National Family Week
Since 1985, during the first week of October, Canadians come together for local festivities celebrating National Family Week.
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Decoda Literacy Calendar
Health Literacy Month
During Health Literacy Month we urge you to move health literacy awareness to health literacy action!
Learning Disability Awareness Month
Every October, Canadians celebrate Learning Disability (LD) Awareness month.
Canadian Library Month
All month long, libraries and library partners across Canada are raising awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives.
Cyber Security Awareness Month
Cyber Security Awareness Month is held every October to help the public learn more about the importance of cyber security.
World Teachers’ Day
World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe.
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day raises awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizes efforts in support of mental health.
International Day of the Girl Child
October 11 is the International Day of the Girl Child. It recognizes girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.
International Plain Language Day
Share your plain language successes.
Canadian School Library Day
Canadian School Library Day celebrates the central role that school libraries play in the education and development of young people.
Media Literacy Week
Media Literacy Week is an annual event promoting digital media literacy across Canada, taking place each October.
Digital Citizen Day 2024
Digital Citizen Day highlights that we are all digital citizens and that we all have the power to impact and improve our online spaces.
For a printable PDF copy go to https://decoda.ca/resource/decoda-literacy-calendar-2024/ or https://decoda.ca/resource/decoda-literacy-calendar-2025/ for 2025.