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Indigenous History Month 2026

National Indigenous History Month in Canada is a time to honour and celebrate the cultures, traditions and histories of Indigenous Peoples.  

The history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada is rich and deep. In Saskatchewan, we live on Treaty territories and within the homeland of the Métis, where Indigenous perspectives and lived experience continue to shape our communities. 

Pride Month 2026

June is Pride Month in Saskatchewan. It is a time to recognize and celebrate the resilience, diversity, and contributions of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness and continue the call for inclusion and equality in our communities. From vibrant parades to film festivals and community markets, celebrations are taking place all […]

Reconciliation Flag Raising 2026

This morning, we gathered at Civic Square alongside community members to witness the Reconciliation Flag Raising ceremony. This important moment helps usher in June, recognized as National Indigenous History Month.

Citizenship Ceremony 2026

On March 19, in partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the Commission co-hosted a citizenship ceremony at TCU Place, welcoming 75 new Canadians.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024

Each year on December 3, people in Saskatchewan around the world observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. First proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations, it is a day to promote widespread understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, well-being, and rights of persons with disabilities everywhere. According to the […]

National AccessAbility Week 2024

The Government of Saskatchewan has joined provinces across Canada, and Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan (SCI Sask), in proclaiming May 26 to June 1, 2024, as National AccessAbility Week. National AccessAbility Week is dedicated to celebrating the contributions and leadership of Canadians living with disabilities. It is also focused on promoting efforts to increase inclusion and […]

2023 International Human Rights Day

Each year on December 10, people in Saskatchewan and around the world observe International Human Rights Day. It is a day to commemorate the anniversary of one of the world’s most groundbreaking global pledges – the Universal Declaration of Human Right (UDHR). This landmark document enshrined the clear and inalienable rights that every human being […]

2023 National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Thirty-five years ago, on December 6, 1989, 14 women were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal in a violent act of misogyny that shook the country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Today, we wear white ribbons in remembrance of: Geneviève Bergeron Hélène Colgan […]

2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Today (December 3) is the 2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It is a day to promote widespread understanding of disability issues and reaffirm our support for the rights, dignity, and well-being of persons with disabilities everywhere The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission remains committed to protecting and promoting the inherent dignity and equal rights of […]