International Youth Day
International Youth Day brings youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrates the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society.
Working together for literacy
International Youth Day brings youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrates the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society.
September is Literacy Month in British Columbia!
International Literacy Day reminds us of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and advances the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society.
Skills for Success Day takes place each September to raise awareness about the key skills needed to succeed in learning, work and life.
The Postmedia Raise-a-Reader campaign exists to empower today’s children and families with tools to improve their reading skills.
The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools.
Since 1985, during the first week of October, Canadians come together for local festivities celebrating National Family Week.
World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe.
World Mental Health Day raises awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizes efforts in support of mental health.
October 11 is the International Day of the Girl Child. It recognizes girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.
Share your plain language successes.
For a printable PDF copy go to https://decoda.ca/resource/decoda-literacy-calendar-2025/.