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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 […]