These displays rotate on a monthly basis within the John E. Robbins Library as physical book displays, but they can all be found here throughout the year. Other displays in this library guide include Indigenous Interest, New Books, and Staff Picks.
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Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that often leads to dementia. January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Canada so this display will hopefully inform others on Alzheimer's, living with AD, and treating AD.
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John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892 - 1973) was the author of The Lord of the Rings book series. Those works have shaped medieval fantasy for ever since and have even adopted into movie and television. This display honors the man himself and his great works.
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Martin Luther King Jr. was an activist, American Baptist minister, and political philosopher. He was a civil rights leader for people of color in USA through nonviolence resistance and civil disobedience. He was assassinated on April 4th, 1968.
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There are many cultures that celebrate the beginning of a new year. This display will cover some practices from Canada, New Year's practices from other countries, and the history of the calendar itself.
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Canada commemorates the important peoples and events in the African Diaspora (a worldwide collection of communities descended from people from Africa). This display celebrates by showcasing books on the African diaspora, Black Canadian history, and Black leadership in Canada.
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Friends make the world go round. They brighten our darkest days, share in our greatest achievements, and share countless treasure memories. This display celebrates all things friends with books and links for you to enjoy.
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Louis Riel was a Canadian politician, a found of the province of Manitoba, and a political leader of the Métis people. His dream of a province that embraces all cultures is still shared by Manitobans today. This holiday is held in Manitoba on the 3rd Monday of February to commemorate Métis culture and Riel's vision.
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Valentine's Day is held on February 14th each year and was originally a Christian religious feast day. Now it commemorates love and companionship. Exchanging cute Valentine's cards, chocolates, or flowers are all common practices in Canada.
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Bees are wonderful. They're fuzzy and cute. They pollinate our flowers and make honey. They even make for great puns. This library display focuses mainly on beekeeping, bee preservation against extinction, and bees in general.
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Mars est le Mois de la Francophonie au Canada et le 20 mars est la Journée internationale de la Francophonie. Ces journées commémorent la langue française, la culture francophone et la diaspora française dans son ensemble.
March is the Month of the Francophonie in Canada and March 20th is International Day of La Francophonie. They commemorate the French language, Francophone culture, and the overall French diaspora.
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Despite being seen as a holiday to drink copious amounts of Irish-themed alcohol (please drink responsibly and know your limits), it originally commemorated Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. Christian religious celebrations are still part of this holiday, as is celebrating the Irish diaspora.
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Women’s History Month commemorates the contributions and reflect on moving together towards gender equity and equality. This display will highlight a few influential women in Canadian history, groups of women in Canada, and a collection about women’s rights in the past few decades.
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Earth Day started in 1970 (1980 in Canada) and continues annually on April 22nd to raise awareness and support for environmental protection. This display will focus on climate change, Earth Day itself, ethics, philosophy, politics, public perception, and sustainability.
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Beginning in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets after the success of Black History Month and Women's History Month. It promotes poetry through a combination of promotions, education, and special readings.
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Sikhism is an Indian religion/philosophy from 15th century Punjab in India following the teachings of its 11 gurus. Sikh heritage month began in 2013 as a way to celebrate the people, arts, culture, and heritage of Sikhs across Canada. This display continues that by focusing on the Sikh diaspora, history, and religion.
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This is an annual health awareness month dedicated to raising education of and support for stress management. This display is split between stress management and academic stress.
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Beginning in 2002, this month commemorates the contributions that people of Asian descent made to make Canada into the country it is today. It celebrates their achievements and their heritage. Their culture and creative works. Their music and their religion. Please join in the commemoration by taking some time to learn a little more.
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This health month is dedicated to raising awareness for and research on Huntington's Disease (HD). The gene for HD was discovered in 1993, and no treatment or cure has been developed for HD yet. This display covers HD and related topics such as genetic testing, living with chronic diseases, neurodegeneration, and neuroscience.
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Held May 17th annually, IDAHOBIT coordinates events to raise awareness and knowledge of LGBTQIA+ rights, discrimination, and movements. It continues to grow annually as it advances rights for people with diverse genders, orientations, and sex characteristics.
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Spring is in full swing, so here are some books to celebrate a season of life and warmth after a long Winter. This display includes books on frogs, gardening, and mushrooms. Have fun and enjoy your Spring!
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Beginning in 2018, Filipino Heritage Month is held annually throughout June to recognize and celebrate all Canadians of Filipino descent. This display contributes by highlighting the culture, diaspora, and history of the Philippines and Filipino around the world.
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Canada is home to over 1.5 million people with Italian heritage, representing about 3.6% of the population. This display celebrates their collective contribution to Canada. It will showcase works on their creative fiction, history, music, and religion.
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Roses are one of the most beautiful and romanticized flowers. June’s primary birth flower is roses, and June is National Rose Month in Canada. Roses have inspired artists for generations. It moves people to act on love and inspiration. This display celebrates all 300+ species of roses.
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International Pride Day is held on June 28th annually after the Stonewall riots in 1969. June is recognized as a month for celebrating and educating people on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Canada goes one step further by hosting Pride events from June to September. This display specifically covers community, introductory information, and the Two-Spirit community.
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Canada was confederated as a country on July 1st, 1867. This holiday falls on July 1st each year and serves almost as Canada's birthday and is a statutory holiday (and usually a day off work) to celebrate Canada. This display will focus on stories from two perspectives: that of Turtle Island from North American Indigenous creation myths; and of European history.
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Held annually on July 24th, this holiday is dedicated to creating and maintaining lifelong habits of self care. Habits that look help you look after your own health, be that spiritual, mental, or physical. Always remember to take care of yourself. You are a wonderful person deserving of love and joy.
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National Tattoo Day falls on July 17th and commemorates the art of tattooing that has been with us for millennia. This display will focus on the history of tattoos as well as both modern and traditional tattooing culture and practices. Local tattoo artists will also be located in the virtual display's Further Reading box.
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This holiday is on July 7th and commemorates one of the most delicious of human inventions: chocolate. This delicious dessert is enjoyed worldwide, and so too is this holiday. This display focuses on chocolate itself, making chocolate, and stories that revolve around chocolate.
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This holiday was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare as a way to raise awareness for cats and how to best help them. It is since held annually on August 8th worldwide. This display contains stories about both cats and kittens as well as links for various vets and animal shelters.
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This holiday was founded in 2004 by Colleen Paige, a dog trainer, author, animal rescue advocate, and more. It is held on August 26th every year to held boost adoption from local shelters and adoption drives. This display contains stories about both dogs and puppies as well as links for various vets and animal shelters.
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An extension of Talk Like A Pirate Day (held annually on September 19th), this commemorative month celebrates naval history as well as pirate folklore and literature. Come join us as we celebrate Arrr-gust together!
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Say cheese! World Photography Day is held annually on August 19th to celebrate all things photography. Take up a new hobby and embrace your inner photographer with this display. Topics include collections, discussing photography, and the history of photography.
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Another school year, another chance to shape your future and make lifelong friends. This display will cover ways to develop critical thinking, some helpful learning strategies, and tips for student success. Links to campus services are also available. Welcome to Brandon University and have a great year!
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Beginning in 1965 Poland, this holiday is celebrated on the second Sunday of September in Canada to commemorate our beloved grandparents. To acknowledge their importance in our education and upbringing. This display focuses on stories about grandparents and their families to follow that commemoration.
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Celebrated on the second Sunday after Labour Day in September since 1981, this holiday commemorates Terry Fox, a Canadian cancer activist and hero. Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope across Canada raised $3.5 million before his death, and is continued each year with school non-competitive marathons raising money for cancer research.
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Held on September 12th annually, this holiday commemorates not only the video game industry/hobby as a whole, but also Canada’s contributions to such a growing community. This display will focus on various ways to learn or improve coding and video game design.
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Beginning in 2004 as a collaboration between different mental health organizations, it is meant to raise education for and awareness of ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder), both to help people live with their symptoms and to help those you love with ADHD. This display features books covering ADHD information and stories featuring characters with ADHD.
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Roughly 10% of Canadians are of German descent as of 2024, totaling over 3 million people in Canada. This month commemorates their many contributions and their cultural history. This display contains materials about Germany's culture, history, literature, music, philosophers, and scientists.
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With both Christian and Celtic pagan origins, its exact beginning is debated. It is held on October 31st each year where people put up spooky decorations, carve jack-o-lanterns, and go around the neighborhood in the evening wearing costumes trick-or-treating for chocolate and other candy. This display includes books on Halloween, a selection of horror tales, and some kid-friendly scary stories.
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Held on October 1st each year since 1975, this holiday commemorates the variety and worldwide significance of music on our lives the musicians behind it. Music brings joy on a bright day, comforts you through pain, has you grooving through work. This display includes sections on music throughout time, music across the world, and Indigenous music from Canada and USA.
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Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead in English) is held November 1st - 2nd annually in Mexico, with same variance according to region. Friends and family gather to pay their respects and honor the dead. It is often humorous and high energy, with many bright and bold coloring in altars and decorations.
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Indigenous Veterans Day takes place on November 8th each year. It recognizes and celebrates the Aboriginal contributions to military service, especially with regards to the World Wars and the Korean War.
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Movember is a month-long event that raises awareness for men's health, particularly with regards to prostate cancer, suicide, and testicular cancer. This is often done through charity donations to groups such as the Movember Foundation.
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Remembrance Day is held on November 11th each year to recognize and honor armed forces veterans who died in war. It is held primarily in Commonwealth countries, but similar holidays are also held in other nations (such as Veteran's Day in the U.S.A.).
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Christmas is a hybrid of Christian tradition with secular gift giving. Hanukkah is a Hebrew holiday symbolized by the menorah over 8 days. Kwanzaa celebrates African-American culture and the African diaspora as a whole. These three holidays are widely celebrated across Canada so this book has many books to cover them.
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Held annually on December 9th since 1948, Genocide Prevention Day was created by the United Nations to raise awareness and prevention of genocides. This display honors that to cover the history, prevention, and reconciliation of genocides.
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IDPD is held on December 3rd annually to commemorate several things: promoted leadership of people with disabilities, ensure their inclusion, raise awareness of their rights, and celebrate their achievements. This display focuses on disability studies as well as equity and inclusion.
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Created in part by the United Nations and several environmental groups, this holiday was created to educate people and help mitigate global pollution before it is too late. This display covers environmental ethics, environmental justice, as well as pollution and its mitigation.
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