May 1st, May Day, International Workers Day commemorates the struggles of workers around the world through the labour movements. The first of May is a national, public holiday in many countries across the world but not in Canada - yet. www.canadianlabour.ca
From law, to politics, to culture, to sports, this important initiative celebrates the contributions Jewish Canadians have been making to this country for 250 years. jewishheritage.ca
May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Asian people and communities in Canada. https://ccncsj.ca/
June is National Aboriginal History Month. This is an opportunity to honour Indigenous heritage and celebrate Indigenous contributions and cultures. To learn about Canada's oppression and exploitation of Indigenous Peoples, visit: http:// http://nctr.ca/reports.php
June is Seniors’ Month in Ontario. It is a time when we recognize the contributions that older adults have made in communities across our province. www.ontario.ca/seniors
June is Pride Month. It presents an opportunity to reflect on the progress made to recognize and protect the rights of LGBTQ2S+ communities and the work that still needs to be done. www.pridetoronto.com
July 1st, Canada Day, is a national holiday marking the anniversary of Confederation in 1867, when the British North America Act came into effect. It was originally known as Dominion Day until it was renamed in 1982. www.canada.ca
August 1st Emancipation Day, celebrates the end of slavery in the British Empire. Ancestors of Ontario’s Black community were one of the founding communities of Ontario and Canada. https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/08e25
First Monday in September, Labour Day is an occasion to campaign for and celebrate workers' rights during parades and picnics organized by trade unions. www.labourcouncil.ca
The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. www.un.org
