Upcoming Days of Significance
September:
National Hunger Action Month
September 7 - Ukrainian Heritage Day
September 23 - International Day of Sign Languages
September 25 - Franco-Ontarian Day
September 25-27 - Rosh Hashanah
September 30 - National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
October:
Islamic History Month, German Heritage Month, Latin American Heritage Month, Women's History Month
October 1 - International Day of Older Persons
October 2 - National Seniors Day
October 4 - National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQ+ People
October 4-5 - Yom Kippur
October 9 - First day of Sukkot
October 11 - International Day of the Girl Child
October 18 - Persons Day
October 24 - Diwali
National Day for Truth and ReconciliationSeptember 30, 2022 marks the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.
Oshawa Accessibility Advisory CommitteeThe Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee advises the City on ways to remove and prevent barriers to accessibility. Together we can create a inclusive community.
The Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (CDEIC) is an example of the City's commitment to community engagement and consultation. Formed in 2020, CDEIC 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.