About Canada

Labour Day

Labor Day is also known as May Day and is a public holiday in many countries across the world. It usually occurs around May 1, but the...

History of Totem Poles in Canada

Archeological evidence suggests that the northern peoples of the West Coast were among the first to create totem poles before the arrival...

Aboriginal Art

Totem poles are wonderful examples of aboriginal art. They are monuments created by First Nations of the Pacific Northwest to represent...

Filipino Heritage Month

June is Filipino Heritage Month in Canada. In October 2018, the Canadian House of Commons officially designated the month of June as...

Asian Heritage Month

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to reflect on and celebrate the contributions that Canadians of Asian descent have made and...

The Value of One, The Power of Many

"The Value of One, The Power of Many" was the theme for National Volunteer Week in 2001 and is also the theme for 2021. The same theme...

Cherry Blossom Trees that Bring Friendship and Unity

Vancouver’s cherry trees were originated as gifts from Japan. Cherry blossom is the national flower of Japan and plays a significant...