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SUMMARY:Injured Workers Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#F0B643″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Injured Workers Day: Official in Ontario since 2025″ font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1779731369660{margin-top: 10% !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 5% !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”56126″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every year on June 1st\, Ontarians pay respect to the hundreds of workers who have died or become injured while working on their job sites. The Ontario Injured Workers Day is an opportunity to recognize the individuals who have suffered injuries and fatalities as a result of their workplace conditions. \nBill 118\, the Injured Workers Day Act\nIn Ontario\, we owe a debt to Sudbury MPP and NDP Labour critic Jamie West\, who in 2024 pushed to have June 1 officially recognized as Ontario’s Injured Workers Day. He introduced his Private Member’s Bill\, Bill 118\, the Injured Workers Day Act\,  in the Ontario legislature.  Because of this Act\, June 1 of every year will be formally recognized as Injured Workers Day. See OHCOW page about this achievement. \nRead Bill 118\, Injured Workers Day Act\, 2024\, S.O. 2024 here. \nSee the Ontario Federation of Labour Page here. \nSee the UFCW Injured Workers page here. \n[/vc_column_text]See Injured Workers’ Day WebsiteCanadian Labour Congress[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nProtests at Queen’s Park and Across Ontario!\nOn June 1st every year\, injured workers and labour activists gather outside the Legislative Assembly at Queen’s Park in Toronto and in cities across the province to mark Injured Workers’ Day. We rally on this day to celebrate the gains made through united action\, raise current concerns – and remind governments we cannot be ignored. \nKey Details for 2026 Injured Workers’ Day: \n\nLocation: Queen’s Park\, Toronto (Legislative Assembly of Ontario).\nTime: 11:00 AM (June 1st).\nPurpose: To fight against attacks on the workers’ compensation system\nAction: In addition to Toronto\, other actions are held across Ontario\, including locations in Hamilton\, London\, Windsor\, and Thunder Bay.\n\n Injured and ill workers across Ontario will gather on Monday to mark the 44th Annual Injured Workers’ Day.  \nONIWG is calling attention to ongoing injustices faced by injured workers.[/vc_column_text]Events Across Ontario[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/injured-workers-day-3/
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SUMMARY:Brain Injury Awareness Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#00000000″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”0″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”56227″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1779720292285{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”50″ row_id=”top”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nBrain Injury on the Job\n1. Immediate Action & Reporting\n\nReport the Injury: Notify your supervisor immediately and seek medical attention. Ensure a formal report is filed.\nFile a WSIB/WCB Claim: Contact your provincial workers’ compensation board to initiate a claim for lost wages and medical coverage. For example\, Ontario workers can use the WSIB Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Program of Care for community-based early recovery and occupational support.\n\n2. Returning to Work\n\nWorkplace Accommodations: Employers are legally obligated to accommodate recovering employees to the best of their ability. This often involves modified hours\, ergonomic adjustments\, or reduced workloads.\nPlanning: Use the Brain Injury Canada Return to Work Guidebook for practical self-assessments\, checklists\, and strategies on how to transition back to employment successfully.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”30″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nOntario Brain Injury Association\nThis year’s focus: \nWhen Overdose Doesn’t Kill – But Still Harms – Ontario Brain Injury Association Raises Alarm\nOverlooked Consequences of Overdose & Brain Injury[/vc_column_text]Go to Site[vc_column_text]This June\, Brain Injury Awareness flags will be raised at city halls\, municipalities\, and community locations across Ontario.You can be part of the movement by flying a virtual flag online!\nUpdate your social media profile photo\, LinkedIn profile\, virtual background\, or email signature throughout June to show your support for individuals and families living with brain injury.Find Digital Resources Here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n\nOpioid overdose and Brain Injury\nOpioid overdoses can have catastrophic results\, including brain injury. Brain injuries present new challenges and changes that can be difficult to cope with\, particularly if the survivor is also trying to cope with substance use. \nDrug poisoning occurs when a toxic amount of one or more substances is introduced into the body\, a situation commonly referred to as an overdose. Overdose risk is influenced by multiple factors\, including the amount of substance taken\, changes in substance tolerance\, the use of multiple substances (knowingly or unknowingly)\, and the physiological effects of substances\, such as suppression of breathing\, consciousness\, or other vital functions.[/vc_column_text]Go to Opioid overdose page[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n\nIn Canada\, June is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Each year national\, provincial\, and local associations run campaigns to increase awareness about the prevalence of brain injury\, the obstacles that exist for those with brain injury\, and the need for more services and support at all stages of recovery. \nThis Brain Injury Awareness Month\, we are going Beyond the Injury to raise awareness of brain injury and its profound impacts on all aspects of daily life\, for individuals and for family/caregivers. \nOur goal is to generate more national awareness and understanding of brain injury\, and to raise money to continue developing programs and resources that will improve the lives of all Canadians living with brain injury.[/vc_column_text]Go to Brain Injury Canada[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/brain-injury-awareness-month-2026/
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SUMMARY:National Indigenous History Month
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URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-indigenous-history-month-2/
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SUMMARY:Men's Health Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nSuspenders ON!\nThis June\, get your Suspenders On for someone you care about.\nSuspenders On is a Canadian Men’s Health Foundation campaign for Men’s Health Month. It’s a simple\, visible way to show up for the men in your life and help start the conversations that matter. [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]See the 2026 Campaign[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nListen to a Podcast that Adresses Men’s Issues\nListen to real conversations with influential Canadians\, athletes\, health experts\, and men who’ve lived through crisis\, tackling mental and physical health\, stress\, and resilience. Better health starts when men stop carrying it alone.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]Hear Podcast[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=”#F7F0DE”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2″ column_center=”true” width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1779809491973{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”56312″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_column_text] \nAnswers to Questions on Men’s Health\nThe Canadian Men’s Health Foundation Website has a section dedicated to providing answers for questions about the most common men’s health conditions. Whether it is Colorectal Cancer or other cancers\, Depression\, Erectile Dysfunction or Heart Disease and more\, they provide professional advice and links to get further counselling and treatment.[/vc_column_text]CMHF Men’s Health Conditions[vc_column_text].\nHealth Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada have many online resources on Men’s health and life issues\, including family life and work-life balance.[/vc_column_text]Government Page on Men’s Issues[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”30″][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nEach year\, the week leading up to and including Father’s Day is Men’s Health Week — an excellent opportunity to reflect on and raise awareness about the importance of the health and well-being of Canadian men. Some organizations such as The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation designates the entire month of June as Men’s Health Month. In 2017\, The provincial government started a partnership with the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation to promote healthier lifestyles for men. In 2021\, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research published information about the health of boys and men in Canada\, looking at mental health and wellness\, violence\, disease\, accident rate\, and physical activity. \nLast year the 2025 Men’s Health Report was published\, and contained concerning reports of the health of Canadian men\, physically and mentally. \nIn the workplace\, it is known that men are less likely to seek support for mental health\, depression and emotional distress. In 2023\, research was done specifically on the mental health of workers in the skilled trades\, and found a connection between physical safety on the job and mental health. \n  \n  \nWorkplace Mental Health Webinar Series\n \nOHCOW’s Mayday\, Mayday Webinar series has featured sessions on mental health in male-dominated trades\, such as the 2023 webinar\, Crisis Planning for Worker & Responder Mental Health. \nSee the playlist for the 2025 Mayday\, Mayday here. \nAdditional resources:\nGovernment of Canada \nCanadian Mental Health Association[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mens-health-month-2026/
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