To help lawyers recognize and honour the diverse beliefs and observances of their clients, while raising awareness for equity-deserving communities, the NSBS provides a monthly list of days of cultural, religious, and historical significance to support the diverse community of Nova Scotia.
Here is a list of some upcoming days of significance for the month of August, along with links to learn more about each day:
- September 7-11: Mennonite Heritage Week
- September 7: Labour Day
- September 8-15: Paryushana
- September 11-13: Rosh Hashanah
- September 14: Ganesh Chaturthi
- September 18: International Equal Pay Day
- September 20-21: Yom Kippur
- September 21-26: Gender Equality Week
- September 21: International Day of Peace
- September 21: International Week of Deaf People
- September 23: Bi Visibility Day
- September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
For further days of significance, consider reviewing the CCDI Diversity Calendar 2026.