LOCATION
EVENT
2012
2012
2012
JANUARY
JANUARY
JANUARY
Wednesday 11
across Canada
Sir John A. Macdonald Day is held every year on January 11. The Right Honourable Sir John A. Macdonald was the first Prime Minister of Canada and one of the architects of Confederation. Sir John A. Macdonald Day was established as an Act in March 2002.
Friday 27
across Canada
Family Literacy DayŽ For more information visit ABC Life Literacy
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY
Monday 13
across Canada
IODE was founded in 1900 by Margaret Polson Murray of Montreal who recognized a need for loyal support for Canadians departing to fight with the Empire forces in South Africa.
Wednesday 15
across Canada
February 15 was declared National Flag of Canada Day in 1996. It marks the day in 1965 when our red and white maple leaf flag was first raised over Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and indeed, hundreds of communities across Canada. For proper flag protocol visit http://pch.gc.ca
Sunday 19
across Canada
Heritage Day was established in 1973 by the Heritage Canada Foundation, and is celebrated the 3rd Monday of February to encourage the preservation and promotion of Canada's nationally significant historic, architectural, natural and scenic heritage.
Monday 20
across Ontario
Family Day
MARCH
MARCH
MARCH
APRIL
APRIL
APRIL
Saturday 21
Hamilton
Provincial Annual Meeting, once again, this will be a 1 day corporate meeting. Those attending last year enjoyed the new format. Registration forms and additional information will be sent in January.

IODE Canada is a national women's charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through education support, community service and citizenship programs.