October 1-31: Disabilities Employment Awareness Month
To recognize and celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce. It aims to raise awareness about the barriers they face in securing employment and promote inclusive hiring practices, fostering a more accessible and equitable job market.
Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 1-31: Islamic History Month Canada
Recognizes and honours the contributions of Muslims to Canada's history, culture, and society. It provides an opportunity to raise awareness about Islamic heritage, promote understanding, and celebrate the diversity of the Muslim community in Canada through educational events, cultural activities, and discussions.
Educational Resources
October 1-31: Latin American Heritage Month
Recognizes and honours the contributions of Latin American communities to the country's culture, history, and society.
Resources
October 1 - 31: Women’s History Month
This month is a time to celebrate women and girls from the past and present, especially those who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada.
Government of Canada - Women's History Month
October 4: National Day of Action for MMIW2S+
This day is an opportunity to reflect upon the many missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people across Canada.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
October 10: World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10th every year, with the objective of raising awareness about mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.
World Health Organization website: World Mental Health Day
October 11: International Day of the Girl Child
The International Day of the Girl Child, observed on October 11th, is a United Nations initiative that highlights and addresses the unique challenges girls face worldwide. It promotes girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights, while also raising awareness about issues like education, gender-based violence, and child marriage.
International Day of the Girl Child
October 11: National Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day, celebrated on October 11th, is an annual LGBTQ+ awareness day that encourages individuals to “come out” and live openly as their true selves. It also serves to support those who have come out, raise awareness about LGBTQ+ rights, and promote a culture of acceptance and visibility.
October 14: Thanksgiving (date differs)
Thanksgiving in Canada is a national holiday celebrated on the second Monday in October to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. It is marked by family gatherings, festive meals—often featuring turkey—and expressions of gratitude.
October 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed on October 17th, is a initiative that raises awareness about the need to end global poverty in all its forms. It emphasizes the importance of including the voices of people living in poverty in efforts to create just and inclusive societies.
October 18: Persons Day
Persons Day marks the 1929 legal decision that recognized women as "persons" under Canadian law, allowing them to be appointed to the Senate. It honors the efforts of the Famous Five—a group of Canadian women who fought for gender equality and helped advance women's rights in the country.
October 19: International Pronouns Day
International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing & educating about personal pronouns commonplace. At AMDSB, we believe that referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity.
Pronouns
