April is Sikh Heritage Month in Ontario. Sikh Canadians have made significant contributions to our society. In April, Sikh Canadians celebrate Vaisakhi, which marks the creation of the Khalsa and the Sikh articles of faith. https://www.worldsikh.org/
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April 28th, National Day of Mourning recognizes workers injured or killed on the job. The Canadian Labour Congress first declared the Day in 1984. More than 100 countries now observe the Day. https://www.whsc.on.ca/Events/Day-of-Mourning
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May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Asian people and communities in Canada. https://ccncsj.ca/
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
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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