Equal Opportunities (EO) Committee

Month of February - Black History Month

The origins of Black History Month can be traced to 1926, when Harvard-educated black historian Carter G. Woodson founded   Negro History Week to celebrate the history, contributions and culture of African-Americans. The month of February was been designated as Black History month to showcase the achievements of Blacks in North America .

"Canadian Women: Raising Our Diverse Voices for Positive Change!"

"Canadian Women: Raising Our Diverse Voices for Positive Change!"

21 March - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Proclaimed by the UN in 1966, this day is the anniversary of the 1960 Sharpeville shootings in South Africa where peaceful demonstrators against apartheid were killed. Since 1989, there   has been a national public education campaign in Canada to raise awareness among Canadians of the existence of racism.

Established in 1996, this day provides an opportunity to learn   more about the Aboriginal cultural heritages of Canada .

Month of October - Women's History Month

1st week of December - Day of Disabled Persons

First declared in 1992, this day reminds people of the special concerns, rights and needs of disabled persons. December 3 is also the anniversary of the adoption of the World Program of Action concerning Disabled Persons in 1982.

6 December - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women