Announcements

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 — Transgender Awareness Week is observed nationally and internationally every year from November 13^th to 19^th, leading up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20^th—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 13, 2023 — Statistics Canada reports that according to the 2021 census, approximately 6,300 people identified as Métis in Saskatchewan. Métis Week (November 12-18, 2023) and Louis Riel Day (November 16^th) are recognized annually to commemorate the sacrifice made by Louis Riel to defend the rights of Métis people and to honour Métis heritage, history and contributions.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 — Consider nominating an educator for a 2024 Prime Minister’s Award! Download your nomination package and poster today by visiting https://www.canada.ca/en/services/science/researchfunding/researchawards/prime-ministers-awards.html.

Celebrate those who go above and beyond to create safe spaces for their students, continue to work hard to make learning fun and inspire the next generation to be bold innovators and creators.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 — Remembrance Day is commemorated on November 11th each year in Canada and marks the ceasefire on the Western Front in World War I in 1918. The armistice (peace agreement) between the Allies and Germany at Compiègne, France took effect at eleven o'clock in the morning—the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

On Remembrance Day, Canadians pause to honour those who have served and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace.

Friday, November 10th is a PD day for all Regina Public schools. All schools and Division Office will be closed on Monday, November 13th in lieu of Remembrance Day so students will not return to classes until Tuesday, November 14th.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 — Indigenous Veterans Day is recognized annually on November 8^th. Originally established in Manitoba in 1994, it is now a national day to recognize and acknowledge the many contributions and sacrifices made to Canada by First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in military service. November 8^th is a time to better understand and respect the role Indigenous veterans have played in Canada during the First and Second World Wars, as well as the Korean War, and in post-war peacekeeping efforts to the present day.