Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Days of Significance Calendar
At Niagara Children's Centre, we embrace the diverse identities, experiences, perspectives, and abilities of our children, youth, their families, our staff, board members, and community partners. This calendar has been thoughtfully curated to equally celebrate, acknowledge, and embrace the richness of our community.
Note: Select days may vary a few days before or after the indicated date due to the observance of the lunar calendar for some cultures/faiths and time zones.
National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Friday, October 4, 2024
National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Today is a day for Canadians to recognize the plight faced by Indigenous women and work toward a future free of gender-based violence.
Despite accounting for less than 5 percent of Canada’s population, Indigenous women make up nearly a quarter of all homicide victims. This day marks an opportunity not only to raise awareness for the issue but to look into the causal factors of the ongoing tragedy.
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