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.

The United Nations have proclaimed February 11 the International Day of Women and Girls in Science aiming to ensure full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.

Guided by the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recognizes that the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination take place every day. Observed annually on March 21, it commemorates the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration ... Read More

The Congress is shifting to a one-day symposium format to be held on Sunday, March 26th at the University of Saskatchewan. The theme of this year’s event is “Teaching, Leading and Learning: Lessons from the Field”. Participants will be able to join NCREC in person or virtually in a hybrid format.    

The United Nations designated April 21 as World Creativity and Innovation Day to raise awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development.

EARTHDAY.ORG (EDO), the global organizer of Earth Day and the largest recruiter of environmental movements worldwide, announced today the theme for Earth Day 2023 – “Invest in Our Planet.” Acting as a continuation of this year’s well-received campaign, the theme is focused on engaging governments, institutions, businesses, and the more than 1 billion citizens who participate annually in Earth Day to ... Read More