Events

International Women's Day March 8 is International Women's Day. It’s a global day to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It’s also a time […]

World Down Syndrome Day, March 21st  On March 21st, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome around the […]

What is Purple Day? Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

 Mental Health Week A Call to be Kind We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference. This year’s Mental Health Week […]