National Poetry Month
NPM brings together schools, publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, and poets from across the country to celebrate poetry and its vital place in Canada’s culture.
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Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month
April marks a time to increase the understanding and appreciation of mathematics and statistics.
Canadian Children’s Book Week
Join us in celebrating Canadian Children’s Book Week and bring the magic of books and reading to children all across Canada!
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International Short Story Month
"May is the month for a special focus on the short story: why we love it and why everyone should be reading them. April has had poetry (since 1996), so ...
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Free Comic Book Day
Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops.
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Screen-Free Week
Celebrate Screen-Free Week at home, in your school, in your community, or anywhere – just put down those entertainment screens and do literally anything else!
CMHA Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health.
Safety and Health Week
Safety and Health Week is an ideal time to focus on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community.
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International Day of Families
This day promotes awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.
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National Indigenous History Month
In June, we take time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada.
Intergenerational Day
Intergenerational Day encourages connections and understanding between age groups.
Pride season
2SLGBTQI+ communities and allies come together to spotlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize the contributions of 2SLGBTQI+ communities.