Thursday, January 27, is Family Literacy Day which is celebrated each year to encourage Canadian families to spend at least 20 minutes a day enjoying a literacy activity together.
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is a disease that affects parts of the digestive system called the colon or rectum where a cancer or tumour may grow.
To ensure continuity and quality of care, the Department of Health will be maintaining all regular health services on September 19, the National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.
The Department of Family Services is holding a foster parent information session in Iqaluit for individuals or families interested in becoming foster parents.