Holiday and Heritage Recognition
Monthly Passive Programming
Why is Heritage Important?
According to UNESCO:
"As a source of identity, heritage is a valuable factor for empowering local communities and enabling vulnerable groups to participate fully in social and cultural life. It can also provide time-tested solutions for conflict prevention and reconciliation"
Holiday and Heritage Timeline
September 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15. This month corresponds with Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16. Other important dates are Labor Day, Navratri, Rosh Hashanah, Tzom Gedaliah, Arba'een, and Mabon.
October 2022
National Disability Employment Awareness Month draws attention to employment barriers that still need to be addressed. Other important dates are Dussehra, Yom Kippur, Diwali, Mawlid, Sukkot, Canadian Thanksgiving, Shemini Atzeret, All Hallows' Eve, Shamain, Simchat Torah, Twin Holy Birthdays.
November 2022
National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the history and contributions of Native Americans. Other important dates are: All Souls' Day, All Saints' Day, St. Andrew's Day, Advent, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, Transgender Day of Remembrance.
December 2022
The last month of the year is full of holidays across many cultures. Some of them are: Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Immaculate Conception, St. Lucia's Day, Las Posadas, Yule, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and others.
January 2023
Civilizations around the world have been celebrating the start of each new year for at least four millennia. New Year's Day, Epiphany, Lunar New Year are some memorable dates.
We also want to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. and the victims of the Holocaust.
February 2023
February is recognized as Black History Month. The month honors those who have endured centuries of struggle, and those who continue to fight for civil rights.
Other important dates are Lantern Festival, Mardi Gras, and Imbolc.