Whitby Town Council and staff recognize and value the contributions of the diverse communities that make our Town so unique and special. We also observe national and internationally recognized days and historical events. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Whitby. 

Read on to see a list of awareness days and observances for November 2024. Be sure to subscribe to this Awareness Days and Observances page for updates or visit whitby.ca/calendar to see if there are any virtual or in-person events planned to commemorate these days.

• Albanian Heritage Month - November
• Hindu Heritage Month - November
• Veterans' Week - November 5 to 11
• Remembrance Day - November 11
• National Child Day - November 20
• National Transgender Day of Remembrance - November 20
• Holodomor Memorial Day - November 23
• 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence - November 25 to December 10
• International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - November 25