On this day since 1918, Poland has been commemorating its independence as peoples and as a nation.

Over the next few days, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists from all over the world will celebrate the holiday of Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, a tradition that dates back thousands of years in ancient India.

Today is Eid al-Adha, a day Muslims will commemorate the Festival of Sacrifice. For some, it will be the end of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.

Two unique B.C. programs were honoured at the Canadian Race Relations Foundation Awards of Excellence in Halifax last week for their work in promoting multiculturalism and challenging racism.

Encouraging multiculturalism and challenging racism are the cornerstones of the Embracing Difference, Engaging Symposium taking place in Burnaby this week.

I am delighted to extend my best wishes to the people of Fijian descent as you celebrate the 42nd anniversary of your independence.

Minister John Yap conveyed on behalf of the Government of British Columbia to the government of Hong Kong SAR condolences on the tragic ferry accident off Lamma Island on Oct. 1, 2012.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the people of Ugandan descent as they celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their independence as a nation and country.

I would like to extend my best wishes to the people of Korean descent all over the world as you come together to celebrate Chuseok this September 30th as has been done for hundreds and hundreds of years.

As Rosh Hashanah ushers in the first of the High Holy Days or Yamim Nora'im, I would like to extend my best wishes to all those celebrating the Jewish New Year.