Our calendar highlights days of importance locally, nationally and internationally, supporting the rights and representation of groups identified under the Employment Equity Act – Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons (visible minorities) and women. Additionally, we recognize dates important to those facing discrimination based on faith, gender, or sexual identity, and include observances that align with our community’s values, such as Earth Day, Canada Day and Remembrance Day.
| Date | Observance |
|---|---|
| Jan. 27 | International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust |
| Jan. 29 | National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia |
| February | Black History Month |
| Feb. 28 | Pink Shirt Day |
| Mar. 8 | International Women’s Day |
| Apr. 2 | World Autism Day |
| May | Asian Heritage Month |
| Apr. 22 | Earth Day |
| May 5 | Red Dress Day |
| May 17 | International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia |
| May 25 – June 1 | National AccessAbility Week |
| June | National Indigenous History Month |
| June 21 | National Indigenous Peoples Day |
| June | Pride Month |
| July 1 | Canada Day |
| Aug. 1 | Emancipation Day |
| Sept. 30 | Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| October | Women’s History Month |
| Nov. 8 | Indigenous Veterans Day |
| Nov. 11 | Remembrance Day |
| Nov. 20 | Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience |
| Dec. 3 | International Day of Persons with Disabilities |
| Dec. 6 | National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women |
We annually review our list of significant dates to ensure it remains relevant and inclusive. Suggestions for future additions can be submitted using the form linked below:
