DC Orange Shirt Day Mini Powwow Posted on August 12, 2026 at 3:14 pm. Join us on September 30, the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, for the 2nd Annual Orange Shirt Day Mini Powwow! Enjoy dancing, drumming, activities, vendors, & more! 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Emancipation Day Posted on July 6, 2026 at 4:11 pm. August 1 is Emancipation Day. In 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to mark the day that the Slavery Abolition Act came into place in 1834 across the British Empire. Emancipation Day reminds us that Canadian history includes the enslavement of Black and Indigenous people, and to celebrate and continue the work of activists who organize(d) against it and anti-Black racism in all its forms. International Day for Countering Hate Speech Posted on June 17, 2026 at 12:26 pm. June 18th is the UN’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech. Durham College recognizes the impact hate speech has on our community and encourages staff and students to familiarize themselves with campus policies as well as to utilize resources in place to help report and prevent hate speech. Hate speech can be reported in a multitude of ways; outside of reporting to the OEDI, we recommend Durham Region’s Community Based Hate Reporting Program, as well as the Victim Services of Durham reporting tool. Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day Posted on June 4, 2026 at 10:26 am. June 13 is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day, a day to break stigma and encourage open conversations and early support-seeking around men’s mental health. Men are often socialized to suppress emotional struggles or may communicate distress in ways that are not immediately obvious, making it harder to recognize when support is needed. In Canada, an estimated 67% of men have never sought professional mental health support, despite experiencing challenges such as stress, anxiety, or depression. This day highlights the importance of prioritizing mental health, speaking openly, and accessing support early—reminding men that seeking help is a sign of strength. For more information about the mental health resources and services that are available to you on campus, please visit the Campus Health and Wellness Centre website. Labour Day – College Closed Posted on May 25, 2026 at 12:27 pm. Durham College will be closed for Labour Day. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Posted on August 8, 2025 at 2:07 pm. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
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