Events and Celebrations in October

German Heritage Month:

In German Heritage Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions Canadians of German heritage have made and continue to make to our country. For more information, visit the Government of Canada’s website​.

Hispanic Heritage Month:

October is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the outstanding achievements and contributions of Hispanic people in the province. For more information, view the His​panic Heritage Month Act, 2015, S.O. 2015, c. 4.​

Hungarian Heritage Month​:

Hungarian Heritage Month recognizes the incredible and innumerable contributions of Ontarians of Hungarian descent, and esteems their important role in the economy, culture, politics and identity of Ontario. For more information, view the Hungarian Heritage Month Act, 2022, S.O. 2022, c. 6 - Bill 50.​

Islamic History Month:

Islamic History Month aims to celebrate, inform, educate and share the rich heritage and contributions Muslim Canadians have made in our society. For more information, view the Islamic Heritage Month Act, 2016, S.O. 2016, c. 20.

Korean Heritage Month​:

In October, we remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the outstanding achievements and contributions of Korean Canadians in the province of Ontario. For more information, view the Korean Heritage Month Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 31 - Bill 123.​

Women's History Month:

October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada. For more information, visit the Government of Canada’s Women's History Month webpa​​ge​. ​