Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Events

DAYS THAT DEFINE 

This dynamic calendar serves to emphasize days dedicated to promoting awareness and fostering a more equitable, inclusive, and just society. As an ever-evolving resource, we encourage community members to contribute by suggesting additions, providing updates, or bringing any errors to our attention. To inquire about the calendar, kindly reach out to Dwayne Vigilance via email at Dwayne.vigilance@keyano.ca. 

JANUARY

• Jan 4: World Braille Day
• Jan 22: Lunar New Year
• Jan 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day

FEBRUARY

• Feb 1-28: Black History Month
• Feb 1: World Hijab Day
• Feb 20: World Day of Social Justice
• Feb 22: Pink Shirt Day

MARCH

• Mar 1: Self-harm Awareness Day
• Mar 8: International Women’s Day
• Mar 13 - Apr 15: Deaf History Month
• Mar 21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
• Mar 22: World Water Day
• Mar 31: International Transgender Day of Visibility

APRIL 

• Apr 2: World Autism Awareness Day
• Apr 7: World Health Day
• Apr 13: International Day of Pink
• Apr 22: Earth Day
• Apr 28: National Day of Mourning
• Apr 30: Journey to Freedom Day

MAY

• May 1-31: Asian Heritage Month
• May 1-31: Jewish Heritage Month
• May 1-31: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• May 1-7: Mental Health Week
• May 5: National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)
• May 15: International Day of Families
• May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
• May 21: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

JUNE

• June 1-30: National Indigenous History Month
• June 1-30: Pride Month
• June 20: World Refugee Day
• June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day
• June 23: National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
• June 27: Canadian Multiculturalism Day

JULY

• July 1-31: Disability Pride Month
• July 14: International Non-Binary People’s Day

AUGUST

• Aug 1: Emancipation Day
• Aug 9: International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
• Aug 19: World Humanitarian Day

SEPTEMBER

• Sept 10: World Suicide Prevention Day
• Sept 21: International Day of Peace
• Sept 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Orange Shirt Day

OCTOBER

• Oct 1-31: Islamic History Month Canada
• Oct 1-31: Women’s History Month 
• Oct 10: World Mental Health Day
• Oct 11: National Coming Out Day
• Oct 19: International Pronouns Day
• Oct 20-Nov 26: Make Some Noise for Mental Health campaign

NOVEMBER

• Nov 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
• Nov 20: MSN Blast Day
• Nov 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

DECEMBER

• Dec 1: World AIDS Day
• Dec 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
• Dec 10: Human Rights Day
• Dec 26 - Jan 1: Kwanzaa

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