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BLACK HISTORY MONTH (February) gives us many opportunities to learn about and celebrate Black Heritage and cultures. The National Black Coalition of Canada (NBCC) website has a long list of different events and learning opportunities for you to take in this month. Please visit www.nbccedmonton.ca/black-history-month/#toggle-id-4-closed for more information.

We’re coming up on the big push to celebrate romantic love on February 14, but is a newer initiative to recognize significant, platonic, friendship love too – Palentine’s Day on February 13! To learn more about this recently emerging celebration, visit howlifeunfolds.com/lifestyle-interests/celebrate-platonic-soul-mates-your-life-palentines-day. If you are looking for something fun to do with your dear friend or sweetheart, visit todocanada.ca/valentines-day-in-edmonton/ for some great activities to do in Edmonton.

There are many fundraisers coming up for the non-profits that serve Edmonton’s inner city and unhoused citizens. Consider donating or participating in Cold Hands Warm Hearts on March 1, 2025, the outdoor winter walk fundraiser for Hope Mission. For more information, please visit https://hopemission.com/warm-hearts-edmonton-2025/. The Bissell Centre is also participating in The Coldest Night of the Year, “a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk” on February 22, 2025 – visit https://cnoy.org/location/edmontondowntown for how to support!