Indigenous Education Month
The month of November is dedicated to celebrating the history, culture, diversity, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada. Learn more.
Holocaust Education Month
Observed since 1982, Holocaust Education Week is an internationally recognized week honouring the survivors of the Holocaust and commemorating those murdered by the Nazis. Annually, this week is observed during the first week of November (4th to 10th in 2024).
The MS St. Louis carried Jewish German passengers fleeing the Nazi State to Cuba, where most were denied entry. Under Prime Minister William Lyon MacKenzie King, the Canadian government chose not to admit the passengers in Canada, a decision rooted in persistent climate of antisemitic exclusion.
Read more about the St. Louis.
National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
November is designated as National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month in Canada to raise awareness and encourage action on public safety. The Province of Ontario also recognizes the importance of advancing community safety and tackling crime. Proclaiming November as Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month creates the opportunity for Ontarians to come together to appreciate the people working on the frontlines to improve community safety and prevent crime, raise awareness about community safety and recognize the important local partnerships and action that keep our communities safe.
Diabetes Awareness Month
Living with diabetes can feel like a full-time job, but many people don’t understand the challenges that come with managing this complex, often invisible condition. Diabetes Awareness Month aims to change that.
Financial Literacy Month
Since 2011, FLM has helped Canadians strengthen their financial knowledge and skills with the goal of improving their financial well-being. This year’s theme is “Talk Money”- a call to action to encourage open conversations about money across Canada, breaking down the stigma that often surrounds financial discussions.
Albanian Heritage Month
Ontario is home to more than 28,000 Albanian Canadians. November is a significant month for the Albanian community. The Albanian Declaration of Independence, which declared Albania an independent sovereign nation, is celebrated on November 28th, 1912. In November, Albania also commemorates Liberation Day, which is the day that Albania was liberated from Nazi Germany forces after the Albanian resistance on November 29th, 1944. By proclaiming the month of November as Albanian Heritage Month, the Province of Ontario recognizes the meaningful contributions immigrants have made in building Ontario’s communities and the social, economic, political and cultural achievements of Albanian-Canadians throughout the province.
Hindu Heritage Month
Ontario is home to a large and vibrant Hindu community. “Deepawali” or “Diwali” is the biggest of all celebratory festivals that members of the Hindu community celebrate. It falls in either November or October each year, depending on the cycle of the moon. Diwali commemorates the victory of good over evil. By proclaiming the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month, the Province of Ontario recognizes the important contributions that Hindu Canadians have made to Ontario’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric.
Lebanese Heritage Month
Ontario is home to a large and vibrant Lebanese community. November is a significant month for the Lebanese community. Each year in November, Lebanese people around the world celebrate Lebanese Independence Day in commemoration of their nation gaining independence on November 22, 1943. By proclaiming the month of November as Lebanese Heritage Month, the Province of Ontario recognizes the meaningful contributions Lebanese Canadians have made to Ontario’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric.
Trans Month of Awareness
Movember
2-8 Treaties Recognition Week
Treaties Recognition Week honours the importance of Treaties and helps Ontario students and residents understand the significance of Treaty rights, Treaty relationships and their relevance today. Learn more.
2-8 Holocaust Education Week
Observed since 1982, HEW is an internationally recognized week honouring the survivors of the Holocaust and commemorating those murdered by the Nazis. Learn more.
3-7 National School Psychology Week
Sponsored by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), National School Psychology Awareness Week to highlight the important work our school psychologists and other educators do to help all students thrive. Celebrate #SchoolPsychWeek
5-11 Veterans Week
Veterans Week commemorates all of our veterans and service members throughout history to the current day. Service, Courage and Sacrifice – At home, around the world and across generations. #CanadaRemembers
13-19 Transgender Awareness Week
During Transgender Awareness Week, transgender people and their allies take action to educate the public about who transgender people are, share stories and experiences, and advance advocacy around issues of prejudice, discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community.
17-21 Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week
The week is a valuable opportunity to raise awareness of bullying-related issues and make a difference in school communities across the province. Since 2004 the Ontario government has supported a number of safe schools initiatives to create safe and inclusive school environments including:
- The Keeping Our Kids Safe at School Act, which requires all board employees to report incidents of bullying to the principal, and requires principals to contact the parents of victims. Ontario is the first province in Canada with legislation of this kind; making schools even safer and leading the way for its students to succeed.
- Safe schools teams in every Ontario school
- A partnership with Kids Help Phone to support over 50,000 students who have been bullied or faced other issues
24-28 Canada History Week
To promote and engage in learning about history in Canada and the remarkable stories of individuals who have shaped this country, participants post photos, videos and messages on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram, using the hashtag #CanadaHistoryWeek.
Nov 25-Dec 10 The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is an annual international campaign that begins on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and goes until December 10, Human Rights Day. This campaign started in 1991 to call out and speak up on gender-based violence, and to renew our commitment to ending violence against women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals.
7 International Inuit Day
The day is intended to celebrate the identities, languages, and cultures of over 160 000 Inuit from several Arctic regions in Canada, Alaska, Greenland, and Russia.
8 National Indigenous Veterans Day
On Indigenous Veterans Day, Canadians express heartfelt gratitude to all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis service members who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces. We all have a duty to remember and honour the sacrifices of Indigenous Peoples who have answered the call to serve.
11 Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to recall the end of First World War hostilities. Every year on November 11, Canadians honour the sacrifices of veterans on Remembrance Day by wearing a poppy, participating in two minutes of silence, and going to Remembrance Day ceremonies.
14 World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day is a global occasion for people with diabetes, healthcare professionals, advocates, policymakers and the public to unite to raise awareness of and take action on diabetes.
2025 Theme: Diabetes in the Workplace
16 Louis Riel Day
Louis Riel was executed on this date in 1885, following his leadership in the Northwest Resistance. The day is part of Métis Week and is a time for Métis communities to honor Riel’s legacy, celebrate Métis culture, and reflect on the ongoing struggles for rights and justice for Indigenous peoples in Canada.
19 World Day for Prevention of Abuse and Violence Against Children
Honouring this day declared by the UN includes commitments to ensure quality education and to raise public awareness of those affected by child sexual abuse and the need to prevent and eliminate child sexual exploitation, abuse, and violence, including online and offline. There is an imperative to hold perpetrators to account, ensure the access of survivors and victims to justice and remedies, as well as to facilitate open discussion on the need to prevent and eliminate their stigmatization, promote their healing, affirm their dignity, and protect their rights.
20 National Child Day (Canada) / World Children’s Day (Global)
National Child Day is an excellent opportunity for educators, parents and caregivers to teach children about their rights.
20 Trans Day of Remembrance
Trans people in Ontario face not only indifference, prejudice and hatred, but also anti-trans violence.
By proclaiming November 20 in each year as the Trans Day of Remembrance, the Province of Ontario publicly mourns and honours the lives of those who might otherwise be forgotten and gives trans people and their allies a chance to stand together in vigil. The Trans Day of Remembrance is an opportunity to raise public awareness of hate crimes committed against trans people.
By observing a moment of silence, we express our respect for trans people in the face of indifference, prejudice and hatred and memorialize those who have died as a result of anti-trans violence.
25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. Globally, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their life.
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women marks the launch of 16 days of activism, concluding on International Human Rights Day (10 December).
