Sunday to Saturday
4 - 10
October 2026
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is an annual national public awareness campaign designed to open Canadians' eyes to the reality of mental illness.
This awareness week was created by the Canadian Psychiatric Association and is now coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) in collaboration with all its member organizations and many other supporters across Canada.
Monday
5
October 2026
The World Teacher’s Day
Teachers' Day is held every year to celebrate teachers around the world. It commemorates the signing of the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, 1966, which sets out benchmarks for the rights and responsibilities of teachers, as well as standards for their initial and in-service training, recruitment, employment and conditions of teaching and learning.
The day is an opportunity to celebrate the way teachers are transforming education, but also to reflect on the support they need to fully deploy their talent and vocation, and to reconsider the future outlook for the profession worldwide.
World Teachers’ Day is organized jointly by UNICEF, the International Labour Organization and Education International.
Wednesday
7
October 2026
Free Workshop for students | Cultiver des limites saines
Open to students in higher education, this workshop explores how healthy boundaries promote well-being and authentic relationships.
Together, we will define what boundaries are, debunk common misconceptions, and explore the different types of boundaries that can be applied in academic, professional, and personal settings. Participants will also learn practical strategies for communicating and respecting boundaries in their daily lives.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Understanding the importance of boundaries
- Learn about the different types of limits
- Developing skills to set healthy boundaries
- Learning to respect others’ boundaries and respond to them
Wednesday
7
October 2026
Workshop | Vers des pratiques inclusives en intervention et en prévention des VACS : reconnaître et répondre aux réalités plurielles des personnes étudiantes en situation de handicap
This seminar raises awareness of the specific issues related to sexual violence involving students with disabilities in higher education settings. Drawing on scientific and empirical knowledge, it explores the risk factors that contribute to the high rates of victimization among this population. Together, we will consider the protective factors that can be implemented in your settings to reduce this incidence, as well as the appropriate interventions to prioritize in your practices.
Thursday
8
October 2026
Webinar | Les émotions négatives nuisent-elles aux apprentissages?
This webinar explores the relationship between emotions, learning, and beliefs in light of recent research in education, psychology, and neuroscience. It examines how the brain functions during learning, highlighting the role of error, cognitive conflict, and emotional discomfort as natural and essential phenomena for learning. Finally, it will highlight common beliefs in learning contexts and how working on internal dialogue can support students’ motivation, engagement, and emotional agency.
Saturday
10
October 2026
The World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day, celebrated every year on October 10, aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world.
Thursday
22
October 2026
Webinar | Entre intervention et institution : quelles réalités pour les personnes intervenantes en violences sexistes et sexuelles?
At Quebec universities, professionals are specifically tasked with preventing and combating gender-based and sexual violence. But how do they navigate the tensions that arise when their professional, clinical, and activist values clash with institutional logic? Rooted in a critical feminist epistemology and drawing on Joan Tronto’s framework of care, this webinar explores their professional practice and the tensions that run through it. It examines the constraints they face, the room for maneuver available to these practitioners, and the strategies they employ to navigate their roles and preserve the centrality of care within the university institution.
Tuesday
27
October 2026
Activité SME | Virtual Book Launch Ta santé mentale au collégial et à l’université
Join us for the online launch of this book on mental health in higher education. Come and talk with the book’s authors, as well as with students who contributed to the book by sharing their personal stories. This event will be an opportunity to explore the insights, experiences, and recommendations for action presented in the book.
Thursday
29
October 2026
Webinar | Des modalités d’évaluations motivantes et variées
Assessment is often a source of stress and anxiety for students. Faculty members find themselves supporting and guiding students through this experience and its impact on coursework completion and student engagement. What if it were possible to offer motivating assessments that students engage with enthusiastically and enjoy? What if we made sure to offer a variety of assessments designed to inspire and engage a wider range of students—all without compromising the rigor of evaluating course competencies?
That is what we are offering in this webinar: a presentation on our practices in early childhood education at Collège Lionel-Groulx, followed by a discussion about your current assessment methods and opportunities for innovation, and concluding with a sharing of the various ideas that have emerged.
