Today@Dal

See below for a sample of dates to observe, reflect, celebrate or promote throughout the university community. The full calendar is available on the website, http://www.dal.ca/dept/dalrespect/about/calendar.dayOf.html/2016-06-19.html

June 19
Father's Day is observed on the third Sunday of June. It honors all fathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers, and father figures for their contribution. It was created to complement Mother's Day. It is not a federal holiday.

June 20
World Refugee Day (UN) For years, many countries and regions have been holding their own Refugee days and even weeks. One of the most widespread is Africa Refugee Day which is an expression of UN solidarity with Africa, which hosts the most refugees, and which traditionally has shown them great generosity.

Litha (Wicca/Pagan)
Litha, also called Midsummer’s Eve, celebrates the consummation of the sacred marriage in which the energy of the God is poured out in the service of life. His sacrifice, resulting in his total immolation by the end of the season, sets the standard of self-giving in service to the Goddess. Litha comes on the June solstice.

June 21
National Aboriginal Day (Canada)
First proclaimed by the Governor General of Canada on June 13, 1996, June 21 every year has become a day in Canadian calendar that presents Aboriginal peoples with a great opportunity to express great pride for their rich diverse cultures with their families, neighbours, friends and visitors. National Aboriginal Day is a fun-filled day for the whole family and an opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal people and their contribution to make Canada a great nation.

June 24
Rahmat (BA) is the sixth month of the Baha’i year.

St. Jean Baptiste Day/Fete Nationale des Québécois
Quebec’s National Holiday is a celebration of the French culture, identity, and pride.