Annual Events

I. Ethiopian-Canadian Day Celebration

Ethiopian-Canadian Day Celebration, established in 1999, is an annual event held every September to celebrate Ethiopian New Year and the multicultural diversity of Toronto.

The Ethiopian calendar consists of 13 months: 12 months with 30 days and 1 month (Pagume) with of 5 or 6 days in leap years. Ethiopian calendar is seven years and eight months behind the Gregorian calendar. Enkutatash - the Ethiopian New Year is celebrated on September 11 or 12th according to the Western or Gregorian calendar or September 1st according to the Ethiopian calendar. Enkutatash is an important festival in lives of Ethiopians.

This year the celebration will be held on:

Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Christie Pits Park
10:00AM to 11:00 PM

For more info. please visit the Ethio-Canadian Day website.

II. Victory of Adwa Celebration

The Battle of Adwa had a significant national & International consequences and it occupied a unique place in Ethiopian and African history. In conjunction with black history month, the Ethiopian community, Africans & all freedom loving people attend the commemoration of the victory of Adwa over colonial power every year since 1996. The 113-th Anniversary (1896-2008) Celebration was held on February 28, 2009 at 40 Donlands Ave.

III. International Women's Day (IWD)

Each year the Ethiopian Association celebrates International Women's Day to honour the economic, political, and social achievements of women in the community while recognizing the challenges they face. The celebration includes workshops, panel discussions, performances on the future courses of actions were proposed. This year's celebration of IWD was held on Saturday March 7, 2009 at the Ethiopian Association.

IV. Volunteer Appreciation Day

On November 15, 2008, the Ethiopian Association held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. This special day is a wonderful opportunity to recognize volunteers who have dedicated their time, energy, skills and talents to support the Association in all ways possible. We especially acknowledge the tremendous difference our volunteers make to enhance the economic and social fabric of our community and Canada. Let's praise the outstanding contributions of all volunteers and join them in their efforts to improve our communities.