April
Sikh Heritage Month, Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month
April 2 - World Autism Awareness Day
April 9 - Vimy Ridge Day
April 10 - Eid ul Fitr (Islam)
April 10 - International Day of Pink
April 13 - Vaisakhi
April 14 to 20 - National Volunteer Week
April 20 - Start of Riḍván (Baháʼí)
April 22 to 30 - Passover/ Pasach
April 22 - Earth Day
April 28 - National Day of Mourning
May
Asian and South Asian Heritage Month, Dutch Heritage Month, Jewish Heritage Month
May 5 - National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, 2-Spirit and Gender Diverse Individuals (Also known as Red Dress Day)
May 10 - Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism
May 10 - Bear Witness Day
May 11 - Moose Hide Campaign Day
May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
May 21-27 - Public Works Week
May 21 - World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (Diversity Day)
May 28-June 3 - National Accessibility Week
May 29 - Ascension of Baha'u'llah
June
National Indigenous Histories Month, Pride Month, Seniors Month, Italian Heritage Month, Portuguese History and Heritage Month, Filipino Heritage Month
June 6 - Anishinaabe Giizhigad (Anishinaabe Day)
June 10 - Portuguese Day
June 11-13 - Shavuot
June 15 - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 16-20 - Eid-al Adha
June 20 - World Refugee Day
June 21 - National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 23 - National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism in Canada
June 27 - Canadian Multi-Cultural Day
The Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (C.D.E.I.C.) is an example of the City's commitment to community engagement and consultation. Formed in 2020, C.D.E.I.C. is made up of representatives from the community who support and advise on the ongoing implementation of the City's Diversity and Inclusion Plan.
Anti-racism/anti-oppression is an ongoing process that challenges us to continually examine our biases, think critically about the world we live in and to always be open to learning new things.
Educating ourselves on experiences of others is one way we can move towards a more inclusive society.
Learn more about the actions the City of Oshawa is taking to address poverty in our community.
2022 Report on Actions to Address Poverty