Days of significance: January 2026
Dec. 18, 2025
Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDI&B) is a strategic priority at Georgian. We’re dedicated to fostering a learning and working environment where everyone feels seen, heard and knows they belong through demonstrable, accountable and system-wide commitments to diversity, de-colonization, anti-racism, equity and inclusion. This days of significance calendar lists the days and months that are recognized within the Georgian community.
There are several dates each month that are recognized, observed and celebrated across Canada and internationally, and we encourage everyone to self-educate by referring to these great resources:
- Canadian important and commemorative days.
- UN International Days and Weeks.
- Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion diversity calendar.
Discover what’s going on in January, find ways to get involved and participate in events or activities, and learn through various resources.
Jan. 21 – Bell Let’s Talk Day
This year marks the 16th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day, a day dedicated to building mental health awareness across Canada.
In Canada, one in two young people aren’t getting the help they need, with 1.25 million young people needing help.
Bell Let’s Talk promotes awareness, acceptance and action using four key pillars:
- Anti-stigma – the stigma attached to mental health continues to be a huge hurdle for many, and one way we can challenge stigma is by talking about mental health.
- Care and access – through funding, partnerships, and support, Bell is working to improve access to mental health supports and services in communities nationwide.
- Research – research helps people better understand treatment, and Bell Let’s Talk day has funded research projects across the country.
- Workplace leadership – “One in three workplace disability claims in Canada are related to mental illnesses”. Bell is committed to adopting the “National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace” and encourages other workplaces to do so.
The theme this year is “taking a moment for mental health”.
- Moments to take care of and be in tune with your own mental health.
- Moments to reach out to those around you, caring for their mental health.
- Moments to recognize the societal importance of mental health, which can take many forms, flag raising, school events, sharing stories, learning and listening.
If you or someone you know is in a crisis, call or text 9-8-8, the Suicide Crisis Helpline. Looking for support and don’t know where to start? Check out 211 for community resources.