This refers to Mary’s death and ascent to heaven and is celebrated by Catholic and Orthodox Churches.
Special mentions: Sicilian-Canadians hold an outdoor procession for the Madonna del Assunta; Polish-Canadians celebrate the Feast of the Mother of God of the herbs, an early harvest festival; Armenian Orthodox bless the first grapes of the season; Ukrainians take flowers to the church to be blessed.
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Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo
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Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 1L3
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Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 3G3
Join the Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo for our upcoming Community Cultural Awareness Session.
This 3- hour, interactive workshop is designed for individuals and small organizations in the Wood Buffalo community who want to learn about cultural inclusivity and diversity, or who want to meet their Workplace Inclusion Charter goals.
