CMHA Mental Health Week

Collectively and individually, we have multiple layers and stories that make us who we are and while each year 1 in 5 Canadians experience a mental illness or mental health […]

Pride Month – June

In June, many across Canada recognize Pride Month. It is a time when we celebrate the diversity of LGBTQ+ communities while acknowledging their history, the hardships they have endured and […]

Father’s Day

Canada, like more than 80 countries in the world, also celebrates Father's Day. Father's Day is a day meant to honor all fathers and father figures and the important role […]

National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, June 21. It’s a special occasion to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of […]

Canada Day

Canada Day is celebrated on July 1, it marks the moment in history that Canada became an independent nation. It is a public statutory holiday observed by all provincial governments. When July 1 is […]

World Day for Grandparents & The Elderly

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is an observance that aims to recognize and pay tribute to elderly people in communities around the world. The day calls for people […]

International Self-Care Day

International Self-Care Day (ISD), on 24 July each year, provides a focus and opportunity to raise the profile of healthy lifestyle self-care programs around the world. ISD is a device […]

International Day of Friendship

International Day of Friendship is a United Nations (UN) observance that promotes the role of friendship in building peace, bridging cultural divides, and fostering understanding among people from diverse backgrounds. […]

World Humanitarian Day

On 19 August 2003, a bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22 humanitarian aid workers, including the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio […]