The Toronto District School Board proudly recognizes Italian Heritage Month each June, a tradition since 2012. This celebration aligns with the Italian Heritage Month Act, passed in 2010, which designates June as a time to honour Italian heritage across Ontario.
This year’s TDSB theme is La Dolce Vita: Celebrating the Sweet Life of Italian Culture.
Embracing life to its fullest means enjoying a simple meal made with a few modest ingredients, enriched with love and shared with family and friends—often with music in the background and a focus on living in the moment. Italian culture values art, fashion, elegance, and a balanced lifestyle. These elements all contribute to this year’s theme: La Dolce Vita.
An in-person celebration took place at Newtonbrook Secondary School, featuring performances, presentations, and guest speakers. Enjoy a video of the event!
June is also Seniors Month, and students from across the TDSB will mark the occasion by creating postcards featuring Italy’s national flower. Each postcard will include a drawing or a heartfelt message and will be delivered to residents of Villa Colombo Home for the Aged throughout the month.
For highlights and more information, follow the Italian Heritage Month Committee below: