Identity Months @ TDSB

October is Islamic Heritage Month

October is Islamic Heritage Month 2019 at the TDSB.

Islamic Heritage Month (IHM) is recognized at the TDSB during the month of October, with exciting activities and learning opportunities for students, staff and community members across our system. The IHM theme is "Reflect. Celebrate. Learn.", and this theme will continue to resonate in the educational opportunities currently being planned throughout the 2019-2020 school year. To kick off this year’s TDSB IHM celebrations, please join us for a very special evening:

Islamic Heritage Month Launch

Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Time: 5 – 8 p.m. Location: Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive

Drop in any time between 5 - 8 p.m. to enjoy light refreshments, explore table displays of exciting Islamic Heritage curriculum resources, and take a free tour of the Aga Khan’s newest exhibit (Sep 21, 2019 - Feb 23, 2020): CARAVANS OF GOLD, FRAGMENTS IN TIME: ART, CULTURE, AND EXCHANGE ACROSS MEDIEVAL SAHARAN AFRICA

Register via Eventbrite for tickets https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tdsb-islamic-heritage-month-2019-launch-event-tickets-73276954343 

October Is Somali Heritage Month At The TDSB

Every year, the TDSB recognizes Somali Heritage Month in October. The TDSB affirms our commitment to celebrating Somali Heritage Month, and encourages students and staff to take this opportunity to learn about the history, heritage and diversity of the Somali community. This year’s theme is “Educate. Elevate. Excel.” This theme signifies the month’s planning committee’s ongoing mission for the Somali community to continue to educate students and the community at large, to elevate their student academic achievement and, to continue to excel. 

Somali Heritage Month Launch

Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Time: 1:00 – 1:25 p.m. (Refreshments and Display); 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (Formal program)

Location: Pelmo Park Public School, 180 Gary Drive

Please RSVP, Dani Carnevale, Service Co-ordinator at dani.carnevale@tdsb.on.ca. 

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month Ontario is home to more than 400,000 first, second and third generation Canadians of Hispanic origin. As early as 1914, Canadians who originated from the 23 Hispanic countries began immigrating to the province and today the Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing in Ontario. Hispanic-Canadians represent a dynamic community that has made significant contributions to the growth and prosperity of the Province of Ontario. October is a significant month for the Hispanic community. Each year, during the month of October, peoples of Hispanic origin around the world come together and pay tribute to their shared culture. Celebrations are held around the world, such as Hispanic Day (Dia de la Hispanidad), the Day of the Cultures (Dia de las Culturas), Day of the Race (Dia de la Raza), Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity (Dia del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural), Day of Indigenous Resistance (Dia de la Resistencia Indigena), and the commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month in North America. In 2014, the City of Toronto joined in this commemoration and officially named October as Hispanic Heritage Month. By proclaiming the month of October as Hispanic Heritage Month in Ontario, the province recognizes the rich contributions of HispanicCanadians to our social, economic, political and multicultural fabric. Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the outstanding achievements and contributions of Hispanic people in the province