International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a celebration held annually on December 3. Proclaimed in 1992, by The United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities promotes an understanding of disability issues and calls for supporting the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Each year, Manitobans join people across the world in promoting ... Read More

Human Rights Day 2025 will be observed on December 10, 2025, to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UN General Assembly in 1948. The 2025 theme is "Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials," which highlights how human rights are essential and impact daily life. Learn more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day.

The Manitoba Accessibility Office and the Accessibility Compliance Secretariat are offering some exciting training opportunities. Register to learn more about a wide variety of topics relating to accessibility in Manitoba: Accessibility Compliance: Understand the Role and Responsibilities of the Accessibility Compliance Secretariat Learn about the Accessibility Compliance Secretariat’s role in advancing Manitoba’s accessibility laws forward. Any organization with obligations under ... Read More

Youth make up more than half of the global population and are a powerful engine for innovation, social change and sustainable development. Yet many still face persistent barriers that hold them back from shaping the future they want — from poverty and inequality to limited access to quality education and decent work. Because their lives and opportunities are directly shaped ... Read More

Black History Month Each February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and celebrations that honour the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities. The 2025 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.” This theme acknowledges the diversity of Black Canadians, the importance of ... Read More

The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint (MCIEB), 4th Annual Indigenous Education Gathering, is scheduled for February 5-6, 2026, at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This event brings together Elders, educators, students, community leaders, policymakers, and advocates to advance excellence in Indigenous education—from early childhood through post-secondary education and into the workforce. Registration is closed.