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Read an E-book Week is celebrated on the first whole week of March to promote reading e-books and the fantastic benefits they bring to the reading experience. With the explosion of tablets, e-books have...
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Regardless of how you identify as Jewish, join millions of others throughout the continent celebrating Shabbat together this Friday night. The NJOP's annual Shabbat program will give you a "taste" of Sh...
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Every year social workers throughout Canada celebrate National Social Work Month (NSWM) in recognition of the contributions of social workers to society. National Social Work Month gives all social worke...
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If you live in Oceania or the Americas and are not a member of the indigenous population, you or your ancestors were once immigrants. Canada was built on its immigrants' dreams, aspirations, blood, sweat,...
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Celiac Awareness Month in Canada is promoted by Canadian Celiac Association chapters coast-to-coast. Its objective is to educate Canadians about celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and the benefits...
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Children's Mental Health Awareness Week occurs during the first full week of May and is observed in Canada and the United States by various organizations. Children's Mental Health Day occurs on Thursday d...
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Preparing for an emergency is something that everyone has a responsibility to do. This year, Canadians are encouraged to learn about the specific risks and hazards in their regions and the actions they ca...
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Since 1902, Goodwill Industries has worked in communities to help anyone facing challenges to finding employment, regardless of age, veteran status, immigration, handicap, or familial status. Their progra...
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Hemochromatosis Awareness Month in Canada addresses the issue of too much iron in the body. The disease most often appears in men and women over 40 and can be instigated through heredity, diet, vitamin pi...
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May is National Huntington Disease Awareness Month in Canada. Huntington's disease (HD) is a genetic brain disorder that destroys life, and it is described as having Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Schizop...
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During CMHA Mental Health Week, Canadians take the time to reflect on their mental health. Canadians are speaking up on the need for psychotherapy, counseling, and community-based mental health services...
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Motorcycle Awareness Month is sponsored annually by MAC and The Motorcycle Safety Foundation® (MSF) in the United States and Canada. Its purpose is to promote awareness and safety of motorcyclists on road...
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MS Carnation Days seeks to raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The carnation has long been associated with hope and finding a cure for MS. Canadians have one of the world's highest rates of mul...
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Initiated in 2012, Naturopathic Medicine Week is an opportunity for natural healers to showcase the value of what they do with patients, prospective patients, reporters, and community leaders through a va...
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The people who work while the rest of us sleep are known as the Nightshift. They're our first responders, hospital, hospitality, and factory workers. They serve in the dark, adjusting their lifestyle to o...
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North America Occupational Safety & Health Week is the first whole week of May. Organized by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), the Inte...
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Sponsored by Canadian Physiotherapy Association, National Physiotherapy Month seeks to educate the public about and celebrate the profession of physiotherapy. Currently, there are over 20,000 registered...
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For National Public Works Week, many states, provinces, towns, and municipalities from across North America have come together to celebrate NPWW with official government proclamations and resolutions in h...
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Midway through Aggressive Driving Month, the Canadian Safety Council chooses one week to intensify its focus on younger drivers and fostering safe driving habits. According to Transport Canada, young dri...
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On Rural Life Sunday, the Christian community celebrates and affirms the people and communities around the globe who grow our food and raise the livestock that feeds and clothe us. Prayers to protect and...