The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has a strong commitment to human rights, equity and inclusion. We recognize, respect, and celebrate the diversity of staff, students, and families across our District. Throughout the year, there are a number of significant dates that provide valuable opportunities to learn more about the religious occasions, cultural celebrations, and additional awareness days that are recognized by families and staff members within the OCDSB community.
Please note, the list below is not meant to be exhaustive and may be updated as dates are changed or confirmed. For additional dates recognized in Canada and internationally, please refer to the dates of significance on the Federal Government, Province of Ontario, and the United Nations websites.
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Date |
Name |
Recognized By |
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September |
Canada |
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September |
Indigenous Communities |
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September |
Canada |
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September |
Ontario |
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September 1* |
Labour Day |
Canada |
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September 8 |
International |
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September 10 |
International |
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September 11 |
9/11 Memorial Day and National Day of Service |
Canada |
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September 14* |
Canada |
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September 15 |
International |
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September 16* |
Canada |
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September 19 |
Powley Day |
Indigenous Communities |
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September 21 |
International |
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September 22-28* |
International |
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September 22 |
Fall Equinox |
International |
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September 23 |
International |
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September 22-30* |
National Truth and Reconciliation Week |
Indigenous Communities |
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September 24* |
Ontario |
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September 25 |
Ontario |
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September 28* |
Canada |
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September 30 |
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) |
Indigenous Communities |
*Date varies from year to year.
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Date |
Name |
Recognized By |
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October |
Canada |
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October |
Canada |
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October |
Dyslexia Awareness Month |
Canada |
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October |
German Heritage Month |
Canada |
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October |
Canada, Province of Ontario |
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October |
Province of Ontario |
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October |
International |
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October |
Canada, Province of Ontario |
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October |
Province of Ontario |
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October |
Learning Disabilities Awareness Month |
Province of Ontario |
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October |
Province of Ontario |
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October |
National Principals' Month |
Canada |
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October |
Occupational Therapy Month |
Canada |
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October |
Canada |
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TBD* |
National School Safety Week |
Canada |
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TBD* |
School Bus Safety Week |
OSTA |
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TBD* |
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day |
OSTA |
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TBD* |
Local Government Week |
Ontario |
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TBD* |
Canada |
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TBD* |
Canada |
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October 1 |
Canada |
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October 1* |
Canada |
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October 2 |
Custodial & Facilities Staff Appreciation Day |
Canada |
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October 4 |
Canada |
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October 5 |
World Teachers Day |
International |
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October 5-11* |
Fire Prevention Week |
Canada |
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October 6 |
International |
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October 6* |
Mid-Autumn Festival |
Asian Communities |
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October 6* |
International |
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October 10 |
International |
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October 11 |
International |
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October 11 |
National Coming Out Day |
International |
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October 14* |
Thanksgiving |
Canada |
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October 16 |
International |
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October 16 |
International |
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October 16* |
Canada |
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October 17 |
International |
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October 17* |
Library Workers Day |
Canada |
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October 17-22 |
Canada |
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October 21* |
Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day |
Canada |
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October 22 |
Canada |
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October 22* |
Canada |
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October 27-31* |
Canada |
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October 27 |
World Occupational Therapy Day |
International |
*Date varies from year to year.
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Date |
Name |
Recognized By |
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November |
Province of Ontario |
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November |
Canada |
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November |
Canada, Province of Ontario |
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November |
Holocaust Education Month |
Canada |
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November |
Province of Ontario |
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November |
Canada |
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TBD* |
National School Psychology Week |
Canada |
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November 2-8* |
Province of Ontario |
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November 2* |
Daylight Savings Ends |
Canada |
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November 3-9* |
Holocaust Education Week |
Province of Ontario |
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November 7 |
International Inuit Day |
International |
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November 8 |
National Indigenous Veterans Day |
Canada |
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November 5-11 |
Canada |
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November 11 |
Canada |
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November 14 |
International |
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November 15 |
Educational Assistant Appreciation Day |
OCDSB |
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November 16 |
Louis Riel Day |
Canada |
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November 17-21* |
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week |
Province of Ontario |
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November 18 |
World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence |
International |
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November 20 |
Ontario |
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November 20 |
Canada |
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November 23* |
Canada |
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November 25 - December 10 |
International |
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November 25 |
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women |
International |
*Date varies from year to year.
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Date |
Name |
Recognized By |
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December 1 |
Nunatsiavut Day |
Canada |
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December 1 |
International |
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December 2 |
International |
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December 3 |
International |
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December 5 |
International |
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December 6 |
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women |
Canada |
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December 8-14* |
International |
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December 10 |
International |
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December 18 |
International |
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December 21* |
Persian Holiday |
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December 21 |
Winter Solstice |
International, Indigenous Communities |
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December 26 |
Boxing Day |
Public Holiday |
*Date varies from year to year.