Wednesday marks Canada’s first National Ribbon Skirt Day. Every year from now on, January 4 will be an opportunity for us all to learn more about and to celebrate Indigenous cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions to this diverse country. Passed unanimously into law by Parliament last month, National Ribbon Skirt Day originates with the story of Isabella Kulak. A member of Cote ... Read More

The fifth International Day of Education will be celebrated on 24 January 2023 under the theme “to invest in people, prioritize education”. Building on the global momentum generated by the UN Transforming Education Summit in September 2022, this year’s Day will call for maintaining strong political mobilization around education and chart the way to translate commitments and global initiatives into ... Read More

Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 25. Every day, more than 200 people in Canada attempt suicide. Together, we can all take action and help create positive change for people living with mental health issues.

Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.

In 2005, the United Nations General Assembly called on nations to mark January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities.