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 December 2023. Be sure to subscribe to this page for updates or visit whitby.ca/calendar to see if there are any virtual or in-person events planned to commemorate these days.

• World AIDS Day - December 1, 2023
• International Day of Persons with Disabilities - December 3, 2023
• National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women - December 6, 2023
• Hanukkah - December 7 to 15, 2023
• Human Rights Day - December 10, 2023
• International Migrants Day - December 18, 2023
• Christmas - December 25
• Kwanzaa Week - December 26, 2023 to January 1, 2024