Announcements

National Child Day 2023

NOVEMBER 17, 2023—National Child Day is celebrated in Canada on November 20th every year in recognition of our country's commitment to upholding the rights of children and two historic events: the 1959 signing of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the adoption of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child in 1989. 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of National Child Day in Canada and this year's theme is "Every Child, Every Right."

For more information, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/national-child-day.html.

Transgender Awareness Week and Day of Remembrance

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 — Transgender Awareness Week is observed nationally and internationally every year from November 13th to 19th, leading up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th—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.

Métis Week and Louis Riel Day

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 16th) 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.

Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence

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.