Noteworthy Events
February
February: Black History Month
Black History Month celebrates the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians, who have made Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation we know today.
Canadian Heritage
Tel.: (819) 953-1970
Toll-free: 1-888-77-MULTI or 1-888-776-8584
Fax: (819) 953-8751
E-mail: multi_canada@pch.gc.ca
1-7 February: International Development Week (first week of February)
International Development Week highlights the contributions of Canadians to international development and raises public awareness of the importance of these contributions to developing countries.
Canadian International Development Agency
Tel.: (819) 997-5006
Fax: (819) 953-6088
Toll-free: (800) 230-6349
TTY: 819-953-5023
Toll free TTY: 1-800-331-5018
E-mail: info@acdi-cida.gc.ca
15 February: National Flag of Canada Day
Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was first raised on 15 February 1965. National Flag of Canada Day is celebrated each year in commemoration of that event.
Canadian Heritage
Tel.: (819) 994-1616
Fax: (819) 997-8550
E-mail: CeremonialetSymboles_CeremonialandSymbols@pch.gc.ca
23 February – National Aviation Day (fixed date)
The first powered flight in Canada took place on 23 February 1909 . National Aviation Day marks the anniversary of this event, honours Canadian accomplishments in civilian and military aviation and celebrates people who work or have worked in those fields.
Transport Canada – General Aviation Branch
Tel.: 613-993-7284
Toll free: 1-800-305-2059
Fax: 613-957-4208
E-mail: services@tc.gc.ca
March
8-14 March: International Women’s Week
International Women’s Week (IWW) focuses on women’s contributions to the community as well as on their achievements and history.
Status of Women Canada123 Slater Street, 10th floor
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1H9
Tel.: (613) 995-3901
Fax: (613) 943-2386
TTY: (613) 996-1322
E-mail: communications@swc-cfc.gc.ca
8 March: International Women’s Day (part of International Women’s Week)
Established in 1977 by the United Nations, International Women’s Day (IWD) provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress made to advance women’s equality, to assess the challenges facing women in contemporary society, to consider future steps to enhance the status of women and to celebrate the gains made in these areas.
Status of Women Canada
123 Slater Street, 10th floor
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1H9
Tel.: (613) 995-3901
Fax: (613) 943-2386
TTY: (613) 996-1322
E-mail: communications@swc-cfc.gc.ca
9 March: Commonwealth Day (second Monday in March)
Commonwealth Day is observed every year by all Commonwealth countries to celebrate the Commonwealth’s values and principles.
State Ceremonial and Canadian Symbols
Canadian Heritage
E-mail: CeremonialetSymboles_CeremonialandSymbols@pch.gc.ca
Canadian Heritage regional offices
20 March: Journée internationale de la Francophonie
The Journée internationale de la Francophonie celebrates the French language and the cultural diversity of French-speaking populations worldwide through various activities and events.
Daniel Blanchette
Tel.: (613) 992-1402
E-mail: daniel.blanchette@international.gc.ca
21 March: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Established by the United Nations in 1966, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination raises public awareness of the issue of racism through various activities that take place across Canada.
Multiculturalism
Canadian Heritage
Tel.: (819) 953-1970
Toll-free: (888) 776-8584
Fax: (819) 953-8751
E-mail: multi_Canada@pch.gc.ca
April
5-11 April: National Wildlife Week (week that includes 10 April)
Established in 1947, National Wildlife Week is celebrated during the week that includes 10 April, the birth date of the late Jack Miner, one of the founders of Canada’s conservation movement.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Tel.: (613) 599-9594
Fax: (613) 599-4428
Toll-free: (800) 563-9453 (WILD)
E-mail: info@cwf-fcf.org
Environment Canada regional offices
9 April: National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
It was during the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place on 9 April 1917,that Canadians fought together in a battle for the first time. This is considered by many to be a turning point in history and the beginning of Canada’s march towards nationhood.
Veterans Affairs Canada
21 April: Holocaust Memorial Day or Yom HaShoah (date determined each year by the Jewish lunar calendar)
Holocaust Memorial Day or Yom HaShoah aims to encourage the public to reflect on the enduring lessons of the Holocaust and to reaffirm a commitment to uphold human rights.
Canadian Heritage
Tel.: 819-997-0055
Toll-free: 1-866-811-0055
TTY: 1-888-997-3123
26 April – 2 May: National Victims of Crime Awareness Week
National Victims of Crime Awareness Week aims to increase public awareness of crime victims’ needs, highlight advancements in victim issues and recognize the dedication of those who work to support and assist victims.
Policy Centre for Victim Issues
Department of Justice Canada
Fax: (613) 952-1110
E-mail: victimsweek-semainedesvictimes@justice.gc.ca
28 April: National Day of Mourning
The National Day of Mourning is observed in remembrance of workers killed or injured in the workplace, or who have suffered from work-related illnesses.
Human Resources and Social Development
Toll free: 1-800-641-4049
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Toll-free: 1-800-668-4284
Fax: (905) 572-4500
(The Canadian Labour Congress also provides information on the National Day of Mourning. Please consult the Non-governmental Organization Events list.)
May
May: Asian Heritage Month
Asian Heritage Month acknowledges the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canadian society.
Canadian Heritage
Tel.: (819) 953-1970
Fax: (819) 953-8751
Toll-free: 1-888-77-MULTI or 1-888-776-8584
E-mail: multi_canada@pch.gc.ca
3-9 May: Emergency Preparedness Week (first complete week of May)
Emergency Preparedness Week aims to increase public awareness of emergency preparation and management in Canada.
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
Toll-free: 1-800-830-3118
Fax: (613) 954-3111
TTY: 1-800-865-5667
E-mail: communications@psepc.gc.ca or info@GetPrepared.ca
10-16 May: National Mining Week (starts on the Monday of the second complete week of May)
First celebrated in 1996, National Mining Week recognizes the importance of the Canadian mining industry to the economic development of Canada.
Natural Resources Canada
Tel.: (613) 947-6580
TTY: 613-996-4397
E-mail: info-mms@nrcan.gc.ca
10-16 May: National Police Week (week that includes 15 May)
National Police Week pays tribute to the work of police officers across Canada.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Public Relations
Tel.: (613) 993-7267
Fax: 613-993-0260
Local RCMP detachments
19-22 May: Aboriginal Awareness Week (the four days following the Victoria Day long weekend)
Aboriginal Awareness Week aims to increase awareness of Aboriginal cultures among public service employees.
Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada
Toll-free: 1-866-451-2592
Fax: (613) 996-0518
E-mail: web@cpsa-afpc.gc.ca
25 May: National Missing Children’s Day
National Missing Children’s Day raises public awareness of the Canadian children who go missing each year, and highlights the success of the federal program Our Missing Children.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
National Missing Children Services
Tel.: (613) 993-1525
Toll-free: (877) 318-3576
Fax: (613) 993-5430
E-mail: mcr.nps@sympatico.ca
31 May – 6 June: Canadian Environment Week (week that includes 5 June)
Canadian Environment Week coincides each year with World Environment Day (5 June) and aims to raise public awareness of the environment and of the benefits linked to its protection. The week encourages and celebrates local community action.
Environment Canada
Tel.: (819) 997-2800
Toll-free: (800) 668-6767
Fax: (819) 994-1412
TTY: (819) 994-0736
E-mail: enviroinfo@ec.gc.ca
June
3 June: Clean Air Day Canada (Wednesday of Canadian Environment Week)
7 June: Canadian Forces Day (first Sunday in June)
Canadian Forces Day honours members of the Canadian Forces and recognizes their contributions across Canada and abroad.
National Defence
or
Local Canadian Forces bases
8 June: World Oceans Day
First celebrated in 1992, World Oceans Day aims to raise public awareness of the beauty of oceans and of the need to protect our seas and coasts from pollution.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Tel.: (613) 993-0999
Fax: (613) 990-1866
TTY: 1-800-465-7735
E-mail: info@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
(Environment Canada, Parks Canada and the Canadian Museum of Nature also participate in the organization of World Oceans Day. The Canadian Wildlife Federation, Scouts Canada and the Canadian Association of Principals also sponsor this event. Please consult the Non-governmental Organization Events list.)
14-20 June: National Public Service Week (week ending third Saturday in June)
National Public Service Week recognizes the work of federal employees and aims to build pride in the Public service of Canada.
Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada
Tel.: (613) 943-5522
Fax: (613) 943-5520
21 June: National Aboriginal Day
Established in 1996, National Aboriginal Day encourages Canadians to recognize the diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and highlights their contributions to the development of Canada.
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Toll-free: 1-800-567-9604
Fax: 1-866-817-3977
TTY: 1-866-553-0554
E-mail: InfoPubs@ainc-inac.gc.ca
23 June: National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism aims to denounce terrorism and honour the memory of its victims.
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
Tel.: (613) 944-4875
Toll free: 1-800-830-3118
Fax: (613) 998-9589
E-mail: communications@psepc.gc.ca
27 June: Canadian Multiculturalism Day
Canadian Multiculturalism Day celebrates Canada’s cultural richness and diversity and the contributions made by various cultural groups and communities to Canadian society.
Multiculturalism
Canadian Heritage
Tel.: (819) 953-1970
Toll-free: 1-888-77-MULTI or 1-888-776-8584
Fax: (819) 997-0880
E-mail: multi_canada@pch.gc.ca
Canadian Heritage regional offices
July
1 July: Canada Day
Canada Day was established in 1879 under the name “Dominion Day” and became known by its current name in 1982. Canada Day encourages Canadians to celebrate their country. Since 1985, Canada Day Committees are established in each province and territory to plan, organize and coordinate the Canada Day celebrations locally.
State Ceremonial and Canadian Symbols
Canadian Heritage
E-mail: CeremonialetSymboles_CeremonialandSymbols@pch.gc.ca
or
Canadian Heritage regional offices
18 July: Canada’s Parks Day (third Saturday in July)
Established in 1990, Canada’s Parks Day showcases Canada’s parks and historical sites through numerous events taking place throughout the country.
Laurie Collette
Canadian Parks Council
Tel.: (705) 652-5159
E-mail: naturalevents@sympatico.ca
WWW: www.parksday.ca/eng/
Corinne Duguay
Coordinator
Parks Canada Agency
Tel.: (819) 994-5127
Fax : 819-994-1261
E-mail: Corinne.Duguay@pc.gc.ca
WWW: www.pc.gc.ca/index_e.asp
August
9 August: National Peacekeepers’ Day
National Peacekeepers’ Day honours and remembers all Canadian peacekeepers who have served or who are currently serving in peace keeping operations around the world.
15 August: National Acadian Day
National Acadian Day is a celebration of the Acadian people, who have contributed for centuries to Canada’s economic growth and cultural and social vitality. It is also a day to learn about the rich historical and cultural heritage of Acadians.
Canadian Heritage
Tel.: (819) 997-0055
Toll-free: 1-866-811-0055
TTY: 1-888-997-3123
September
3 September: Merchant Navy Veterans Day
Merchant Navy Veterans Day acknowledges the contributions of the veterans of the Merchant Navy who have served honourably and courageously to defend Canada, therefore ensuring the freedom and democracy enjoyed by Canadians.
Veterans Affairs Canada
8 September: International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day is celebrated across Canada to promote and increase reading and writing skills among Canadians.
Rachel Wernick
Senior Director
Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Office of Literacy and Essential Skills
Tel.: 819-953-0243
Fax: 819-997-4774
E-mail: Rachel.wernick@hrsdc-rhdsc.gc.ca
Local literacy organizations
20-26 September – National Forest Week (last full week of September)
Natural Resources Canada’s Canadian Forest Service organizes National Forest Week with partners from across the country in order to raise Canadians’ awareness of their country’s rich forest heritage.
Myrna Parker
Communications Advisor
Natural Resources Canada
Tel.: (613) 944-9331
Fax: (613) 947-7397
E-mail: mlparker@nrcan.gc.ca
October
October: Stamp Collecting Month
Stamp Collecting Month promotes stamp collecting and encourages young Canadians to adopt this hobby.
Canada Post Corporation
National Philatelic Centre
Toll-free: (800) 565-4362
Fax: (902) 863-6796
Local post offices
October: Women’s History Month
Since 1992, Women’s History Month highlights the contributions of women to Canadian society and recognizes the achievements of women as a vital part of the Canadian heritage.
Status of Women Canada123 Slater Street, 10th floor
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1H9
Tel.: (613) 995-3901
Fax: (613) 943-2386
TTY: (613) 996-1322
E-mail: communications@swc-cfc.gc.ca
Regional offices
1 October: International Day of Older Persons
The International Day of Older Persons aims to foster international public awareness of the important social role of seniors in society and the benefits of intergenerational respect and support.
Suzanne Madore
Division of Aging and Seniors
Public Health Agency of Canada
Tel.: (613) 957-2881
Fax: (613) 957-9938
E-mail: seniors@phac-aspc.gc.ca
11-17 October: Citizenship Week (third week of October)
Citizenship Week recognizes the value of immigration and citizenship and focuses on the rights, privileges, obligations and responsibilities of citizenship.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Toll-free: (888) 242-2100
14 October: World Standards Day
World Standards Day aims to raise public awareness of the global importance of standardization activities and organizations.
Standards Council of Canada
Tel.: (613) 238-3222
Fax: (613) 569-7808
E-mail: info@scc.ca
15-24 October – National Science and Technology Week
National Science and Technology Week celebrates the importance of science and technology in our daily lives.
Natural Resources Canada
Tel.: 613-947-6683
Fax.: 613-992-7373
E-mail: nstw-snst@NRCan.gc.ca
18 October: Persons Case Day
Since 1979, the Persons Case Day commemorates the recognition of women as persons under Canadian law. The Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case are presented on or around 18 October.
Status of Women Canada123 Slater Street, 10th floor
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1H9
Tel.: (613) 995-3901
Fax: (613) 943-2386
TTY: (613) 996-1322
E-mail: communications@swc-cfc.gc.ca
18-24 October – Small Business Week (third full week of October)
Small Business Week pays tribute to the contributions that small and medium-sized businesses make to the national economy.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Toll-free: (888) 463-6232
Local BDC offices
November
5-11 November: Veterans’ Week
Veterans’ Week encourages Canadians to pay tribute to Canada’s veterans and to uphold the principles of peace and freedom for which they fought.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Toll-free: (866) 552-2122
E-mail: information@vac-acc.gc.ca
15-21 November: Restorative Justice Week (third week of November)
Restorative Justice Week aims to promote mediation between victims of crime and past offenders in order to improve the community’s quality of life.
Restorative Justice and Dispute Resolution
Correctional Service Canada
Tel.: (613) 992-5891
Fax: (613) 943-1630
E-mail: restorativejustice@csc-scc.gc.ca
20 November: National Child Day
National Child Day celebrates two historic events for children: the adoption of the United Nations’ Declaration on the Rights of the Child (1959) and Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989).
Childhood and Youth Division
Health Canada
Tel.: (613) 952-1220
Fax : (613) 952-1556
20 November: Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day marks the birth, in 1841, of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the first Prime Minister of French descent.
Canadian Heritage
Tel.: (819) 997-0055
Toll-free: 1-866-811-0055
TTY: 1-888-997-3123
December
6 December: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women coincides with the anniversary of the massacre of young women at the École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989 and encourages Canadians to think about the results of deliberate acts of violence against women.
Status of Women Canada123 Slater Street, 10th floor
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1H9
Tel.: (613) 995-3901
Fax: (613) 943-2386
TTY: (613) 996-1322
E-mail: communications@swc-cfc.gc.ca
Non-Government Events
January
January – Alzheimer Awareness Month
Alzheimer Awareness Month aims to increase public awareness and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer Society of Canada
Tel.: (416) 488-8772
Toll-free: (800) 616-8816
Fax: (416) 488-3778
E-mail: info@alzheimer.ca
4 January – Braille Day in Canada (fixe date)
Braille Day in Canada honours Louis Braille, the creator of braille, and aims to raise public awareness of issues affecting persons who are blind and the importance of braille literacy.
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Tel.: (416) 486-2500
Toll-free: (800) 563-2642
Fax: (416) 480-7700
E-mail: library@cnib.ca
18-24 January – National Non-Smoking Week (third complete week of April)
First held in 1977, National Non-Smoking Week aims to raise public awareness of the effects of tobacco use in order to help prevent individuals from starting to smoke, help smokers quit and promote smoke-free environments.
Canadian Council for Tobacco Control
Tel.: (613) 567-3050
Toll-free: (800) 267-5234
Fax: (613) 567-2730
E-mail: info-services@cctc.ca
21 January – Weedless Wednesday (Wednesday of the National Non-Smoking Week)
Weedless Wednesday, the focal point of National Non-Smoking Week, aims to raise public awareness of the benefits of quitting smoking.
Canadian Council for Tobacco Control
Tel.: (613) 567-3050
Toll-free: (800) 267-5234
Fax: (613) 567-2730
E-mail: info-services@cctc.ca
February
February – Heart Month
Heart Month is the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s primary fundraising and public awareness campaign for heart disease.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Tel.: (613) 569-4361
Fax: (613) 569-3278
E-mail: heartmonth@hsf.ca
1-7 February – White Cane Week (first complete week in February)
First held in 1946, White Cane Week aims to increase public awareness of persons who are blind or have a visual impairment.
Canadian Council for the Blind
Tel.: (613) 567-0311
Toll-free: (877) 304-0968
Fax: (613) 567-2728
E-mail: ccb@ccbnational.net
15-22 February – Scout-Guide Week (Guide-Scout Week) (week that includes 22 February)
Scout-Guide Week (Guide-Scout Week) commemorates the birthdays of the organization’s founders, Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, and focuses on promoting scouting and guiding activities.
Scouts Canada
Tel.: (613) 224-5131
Toll-free: (888) 726-8876
Fax: (613) 224-3571
E-mail: helpcentre@scouts.ca
Girl Guides of Canada
Tel.: (416) 487-5281
Toll-free: (800) 565-8111
Fax: (416) 487-5570
22 February – Thinking Day (fixed date; part of Scout-Guide Week / Guide-Scout Week)
Thinking Day is an occasion for scouts and guides to celebrate the birthdays of the organization’s founders, Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, through numerous activities.
Scouts Canada
Tel.: (613) 224-5131
Toll-free: (888) 726-8876
Fax: (613) 224-3571
E-mail: helpcentre@scouts.ca
Girl Guides of Canada
Tel.: (416) 487-5281
Toll-free: (800) 565-8111
Fax: (416) 487-5570
March
March – Help Fight Liver Disease Month
Help Fight Liver Disease Month is the Canadian Liver Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign, which aims to raise public awareness of liver disease and the resources available to combat it.
Canadian Liver Foundation
Tel.: (416) 491-3353
Toll-free: (800) 563-5483
Fax: (416) 491-4952
E-mail: clf@liver.ca
March – Juvenile Arthritis Month
Juvenile Arthritis Month aims to raise public awareness of juvenile arthritis and of the services available to arthritis sufferers.
The Arthritis Society
Tel.: (416) 979-7228
Toll-free: (800) 321-1433
Fax: (416) 979-8366
E-mail: info@arthritis.ca
March – Kidney Health Month
First held in 1979, Kidney Health Month aims to increase public awareness of kidney disease and raise funds for related research.
Kidney Foundation of Canada
Tel.: (514) 369-4806
Toll-free: (800) 361-7494
Fax: (514) 369-2472
E-mail: webmaster@kidney.ca
March – National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month aims to raise public awareness of colorectal cancer, support patients and their families and advocate for a national screening policy and improved access to treatment.
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (Montréal)
Tel.: (514) 875-7745
Toll-free: (877) 502-6566
Fax: (514) 875-7746
E-mail: information@colorectal-cancer.ca
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (Toronto)
Tel.: (416) 920-4333
Toll-free: (877) 50-COLON (1-877-502-6566)
Fax: (416) 920-3004
E-mail: information@colorectal-cancer.ca
March – National Epilepsy Month
National Epilepsy Month aims to raise public awareness of epilepsy and to change attitudes towards this disease.
Epilepsy Canada
Toll-free: (877) 734-0873
Fax: (905) 764-1231
E-mail: epilepsy@epilepsy.ca
March – National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month aims to raise public awareness of healthy eating and the importance of making informed food choices.
Dietitians of Canada
Tel.: (416) 596-0857
Fax: (416) 596-0603
E-mail: centralinfo@dietitians.ca
March – Red Cross Month
Red Cross Month aims to raise public awareness of the work done by the Red Cross and to promote its fundraising activities.
Canadian Red Cross Society
Tel.: (613) 740-1900
Fax: (613) 740-1911
E-mail: feedback@redcross.ca
1-7 March – Pharmacists Awareness Week (first complete week of March)
First held in 1991, Pharmacists Awareness Week highlights the work done by pharmacists to help the public enjoy better health.
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Tel.: (613) 523-7877
Toll-free: (800) 917-9489
Fax: (613) 523-0445
E-mail: lcrandall@pharmacists.ca
2-6 March – National Social Work Week (first complete week of March in Ontario; dates vary according to province or territory)
National Social Work Week honours social workers and highlights their contributions towards improving the well-being of society.
Canadian Association of Social Workers
Tel.: (613) 729-6668
Fax: (613) 729-9608
E-mail: casw@casw-acts.ca
11-17 March – Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (starts on the Wednesday of the second week of March)
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week is an awareness campaign that aims to improve safety on Canadian farms.
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Theresa Whalen-Ruiter
Farm Safety Coordinator
Tel.: (613) 731-7321
E-mail: farmsafety@cfafca.ca
24 March: World Tuberculosis Day (fixed date)
World Tuberculosis Day aims to increase public awareness of the re-emergence of tuberculosis and to promote the development of global treatment programs.
Canadian Lung Association
Tel.: (613) 569-6411
Toll-free: (888) 566-5864
Fax: (613) 569-8860
E-mail: info@lung.ca
April
April – Daffodil Month
Daffodil Month is a fundraising campaign for cancer research.
Canadian Cancer Society
Tel.: (416) 961-7223
Toll free: (800) 268-8874
Fax: (416) 961-4189
E-mail: ccs@cancer.ca
April – Earth Month
Earth Month is an environmental awareness campaign that encourages the public to respect the environment and participate in its preservation.
Earth Day Canada
Tel.: (416) 599-1991
Toll-free: (888) 283-2784
Fax: (416) 599-3100
E-mail: info@earthday.ca
April – National Oral Health Month
National Oral Health Month aims to raise public awareness of dental health issues, such as the prevention of disease and the importance of regular dentist visits.
Canadian Dental Association
Tel.: (613) 523-1770
Toll-free: (800) 267-6354
Fax: (613) 523-7736
E-mail: reception@cda-adc.ca
April – National Parkinson’s Awareness Month
National Parkinson’s Awareness Month is a campaign that aims to promote awareness of Parkinson’s Disease and raise funds for research activities.
Parkinson Society of Canada
Tel.: (416) 227-9700
Toll-free: (800) 565-3000
Fax: (416) 227-9600
E-mail: general.info@parkinson.ca
3 – 4 April – 30-Hour Famine (dates vary)
The 30-Hour Famine is an annual fundraising activity that aims to help combat hunger around the world.
World Vision Canada
Tel.: (905) 565-6100
Toll-free: (866) 595-5550
Fax: (866) 219-8620
E-mail: info@worldvision.ca
7 April – Unpaid Work Day (first Tuesday in April) (French only)
The Unpaid Work Day aims to raise public awareness of the social and economical value of unpaid work (also known as invisible work) and of the need to include it in the calculation of our national wealth.
Association féminine d’éducation et d’action sociale (AFEAS)
Tel.: (514) 251-1636
Fax: (514) 251-9023
E-mail: info@afeas.qc.ca
7 April – World Health Day (fixe date)
World Health Day provides a forum for discussion on worldwide health conditions and issues.
Canadian Society for International Health
Tel.: (613) 241-5785
Fax: (613) 241-3845
E-mail: csih@csih.org
12-18 April – National Soil Conservation Week (second complete week of April)
The National Soil Conservation Week aims to raise public awareness of soil conservation activities across Canada.
Soil Conservation Council of Canada
Tel.: (306) 695-4212
E-mail: info@soilcc.ca
17 April – International Hemophilia Day (fixe date)
International Hemophilia Day aims to raise public awareness of hemophilia and of other inherited bleeding disorders, such as the von Willebrand disease.
Canadian Hemophilia Society
Tel.: (514) 848-0503
Toll-free: (800) 668-2686
Fax: (514) 848-9661
E-mail: chs@hemophilia.ca
17 April – Law Day (2nd Friday in April in Ontario; the name of the event, the duration and the dates vary according to the province or territory)
Law Day offers the public the opportunity to learn about the law, the legal profession and the Canadian legal system.
Canadian Bar Association
Tel.: (613) 237-2925
Toll-free: (800) 267-8860
Fax: (613) 237-0185
E-mail: info@cba.org
19-25 April – Administrative Professionals Week (last complete week of April)
Administrative Professionals Week pays tribute to administrative professionals and their contributions to the workplace.
International Association of Administrative Professionals (located in United States)
Tel. : (816) 891-6600
Fax : (816) 891-9118
E-mail: service@iaap-hq.org
19 – 25 April – National Dental Hygienists Week (date vary)
National Dental Hygienists Week celebrates the dental hygienist profession and promotes the importance of good dental hygiene.
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
Tel.: 613-224-5515
Toll-free: 1-800-267-5235
Fax: 613-224-7283
E-mail: info@cdha.ca
19-25 April – National Immunization Awareness Week (last complete week of April)
National Immunization Awareness Week aims to raise public awareness of the importance of vaccinations for all Canadians.
Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness and Promotion
c/o Canadian Public Health Association
Tel.: (613) 725-3769 ext. 122
Fax: (613) 725-9826
E-mail: immunize@cpha.ca
19 – 25 April – National Volunteer Week (third complete week of April)
National Volunteer Week celebrates Canadians who contribute their time to volunteering. Volunteer Canada produces and distributes National Volunteer Week promotional material with support from Canadian Heritage.
Volunteer Canada
Tel.: (613) 231-4371
Toll-free: (800) 670-0401
Fax: (613) 231-6725
E-mail: info@volunteer.ca
21 April – Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom HaShoah; celebrated on the closest date in the Jewish calendar to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising)
Holocaust Memorial Day honours the memory of Jews who suffered and died during the Holocaust.
Canadian Society for Yad Vashem
Tel.: (416) 785-1333
Toll Free: (888) 494-7999
Fax: (416) 785-4536
E-mail: yadvashem@bellnet.ca
21-27 April – National Organ Donor Week (dates vary)
First held in 1997, National Organ Donor Week aims to educate the public with regard to the benefits of organ and tissue donation.
Canadian Association of Transplantation
E-mail: transplantcanada@yahoo.ca
22 April-18 May – National Physiotherapy Month (from April 22 to Victoria Day)
National Physiotherapy Month pays tribute to physiotherapists and promotes public awareness of the benefits of physiotherapy.
Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Tel.: (416) 932-1888
Toll-free: (800) 387-8679
Fax: (416) 932-9708
E-mail: information@physiotherapy.ca
22 April – Administrative Professionals Day (the Wednesday of Administrative Professionals Week)
Administrative Professionals Day pays tribute to administrative professionals and their contributions to the workplace.
International Association of Administrative Professionals (located in United States)
Tel. : (816) 891-6600
Fax : (816) 891-9118
E-mail: service@iaap-hq.org
22 April – Earth Day (fixed date; part of Earth Month)
Earth Day promotes public participation in activities organized to improve environment conditions, such as tree plantings and community cleanups.
Earth Day Canada
Tel.: (416) 599-1991
Toll-free: (888) 283-2784
Fax: (416) 599-3100
E-mail: info@earthday.ca
27 April – 3 May – Astronomy Week (dates vary)
Astronomy Week provides amateur and professional astronomers with an opportunity to promote their activities.
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Tel.: (416) 924-7973
Toll-free: (888) 924-7272 (1-888-924-RASC)
Fax: (416) 924-2911
E-mail: nationaloffice@rasc.ca
28 April – National Day of Mourning (fixed date)
The National Day of Mourning is observed in remembrance of workers killed or injured in the workplace or who have suffered from work-related illnesses.
Canadian Labour Congress
Tel.: (613) 521-3400
Fax: (613) 521-4655
E-mail: communication@clc-ctc.ca
(Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety also provide information on the National Day of Mourning. Please consult the 2009 Government of Canada Events list.)
May
May – Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
First held in the 1960s, Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month aims to promote public awareness of cystic fibrosis, raise funds for research and to provide care to those affected by the disease.
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Tel.: (416) 485-9149
Toll-free: (800) 378-2233
Fax: (416) 485-0960
E-mail: info@cysticfibrosis.ca
May – Hearing Awareness Month
Hearing Awareness Month promotes public awareness of the needs of people who are deaf or suffer from hearing loss and emphasizes the importance of hearing protection.
Canadian Hearing Society (Head office)
Tel.: (416) 928-2500
Toll-free: (877) 347-3427
Fax: (416) 928-2506
TTY: (416) 964-0023
Toll-free TTY: (877) 347-3429
E-mail: info@chs.ca
May – Huntington Disease Awareness Month
Huntington Disease Awareness Month aims to raise public awareness of Huntington Disease and raise funds for related research.
Huntington Society of Canada
Tel.: (519) 749-7063
Toll-free: (800) 998-7398
Fax: (519) 749-8965
E-mail: info@huntingtonsociety.ca
May – MedicAlert Awareness Month
MedicAlert Month promotes the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation’s services, which protect Canadians by providing vital medical information in emergency situations.
Canadian MedicAlert Foundation
Toll-free: (800) 668-1507
Fax: (800) 392-8422
E-mail: medinfo@medicalert.ca
May – Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
During Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, volunteers and staff carry out numerous public awareness activities.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Tel.: (416) 922-6065
Toll-free: (800) 268-7582
Fax: (416) 922-7538
E-mail: info@mssociety.ca
May – Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
During Speech and Hearing Awareness Month, speech, language and hearing professionals work together to raise public awareness of communication disorders.
Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Tel.: (613) 567-9968
Toll-free: (800) 259-8519
Fax: (613) 567-2859
E-mail: caslpa@caslpa.ca
1 – 7 May – National Summer Safety Week (fixed date)
National Summer Safety Week promotes awareness of dangers that may occur during the summer months and of ways to avoid them.
Canada Safety Council
Tel.: (613) 739-1535
Fax: (613) 739-1566
E-mail: csc@safety-council.org
2 May – International Astronomy Day (part of Astronomy Week)
International Astronomy Day is the focal point of Astronomy Week and provides amateur and professional astronomers with an opportunity to promote their activities.
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Tel.: (416) 924-7973
Toll-free: (888) 924-7272 (1-888-924-RASC)
Fax: (416) 924-2911
E-mail: nationaloffice@rasc.ca
3 – 9 May – International Composting Awareness Week (first full week of May)
International Composting Awareness Week aims to raise public awareness of the benefits of composting.
The Composting Council of Canada
Tel.: (416) 535-0240
Toll-free: (877) 571-4769
Fax: (416) 536-9892
E-mail: ccc@compost.org
3 – 9 May – National Hospice Palliative Care Week (first full week of May)
The National Hospice Palliative Care Week honours the role of caregivers in end-of-life care.
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Tel.: (613) 241-3663
Toll-free: (800) 668-2785
Fax: (613) 241-3986
E-mail: info@chpca.net
3 – 9 May – North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (first complete week of May)
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week promotes the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace.
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
Tel.: (416) 646-1600
Fax: (416) 646-9460
E-mail: naosh@csse.org
4 – 10 May – Mental Health Week (starts on the first Monday in May)
Mental Health Week aims to raise public awareness of the importance of maintaining good mental health.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Tel.: (416) 484-7750
Fax: (416) 745-5522
E-mail: info@cmha.ca
5 May – World Asthma Day (first Tuesday in May)
World Asthma Day is part of an asthma awareness campaign.
Canadian Lung Association
Tel.: (613) 569-6411
Toll-free: (888) 566-5864 (1-888-566-LUNG)
Fax: (613) 569-8860
E-mail: info@lung.ca
6 May – International No Diet Day (fixed date)
International No Diet Day aims to raise public awareness of the dangers of improper dieting, weight loss and weight obsession.
National Eating Disorder Information Centre
Tel.: (416) 340-4156
Toll-free: (866) 633-4220 (1-866-NEDIC-20)
Fax: (416) 340-4736
E-mail: nedic@uhn.on.ca
7 – 9 May – Multiple Sclerosis Carnation Campaign (three days prior to the second Sunday in May; part of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month)
The Multiple Sclerosis Carnation Campaign is a public awareness and fundraising campaign that aims to help people with multiple sclerosis and to promote research on the disease.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Tel.: (416) 922-6065
Toll-free: (800) 268-7582
Fax: (416) 922-7538
E-mail: info@mssociety.ca
8 May – World Red Cross Day (fixed date)
The World Red Cross Day is an international event aiming to celebrate the humanitarian work of millions of Red Cross volunteers and staff worldwide.
Canadian Red Cross Society
Tel.: (613) 740-1900
Toll-free: (877) 356-3226
Fax: (613) 740-1911
E-mail: feedback@redcross.ca
9 May – Raise the Flag Day (Saturday before the Victoria Day weekend – Journée des patriotes in Quebec)
Raise the Flag Day began in 1993 to recognize the leadership role the Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Canada have taken in the promotion of Canadian pride.
Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Canada
Tel.: (519) 653-1920
Toll-free: (800) 742-5546 (1-800-PICK-KIN)
Fax: (519) 650-1091
E-mail: kinhq@kinclubs.ca
11 – 17 May – National Nursing Week (week that includes 12 May)
National Nursing Week was first celebrated in 1985 to highlight the contributions nurses make to the well-being of the Canadian public.
Canadian Nurses Association
Tel.: (613) 237-2133
Toll-free: (800) 361-8404
Fax: (613) 237-3520
E-mail: info@cna-aiic.ca
Provincial and territorial nurses associations
12 May - Canada Health Day (fixed date)
Canada Health Day provides an opportunity for discussion on Canadian health issues.
Canadian Public Health Association
Tel.: (613) 725-3769
Fax: (613) 725-9826
E-mail: info@cpha.ca
12 May – International Nurses Day (fixed date)
International Nurses Day, which is celebrated each year on Florence Nightingale’s birthday, aims to raise public awareness of nurses’ contributions to the well-being of Canadians and citizens around the world.
Canadian Nurses Association
Tel.: (613) 237-2133
Toll-free: (800) 361-8404
Fax: (613) 237-3520
E-mail: info@cna-aiic.ca
Provincial and territorial nurses associations
12 – 18 May – National Road Safety Week (dates vary)
National Road Safety Week promotes safe driving practices and public awareness of road safety issues, such as the use of seatbelts and child car safety seats.
Canada Safety Council
Tel.: (613) 739-1535
Fax: (613) 739-1566
E-mail: csc@safety-council.org
17 – 23 May – Intergenerational Week (starts on the third Sunday in May)
First held in Canada in 1993, Intergenerational Week pays tribute to those who work towards promoting communication between generations through voluntary activities in their communities.
United Generations Ontario
Tel.: (416) 426-7115
Fax: (416) 426-7421
E-mail: info@unitedgenerations.ca
18 May – International Museums Day (fixed date)
First celebrated in 1977, International Museums Day promotes the importance of museums for cultural exchange and the enrichment of cultures.
International Council of Museums (located in Paris)
E-mail: secretariat@icom.museum
20 – 23 May – Canadian Skills Competition (dates vary)
The Canadian Skills Competition is a competition where students participate in challenges designed to test the skills required in trades and technical occupations.
Skills Canada
Tel.: (819) 771-7545
Toll-free: (877) 754-5226
Fax: (819) 771-5575
E-mail: skillscanada@skillscanada.com
25 May – Schizophrenia Walk of Hope (dates vary per region)
Schizophrenia Walk of Hope aims to raise public awareness of schizophrenia and promote research into its causes and treatment.
Schizophrenia Society of Canada, Ontario chapter
Tel.: (416) 449-6830
Toll-free: (800) 449-6367
Fax: (416) 449-8434
E-mail: sso@schizophrenia.on.ca
31 May – Great Strides Walk (last Sunday in May; part of Cystic Fibrosis Month)
The Great Strides Walk is a national event that aims to generate awareness of and support for the cystic fibrosis cause.
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Tel.: (416) 485-9149
Toll-free: (800) 378-2233
Fax: 416) 485-0960
E-mail: info@cysticfibrosis.ca
31 May – World No-Tobacco Day (fixed date)
World No-Tobacco Day encourages people to quit smoking and aims to raise public awareness of the effects of tobacco use.
Canadian Society for International Health
Tel.: (613) 241-5785
Fax: (613) 241-3845
E-mail: csih@csih.org
31 May – World Partnership Walk (last Sunday in May)
The World Partnership Walk aims to raise public awareness of international development activities and collects funds to fight world poverty.
World Partnership Walk
c/o Aga Khan Foundation Canada
Tel.: (613) 237-2532
Toll-free: (800) 267-2532
Fax: (613) 567-2532
E-mail: info@worldpartnershipwalk.com
June
June – National Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
National Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month aims to raise public awareness of spina bifida and hydrocephalus and increase fundraising for research and education on this disease.
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada
Tel.: (204) 925-3650
Toll-free: (800) 565-9488
Fax: (204) 925-3654
E-mail: info@sbhac.ca
www.spina.qc.ca/
June – Stroke Awareness Month
Stroke Awareness Month aims to raise public awareness of strokes, as well as their causes and methods of prevention and diagnosis.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Tel.: (613) 569-4361
Fax: (613) 569-3278
E-mail: emelnick@hsf.ca
1 – 7 June – Staffing for Canada Week (first week of June)
Staffing for Canada Week recognizes the Canadian staffing services industry, which finds full-time, temporary and contract work for job seekers.
Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services
Tel.: (905) 826-6869
Toll-free: (888) 232-4962
Fax: (905) 826-4873
E-mail: acsess@acsess.org
3 June – Clean Air Day (Wednesday of Canadian Environment Week)
Clean Air Day promotes increased public awareness and action onto environmental priorities.
7 June – National Cancer Survivors Day (first Sunday in June)
National Cancer Survivors Day honours cancer survivors and recognizes the importance of family, friends and health professionals in their lives.
Canadian Cancer Society
Tel.: (416) 964-7223
Toll-free: (888) 939-3333
Fax: (416) 961-4189
E-mail: ccs@cancer.ca
7 – 13 June – National Water Safety Week (dates vary)
National Water Safety Week aims to raise public awareness of the importance of water safety.
Canadian Red Cross
Tel.: (613) 740-1900
Toll-free: (877) 356-3226
Fax: (613) 740-1911
E-mail: feedback@redcross.ca
7 – 13 June – Rivers to Oceans Week (week that includes 8 June)
Rivers to Oceans Week aims to raise the public awareness of the importance of Canada’s watersheds, rivers and oceans.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Tel.: (613) 599-9594
Toll-free: (800) 563-9453 (1-800-563-WILD)
Fax: (613) 599-4428
E-mail: info@cwf-fcf.org
8 June – World Oceans Day (fixed date; part of Rivers to Oceans Week)
First celebrated in 1992, World Oceans Day aims to raise public awareness of the beauty of oceans and of the need to protect our seas and coasts from pollution.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Tel.: (613) 599-9594
Toll-free: (800) 563-9453 (1-800-563-WILD)
Fax: (613) 599-4428
E-mail: info@cwf-fcf.org
(Other non-governmental organizations collaborating in Oceans Day events include Scouts Canada, the Canadian Association of Principals and the Coastal Zone Canada Association.)
(The Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Environment Canada, Parks Canada and the Canadian Museum of Nature also sponsor this event. Please consult the Government of Canada Events list.)
8 -14 June – National Sun Awareness Week (dates vary)
National Sun Awareness Week raises public awareness of the harmful effects of sun exposure in order to reduce the incidence of skin cancer among Canadians.
Canadian Dermatology Association
Tel.: (613) 738-1748
Toll-free: (800) 267-3376
Fax: (613) 738-4695
Toll-free fax: (866) 267-2178
E-mail: contact.cda@dermatology.ca
14 June – Canadian Rivers Day (second Sunday in June)
Canadian Rivers Day is an annual celebration that promotes Canada’s waterways.
Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS)
c/o Parks Canada Agency
Tel.: (819) 994-2913
Fax: (819) 994-5140
E-mail: donald.gibson@pc.gc.ca
(This event is currently under the administration of the Parks Canada Agency, but remains a non-governmental event.)
27 June – 6 September – Tour du Canada (dates vary)
The Tour du Canada is the longest annual bicycle ride in the world. Cyclists travel 7450 kilometres from British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador, travelling through all ten provinces.
Tour du Canada
Tel.: (705) 434-1100
Toll-free: (800) 214-7798
Fax: (705) 424-1101
Toll-free Fax: (888) 814-2982
E-mail: sweep@tourducanada.com
July
4 – 12 July – National Fishing Week (starts on the first Saturday in July)
National Fishing Week encourages Canadians to explore recreational and sport fishing.
Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation
Tel.: (705) 745-8433
Toll-free: (877) 822-8881
Fax: (705) 742-4038
E-mail: info@catchfishing.com
August
No events are listed for August.
September
September – Arthritis Month
Arthritis Month aims to raise public awareness of arthritis and of the services available to arthritis sufferers.
The Arthritis Society
Tel.: (416) 979-7228
Toll-free: (800) 321-1433
Fax: (416) 979-8366
E-mail: info@arthritis.ca
September – Big Brothers and Big Sisters Month
Big Brothers and Big Sisters Month aims to raise public awareness of the need for new volunteers and celebrates volunteer mentors.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Canada
Tel.: (905) 639-0461
Toll-free: (800) 263-9133
Fax: (905) 639-0124
12 – 20 September – Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Week (usually the second complete week of September)
AIDS Walk for Life Week is a fundraising event for AIDS prevention, education and awareness.
Canadian AIDS Society
Tel.: (613) 230-3580 Ext. 140
Toll-free: (800) 499-1986 Ext. 140
Fax: (613) 563-4998
E-mail: joshuas@aidswalkforlife.ca
13 September – National Grandparents Day (Sunday after Labour Day)
National Grandparents Day honours Canadian grandparents across Canada.
The Legacy Project
Tel.: (905) 640-8914
Toll-free: (800) 772-7765
Fax: (905) 640-2922
E-mail: tcp@tcpnow.com
13 – 19 September – Prostate Cancer Awareness Week (starts on third week of September)
Prostate Cancer Awareness Week aims to raise public awareness of prostate cancer and to raise funds for research on this disease.
Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada
Tel.: (416) 441-2131
Toll-free: (888) 255-0333
Fax: (416) 441-2325
E-mail: info@prostatecancer.ca
17 September – The Alzheimer Coffee Break (usually the third Thursday of September)
The Alzheimer Coffee Break encourages Canadians to donate the cost of a cup of coffee to their community Alzheimer Society to fund programs and services intended for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer Society of Canada
Tel.: (416) 488-8772
Toll-free: (888) 815-6829
Fax: (416) 488-3778
E-mail: coffeebreak@alzheimer.ca
20 September (Tentative date) – The Terry Fox Run (second Sunday after Labour Day, except if it conflicts with Jewish religious holidays)
First held in 1981, the Terry Fox Run is an annual fundraising event for cancer research.
The Terry Fox Foundation
Tel.: (604) 701-0246
Toll-free: (888) 836-9786
Fax: (604) 701-0247
E-mail: national@terryfoxrun.org
20 – 27 September – National Forest Week (last full week of September)
The Canadian Forestry Association has been organizing the National Forest Week for over 70 years. This event enables the Association to work with partners across the country to raise Canadians’ awareness of their country’s rich forest heritage.
Canadian Forestry Association
Tel.: (613) 732-2917
Toll-free: (866) 441-4006
Fax: Fax: (613) 732-3386
E-mail: cfa@canadianforestry.com
27 September – Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day (the last Sunday of September)
Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day provides Canadians with an opportunity to acknowledge the dedication of police and peace officers who have died in the line of duty.
Canadian Professional Police Association
Tel.: (613) 231-4168
Fax: (613) 231-3254
E-mail: cpa-acp@cpa-acp.ca
October
October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month promotes public awareness of breast cancer and raises funds for research on this disease.
Canadian Cancer Society
Tel.: (416) 961-7223
Toll-free: (888) 939-3333
Fax: (416) 961-4189
E-mail: ccs@cancer.ca
October – Celiac Awareness Month
Celiac Awareness Month aims to raise awareness of celiac disease among the general public, the food industry and the medical and dietetic professions.
Canadian Celiac Association
Tel.: (905) 507-6208
Toll-free: (800) 363-7296
Fax: (905) 507-4673
E-mail: celiac@look.ca
October – Denturist Awareness Month
Denturist Awareness Month aims to educate the public about the denturist profession and its activities.
Denturist Association of Canada
Tel.: 604-538-3123
Toll-free: 1-877-538-3123
Fax: 604-582-0317
E-mail: DACDenturist@telus.net
October – Eye Health Canada Month
Eye Health Canada Month promotes public awareness of eye health and the importance of regular eye examinations.
Canadian Association of Optometrists
Tel.: (613) 235-7924
Toll-free: (888) 263-4676
Fax: (613) 235-2025
E-mail: dircom@opto.ca
October – Learning Disabilities Month
Learning Disabilities Month aims to raise public awareness of learning disabilities and promotes their early identification, diagnosis and treatment.
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
Tel.: (613) 238-5721
Toll-free: (877) 238-5322
Fax: (613) 235-5391
E-mail: information@ldac-taac.ca
October – Lupus Awareness Month
Lupus Awareness Month aims to promote public awareness of lupus and to raise funds to help people suffering from the disease.
Lupus Canada
Tel.: (905) 513-0004
Toll-free: (800) 661-1468
Fax: (905) 513-9516
E-mail: lupuscanada@bellnet.ca
October – National Occupational Therapy Month
National Occupational Therapy Month honours occupational therapists and promotes the benefits of their services.
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
Toll-free: (800) 434-2268 Ext. 225
Fax: (613) 523-2552
E-mail: communications@caot.ca
Provincial and territorial occupational therapists’ associations
October – Psoriasis Awareness Month
Psoriasis Awareness Month aims to increase public awareness of psoriasis and to raise funds to help people suffering from the disease.
Psoriasis Society of Canada
Toll-free: (800) 656-4494
Fax: (902) 443-2073
October – Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month
The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month aims to promote public awareness of this syndrome and to raise funds for research into its causes and cure.
The Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
Tel.: (905) 688-8884
Toll-free: (800) 363-7437
Fax: (905) 688-3300
E-mail: sidsinfo@sidscanada.org
4 – 10 October – Fire Prevention Week (week that includes October 9)
Fire Prevention Week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and promotes awareness of fire safety and fire prevention.
Fire Prevention Canada
Tel.: (613) 749-3844
Fax: (613) 749-0109
E-mail: info@fiprecan.ca
4 – 10 October – Mental Illness Awareness Week (first full week of October)
Mental Illness Awareness Week aims to raise public awareness of mental illness in Canada.
Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health
c/o Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Tel.: (519) 824-5565
Fax: (519) 824-9569
11 – 17 October – National Co-op Week (week of the third Thursday in October)
National Co-op Week highlights the success of co-operatives and credit unions and promotes the co-operative movement and its activities.
Canadian Co-operative Association
Tel.: (613) 238-6711
Fax: (613) 567-0658
E-mail: info@CoopsCanada.coop
11 – 17 October – YWCA Week Without Violence (third week of October)
YWCA (Young Women’s Christian Association) Week Without Violence aims to develop and implement practical solutions to violence in our communities.
YWCA Canada
Tel.: (416) 962-8881
Fax: (416) 962-8084
E-mail: wwv@ywcacanada.ca
17 – 23 October – National School Safety Week (fixed date)
National School Safety Week encourages schools to promote student safety.
Canada Safety Council
Tel.: (613) 739-1535
Fax: (613) 739-1566
E-mail: csc@safety-council.org
18 October – National Psoriasis Walk (third Sunday of October; part of Psoriasis Awareness Month)
The National Psoriasis Walk is an event that aims to increase public awareness of psoriasis and to raise funds for research on this disease.
Psoriasis Society of Canada
Toll-free: (800) 656-4494
Fax: (902) 443-2073
19 – 23 October – National Infection Control Week (starts on the third week of October)
National Infection Control Week aims to raise public awareness of infection prevention and control in health care facilities and in the community.
Community and Hospital Infection Control Association – Canada
Tel.: (204) 897-5990
Toll-free: (866) 999-7111
Fax: (204) 895-9595
E-mail: chicacanada@mts.net
19 – 25 October – Waste Reduction Week in Canada (third full week of October)
Waste Reduction Week in Canada aims to raise public awareness of over consumption and of the environmental impacts of waste accumulation.
Waste Reduction Week in Canada
Municipal governments
31 October – National UNICEF Day (fixed date)
National UNICEF Day honours the traditional Halloween fundraising campaign for UNICEF.
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Tel.: (416) 482-4444
Toll-free: (800) 567-4483
Fax: (416) 482-8035
E-mail: Halloween@unicef.ca
November
November – Adoption Awareness Month
Adoption Awareness Month promotes adoption as a way of forming a family.
Adoption Council of Canada
Tel.: (613) 235-0344
Toll-free: (888) 542-3678 (1-888-54-ADOPT)
E-mail: info@adoption.ca
November – Christmas Seal Campaign
The Christmas Seal Campaign aims to raise funds for research into lung disease.
Canadian Lung Association
Tel.: (613) 569-6411
Toll-free: (888) 566-5864 (1-888-566-LUNG)
Fax: (613) 569-8860
E-mail: info@lung.ca
November – CPR Awareness Month
CPR Awareness Month encourages Canadians to learn cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Tel.: (613) 569-4361
Toll-free: (888) 473-4636
Fax: (613) 569-3278
E-mail: info@hsf.ca
November – Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month
Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month aims to raise public awareness of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and colitis.
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada
Tel.: (416) 920-5035
Toll-free: (800) 387-1479
Fax: (416) 929-0364
E-mail: ccfc@ccfc.ca
November – Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Month aims to raise public awareness of diabetes and to improve the quality of life for diabetics.
Canadian Diabetes Association
Tel.: (416) 363-0177
Toll-free: (800) 226-8464 (1-800-BANTING)
Fax: (416) 363-3393
E-mail: info@diabetes.ca
November – National 4-H Month
National 4-H Month celebrates and promotes awareness of the Canadian 4-H program, which offers activities and projects for youth that aim to improve the quality of life in agricultural and rural communities.
Canadian 4-H Council
Tel.: (613) 234-4448
Fax: (613) 234-1112
E-mail: klancastle@4-h-canada.ca
November – National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Campaign
The National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Campaign promotes community safety and crime prevention programs.
Canada Safety Council
Tel.: (613) 739-1535
Fax: (613) 739-1566
E-mail: csc@safety-council.org
November – National Health Food Month
National Health Food Month promotes the use of natural and organic products as components of good health and disease prevention.
Canadian Health Food Association
Tel.: (416) 497-6939
Toll-free: (800) 661-4510
Fax: (416) 497-3214
Toll-free fax: (888) 292-2947
E-mail: info@chfa.ca
November – Osteoporosis Month
Osteoporosis Month aims to raise public awareness of osteoporosis and its prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Osteoporosis Society of Canada
Tel.: (416) 696-2663
Toll-free: (800) 463-6842
Fax: (416) 696-2673
E-mail: info@osteoporosis.ca
1-7 November – Down Syndrome Awareness Week (fixed date)
Down Syndrome Awareness Week aims to raise public awareness of the strengths and needs of people living with Down syndrome.
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Tel.: (403) 270-8500
Toll-free: (800) 883-5608
Fax: (403) 270-8291
E-mail: info@cdss.ca
1-7 November – National Pain Awareness Week (first full week of November)
The National Pain Awareness Week aims to raise public awareness of chronic pain and to promote sustained improvement in the treatment of pain.
Canadian Pain Coalition
Tel.: (905) 668-9545
Fax: (905) 668-3728
2 November – Skills Trade Day (the first Monday of November; part of National Technology Week)
As part of National Technology Week, Skills Canada promotes and hosts events, such as Skills Trade Day, to raise youth’s awareness of career possibilities in skilled trades.
Skills Canada
Tel.: (819) 771-7545
Toll-free: 1-877-754-5226
Fax: (819) 771-5575
E-mail: skillscanada@skillscanada.com
2-6 November – National Technology Week (starts on first Monday of November)
National Technology Week aims to raise Canadians’ awareness of the job market and career opportunities in applied science and engineering technology.
Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists
Tel.: (613) 238-8123
Toll-free: (800) 891-1140
Fax.: (613) 238-8822
E-mail: ccttadm@cctt.ca
6-12 November – National Seniors’ Safety Week (fixed date)
National Seniors’ Safety Week aims to raise awareness of the safety precautions that seniors can take to maintain their independence.
Canada Safety Council
Tel.: (613) 739-1535
Fax: (613) 739-1566
E-mail: csc@safety-council.org
11 November – Remembrance Day (fixed date)
Remembrance Day pays tribute to Canadians who died while serving in the Canadian Forces.
Royal Canadian Legion
Tel.: 613-591-3335
Fax: 613-591-9335
E-mail: info@legion.ca
Royal Canadian Legion’s local branches
14 November – World Diabetes Day (fixed date; part of Diabetes Awareness Month)
World Diabetes Day is observed on the birthday of Frederick Banting, who helped discover insulin. World Diabetes Day is part of a worldwide awareness campaign sponsored by the World Health Organization and the International Diabetes Federation.
Canadian Diabetes Association
Tel.: (416) 363-0177
Toll-free: (800) 226-8464 (BANTING)
Fax: (416) 408-7117
E-mail: info@diabetes.ca
International Diabetes Federation
15-21 November – National Addictions Awareness Week (third full week of November)
National Addictions Awareness Week aims to raise public awareness of addiction issues and to recognize the efforts of communities across Canada to increase awareness of such issues.
National Addictions Awareness Week
Tel.: (780) 451-4002
Fax: (780) 428-0187
15-21 November – National Marfan Awareness Week (third week of November)
National Marfan Awareness Week aims to raise public awareness of Marfan’s syndrome.
Canadian Marfan Association
Tel.: (905) 826-3223
Toll-free: (866) 722-1722
Fax: (905) 826-2125
E-mail: info@marfan.ca
21-28 November – YMCA World Peace Week 2008 (from third to fourth Saturday of November)
YMCA World Peace Week 2008 provides opportunities to explore world peace from personal, community and international perspectives.
YMCA Canada
Tel.: (416) 967-9622
Fax: (416) 967-9618
E-mail: services@ymca.ca
22 November-6 December – Opération Tendre la main (last full week of November and first full week of December) (French only)
Opération Tendre la main aims to raise public awareness of violence in communities.
AFEAS (Association féminine d’éducation et d’action sociale)
Tel.: (514) 251-1636
Fax: (514) 251-9023
E-mail: info@afeas.qc.ca
24-30 November – National Home Fire Safety Week (fixe date)
National Home Fire Safety Week promotes public awareness of fire safety standards.
Canada Safety Council
Tel.: (613) 739-1535
Fax: (613) 739-1566
E-mail: csc@safety-council.org
24 November-1 December – National AIDS Awareness Week (fixe date)
National AIDS Awareness Week aims to raise public awareness of HIV and AIDS.
Canadian AIDS Society
Tel.: (613) 230-3580
Toll-free: (800) 499-1986
Fax: (613) 563-4998
E-mail: casinfo@cdnaids.ca
28 November – Buy Nothing Day (day after American Thanksgiving Day)
Buy Nothing Day encourages people to buy nothing for 24 hours in order to raise public awareness of issues related to consumerism.
Adbusters Media Foundation
Tel.: (604) 736-9401
Toll-free: (800) 663-1243
Fax: (604) 737-6021
E-mail: info@adbusters.org
December
1 December – World AIDS Day (fixe date; part of National AIDS Awareness Week)
World AIDS Day aims to increase public awareness of HIV and AIDS and commemorates those who have died of AIDS.
Canadian AIDS Society
Tel.: (613) 230-3580
Toll-free: (800) 499-1986
Fax: (613) 563-4998
E-mail: casinfo@cdnaids.ca
1-7 December – National Safe Driving Week (fixe date)
National Safe Driving Week raises public awareness of the need to drive safely.
Canada Safety Council
Tel.: (613) 739-1535
Fax: (613) 739-1566
E-mail: csc@safety-council.org
13 December – International Children’s Day of Broadcasting (second Sunday in December)
International Children’s Day of Broadcasting encourages broadcasters to produce special programming for, with and about children.
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Tel.: (416) 482-4444
Fax: (416) 482-8035
E-mail: info@unicef.ca
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