Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA)
Days of Significance Calendar
We value the diverse identities, experiences, perspectives, and abilities of the children, youth, families, staff, board members, and community partners who make up our community.
The calendar provides opportunities for learning, reflection, recognition and celebration, while helping us better understand and appreciate the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives within our community. It is curated by our EDIA Committee as a resource to support meaningful engagement throughout the year.
Note: Select days may vary by a few days before or after the indicated date due to the observance of the lunar calendar for some cultures/faiths and time zones.
National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Friday, October 4, 2024
National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Today is a day for Canadians to recognize the plight faced by Indigenous women and work toward a future free of gender-based violence.
Despite accounting for less than 5 percent of Canada’s population, Indigenous women make up nearly a quarter of all homicide victims. This day marks an opportunity not only to raise awareness for the issue but to look into the causal factors of the ongoing tragedy.
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