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Days of Significance
YEIP Recognizes: International Allyship Day
International Allyship Day is recognized on Aug. 8. This day is dedicated to promoting and recognizing the importance of allyship in building inclusive and diverse communities. An ally is a person who stands up for others to proactively promote inclusion and diversity at work and in communities.
YEIP Recognizes: International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
Aug. 9 commemorates International Day of the World’s Indigenous People. This date was adopted in December 1994 by UN General Assembly and marks the date of the first meeting of the UN working group on Indigenous populations sub-commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights held in Geneva in 1982. Indigenous Peoples live in […]
YEIP Recognizes: World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of suicide and to promote action through proven means that will reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts globally. Suicide can affect every one of us. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma around suicide and encouraging well informed action, we can reduce instances of […]
YEIP Recognizes: Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration in the U.S. that occurs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, while in Canada, the month of October is designated as Latin American Heritage Month. During this month, we celebrate the history and culture of all people descended from Spanish speaking communities. This celebration also coincides with the […]
YEIP Recognizes: Gender Equality Week
Gender equality is a state of parity regardless of gender or sexual orientation. This week is dedicated to raising awareness about the ongoing efforts to promote gender equality and create an inclusive community. Advancing equality in the workplace is essential for a progressing and equitable society. This week is an opportunity to reassert your contribution […]
YEIP Recognizes: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada – a day to honour the victims and survivors of residential schools so they are never forgotten. The day was established in 2021 by the Canadian government in response to Call to Action #80 in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report. The day also coincides with Orange Shirt Day, when people wear […]
YEIP Recognizes: World Mental Health Day
Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day, an international day dedicated to education, awareness and advocacy for mental health in the world, against social stigma.
YEIP Recognizes: Invisible Disabilities Week
An invisible disability is: A physical, mental or neurological condition that is not visible from the outside but limits a person’s movements, senses or activities. A person is considered to have a disability if they have difficulty performing certain tasks. A decade ago, The Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) began hosting Invisible Disabilities Week to address […]
YEIP Recognizes: Indigenous Veteran’s Day
Formerly known as Aboriginal Veteran’s Day, this day was established first in Manitoba in 1994. Indigenous people have played an integral part in Canada’s efforts in all monumental wars dating back to 1812. Over 4,000 indigenous people served during World War I. Nov. 8 serves as a national day of recognition of more than 200 […]
YEIP Recognizes: Veteran’s Day / Remembrance Day
On November 11, in Canada and the U.S., we honor and commemorate members of the armed forces who served our countries. Veteran's Day and Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, originated on November 11, 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I. This day is an opportunity to recall all who have served in […]
YEIP Recognizes: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
November 25 is recognized annually as International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Violence against women is any act of gender-based violence that results in physical, sexual or psychological harm, including threats of such harm in public or private. This day was founded through the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women issued by […]
YEIP Recognizes: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a United Nations day recognized annually on Dec. 3. The day is about promoting the rights and well‐being of disabled persons, while celebrating their achievements and contributions in our communities. The term disability covers a broad range and degree of different conditions and is always evolving A disability […]