FAMILY DAY (CA) EXCEPT BC
Categories: Family & Friends, Lifestyle, Children & Canada
Location: Canada
Type of Event: Daily Event
Updated: May 06, 2024
Location: Canada
Type of Event: Daily Event
Updated: May 06, 2024
Today's Featured Event is Family Day in Most of Canada
Family Day (also known as Louis Riel Day) is an national holiday in Canada and is set aside for family activities. It is celebrated in all provinces except British Columbia, which celebrates a week earlier.
Since 2008 Family Day in Canada also acknowledges the achievement of civil rights pioneer Louis Riel advocate of justice for the Métis people. Riel lay the framework for minority rights and cultural co-operation and founded Manitoba. The advocate was later executed for fighting for the rights of his people. Learn more about Lois Riel at: http://louisrielday.com
Since 2008 Family Day in Canada also acknowledges the achievement of civil rights pioneer Louis Riel advocate of justice for the Métis people. Riel lay the framework for minority rights and cultural co-operation and founded Manitoba. The advocate was later executed for fighting for the rights of his people. Learn more about Lois Riel at: http://louisrielday.com
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Statutory Holiday. See Canadian Government, office of Heritage for info.
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