Events calendar illustrates Aurora's cultural diversity.

The Town of Aurora has published a revised 2026 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion calendar, its third edition, to highlight faith, cultural and awareness dates across the community; resident feedback helped add observances such as Ashura and Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Aurora has published a revised Diversity, Equity and Inclusion calendar for 2026. Now in its third edition, the calendar highlights significant faith, cultural and awareness dates. Town officials say the resource is intended to reflect the vibrant diversity of the community. Communications staff described using local data and input to shape the edition. Key details: - The calendar is the Town of Aurora's third DEI edition and is presented as a community resource. - Development drew on 2021 Statistics Canada data and comparisons with other local and GTA calendars. - The Town reviewed awareness days it typically celebrates and considered community engagement submitted by residents. - Resident feedback led to the inclusion of the Islamic observance Ashura for the first time and the listing of Disability Employment Awareness Month. Summary: The updated calendar is intended as an education tool to increase awareness of local faiths, cultures and observances and to reflect the town's population. Town representatives said the process combined official demographic data and community input, and the calendar is available through the Town; they also reported that residents may provide feedback to the communications department.