Upcoming Dates of Significance
August 2025
Emancipation Day - August 1
International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples (UN) - August 9
World Youth Day - August 12
World Humanitarian Day - August 19
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition - August 23
International Day for People of African Descent - August 31
September 2025
September 7 Ukrainian Heritage Day
September 7-13 Mennonite Heritage Week
September 18 International Equal Pay Day
September 19 Powley Day
September 21 – 27 Gender Equality Week
September 21 International Day of Peace
September 22 – 24 Rosh Hashanah
September 22 – 26 Truth and Reconciliation Week
September 22 – 28 International Week of Deaf People
September 23 International Day of Sign Languages
September 25 Franco-Ontarian Day
September 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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The Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (C.D.E.I.C.) is an example of the City's commitment to community engagement and consultation. Formed in 2020, C.D.E.I.C. is made up of representatives from the community who support and advise on the ongoing implementation of the City's Diversity and Inclusion Plan.
Anti-racism/anti-oppression is an ongoing process that challenges us to continually examine our biases, think critically about the world we live in and to always be open to learning new things.
Educating ourselves on experiences of others is one way we can move towards a more inclusive society.
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Learn more about the actions the City of Oshawa is taking to address poverty in our community.
2022 Report on Actions to Address Poverty