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Yearly Events​

Every year, Canadians are invited to participate in Black Heritage Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present.

International Women’s Day (IWD)–8 March–presents an opportunity to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination aims to remind people of racial discrimination’s negative consequences.

May

Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for intercultural sharing, public education and celebrating Asian Canadian culture through various events.

The United Nations recognizes June 20th as World Refugee Day. This is a day to recognize the hardships and perseverance of those displaced from their home.

Multicultural Day is a time for peoples of all backgrounds to come together to celebrate our shared values, our achievements, and our mosaic environment.

The Diversity Champion Awards celebrates individuals, organizations and businesses who have proven to be inclusive leaders in our community. We recognize those in the Saint John area who have demonstrated leadership for various cultural backgrounds, visible minorities & immigrants.