Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber are committed to the principles of human rights, equity and inclusion. Monday, October 24, 2022, marks the celebration of Diwali. Diwali is a festival of lights and is one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains worldwide. Many Humber students, faculty and staff will be celebrating Diwali. 

The Humber community is encouraged to learn more about and experience Diwali. You are welcome to visit Blog TO for a list of 10 Places to Celebrate Diwali. 

Students looking to connect with peers or engage in celebrations and activities can discover more through the First Year Experience (FYE) program, the Centre for Spirituality and Wellness, Black Student Support & Engagement (BSSE), the LGBTQ+ Resource Centre and Student Life programs.

Please be mindful that students, faculty and staff may require accommodations such as time off or extensions to celebrate. If you have questions regarding the duty to accommodate based on creed, please contact Nalini Jugnundan, Interim Director, Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion, at nalini.jugnundan@humber.ca. 

On behalf of the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion and Student Success & Engagement, we wish you a happy and prosperous Diwali!