Announcements

NOVEMBER 13, 2026 — Transgender Awareness Week is observed nationally and internationally every year from November 13 to 19, leading up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20—a day to memorialize victims of transphobic violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance was first observed in 1998 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith who hosted a vigil in memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who had been killed that year. The vigil became a commemoration of all the transgender lives lost that year to violence and has since become an annual event.

NOVEMBER 9, 2026— Each year on November 11, Canadians pause to honour and remember the brave men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our country in times of war, conflict, and peace.

NOVEMBER 6, 2026—On November 8, we observe Indigenous Veterans Day—a national day dedicated to recognizing and honouring the vital contributions and sacrifices made by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people in military service. First established in Manitoba in 1994, this day offers an opportunity to deepen our understanding and respect for the roles Indigenous veterans have played in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, and modern peacekeeping efforts.

OCTOBER 5, 2026—On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Regina Public Schools is hosting a post-secondary grad fair at the mâmawêyatitân centre at 3355-6th Avenue in Regina from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. We encourage all Regina Public high school students to attend with their families. This post-secondary grad fair will showcase over 60 post-secondary institutions, employers, and community organizations available in Saskatchewan and across many provinces. In addition, there will be businesses on site for potential employment opportunities.

OCTOBER 5, 2026 — Every year on October 5th, the world celebrates World Teachers’ Day to highlight the responsibilities, rights and the value of teachers. UNESCO introduced World Teachers’ Day in 1994 to draw attention to teachers’ contributions and achievements, as well as to teachers’ concerns and objectives in education. The date of October 5th was chosen as the international day to honour teachers since it was on that date in 1966 that a special intergovernmental meeting accepted the UNESCO Recommendation on the Status of Teachers.

The theme of World Teachers' Day 2026 is "Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures."