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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]