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 will take place at Newtonbrook Secondary School, featuring performances, presentations, and guest speakers. A video of the event will be shared soon for all to enjoy!
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: