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September 2025
Disability Employment Month in BC
September is Disability Employment Month, highlighting the significant role people with disabilities play in British Columbia鈥檚 workforce, while also promoting resources and tools employers can use to reduce barriers to inclusion and build better, more accessible workplaces.
Find out more »National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Neil Squire is committed to understanding the truths of our shared history, to accept and learn from it and in turn we are determined to contribute to the creation of a better, more inclusive Canada.
Find out more »December 2025
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
"On this International Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to work together for a better world that is inclusive, equitable and sustainable for everyone, where the rights of people with disabilities are fully realized." 鈥斅燗nt贸nio Guterres, UN Secretary-General
Find out more »International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day (IVD)聽mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December. It is viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, government authorities and the private sector. Apart from mobilising thousands of volunteers every year, the聽United Nations Volunteers (UNV)聽programme contributes to peace and development by advocating for the recognition of volunteers and…
Find out more »February 2026
National Pink Shirt Day
Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and online. Over the month of February, and throughout the year, CKNW Kids' Fund's Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of these issues, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children鈥檚 healthy self-esteem.
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