Canadian Heritage

Only a couple weeks left to take part in the #LGBTQ2Survey. If you’re 16 or older and self-identify as Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, Transgender, intersex, and/or queer, this is your opportunity to help advance equity and improve the lives of LGBTQ2 communities in Canada. https://www.canada.ca//free-to-be/lgbtq2-action-plan.html

There is so much to discover about our #CanadianFlag! Our activity kits have everything to keep you and your family entertained! Check them out in advance of National Flag of Canada Day on February 15th! http://ow.ly/jLyO50Dyb0f

Want to learn more about #BlackHistory in Canada, but don’t know where to start? The Canadian Encyclopedia offers articles, features, videos, and tools showcasing the stories, experiences, and accomplishments of Black communities. #BHM2021 #TheFutureIsNow https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca//black-history-in-c

This week, East Asian communities will celebrate Lunar New Year and welcome the arrival of the Year of the Ox, which symbolizes hard work, diligence, and perseverance. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival, Tt in Vietnam, and Seollal in Korea, is one of the most important holidays for the Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese communities, as well as for many East Asian communities in Canada and around the world. This Lunar New Year is an opportunity f...or us to recognize the significant contributions and the rich culture of the Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese communities while also denouncing the rise of anti-Asian racism. Happy Lunar New Year to everyone across the country who is celebrating. May the Year of the Ox bring health, happiness, and prosperity! #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheOx http://ow.ly/RFpS50DyPgu

Yesterday, the Government of Canada announced almost $15 million in funding for 76 #LGBTQ2 community projects in response to the LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund Call for Proposals. https://www.canada.ca//government-of-canada-announces-fund The funding is for organizations working within LGBTQ2 communities and whose project proposals and initiatives contribute to LGBTQ2 equality, protect LGBTQ2 rights, and address discrimination against LGBTQ2 communities, through increased organizational capacity to sustain activities in this area.

The call for proposals for the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program is NOW open. You have until January 12 to apply: https://www.canada.ca//community-multiculturalism-anti-rac

Country singer-songwriter JoJo Mason joins us virtually from Calgary, aboard the Canadian Pacific holiday train. Tune in on December 17 at 8 p.m. ET for IlumiNATION, a virtual celebration of lights across Canada. Details here http://ow.ly/aYgI50CKb0Q

Spend a night at the museum! #VirtuallyTogether

While many museums and galleries in Canada are closed during #Covid19, offering virtual tours of exhibits, some national museums remain open to visitors. With new safety measures in place, these spaces are ready to welcome you back. Just don’t forget your mask! https://www.canada.ca//museums-galle/national-museums.html Canada Science and Technology Museum Canadian War Museum Canadian Museum of Nature - Musée canadien de la nature... Canada Agriculture and Food Museum Canada Aviation and Space Museum National Gallery of Canada Canadian Museum of Immigration / Musée canadien de l'immigration See more

A fun activity for the weekend! #VirtuallyTogether https://bit.ly/3qHrSul

Ages 12-30? Listen to what other young Canadians have to say about the State of Youth Report. Want to contribute to the report? ... Email us to host a State of Youth Report engagement session in your community: [email protected]. More info https://www.canada.ca/en/youth.html Leaders Today The Students Commission of Canada

Canada’s History Society is proud to introduce the 2020 recipients of the Governor General’s History Awards an annual celebration of the achievements of individuals and organizations that make our past relevant, empowering, and accessible.

Time Travel ... where Former Enemies Are Now Friends! #VirtuallyTogether

During this unprecedented period, the need to get together is stronger than ever as the Holiday season approaches. As part of Christmas Lights Across Canada, this year we’re encouraging all Canadians to share and virtually explore the most beautiful lights across the country.

We are looking for young Canadians ages 12-30 years old to ensure youth voices are heard , respected, and considered. Contribute to the State of Youth Report ...by hosting an engagement session in your community! More info : https://www.canada.ca/en/youth.html The Students Commission of Canada

Today, we join Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world in celebrating the 84th birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan. We offer His Highness our best wishes for health and happiness. His Highness works with compassion, generosity, and altruism to defend the rights and social conditions of those experiencing vulnerability. His contribution to making the world a better and more inclusive place is undeniable. http://ow.ly/8Kbp50CJPup

Have you got a unique activity to propose for #CanadaDay, #NIPDCanada, #SaintJeanBaptiste or #MultiDay? Don’t delay; the deadline to submit your request for funding is November 21! Visit http://ow.ly/RgzD50CmQ0d for more information.

When I knew what I was, I was able to know who I was. Major (Ret’d) Kathryn Foss When somebody has a chance to be their authentic selves, inside and out, it is a benefit to not only the Canadian Forces, but to Canada as a whole. Major (Ret’d) Foss, now retired, continues to be a leader in the Positive Space Initiative in the federal government and provides awareness training in the National Capital Region. ... For this #TransWeek, let’s continue to bring visibility and honour people like Major (Ret’d) Foss, who have amazing stories to share. https://bit.ly/350tmHn Canadian Armed Forces

It's Canada History Week 2020! This year's theme is environmental history. Today we highlight the artist Emily Carr (1871-1945). Through her paintings and her... short stories, Emily Carr created an awareness of First Nations culture among an initially unsympathetic, non-native audience. Above all, she provided a unique vision of the coastal landscape that made Canadians look at the forest in a new way. Read more: http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/carr_emily_17E.html To learn more about Canadian History Week 2020: https://www.canada.ca//canadia/campaigns/history-week.html

Lisa LeBlanc, from New Brunswick, will rock you with her Cajun interpretation of a traditional holiday song! Don’t miss IllumiNATION, a virtual celebration of lights across Canada on December 17 at 8 p.m. ET. See it all here http://ow.ly/Ru3M50CJOo2