June 27, 2002 - Multiculturalism Day

Canada proclaims Multiculturalism Day. While the United States prides itself on being a “melting pot,” Canadians prefer the term “mosaic” when boasting of the country’s multicultural nature. Canada formally enshrined multiculturalism into its Charter of Rights and Freedoms through section 27, which reads, “This Charter shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the preservation and enhancement of the multicultural heritage of Canada.” Thus, in November 2002, the Canadian government proclaimed that an annual celebration, Canadian Multiculturalism Day, would be held annually on June 27th. It joins a string of other Canadian celebrations, including National Aboriginal Day on June 21, Saint John Baptiste Day on June 24 and Canada Day on July 1.

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