February 2019 All Together Now Immigrant settlement information & diversity appreciation in Revelstoke. B.C.

February multicultural events, public holidays, and more! (Select links for more information) 2nd Groundhog Day

5th Lunar

14th Valentine’s Day February is dedicated to the exploration and 18th Family Day celebration of Black History across Canada. 15th National Flag of Canada Day Black history refers to the stories, experiences, and accomplishments of people of African 21st International Mother Language origin. Black history did not begin in recent Day times in Canada, but in ancient times in Africa. The African-Canadian population is made up of individuals from a range of places across the globe including the United States, South Ameri- ca, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and Canada. February 5th is !

Countries that celebrate Lunar new year include: China (Zhōngguó xīnnián) South Korea (Seollal) (Tsagaan Sar) Tibet () , Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival is the longest and most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It is commonly called “Lunar New Year”, because it is based on the lunisolar calendar. Celebrations during this holiday include:  Family reunion dinners  House cleaning from top to bottom

 Decorating everything in red  Eating nian gao, mandarins and dumplings

 Children receive money in red envelopes  Praying at temples

 Fireworks and parades  Lion and dances

On January 29th we enjoyed an afternoon of curling. Our group had a good mix of new and returning players to the game and we would like to extend a very warm thank you to Bob and Deb, of the Revelstoke Curling Club, for the preparation, direction, and assistance with a fun game to finish things off!

Learn more about the Revelstoke Curling Club by visiting their facebook page.

Revelstoke Settlement Services English Practice Groups Office Hours Closed February 18th, 2019 There will be no Family Friendly Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm class on Monday February 18th, Family Day. We hope you enjoy a Okanagan College, Revelstoke Centre 1401 First Street West beautiful winter day with your loved ones. 250-837-4235 ext. 6502 [email protected]

Family Friendly - all levels Intermediate Upper Intermediate (Childcare provided) Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays 12:30-2:30pm 1:00-3:00pm 4:30-6:30pm

Interesting Read

The United Nations Postal Administration says hello in more than 40 languages on its upcoming stamp issue for International Mother Language Day. The day is observed each year on Feb. 21 to “promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and promote multilingualism,” according to the UNPA. Read the full article here: Linn’s Stamp News