March
Women's History Month, Bangledeshi Heritage Month, Irish Heritage Month
March 1 - Zero Discrimination Day
March 6 - Black Mental Health Day
March 8 - International Women's Day
March 10 to April 9 - Ramadan
March 15 - International Day to Combat Islamophobia
March 19 - Naw Ruz/ Nowruz (Bahai/ Iranian/ Persian New Year)
March 19 - Spring Equinox
March 21 - International Day to End Racial Discrimination
March 21 - World Down Syndrome Day
March 23-24 - Purim
March 24-26 - Holi
March 31 - National Indigenous Language Day
March 31 - International Transgender Day of Visibility
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
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