Canada Day

In recognition of recent events, there will be no virtual event on Canada Day.

This is a time to stand in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. This July 1, we invite you to contemplate and learn more about our shared history, as well as Indigenous culture.

The Town's flags are lowered in recognition of the many lives that have been taken and the many communities impacted. Residents are invited to join the “Ribbons to Remember” memorial at the Whitby Public Library (Central Library). Ask for a ribbon at Contactless Pickup or place your own.

Learn About Indigenous Peoples History and Culture

The Town of Whitby is proud to acknowledge the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Culture and History

Great Indigenous Authors - browse Whitby Public Library’s Indigenous Canada list to learn more about the history of Canada and the relationship with its Indigenous people.
Invest time in the modules offered as part of the Assembly of First Nations It’s Our Time Toolkit. The AFN Toolkit consists of 22 learning modules that have been designed to enhance the understanding of important First Nations topics to ensure both students and teachers are learning in and out of the classroom.

Participate on June 30 in A Day to Listen
View content available on the Honouring Indigenous Peoples (HIP) YouTube Channel
What is and What is not Reconciliation?

Additional Resources

National Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day at 1-866-925-4419.
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
The Missing Children Project
Self Care 101
How to help Students after Tragic Events
KidsHelpPhone.ca 1-800-668-6868 Text 686868
Participate in the 215 Pledge
Learn about Reconciliation and the 94 Calls to Action in this CBC article

Whitby Canada Day Activities

Fireworks Safety
Whitby, if you plan to use fireworks this Canada Day – please be considerate of your neighbours and stay safe. Follow The Laws and Be Safe Only light fireworks on July 1 from dusk to 11 p.m. Don’t litter Make sure you aren’t close to houses, trees, cars, overhead wires or dry grass Use a good firing base such as a pail filled with dirt or sand Always supervise children near fireworks and sparklers View the Fireworks Safety guide for more info! Fireworks are not permitted if there is a fire ban in effect. Visit whitby.ca/Fireworks to see if we have one in place on July 1.
Canada Day Colouring Page
Print out and colour a Canada Day colouring page. Don't forget to snap a picture of your creation and tag the the Town on Facebook or Twitter! Download your Canada Day Colouring Page(s): Moose Beaver Polar bear Racoon

Fireworks Safety