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Reflecting Diversity

July & August

We recognize and value the contributions of the diverse communities that make Peterborough a resilient and thriving place to live.

  • July 1 is Canada Day
  • Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated on July 18
  • August 1 is Emancipation Day in Canada, officially recognized since 2021
  • August 15 is National Acadian Day, recognized by both the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario
  • August 23 is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, designated by UNESCO
  • International Overdose Awareness Day is recognized on August 31 

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