YEIP Recognizes: World Suicide Prevention Day
2025-09-10 | Alberta
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 suicide around the world.

YEIP Recognizes: Hispanic Heritage Month
2025-09-15
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 independence of several Latin American countries, including Mexico Independence day on Sept. 16.
We honour the history, contributions and achievements of all Hispanics and Latinos. Together, let’s shine a spotlight on the unique voices and experiences of Hispanics and Latinos who have contributed to North America’s success.

YEIP Recognizes: Gender Equality Week
2025-09-21 - 2025-09-27
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 to addressing persistent gender equality gaps.

YEIP Recognizes: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2025-09-30
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 orange shirts to symbolize the experiences and abuse suffered by children at residential schools. ​

YEIP Recognizes: World Mental Health Day
2025-10-10
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
2025-10-19 - 2025-10-25
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 barriers faced by people with invisible disabilities.
Did you know?

Over one billion people live with a form of disability
96 per cent of people with disabilities have invisible ones

YEIP Recognizes: Indigenous Veteran's Day
2025-11-08
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 years of service by First Nation, Metis and Inuit communities.
In Canada, November 8 is celebrated as Indigenous Veterans day. On this day, we honour the sacrifice of the First Nation, Metis and Inuit soldiers who served in the Canadian Armed Forces. Over 12,000 indigenous people have served in the Armed Forces. This day serves as a reminder to honour the bravery and dedication of indigenous veterans.

YEIP Recognizes: Veteran's Day / Remembrance Day
2025-11-11
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 the nation’s defense. In Canada, many people wear red poppy flowers, inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields”, or white poppy flowers to show solidarity.

YEIP Recognizes: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
2025-11-25
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 the UN General Assembly in 1993. Each year, the UN Women run the UNiTE campaign which includes the 16 days of activism.

YEIP Recognizes: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
2025-12-03
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 is any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult to do certain activities or interact with the world
Anyone can be affected by a disability and you can display your allyship by not crouching or touching their aides while speaking and not occupying spaces reserved for persons with disabilities
