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Graybridge Malkam is pleased to provide
you with a list of upcoming holidays and celebrations from a variety of
cultures.
We're always looking for more culturally significant dates to add to our
calendar. If you know of any important dates that we've missed, please contact
us and let us know so we can share them with everyone. |
June 2010
International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures – United Nations
The United Nations Assembly encourages Member States to consider initiatives that identify areas for practical action at all levels of society to promote inter-religious and intercultural dialogue, tolerance, understanding and cooperation. It also encourages the promotion of dialogue among the media from all cultures and civilizations.
Gay & Lesbian Pride Month
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June 4-6 |
Earth Fair – American Aboriginal
Over 100 Native tribes from U.S. and Canada gather in Downtown Oklahoma City to share and participate in their rich and diverse heritage. |
June 16 |
Dragon Boat Festival – China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Honours the poet Chu Yuan, who drowned himself in protest of social injustice in 277 B.C. Dragon Boat races are held in Canada throughout June and July. |
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June 20 |
Father’s Day – incl. Canada, United States
Honours the contribution of fathers to the family unit. |
June 20 |
World Refugee Day – United Nations
Designated by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in 2000. |
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June 21 |
National Aboriginal Day – Canada
Established in 1996, this day provides an opportunity to learn more about the diverse Canadian Aboriginal cultural heritage. |
June 24 |
St. Jean Baptiste Day – France, Quebec
He is the patron saint of French-Canadians; a provincial holiday in Quebec. |
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June 27 |
Multiculturalism Day – Canada
Day of learning more about the contributions that various communities make to Canadian society and to celebrate Canada’s richness and diversity. |
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| PLEASE NOTE: Sources for this page include Diversity Resources, Inc.
Multicultural Calendar, Creative Cultural Communication's Multicultural
Calendar, country specific sites and InterfaithCalendar.org.
If you are looking for a print calendar, check out www.multiculturalcalendar.com. |
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