OCTOBER
Cyber Security Awareness Month
2 - National Custodial Workers' Recognition Day
8 - 14 - Fire Prevention Week
9 - Thanksgiving
16 - 22 - National Bus Safety Week
16 - 22 - Local Government Week
17 - Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
18 - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
23 - School Library Workers Appreciation Day
23 - 27 - Media Literacy Week
27 - Dress Purple Day
31 - Halloween
Canadian women weren't considered to be "persons" in the eyes of the law until October 18, 1929.
Courtesy of the Status of Women Canada website.
It is important that we remember the women who have shaped us and recognize those who make positive change today. Check out this timeline of Women in Canadian History
Learn about some incredible women in the SORA Biography and Autobiography Collection.
Celebrate Women's History Month with videos from the National Film Board of Canada
Watch 14 & Muslim on CBC! (Grades 7-12)
Download the Teachers Resource Guide: (scroll to bottom of page)
( French translation available on website)
co-hosted by MediaSmarts and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation.
October 9, 2023
Try our:
EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND CONTESTS
The above link is your source for information on educational events and contests sponsored by reputable Canadian organizations. Many of the contests can be worked into the curriculum. New items are added on a regular basis. This is the perfect chance for students and educators to shine.
For access to even MORE eBooks & audiobooks - go to the VLC Games & Databases page - eBooks!
31 October
