Orange Shirt Day
The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools.
Working together for literacy
The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools.
Canadian School Library Day celebrates the central role that school libraries play in the education and development of young people.
Digital Citizen Day highlights that we are all digital citizens and that we all have the power to impact and improve our online spaces.
I Read Canadian Day is a national celebration of Canadian books for young people, with the goal of elevating the genre and celebrating the breadth and diversity of these books.
Canada has declared November 20 as National Child Day to celebrate the rights of children.
Learn about the annual The Great Big Buddy Read hosted by CBAL.
Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of bullying, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem.
AI Literacy Day empowers Canadians to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use, understand and engage with AI safely, critically and responsibly.
BC Book Day invites British Columbians to celebrate the province’s book & magazine publishers, authors, illustrators, bookstores, libraries, festivals, and literary prizes that connect us with local stories.
Intergenerational Day encourages connections and understanding between age groups.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of Indigenous peoples.
Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society.
For a printable PDF copy go to https://decoda.ca/resource/decoda-literacy-calendar-2026/.