Family Day

| Sharing stories from Black history that continue to shape the country we live in today.

Juneteenth (June 19) marks the end of slavery in the United States in 1865. While U.S.-based, it connects to Canada’s history of slavery and freedom-seeking, including the Underground Railroad and Black communities that formed here.

What Is Juneteenth? | HISTORY A federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States when news of the Emancip...

This Sunday, June 21, we recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day — a time to celebrate and honour the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.

If you’re looking for ways to learn, reflect, and explore this important day with children, we invite you to visit our resource page.

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day - Family Day Exceptional Licensed Child Care across Peel, York and Toronto

Today we recognize the Islamic New Year, the beginning of the month of Muharram and the Islamic calendar. We wish all those observing a peaceful and meaningful year ahead.

Some of the most meaningful learning happens beyond four walls.

At Family Day, outdoor experiences help children build confidence, curiosity, creativity, and a connection to the natural world.

Explore our new Outdoor Learning webpage and discover how nature-based learning helps children learn, grow, and thrive.

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June is National Indigenous History Month. We recognize the contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples to Canada’s history, cultures, and communities.

Today we highlight Tomson Highway, Cree author, playwright, and musician, known for sharing stories that celebrate language, humour, and Indigenous culture.

Tomson Highway: kipimâtisinaw tapâhpeyahk An intimate glimpse into the life of Cree author, musician, playwright, and storyteller Tomson Highway, who is the 2022 recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for …

| Sharing stories from Black Canadian history that continue to shape the country we live in today.

Violet King Henry made history as the first Black Canadian woman to become a lawyer in Canada. In addition to her legal career, she worked in human rights and public service, advocating for equity in employment and education.

Her path opened doors that had previously been closed — and helped redefine what leadership in law could look like in Canada.

Violet King Henry - Wikipedia Violet Pauline King Henry (October 18, 1929 – March 30, 1982) was a Canadian lawyer and activist. King was the first Black woman lawyer in Canada, the first Black person to graduate law in Alberta, and the first Black person to be admitted to the Alberta Bar. She was also the first woman named to ...

There’s something special about children getting cozy with a good book.

A quiet reading moment at Markville Early Learning & Child Care Centre.

This National Indigenous History Month, we recognize the importance of language and storytelling.

We highlight Jeannette Armstrong, Syilx Okanagan author and educator, who works to preserve and teach the Syilx language and cultural knowledge through writing and education.

-- Stories from Black Canadian history that helped shape the country we live in today.

Chloe Cooley was an enslaved Black woman in Upper Canada whose forced violent arrest in 1793 sparked outrage and directly influenced early anti-slavery legislation in Canada. While much of her life is not recorded in detail, her resistance became part of a turning point in Canadian law and history.

Her story reminds us that acts of courage — even when the world is not listening — can still change the course of history.

Black History Month Stamp honours Chloe Cooley Canada Post