Important Dates in June

May 26, 2022

Hello Everyone,

As we review the dates we want to bring attention to during June, we are overwhelmed by the struggles and stories it took to bring some of these days to fruition. Imagine the tenacity and energy it took to dedicate a day like World Day Against Child Labour, Juneteenth Day, and National Indigenous People Day. There are also moments to celebrate as we note the Global Day of Parents and the ongoing achievements made by Women in Science. Find out more below.

There are many important days of awareness this month, all motivating us to reflect and consider how we as individuals can call on our governments, our communities and ourselves to advocate for others.

This will be Connect’s last newsletter until September, so we would like to take this moment to wish you all a wonderful and restful summer.

Women in Science:

Women represent 8% of researchers in physics, 19% in engineering sciences and 31% in chemistry.
In Canada, women make up less than one-quarter of the people employed in Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine.

World Day Against Child Labour:

Almost one in ten of all children worldwide are in child labour.
48% of all victims of child labour are aged 5-11 years.

Elder Abuse Day:

Each year, about 10% of Canadian seniors are victims of crime.
About 4-5% of seniors report experiencing some form of abuse from the age of 65.
Financial abuse/exploitation and emotional abuse appear to be the most prevalent forms of abuse.

Juneteenth Day:

It is the oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the US.
There is a Juneteenth Flag of Freedom.

National Indigenous People Day:

The official day of celebration to recognize and honour the heritage, cultures and valuable contributions to society by indigenous people.

Canadian Multiculturalism Day:

Canada was the first country in the world to adopt a multiculturalism policy.
Canada's federal multiculturalism policy was adopted in 1971 by Pierre Trudeau's Liberal government.