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.
Start of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) Awareness Month
Monday, April 1, 2024
Start of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) Awareness Month
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy Awareness Month is about working with families, clinicians, researchers, and partners, to spread awareness about neonatal and childhood HIE. For starters, HIE is a type of brain dysfunction that happens when the brain doesn't receive enough oxygen or blood flow for some time. It may develop during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. As a result, some children experience mild to moderate effects, from disability to developmental delay, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or cognitive impairment. It occurs in 2-3 per 1,000 live births. HIE Awareness Month aims to improve the quality of life for children and families impacted.