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Written for recreation therapists and activity aides in Canadian long-term care and personal care homes. Dementia-safe language. Provincial packs include Prairie harvest, BC coastal rain, Ontario cottage and civic week, and Atlantic kitchen party.

Provincial packs

Prairie harvest week

Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Fairs, fields, church suppers, and indoor blizzard backups.

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BC coastal rain week

Ferries, gardens, and tea. Atmospheric river and smoke backups.

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Ontario civic and cottage

Cottage country, civic days, and October Thanksgiving reminders.

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Atlantic kitchen party

New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Low-volume music, tea, and a calm lighthouse picture.

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National Canadian weeks

Canadian Thanksgiving

October Canadian Thanksgiving. Gratitude circle and harvest pictures.

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Gentle Remembrance

A single poppy flower. Quiet 11 November programming.

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Victoria Day indoor picnic

Fireworks-free plan for memory care when the May long weekend is wet.

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Canada Day, gently

Local community stories first. Respectful notes for staff. Use approved land acknowledgements only.

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