Equitable and Inclusive Schools, Students, Parent and Community
The Province of Ontario Declares May as Jewish Heritage Month In April 24, 2012, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, The Honourable David Onley gave Royal Assent to “An Act to proclaim the month of May Jewish Heritage Month” declaring:
“By proclaiming the month of May as Jewish Heritage Month, the Province of Ontario recognizes the important contributions that Jewish Canadians have made to Ontario’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the inspirational role that Jewish Canadians have played, and continue to play, in communities across Ontario.” Jewish Heritage Month Act, 2012, S.O. 2012, c. 1 – Bill 17.
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To download a message from the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration regarding Jewish Heritage Month, please click here.
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 It has been 10 years since the Canadian Federal government declared May as Asian Heritage Month, led by Senator Vivienne Poy and then Minister of Canadian Heritage, Ms. Sheila Copps. To celebrate this anniversary, the TDSB/TCDSB Joint Committee has organized several events throughout the month of May to, to borrow from this year’s theme, “Reflect, Celebrate and Cultivate Asian Heritage Month”.
The Equitable and Inclusive Schools department is posting several curricular resources to support teachers’ exploration of the themes of identity and belonging within the context of the experiences of the Asian Diaspora. The department also offers students an opportunity to explore different Asian-Canadian leaders through the Online Calendar portal. Please visit the sites below. Introduction to Asian Heritage Month | Why? What? Who? Asian Heritage Online Calendar
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| Updated on April 30, 2012 |
