Events

A week-long holiday celebration of African-American heritage, unity and culture inspired by African harvest celebrations. Learn more…

An annual sacred Christian holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the spiritual leader and founder of Christianity. Learn more…

A holiday adopted by the UN in 1948 following the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document, which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being – regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, or other status. Learn more…

An eight-day Jewish celebration, also referred to as the “Festival of Lights,” it commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where Jews had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt. Learn more…

With its origins as an autumn harvest celebration, today Thanksgiving is celebrated in the U.S. as a time when family and friends come together to spend time with one another, cook and share a bountiful meal. Learn more…

A nationwide celebration where industry, labor, equity, workforce, education, and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of registered apprenticeships for re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, and supporting underserved communities. Learn more…

A “festival of lights” that celebrates the triumph of light over dark and good over evil, and the blessings of victory, freedom, and enlightenment. Primarily celebrated by followers of the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain faiths. Learn more…

In the U.S. – For honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The observance originated in 1919 on the first anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended World War I and was known as Armistice Day. It was commemorated in 1921 with the burial of an unknown soldier from World War I at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Learn more…

In Canada – A day for all Canadians to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for their country. Every individual, young and old, is encouraged to pause, give thanks and remember. Canadians recognize Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, every November 11 at 11 a.m. It marks the end of hostilities during the First World War and an opportunity to recall all those who have served in the nation’s defense. Learn more…

Seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being referred to by the wrong pronouns particularly affects transgender and gender non-conforming people. Learn more…