This calendar highlights days that raise awareness about creating a more equitable, diverse and inclusive society. This is not intended to be a complete list of cultural, religious and disability awareness days. Please see the 2023 Multicutural Calendar for a comprehensive look at days of importance with detailed descriptions.
January 2023
JAN 4 - World Braille Day
JAN 25 - Bell Let's Talk Day
February 2023
Month Long Celebrations:
Black History Month
FEB 11-United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science
March 2023
Month Long Celebrations: Women's History Month (International)
MAR 8 - International Women's Day
MAR 21 - World Down Syndrome Day
April 2023
Month Long Celebrations:
Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month
APR 2 - World Autism Awareness Day
May 2023
Month Long Celebrations:
Asian Heritage Month
June 2023
Month Long Celebrations:
National Indigenous History Month
International Pride Month
JUN 11 - Race Unity Day
JUN 13 - International Albinism Awareness Day
JUN 19 - Juneteenth (U.S)
JUN 21 - National Indigenous Peoples Day
JUN 27 - Canadian Multiculturalism Day
July 2022
JUL 1 - Canada Day
JUL 14 - International Non-Binary People's Day
JUL 18 - Nelson Mandela International Day
August 2023
AUG 1 - Emancipation Day
AUG 9 - International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
September 2023
SEPT 30 - Orange Shirt Day
October 2023
Month Long Celebrations:
International Women's Month (Canada)
Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
November 2023
NOV 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
December 2023
DEC 3 - International Day of Persons with Disabilities
DEC 6 - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women