National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, June 21. It’s a special occasion to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Learning about Indigenous Peoples, places and experiences is a step forward each Canadian can take on the path to Read More...

Event Series Family Book Club

Family Book Club

KARA Family Resource Center (Main Location) 6717 132 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Children will strengthen their literacy, numeracy and language skills through interactive story sharing and activities.  This is a parented program. *In partnership with Centre For Family Literacy Tuesdays:  6:15pm – 7:15pm Date:  April 11 - June 20 Address:  KARA - 6717 132 Avenue

Event Series Books In the Park

Books In The Park

Build Babies first library and read a new story each week. Sing songs and learn baby sign language while connecting with other families. Ages 0-6 This is a parented program. Wednesdays:  10:30am – 11:30am Date:  May 10 - June 21 Address:  Stay tuned and check back. We are working on the final details.

Event Series Rhymes That Bind

Rhymes That Bind

KARA Family Resource Center (Main Location) 6717 132 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Enjoy rhymes, finger plays, songs and simple movement games in a supportive peer group.  This is a parented program. Ages 0-3. *In partnership with Centre For Family Literacy Thursdays:  9:45am – 10:45am Date:  April 13 - June 22 Address:  KARA, 6717 132 Avenue

Event Series COW Corner

COW Corner

CastleDowns YMCA 11510 - 153 Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Explore early literacy, numeracy, and language development through songs, and interactive story-sharing. @YMCA Castle Downs. This is a parented program. Ages 0-6 *In partnership with the Centre For Family Literacy **No Y membership required Fridays:  9:30am – 10:30am Date:  April 14 – June 23 Address: YMCA Castle Downs, 11510 – 153 Avenue  

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (QC)

A national holiday in the Canadian province of Quebec and celebrated by French Canadians worldwide, especially in Canada and the United States, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, June 24, honors the traditional feast day of the Nativity — or birth — of St. John the Baptist.  Click for more...

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha for the year 2023 is celebrated/ observed on sundown of Wednesday, June 28th ending at sundown on Thursday, June 29th. Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is the second and the larger of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam. Unlike the Hadiths, the Qur'an does not mention the celebration of Eid. Eid Read More...

Canada Day

KARA is closed on Monday, July 3rd in lieu of today. Canada Day is essentially our Independence Day. Canada Day was originally called Dominion Day and officially became a statutory holiday in 1897. It was renamed in 1982 to Canada Day. The word Canada comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “kanata”. Canada Day celebrates the day Nova Read More...

CLOSED

In Lieu of Canada Day KARA is closed today. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

First of Muharram

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar (also known as the Lunar or Hijri calendar). The Islamic calendar is based on 12 lunar months, the sighting of a new moon determines the start of a new month. Click here for more info...