https://www.autismspeaks.org/ Our vision is a world in which all people on the spectrum can reach their full potential. Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. Through the years, we’ve worked tirelessly to provide crucial autism research, advocacy, services and support to help people with autism and those […]
International Day of Pink (LGBTQ+) The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, today issued the following statement on the International Day of Pink. “Today on the International Day of Pink, we renew our commitment to standing up against bullying, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and transmisogyny, and speaking out against the harmful […]
World Earth Day Around the world, the right to health of millions is increasingly coming under threat. Diseases and disasters loom large as causes of death and disability. Conflicts are devastating lives, causing death, pain, hunger and psychological distress. The burning of fossil fuels is simultaneously driving the climate crisis and taking away our right to […]
Asian Heritage Month May is Asian Heritage Month Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to learn more about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada, as well as to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian origin who, throughout our history, have done so much to make […]
Canadian Jewish Heritage Month Today marks the beginning of Canadian Jewish Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Jewish culture, faith, and history in Canada. Canada is home to an estimated 400,000 people of Jewish heritage, making it the fourth-largest Jewish community in the world. Jewish Canadians have made and continue to make important contributions to our […]
yom hashoah Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) Description and History The internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar and it marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. In 2024, Yom HaShoah will be recognized beginning at sunset on the evening of Sunday May 5 – Monday May 6.