September 8 is International Literacy Day. Over the past few years, there has been a shocking rate of decline in literacy rates: In low- and middle-income countries, the share of 10-year-old children who cannot read and understand a simple text has increased from 57 percent in 2019 to an estimated 70 percent in 2022.
“Arrrrr!” September 19 be International Talk Like a Pirate Day, me hearties!
September 21 is the United Nations International Day of Peace (IDP). The UN General Assembly has declared this a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and ceasefire. Never has our world needed peace more.
September 23 is the southward equinox (fall equinox if you are in the northern hemisphere). If you ever wanted to know exactly where due east and due west are at your location, check out the sky at sunrise and/or sunset.
September 25 to 29 marks Canada’s fifth annual Gender Equality Week.
September 28 is sometimes known as “Ask a Stupid Question Day.” But according to Carl Sagan: ”There are naïve questions, tedious questions, ill-phrased questions, questions put after inadequate self-criticism. But every question is a cry to understand the world. There is no such thing as a dumb question.”
September 30 is International Podcast Day. Did you know that CFIC’s Podcast for Inquiry started in January 2021? (You can support us here.) You’ve got answers? We’ve got questions.
September 30 is also Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools. The day honours the Indigenous children who never returned home, as well as survivors, their families, and their communities.
If you celebrate any of these, or have suggestions for upcoming celebrations or observances, please drop us a line or send a picture to CriticalLinks@centreforinquiry.ca.
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