DEIJ Employee Quiz-November Days of Observance

Hindu Heritage Month takes place in November. True or false: Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world.

Treaties Recognition Week takes place from November 6th-November 12th. Which Treaty is considered The Grandfather of all Treaties?

November 8th marks National Indigenous Veterans Day. Which province in Canada was the first to officially recognize this day in 1994?

On November 16th, Louis Riel Day is commemorated. This day is the anniversary of Riel’s execution in 1885. During that year, Riel led a group of people in the Northwest Resistance, which was a stand against the Government of Canada because it was encroaching on their rights and way-of-life. Who was this group of People?

Sigd takes place on November 22nd. This is an Ethiopian Jewish holiday celebrated on the 29th of Cheshvan, the 8th month in the Hebrew calendar, and exactly 50 days after Yom Kippur. What is the holy language of Ethiopian Jewish People?

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is on November 25th. It also marks the beginning of another campaign, ____ Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Fill in the blank below:

Day of the Covenant takes place in the evening of Friday, November 25th and ends in the evening of Saturday, November 26th. Which faith group recognizes this holy day?

Ascension of Abdu'l-Bahá takes place November 27th. This day is a Baha'i holy day honoring Abdu'l-Bahá. Abdu'l-Bahá was the _____ of the founder of the Baha’i Faith. Fill in the blank:

The First Sunday of Advent takes place November 27th. Advent is observed by Christian denominations worldwide to mark the start of the spiritual period of preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth on Christmas Day, and the beginning of a new Christian year. How long is Advent observed for?

Remembrance Day is on November 11th. What was the name of the largest Black military unit to serve in Canadian history?