day participants are asked to wear pink to symbolize a stand against bullying. Many also recognize the Day of Pink in April in a similar way.

* Holy Days beginning at sundown the day before

**This date may vary based on moon sightings, local or regional customs

For more information and resources related to these dates, please refer to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Library available at www.kprschools.ca.

Bear Moon – Mkwa Giizis (Anishinaabe – First Nations)

Groundhog Day Semester 2 begins

Valentine’s Day

Paranirvana/Nirvana Day**National Flag Day of Canada (Can)

Family Day (ON)Schools & Board Closed

World Day of Social Justice (UN)

International Mother Language Day (UN)Maha Shivaratri

LosarLosar Shrove Tuesday

Anti-Bullying/Pink Shirt Day (Can)

Lent beginsLosar

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Clarke High School

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MARCH 2020SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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March is...Bangladeshi Heritage Month

Hellenic Heritage Month (ON)

Index of Holy DaysSnow Crust Moon – Naabdin Giizis (Anishinaabe - First Nations) Month of March Anishinaabe Moon Calendar – March is often a time of snow, sleet and freezing rain forming a slippery crust of ice on top of the snow. This month is known as the time when you can walk on top of the snow.

Holi (Hindu)** – March 10 Honours creation and renewal as a spring festival associated with Krishna.

Naw-Rúz (Bahá’í)* – March 19 The Persian new year celebrates unity, joy and hospitality with a feast of seven items beginning with the letter “s” (in Farsi). A great deal of time is spent with a gift exchange and attending social gatherings.

Purim (Jewish)* – March 9 Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish community, described in the Biblical Book of Esther.

Significant DatesInternational Women’s Day – March 8 International Women’s Day is a worldwide celebration of women, peace and human rights. Typically occurring during International Women’s Week, this is a time for all people to reflect on the impacts of violence against women and girls and to commit to helping end it.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – March 21 As a response to the massacre in Sharpeville, South Africa in 1960, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination calls on citizens to take action to eliminate racial discrimination, and build more inclusive and accepting communities.

Earth Hour (Global) – March 28 (8:30 - 9:30 pm) A global event asking households and businesses to conserve energy by turning off non-essential lights and electrical appliances for one hour. This hour raises awareness of the need to take action on climate change.

* Holy Days beginning at sundown the day before

**This date may vary based on moon sightings, local or regional customs

For more information and resources related to these dates, please refer to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Library available at www.kprschools.ca.

Snow Crust Moon – Naabdin Giizis (Anishinaabe – First Nations) Lent (Orthodox)

International Women’s Day (UN)Daylight Savings Time begins

Holi*Purim Holi*

March BreakAll schools closed

March BreakAll schools closed

March BreakAll schools closedSt. Patrick’s Day

OstaraMarch BreakAll schools closed

March BreakAll schools closedNaw-Rúz *Spring Equinox

March BreakAll schools closed Journée de la Francophonie (Can)Ostara

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UN)Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling Against Racism & Racial Discrimination (UN) beginsWorld Down Syndrome Day (UN)

World Water Day (UN)

International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade (UN) Week of Solidarity ends Earth Hour

National Aboriginal Language Day

FEBRUARY 2020S M T W T F S

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APRIL 2020S M T W T F S

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Charles Bowman Public School

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APRIL 2020SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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April is...Earth Month (Can) Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month (Can) Sikh Heritage Month (ON)

Index of Holy DaysMaple Sugar Moon – Ziisbaakdoke Giizis (Anishinaabe - First Nations) Month of April Anishinaabe Moon Calendar – The month of April is an active time for those who tap the maple trees for their sap and turn it into maple syrup and sugar. It is known as the sugaring moon.

Rama Navami (Hindu) – April 2 Recognizes the Birth of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana.

Vaisakhi (Sikh)** – April 3 Vaisakhi honours the Sikh New Year and the year that Sikhism became a collective faith with processions and hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy book. It is also spelled Baisakhi.

Palm Sunday (Christian) – April 5 Marks the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the start of the Holy Week.

Passover (Jewish)* – April 8-16 The start of the season of Passover commemorates the liberation of the Children of Israel who were led out of Egypt by Moses.

Theravada New Year (Buddhist) – April 9 The New Year takes place on the first full moon in April for Theravada Buddhists. Themes of reflecting on one’s karma, of purifying oneself, and of hospitality are prevalent.

Good Friday (Christian) – April 10 Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Easter (Christian) – April 12 The most important Christian festival, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Easter (Orthodox) – April 19 Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Ridván* (Bahá’í) – April 20 - May 1 Ridván celebrates Bahá’u’lláh’s time in the garden of Ridván and his announcement that he was the prophet promised by the Báb. The most important Bahá’i festival.

Yom HaShoah/Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jewish)* – April 21 Yom HaShoah remembers the Holocaust and the six million Jewish people who perished. Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising.

Ramadan (Muslim)* ** – April 23 - May 23 Ramadan is a period of self-purification and betterment. For one month, Muslims fast daily, from dawn until sunset. Gaining self-control and contributing to charity are central features.

Significant DatesInternational Day of Pink (Can) – April 9 A day to celebrate diversity and raise awareness to stop homophobic, transphobic and all forms of bullying and discrimination. See also “Anti-Bullying Day” in February.

Equality Day (Can) – April 17 On Equality Day Canadians everywhere can celebrate the inclusion of Sections 15 and 28 in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which forms part of the Canadian Constitution.

Earth Day (Can) – April 22 This is a day designed to inspire awareness of, and appreciation for, the Earth’s environment.

* Holy Days beginning at sundown the day before**This date may vary based on moon sightings, local or regional customsFor more information and resources related to these dates, please refer to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Library available at www.kprschools.ca.

MARCH 2020S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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MAY 2020S M T W T F S

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31 Maple Sugar Moon – Ziisbaakdoke Giizis (Anishinaabe – First Nations)

Rama NavamiInternational Children’s Book DayWorld Autism Awareness Day (UN) Vaisakhi** Refugee Rights Day (Can)

Palm Sunday World Health Day (UN) Passover *

International Day of Pink (Can) Passover *Theravada New Year

Good FridayPassover *Schools & Board closed Passover *

EasterPassover *

Easter MondayPassover *Schools & Board closed Passover * Passover * Passover * Equality Day (Can)

Easter (Orthodox) Ridván*

Ridván*Yom HaShoa/Holocaust Remembrance Day

Earth DayRidván*

Canada Book DayRamadan begins* **Ridván*

Ramadan* **Ridván*Professional Activity Day

Ramadan* **Ridván*

Ramadan* **Ridván*

Ramadan* **Ridván*

National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured at Work (Can)Ramadan* **Ridván*

Ramadan* **Ridván*

Ramadan* **Ridván*

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Baltimore Public School

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MAY 2020SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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May is...Asian Heritage Month (ON) Dutch Heritage Month (ON) Jewish Heritage Month (ON)

Index of Holy DaysSucker Moon – Nmebine Giizis (Anishinaabe - First Nations) Month of May Anishinaabe Moon Calendar – During the month of May the suckers used to run; they were so plentiful in the lakes, streams and creeks that they could be caught by hand easily.Ridván (Bahá’í)* – April 20 - May 1 See April Index.Ramadan (Muslim)* ** – April 23 - May 23See April Index.Beltane (Wiccan)* – May 1 An ancient Gaelic celebration marking the beginning of summer and the fertility of the coming year.Visakha Puja/Buddha Day** (Buddhist) – May 7 The most important Buddhist Festival, Vesak celebrates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death among Theravada Buddhists.Laylat al-Qadr (Muslim)* ** – May 19 Also known as the Night of Power, it marks the night on which the Qur’an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by Allah.

Ascension Day (Christian) – May 21 Christians believe Christ ascended into heaven. Celebrated 40 days after Easter, Ascension marks the last earthly appearance of Christ after His resurrection.Declaration of the Báb (Bahá’í)* – May 22-23 Starting two hours after sunset on the 23rd, the event celebrates the Báb’s official declaration of his mission to prepare the world for God’s messenger, Bahá’u’lláh.Eid al-Fitr (Muslim)* ** – May 23 Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. The Festival of Breaking the Fast is a time of great celebration.

Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh* (Bahá’í) – May 27 Marks the ascension of Bahá’u’lláh, second founder of Bahá’i.Shavuot (Jewish)* – May 28-30 Marks the time when the first harvest was taken to the Temple. Also known as the Festival of Weeks.Pentecost (Christian) – May 31 Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and the birth of the Christian Church.

Significant DatesInternational Family Equality Day – May 3 Celebrated annually on the first Sunday in May, International Family Equality Day is a day to recognize the many LGBTQ people raising families today and to increase international visibility.International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia – May 17 Also known as Anti-Homophobia Day, this day offers an opportunity for people to get together and reach out to one another in an effort to end homophobia and hatred.Aboriginal Awareness Week – May 19 - 22 Aboriginal Awareness Week was designed to increase awareness of the Aboriginal peoples within Canada and the Public Service. It is a week to honour the many Indigenous cultures in Canada, including the Métis, Inuit and First Nations.* Holy Days beginning at sundown the day before**This date may vary based on moon sightings, local or regional customs

APRIL 2020S M T W T F S

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Sucker Moon – Nmebine Giizis (Anishinaabe – First Nations)Ramadan* **Ridván ends*BeltaneWorld Press Freedom Day (UN) Ramadan* **

International Family Equality DayRamadan* **World Press Freedom Day (UN)

Education Week begins (ON)Mental Health Week (Can) beginsRamadan* **

South Asian Arrival Day (ON)Ramadan* ** Ramadan* **

Ramadan* **Visakha Puja/Buddha Day**

Education Week ends (ON)Ramadan* ** Ramadan* **

Mental Health Week (Can) ends Ramadan* ** Ramadan* **

Canada Health Day Ramadan* ** Ramadan* ** Ramadan* **

International Day of Families (UN)Ramadan* ** Ramadan* **

International Day Against Homophobia and TransphobiaRamadan* **

Ramadan* **Victoria Day (Can)Schools & Board closed

Aboriginal Awareness Week beginsLaylat al-QadrRamadan* ** Ramadan* **

Ascension Day (Christian)Ramadan* **World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (UN)

Aboriginal Awareness Week ends Declaration of the Báb*International Day for Biological Diversity (UN)Ramadan* **

African Liberation DayDeclaration of the Báb*Eid al-FitrRamadan ends* **

African Liberation Day

Ascension of Baha’u’llah*International Day of UN Peacekeepers (UN)National AccessAbility Week Begins

Ascension Day (Orthodox)Shavuot* Shavuot* Shavuot*

Pentecost (Christian)

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Apsley Public School

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JUNE 2020SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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June is...Italian Heritage Month (ON) National Aboriginal History Month (Can) Portuguese History & Heritage Month (Can) Pride Month (Can) Seniors’ Month (ON)

Index of Holy DaysBlooming Moon – Waabgonii Giizis (Anishinaabe - First Nations) Month of June Anishinaabe Moon Calendar – This is the time of the year that everything starts to bloom, including the buds on the trees, flowers and other plants.

Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (Sikh) – June 16 Guru Arjan was the fifth Sikh Guru and the first Sikh martyr. He compiled all the past Gurus’ writings into one book, now the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib.

Litha (Wiccan)* – June 24 Litha, the summer solstice Sabbat, honours the longest day of the year. It is the time of year when the crops are bountiful and the earth is warm, and a focus is placed on celebrating the power of the sun.

Significant DatesJuneteenth – June 19 Juneteenth is the celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the U.S. on June 19, 1865.

National Indigenous Peoples Day (Can) – June 21 Celebrates Inuit, Métis, and First Nations’ cultures and heritage. Coincides with the summer solstice as a time to reflect on future growth.

St-Jean-Baptiste Day (QC) – June 24 The patron saint of French Canada and the distinct nature of French Canadian culture are celebrated with lively parades and parties.

* Holy Days beginning at sundown the day before

**This date may vary based on moon sightings, local or regional customs

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Blooming Moon – Waabgonii Giizis (Anishinaabe – First Nations)Canadian Environment Week begins (Can)

National AccessAbility Week Ends

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression (UN)

World Environment DayProfessional Activity Day (Elementary only)

Canadian Environment Week ends (Can) World Oceans Day (UN) Portugal Day (Can)

World Day Against Child Labour (UN) World Oceans Day (UN)

Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (UN)

JuneteenthSecondary Exams begin

World Refugee Day (UN)Summer Solstice

National Indigenous Peoples Day (Can) Public Service Day (UN)

Litha*St-Jean-Baptiste Day (QC) Last Day of Class Professional Activity Day

Muticulturalism Day (Can)

MAY 2020S M T W T F S

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Beatrice Strong Public School

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JULY 2020SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Index of Holy DaysBerry Moon – Miin Giizis (Anishinaabe - First Nations) Month of July Anishinaabe Moon Calendar – This month signifies the time when so many berries are ripe and ready for picking. Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries are especially plentiful.

Dharma Day (Buddhist) – July 5 Dharma Day marks the beginning of the Buddha’s teaching and enlightenment. Dharma Day is observed as the start of the Buddhist religion. A day of gratitude towards the Buddha and other enlightened teachers, the festival is celebrated with reflection and readings from Buddhist scriptures.

Martyrdom of the Báb (Bahá’í )* – July 10 This day honours the anniversary of the Báb’s execution in 1850.

Eid-al-Adha (Muslim)* ** – July 30 - August 3 Celebrates the end of the Hajj or the holy pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the five pillars of Islam, observed by Muslim communities.

Significant DatesCanada Day (Can) – July 1 Marks the anniversary of the formation of the union of the provinces in a federation. It is celebrated across the country.

Nelson Mandela International Day (UN) – July 18 Held annually to recognize Mandela’s contribution to peace and freedom, this day represents a global call to action for people to recognize their ability to have a positive effect on others around them, and to embrace values such as democracy, freedom, equality, diversity, reconciliation and respect.

* Holy Days beginning at sundown the day before

**This date may vary based on moon sightings, local or regional customs

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JUNE 2020S M T W T F S

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30 31 Berry Moon – Miin Giizis (Anishinaabe – First Nations)Canada Day

Dharma Day Nunavut Day Martyrdom of the Báb*World Population Day (UN)

Nelson Mandela International Day (UN)

Eid-al-Adha* **International Day of Friendship (UN) Eid-al-Adha* **

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Burnham Public School

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AUGUST 2020SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Index of Holy DaysGrain Moon – Mnoomni Giizis (Anishinaabe - First Nations) Month of August

Anishinaabe Moon Calendar – It is at this time of the year that the harvesting of grains is taking place. Grains, hay and even vegetables were prepared and put away for the winter months. For more information on local Full Moon Ceremonies go to www.facebook.com/groups/16994197269 or contact Trent University Department of Indigenous Studies.

Eid-al-Adha (Muslim)* ** – July 30 - August 3 See July index.

Krishna Jayanti/Janmashtami (Hindu)** – August 11 This festival marks the birth of Krishna, the most venerated God in Hinduism.

Al-Hijra (Muslim)*– August 19-20 The first of Muharram 1492, the Muslim New Year marks the migration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina.

Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu) – August 22 This is a celebration of the birth of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed God known as the Remover of Obstacles.

Significant DatesHiroshima Day – August 6 On August 6, 1944, the first atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Today, people recognize this event with special vigils and marches for peace.

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (UN) – August 9 This day marks the anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

World Humanitarian Day (UN) – August 19 This day is meant to recognize aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to those who provide support for people affected by crises around the world.

* Holy Days beginning at sundown the day before

**This date may vary based on moon sightings, local or regional customs

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JULY 2020S M T W T F S

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Eid-al-Adha* **Grain Moon – Mnoomni Giizis (Anishinaabe – First Nations)

Eid-al-Adha* **Civic Day (ON)Eid-al-Adha* ** Hiroshima Day

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (UN)

Krishna Jayanti/Janmashtami**

International Youth Day (UN)

Al-Hijra*World Humanitarian Day (UN) Al-Hijra* Ganesh Chaturthi **

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Dr. G.J. MacGillivray Public School

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SEPTEMBER 2020SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Index of Holy DaysLeaves Turning Colour Moon – Waabbabagaa Giizis (Anishinaabe - First Nations) Month of September Anishinaabe Moon Calendar – At this time of the year the leaves begin to change colour from green to yellow, orange, red and brown. The literal translation of this moon in Ojibway is “the fading of the leaves.”

Mabon/Harvestide (Wiccan)* – September 21 Mabon falls on the Autumn Equinox and marks the middle of harvest. It is a time of equal day and equal night when nature is in balance. During this time, thanks are given to the earth for its bounty.

Significant DatesInternational Day of Peace (UN) – September 21 This day is dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

* Holy Days beginning at sundown the day before

**This date may vary based on moon sightings, local or regional customs

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Leaves Turning Colour Moon – Waabbabagaa Giizis (Anishinaabe – First Nations)

Labour Day

First Day of SchoolInternational Literacy Day (UN)

International Day of Peace (UN)Mabon/Harvestide

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Calendars: History & OriginCalendars are common to all cultures. Often based on astronomical events, calendars reflect the different ways that time is conceived and distributed into discrete periods – seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, seasons and years.

Religious holidays are the primary events in most cultures. Their timing is usually determined by the movements of the sun or the moon. As a result, different faith traditions rely on lunar, solar, luni-solar or scientifically-formulated calendars to establish holy days from year to year. Scientifically-formulated calendars can be prepared years in advance. Lunar calendars, however, cannot. For this reason, faith cultures relying on the lunar calendar can determine their religious dates only months in advance.

Lunar calendars are based on the moon’s movement as reflected in its visibility from the earth. Composed of twelve months of 29 or 30 days, the lunar year has 354 days (355 during a leap year). Islamic, Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist calendars traditionally have followed the lunar mode.

Solar calendars are based on the earth’s revolution around the sun. The duration of a tropical year changes annually. It marks the average time from one fixed point, such as the vernal (spring) equinox, to its return. The Persian, Julian, Mayan and ancient Egyptian calendars are solar.

Luni-solar calendars incorporate both the lunar phases and the earth’s relationship to the sun. These calendars sequence months based on the moon’s phases and add a full month every few years to keep step with the tropical year. The Jewish and Chinese calendars use this system.

As time passed, many cultures and the Christian church, in particular, sought a calendar method that would allow people to know well in advance when a feast or holy day would fall. To remedy the variation that resulted annually and over time with the solar calendar, scientifically-manipulated calendars were developed. Based on a mathematical formula that often involved the addition of days to the tropical year over time, such calendars provided long-range planning and predictability of dates. The Gregorian calendar is an example of this method of managing time. It replaced the Julian calendar in the sixteenth century and is recognized worldwide. In some instances, there have been efforts to dedicate holy days to specific dates on the Gregorian calendar, to ensure greater consistency in observances. Though not a replacement for other calendars, it has become an international tool. The KPR Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Calendar follows the Gregorian calendar and incorporates dates from the calendars of world cultures and religions.

Every effort has been made to integrate the various methods of tracking time with respect to the diverse faith traditions reflected in Canadian society. Some dates are approximations based on projections from different calendars. Most dates noted for each faith group reflect the “commonly-held” traditions of each community. Because belief systems vary, all holy days within all faith traditions have not been incorporated in this effort. In addition to drawing information from reputable resources, when uncertain about particular holy dates, KPR also consulted with individual groups. Editorial decisions were made with a view to achieving our objective of developing a learning resource that would help people within the KPR community to better understand diversity in the world.

The online version of this calendar, along with additional resources, are located within the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resource Library at www.kprschools.ca

For further information, please contact KPR’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Program Officer at [email protected] or 1-877-741-4577, ext. 2157.