FINANCIAL LITERACY AWARENESS MONTH RESOURCES

BULLYING AWARENESS & PREVENTION WEEK RESOURCES

 Random Acts of Kindness Day Resources

February 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. This day is celebrated by individuals, groups and organizations encouraging acts of kindness.

 Pink Shirt Day Resources

February 26th is Pink Shirt Day. This day aims to raise awareness of bullying as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem.

 National Nutrition Month Resources

March is Nutrition Month. The month is celebrated throughout Canada to draw attention to the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits.

 International Women’s Day Resources

March 8th is International Women’s Day. A time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. Use this day as a springboard to raise awareness of defining moments for women in 2021.

 Brain Awareness Week Resources

March 15-21, 2021 is Brain Awareness, a great time to get students excited about brain science! Introduce self-regulation strategies and skills with a lesson on Mindfulness and the Brain.

 Journée internationale de la francophonie Resources

Celebrating La Francophonie is recognizing the potential of language and culture to unite people, to create spaces of solidarity and mutual understanding, to reflect together on our common future. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) share this common vision that places culture and language at the heart of any lasting effort for peace. and development.

 Purple Day for Epilepsy Resources

Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. Canada is the only country in the world who officially recognizes March 26th as Purple Day through the Purple Day Act implemented on June 28, 2012.

 World Autism Awareness Day Resources

April is World Autism Month, an annual opportunity for a dedicated conversation about autism spectrum disorder. Autism touches more than 70 million people globally. Approximately 1 in 66 children and youth are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Canada and this number continues to grow.

Children’s Mental Health Week Resources

These are times of extreme anxiety and stress. But mental health is something we can protect, not just something we can lose. This CMHA Mental Health Week, focus is on how naming, expressing, and dealing with our emotions — the ones we like and the ones we don’t — is important for our mental health.

Heavy feelings lighten when you put them into words. When we voice our emotions, the pain gives way. So, let’s understand and name how we feel. Angry? Glad? Frustrated? Sad? It’s all good. This Mental Health Week, don’t be uncomfortably numb. #GetReal about how you feel. And name it, don’t numb it.

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 Music Monday Resources

On Monday May 3rd, hundreds of thousands of children, youth, teachers, parents and community members across Canada will join #TogetherInHarmony for Music Monday.

 International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia & Biphobia Resources

IDAHOT (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia) has established itself as the single most important date for TBLGIAPQQ2S (trans, bisexual, lesbian, gay, intersex, asexual, pansexual, queer, questioning, two spirited) communities to mobilize on a worldwide scale. IDAHOT brings together communities from across the globe and calls governments, the media, and the public to action. Today, TBLGIAPQQ2S people still face harassment, discrimination and sadly, death because they do not conform to the traditional gender norms that have been set out in society.

 National Indigenous History Month Resources

In June, Canadians celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It is also an opportunity to recognize the strength of present-day Indigenous communities.

National Indigenous History Month is a time for learning about, appreciating and acknowledging the contributions First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have made in shaping Canada.

Pride Month Resources

Pride events celebrate diversity and the LGBTQ2+ communities, acknowledge their history and achievements, and continue the focus on fostering the rights and recognition that LGBTQ2+ Canadians deserve.

 National Indigenous Peoples Day Resources

On June 21st, celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis!