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March 13, 2023
Let's Celebrate Neurodiversity Week!
Neurodiversity Celebration Week runs from March 13-19. It is a worldwide initiative that cha…
February 22, 2023
Did You Know Kids Skip School to Avoid Being Bullied?
Today is Pink Shirt Day. It was started in Nova Scotia in 2007 by Travis Price and David She…
February 15, 2023
What Do You Know about Canada's Black Communities?
February is Black History Month. It’s an opportunity for Canadians to learn about and…
February 1, 2023
Black History Month: Why is Canada's Underground Railroad Important?
The Underground Railroad brought at least 30,000 slaves to freedom in British North America,…
January 4, 2023
January 4th is World Braille Day
World Braille Day is a United Nations observance that raises awareness of the importance of…
December 14, 2022
Celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa
In December, people all over the world celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa with famil…
December 1, 2022
International Day for Persons with Disabilities
Saturday, December 3, is International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2022. This day was…
November 17, 2022
How World Cup Players Will Support Inclusion
This year’s World Cup in Qatar will feature 10 European teams wearing One Love armband…
October 19, 2022
Celebrating the Contributions of Employees with Disabilities
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). We take this month to celebrate and…
September 7, 2022
September 8, 2022, is International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day was created by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cul…
August 12, 2022
Today is International Youth Day
On Aug. 12 each year, we celebrate International Youth Day established by the United Nations…
July 18, 2022
Today we celebrate Nelson Mandela
On 18 July every year, we celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference…
June 21, 2022
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a Learning Opportunity
June is National Indigenous History Month. It’s an opportunity for Indigenous and non-…
June 20, 2022
Employee Spotlight on Living our Values
“After a while, you learn to ignore the names people call you and just trust who you a…
June 9, 2022
Celebrate Pride Month Proudly!
When think about the history of Pride, often the first thing that comes to people's minds ar…
June 9, 2022
Let's Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month
June is Filipino Heritage Month in Canada. During this time, we highlight the contributions…
June 1, 2022
Western Financial Group Promotes Accessibility
The annual National AccessAbility Week in Canada is from May 29 to June 4. It is a time to p…
May 13, 2022
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month. The Government of Canada notes that it’s an opportunity t…
May 5, 2022
Celebrate the Contributions of Jewish Canadians during Jewish Heritage Month this May
Jewish Heritage Month provides an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future gene…
April 19, 2022
Western team members talk about what diversity means to them
April is Celebrate Diversity Month, a time to celebrate and acknowledge our differences, inc…
April 13, 2022
More Than 1/5 of Canadians at Risk of a Gender or Racial Pay Gap
April is Celebrate Diversity Month and it’s an opportunity to learn about the contribu…
April 1, 2022
World Autism Awareness Day is April 2
World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) is recognized by the United Nations and takes place on Apr…
March 25, 2022
Significance of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Every year, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination marks the day…
March 21, 2022
Western Women Breaking the biases and creating balance
At Western, we believe that our company is stronger because of the experiences, perspectives…
March 18, 2022
Empower and Advocate for Inclusion on World Down Syndrome Day 2022
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is on March 21 and advocates for the rights and inclusion of…
March 15, 2022
Celebrating Women's History Month and Breaking the Bias
Avelia Stewart, Diversity and Inclusion partner with Western, spoke with Jennifer Motiuk, a…
March 8, 2022
Women of Western breaking the bias in the workplace
Avelia Stewart, Diversity and Inclusion Lead with Western, spoke with Natalie Ayotte, CEO, H…
February 22, 2022
6 Ways to Stop Bullying and Why You Should Wear Pink on February 23
Pink Shirt Day takes place on the last Wednesday in February and will be celebrated on Febru…
February 1, 2022
Black History Month in Canada - 10 Things You Did Not Know
February is Black History Month in Canada and honours the legacy of Black Canadians, who hav…
December 3, 2021
Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 20 is International Transgender Day of Remembrance. The first one took place in 199…
October 10, 2021
Western Commemorates International Day of the Girl 2021
October 11 is the International Day of the Girl Child. Former member of Parliament Rona Ambr…
October 9, 2021
Western acknowledges World Mental Health Day 2021
Created by the World Federation for Mental Health and recognized by the World Health Organiz…
October 5, 2021
Do you know the history behind Latin American Heritage Month?
On June 21, 2018, the Parliament of Canada proclaimed October as Latin American Heritage Mon…
September 29, 2021
Western Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) happens on September 30, previous…
September 23, 2021
Raising awareness on the importance of sign language
International Day of Sign Language, which started in 2018 is celebrated annually on Septembe…
August 11, 2021
Leadership Skills and the Young Generation of Social Responsibility
Amber Bley, an Insurance Advisor with Western Financial Group, in South Lethbridge, has a re…
June 21, 2021
Why is National Indigenous History Month Important for all Canadians?
June is National Indigenous History Month and honors the diversity, heritage, and history of…
June 15, 2021
What you need to know about Pride for National Pride Month
Pride Week - What do You Need to Know? Pride Week celebrates and commemorates LGBT2Q+ cultur…
June 10, 2021
Western Celebrates Pride Month
June 1st marks the beginning of Pride Month and we wanted to acknowledge and celebrate the L…
June 2, 2021
Western Honours Children Found Buried in Kamloops, BC, and Supports Actions for Change
Last week, we learned of the tragic remains of 215 Indigenous children on the former Kamloop…
May 25, 2021
Western celebrates the contributions of Asian-Canadians throughout history
Asian Heritage Month is in May in Canada and is a time to learn about the contributions and…
April 15, 2021
5 ways we can all honour Celebrate Diversity Month
Celebrate Diversity Month was started in 2004 as a way to honour diversity and you have all…
April 13, 2021
Did you know that International Day of Pink is April 14th?
The Day of Pink takes place on the second Wednesday in April. It is the international day ag…
February 19, 2021
How you can get involved in Pink Shirt Day
Western Financial Group team members take part in Pink Shirt Day 2020. Feb. 19, 2021. The la…
