Announcements

Earth Day

APRIL 18, 2024—Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, seeks to highlight and promote efforts dedicated to the protection of the environment and natural resources. It is a day observed by over one billion people around the world in over 193 countries, including Canada!

This year’s theme is “Planet vs. Plastics,” a call for widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics, for rapidly phasing out all single-use plastics and for demanding an end to fast fashion.

Help protect our earth!

 

 

Partial Solar Eclipse

April 5, 2024 -- There will be a partial solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th, from 11:51 a.m. to 1:56 p.m., maxing out at 12:53 p.m.

It is not safe to look directly at the sun, without protective eyewear, during a partial solar eclipse, or at any time. For those interested in viewing the total eclipse online, you can view it live here: https://www.timeanddate.com/live/eclipse-solar-2024-april-8.

Below you will find a number of links with some safety reminders and some suggestions for viewing the partial, or any solar eclipse safely. 

World Autism Awareness Day 2024

APRIL 2, 2024—World Autism Awareness Day (Acceptance Day, Appreciation Day, Celebration Day) is April 2nd. This day marks the beginning of a month-long celebration of the strengths and gifts of those with autism and to consider how those in the neuro-majority can amplify voices of those with autism and ensure neuro-friendly spaces and communities.

This year’s autism month (acceptance, awareness, appreciation, celebration) themes include Moving from Surviving to Thriving, colours (that reflect the many gifts of neurodiversity) and empowering autistic voices.