Days of recognition
The Office of Equity Affairs maintains a list of key dates and events the University recognizes annually related to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Current days of recognition
We recognize these events in different ways that include holding campus events, sending out messages, raising flags on the alternate flag pole at our Prince George campus or lowering our flags to half-mast.
This list is focused on equity, diversity and inclusion-related initiatives and does not include all the events acknowledged by UNBC.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| National Ribbon Skirt Day | January 4 |
| National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Air Disasters | January 8 |
| Black Excellence Day | January 15 |
| International Holocaust Remembrance Day | January 27 |
| Black History Month | February |
| Eating Disorder Week | February 1-7 |
| Louis Riel Day | 3rd Monday in February |
| International Women's Day | March 8 |
| International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | March 21 |
| Indigenous Nurses Day | April 10 |
| Administrative Professionals Day | April 26 |
| National Day of Mourning for those who have lost lives, been injured or experienced a tragedy at work. | April 28 |
| Asian Heritage Month | May |
| Red Dress Day | May 5 |
| Nisga'a Day | May 11 |
| Moose Hide Campaign | May 16 |
| National AccessAbility Week | May 25-June 1 |
| Accessibility and Inclusion Day/Red Shirt Day | May 29 |
| Pride Month | June |
| World Refugee Day | June 20 |
| National Indigenous Peoples Day | June 21 |
| National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism | June 23 |
| Canadian Multiculturalism Day | June 27 |
| Disability Pride Month | July |
| Emancipation Day | August 1 |
| International Overdose Awareness Day | August 31 |
| Firefighter’s National Memorial Day | 2nd Sunday in September |
| Orange Shirt Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30 |
| Police and Peace Officer’s National Memorial Day | Last Sunday in September |
| Women’s History Month | October |
| Persons Day | October 18 |
| Intersex Awareness Day | October 26 |
| Indigenous Veterans Day | November 8 |
| Remembrance Day | November 11 |
| Louis Riel Day | November 16 |
| Transgender Awareness Week/Day of Remembrance | November 13-19 |
| International Day of Persons with Disabilities | December 3 |
| National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women | December 6 |
| Human Rights Day | December 10 |
| Winter Solstice | December 21 |
Submit an additional day of recognition
Please use the form below to submit additional days of recognition for consideration at least two weeks in advance of its calendar date. Requests are subject to approval.
