The TDSB is proud to recognize important days of significance throughout the school year including a number of heritage and history months. TDSB Committees, made up of community members, Trustees, and staff are in place for many of these to plan activities that celebrate the month and our diverse TDSB community.
May Heritage Month:
- Asian Heritage Month
- Jewish Heritage Month
- National Speech and Hearing Month
- Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Days of Significance:
- Friday, May 26th to Saturday, May 27th: Shavu’ot (Judaism)
- Sunday, May 28th: Pentecost Judaism/Christianity (Eastern Orthodox and Western)
- Sunday, May 28th to Saturday, June 3rd: National Access Ability Week (Government of Canada)
- Monday, May 29th: to Ascension of Bahá’u’llah
- Monday, May 29th to Friday, June 2nd: June bike to school week
- Thursday, June 1st: Intergenerational Day Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
- Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 30th: Toronto Pride Festival Month
- Sunday, June 4th: Saga Dawa Düchen Buddhism (Tibetan)
- Sunday, June 4th: Vesak (Wesak) Day Buddhism
If students, staff, or families wish to share additional resources, personal narratives, or upcoming events, please don’t hesitate to email Faith and Adeeba at AllenbyDEI.