Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity to learn about the important ways Jewish Canadians have and continue to contribute to communities right across Canada. This month was chosen because of the many events that take place over the course of the next four weeks including Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Israel’s Independence Day, the Jewish Film Festival, Jewish Music Week, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies’ Spirit of Hope Benefit and the Walk for Israel.  

When the Province of Ontario passed the Jewish Heritage Month Act in 2012, it recognized the important contributions that Jewish Canadians have made to Ontario’s social, economic, political, and cultural fabric. 

Since its inception in 2015, the TDSB's Jewish Heritage Committee (JHC) aims to do just that. The Committee aims to celebrate Jewish heritage and culture in impactful, innovative, and inspirational ways for students - with the fight against antisemitism and all forms of hate providing the core goal of this work.

Asian Heritage Month has been proudly recognized by the TDSB every May since 2007. The Province of Ontario celebrates it with the Asian Heritage Act in 2005, and it has been officially designated across Canada since May 2002.

This year’s Asian Heritage Month theme, Asian Canadians Up and Rising, celebrates the strength, resilience, and achievements of Asian Canadian communities. It recognizes individuals and groups who have contributed to shaping Canada’s past and present, while also highlighting emerging voices and future leaders.

For students and staff in the TDSB community, this theme serves as an opportunity to explore stories of perseverance and embrace the unique identities that contribute to both the school community and to the diverse Asian diaspora in Canada. By learning about and celebrating these diverse perspectives, schools can promote inclusivity, equity, and a deeper appreciation for Asian Canadians.

The TDSB is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada. Nearly one-quarter of students were born outside of Canada, and collectively, we speak more than 120 languages. According to the 2023 Student Census, 46% of TDSB students self-identified as Asian.

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Ward 17 April 2025 Newsletter

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