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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia May 15, 2023

May 17 marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).

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Red Dress Day May 03, 2023

May 5th marks Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People.

Asian Heritage Month

Celebrating Asian Heritage Month Apr 28, 2023

May is a time to celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of people of Asian descent and ensure the ongoing protection of their rights and freedoms in Nova Scotia and across Canada.

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International Transgender Day of Visibility Mar 29, 2023

March 31st is the International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate and honor transgender people and increase visibility and awareness of the transgender community's struggles and triumphs.

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International Day for Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Mar 24, 2023

On March 25th we are asked to reflect on the victims of the transatlantic slave trade, a brutal and dehumanizing practice that lasted for centuries.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Mar 20, 2023

The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is an essential time to reflect on the need to act against racism in all its forms.