This day was designated in 2002 by the Government of Canada as an annual opportunity to recognize, learn about and celebrate the wonderful diversity of our country and its communities. Canada has been long recognized globally as a role model for multiculturism. Our 2021 Census reported over 450 ethnic or cultural origins from participants.

On this day, June 27 we honor Canadians of all backgrounds who have made their home in this country and who are contributing in various ways from the richness of their cultures. Unfortunately, some cultural groups still experience discrimination based on race or religion.
We are encouraged through the celebration of this day to reflect on the importance of diversity and inclusion and to find ways to make our communities, churches and Canadian society in general more open, welcoming and inclusive.
Este día fue designado en 2002 por el Gobierno de Canadá como una oportunidad anual para reconocer, aprender y celebrar la maravillosa diversidad de nuestro país y sus comunidades. Canadá ha sido reconocido mundialmente durante mucho tiempo como un modelo a seguir en materia de multiculturalismo. El censo de 2021 registró más de 450 orígenes étnicos o culturales entre los participantes.
En este día, 27 de junio, rendimos homenaje a los canadienses de todos los orígenes que han hecho de este país su hogar y que contribuyen de diversas maneras a la riqueza de sus culturas. Lamentablemente, algunos grupos culturales siguen siendo objeto de discriminación por motivos de raza o religión.
La celebración de este día nos anima a reflexionar sobre la importancia de la diversidad y la inclusión y a buscar formas de hacer que nuestras comunidades, nuestras iglesias y la sociedad canadiense en general sean más abiertas, acogedoras e inclusivas.

Over the next several years she devoted herself to caring for her brother’s children and translating Greek and Latin classics. The Sisters of Mercy arrived in St. John’s in June of 1842 and sometime later that year she entered the community. The Presentation Archives noted that she had “at last found her true home.”
Building on centuries of Catholic Social Teaching and drawing on Scripture, 
This year’s theme Unmasking Mental Health encourages people to recognize that hiding mental health challenges can lead to increased isolation and stigma. It also reminds us of the need to look beyond the surface and see the whole person.