November 2025 days of significance

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 November. Visit calendar.oshawa.ca or oshawa.ca/DEI to see if any virtual or in-person events are scheduled to mark these occasions:

Albanian Heritage Month

Hindu Heritage Month

November 2 - 8 – Treaties Recognition Week

November 2 - 8 – Francophone Immigration Week

November 5 – Guru Nanak's Birthday

November 7 – International Inuit Day

November 8 – National Indigenous Veterans Day       

November 11 – Remembrance Day  

November 13 - 19 – Transgender Awareness Week

November 16 – Louis Riel Day

November 20 – Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 25 – International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women

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.