COCHF

COCHF and GHCHF are excited for our Fall 2026 Education Series! Here's the second (in the series of five) FREE workshops we're offering this year - all online, open to all!

This workshop will cover everything from the role of staff and board to the duties and responsibilities of directors.

Register using the QR code on the poster or at https://cochf.coop/education-and-events/upcoming-events/

COCHF and GHCHF are delighted to present this year's Fall Education Series! All five workshops are FREE and online! Open to all!

Register using this QR code or on COCHF's site: https://cochf.coop/education-and-events/upcoming-events/

Every October, the subject of employment in the disability community is brought to the forefront of inclusive hiring practices with NDEAM (National Disability Employment Awareness Month) campaigns that activists and businesses alike participate in.

World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe. It commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which sets benchmarks regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers, and standards for their initial preparation and further education, recruitment, employment, and teaching and learning conditions.

In 2026, the Day marks the 60th anniversary of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation. The commemorations will focus on the importance of protecting and advancing the status of the teaching profession in a rapidly changing world.

COCHF invites all our members to submit for the CENTURY OF CO-OPERATION AWARDS! Applications are available at https://cochf.coop/programs/century-of-cooperation/

Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to help the public learn more about the importance of cyber security. The campaign helps Canadians stay secure online by teaching them simple steps to protect themselves and their devices.

The theme for is Your best defence is you.

In a world powered by artificial intelligence (AI), cyber threats can look more real than ever. Phishing emails and AI-generated scams can make it harder to know what is real and what is not.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence. Every October, organizations and individuals unite across the country for a national effort to uplift the needs, voices, and experiences of survivors.

For DVAM 2026, we’re building on that momentum, with a deepened focus on action.

This DVAM, we invite you to join us as we move from awareness to action in order to meet our current moment. Now more than ever, we must stand with survivors, always.

Say No to Violence

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.