Upcoming Events
International Pink Day
https://www.dayofpink.org/en/home Beginning in 2007 #DayofPink #VirtualDayofPink International Day of Pink has one purpose; to create a more inclusive and diverse world. Encouraging young people to challenge social norms, ask more […]
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
In most provinces, however, many provinces have this month in April. Ontario is May, Manitoba is April.
National Day of Awareness to Commemorate the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
https://www.niwrc.org/ Beginning in 2002 #MMIWG #MMIW To increase the awareness of disproportionate violence experienced by Indigenous Women and Girls, both in the US and Canada. Indigenous women and girls go […]
Victim and Survivors of Crime Week
https://www.victimsweek.gc.ca/home-accueil.html Beginning in 2017. In 2020, this was held in November.
National Indigenous History Month
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1466616436543/1534874922512 Honoring the history, heritage, and diversity Indigenous peoples in Canada have. Recognizing the strength of current Indigenous communities and acknowledging all of their contributions along with their ancestors.
World Day Against Child Labour
https://www.un.org/en/events/childlabourday/ Beginning in 2002 Launched by International Labour Organization (ILO), focus attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. Bringing together […]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
https://www.un.org/en/events/elderabuse/ Beginning in 2006. #AgeofInclusion #WEADDYear Recognized United Nations day acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. Visibility of elder abuse by organizing […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013248/1534872397533 1982: National Aboriginal Solidarity Day, renamed in 2017. #NIPDCanada In Canada, this day allows citizens to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse culture and in depth contribution of […]
PTSD Awareness Day – Canada
https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/42-1/bill/C-425/first-reading Beginning in 2019 #PTSDAwareness People are encouraged to wear the color teal to indicate their support for people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and to promote public awareness of […]
Canadian Multiculturalism Day
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/multiculturalism-day.html Discovering the various cultures that bring Canadian society to life. Many virtual celebrations that celebrate diverse cultures and communities and interact with populations that are not in individuals everyday […]