Canadian Library Workers Day (CLWD) is celebrated annually on the third Friday in October. It is a day to recognize the essential contributions of the roughly 22,000 workers—including librarians, technicians, and assistants—who maintain public, academic, school, and government libraries across Canada.
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In Canada, Thanksgiving is a national holiday held annually on the second Monday in October. It is primarily a harvest festival and a time for families to gather and express gratitude for the blessings of the past year.
World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10th. Established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), it serves as a global platform for mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma.
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EDMONTON, AB – “CUPE Alberta is deeply concerned about the upcoming referendum and its possible implications for our members, particularly those who are racialized and/or newcomers to Alberta,” says CUPE Alberta President Raj Uppal. “In the coming weeks, we will be working to ensure our members understand what is at stake. We have launched a … Continue reading
In Canada, Women’s History Month is celebrated annually in October. It is a dedicated time to recognize the achievements and contributions of women and girls who have shaped Canadian history and society.
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Libraries are vital parts of our schools, communities, and post-secondary institutions. It’s library workers that are the heart of our libraries, providing Service For Everyone to empower the people they support! Join us in celebrating library workers in your local or community throughout October. Sign up to receive customizable resources to shine a spotlight on the contributions of library workers and the incredible value of library work.
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CUPE members are encouraged to honour the survivors of the residential school system by wearing orange shirts on September 30. This commemoration is the idea of Phyllis Jack Webstad, herself a residential school survivor.
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Inspired by the story of residential school survivor Phyllis (Jack) Webstad from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, people across Canada have commemorated September 30 as Orange Shirt Day since 2013, and now also mark the day as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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