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Decoda Literacy Calendar

Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cyber Security Awareness Month is held every October to help the public learn more about the importance of cyber security.

National Family Week

Since 1985, during the first week of October, Canadians come together for local festivities celebrating National Family Week.

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.

Media Literacy Week

Media Literacy Week is an annual event promoting digital media literacy across Canada, taking place each October.

Digital Citizen Day

Digital Citizen Day highlights that we are all digital citizens and that we all have the power to impact and improve our online spaces.

Non-Fiction November

Non-Fiction November is, originally, the Federation of Children’s Book Groups’ annual celebration of all things factual. Born out of National Non-Fiction Day, the brain child of Adam Lancaster during his ...

I Read Canadian Day

This is a day dedicated to ‘reading Canadian’ and will empower families, schools, libraries and organizations to host local activities and events within the week.

World Children’s Day

World Children’s Day is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.