May 2025 Days of Significance
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The City of Oshawa celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures, voices, and stories that shape our community. We honour the vibrant spirit of diversity and mark meaningful days and milestones that echo our values and bring us together in reflection, unity, and pride.
Below is a list of days of significance recognized this May. Visit calendar.oshawa.ca or oshawa.ca/DEI to see if any virtual or in-person events are scheduled to mark these occasions:
Asian and South Asian Heritage Month
Dutch Heritage Month
Jewish Heritage Month
Polish Heritage Month
May 5 - National Day of Awareness and Action for M.M.I.W.G.2.S/Red Dress Day
May 10 - Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism
May 10 - Bear Witness Day
May 16 - Moosehide Campaign Day
May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 21 - World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development/ Diversity Day
May 25 – May 31 - National Accessibility Awareness Week
To learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in Oshawa, visit oshawa.ca/DEI. To request a flag raising or proclamation, please visit oshawa.ca/FlagRaisingandProclamation.
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