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September 

September 7- Ukraine Heritage Day 

Second Week of September - Mennonite Heritage Week

September 15-17 - Rosh Hoshanah (Judaism)

September 16 -  National Hunting, Trapping & Fishing Heritage Day

September 18 - International Equal Pay Day

September 21 - International Day of Peace

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International Day of Sign Languages

September 24-25  - Yom Kippur (Judaism)

September 25 - Franco-Ontarian Day

September 29 - First Day of Sukkot

September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day 

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Hispanic Heritage Month, Women's History Month, Islamic History Month, German Heritage Month. 

October 1 - International Day of Older Persons 

October 2 - International Day of Non-Violence & National Seniors Day

October 4 - National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girl, 2 Spirit and Gender Diverse Individuals

October 10 - World Mental Health Day

October 11 - Coming Out Day 

October 18 - Persons Day

 

 

 

 

Multi-colour silhouetted images of diverse peopleJoin the Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion! Committee!

Share your voice and help make Oshawa a more inclusive community! 

As a committee member, you will use your skills, knowledge and lived experience to bring forward the voices of diverse community groups and organizations in Oshawa, advise on the elimination of barriers within City programs, services and policies for diverse populations, and consult on the development of new initiatives and programs.

Learn More About C.D.E.I.C. Membership

 

 

Members of the Community Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee

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.  

Learn more about the C.D.E.I.C.

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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. 

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Learn more about the actions the City of Oshawa is taking to address poverty in our community. 

2022 Report on Actions to Address Poverty

 

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