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Proclaiming April as Nepali Heritage Month - by Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley
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The decision
2026-04-22 · Toronto City Council · adopted
As filed
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council proclaim April as Nepali Heritage Month for the City of Toronto in 2026, and for future years. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to proclaim April as Nepali Heritage Month for the Province in 2026 and for future years. 3. City Council request the Government of Canada to proclaim April as Nepali Heritage Month for the country in 2026, and for future years.
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April 14th marks the celebration of Nepali New Year, one of the most significant cultural occasions for the Nepali community. The celebration marks a time of renewal, unity, and reflection for Nepali-Canadians and is traditionally celebrated through cultural gatherings, community service, and the sharing of Nepal's rich heritage with the wider public. Toronto's Nepali community continues to be a vibrant and growing part of the City's diverse population.
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Nepali‑Canadians actively make meaningful contributions to support the City's social, cultural, economic, and civic life through supporting healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, public service, arts, sports, and volunteerism. Recognizing April as Nepali Heritage Month provides an important opportunity to celebrate Nepal's history, language, arts, literature, traditions, and values, while fostering cross‑cultural understanding, inclusion, and community cohesion citywide.
Staff recommended
Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council proclaim April as "Nepali Heritage Month" for the City of Toronto in 2026, and for future years. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to proclaim April as "Nepali Heritage Month" for the Province in 2026 and for future years. 3. City Council request the Government of Canada to proclaim April as "Nepali Heritage Month" for the country in 2026, and for future years.
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