This October, we recognize...

2SLGBTQIA+ History Month:

October is 2SLGBTQIA+ History Month. It’s an opportunity for all of us to learn more, and celebrate the historical and contemporary achievements of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

(Source: Waterloo Region District School Board)

Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month:

October is Autism Awareness Month, where we come together to increase understanding and awareness of autism and to help end the stigma and discrimination that some Autistic people experience.

(Source: Message from the Minister of Health on Autism Awareness Month)

German Heritage Month:

In German Heritage Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions Canadians of German heritage have made and continue to make to our country. For more information, visit the Government of Canada’s website​.

Hispanic Heritage Month:

October is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the outstanding achievements and contributions of Hispanic people in the province. For more information, view the His​panic Heritage Month Act, 2015, S.O. 2015, c. 4.​

Hungarian Heritage Month​:

Hungarian Heritage Month recognizes the incredible and innumerable contributions of Ontarians of Hungarian descent, and esteems their important role in the economy, culture, politics and identity of Ontario. For more information, view the Hungarian Heritage Month Act, 2022, S.O. 2022, c. 6 - Bill 50.​

Islamic History Month:

Islamic History Month aims to celebrate, inform, educate and share the rich heritage and contributions Muslim Canadians have made in our society. For more information, view the Islamic Heritage Month Act, 2016, S.O. 2016, c. 20.

Korean Heritage Month​:

In October, we remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the outstanding achievements and contributions of Korean Canadians in the province of Ontario. For more information, view the Korean Heritage Month Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 31 - Bill 123.​

Latin Heritage Month:

Latin Heritage Month aims to celebrate, share and promote the unique culture and traditions of the Latin community in Canada. For more information, view the Latin American Heritage Month Act S.C. 2018, c. 19.

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Women's History Month:

October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada. For more information, visit the Government of Canada’s Women's History Month webpa​​ge​. ​