***Update: Due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, there will be changes to this schedule, with some locations lighting up for Craniofacial Acceptance on new September dates or later in the year. We are grateful to the locations that have been able to change their schedules to recognize acceptance of facial differences and a commitment to building inclusion.***
AboutFace is excited to illuminate Canada for Craniofacial Acceptance Month once again!
Each September, Craniofacial Acceptance Month is recognized; it's a time to raise awareness about facial differences and build acceptance across all aspects of society.
AboutFace has partnered with many cities and monuments, and illuminations will be happening in every province this year. Illuminations help draw attention to the important work AboutFace undertakes to create cultivate equity and opportunity for individuals with a facial difference through supportive programming, advocacy, and education.
People can participate by sharing pictures of illuminated monuments in their home communities on social media. People can tag AboutFace at the social media handles below and use the hashtags: #CraniofacialAcceptanceMonth and/or #AboutFaceIlluminations.
Instagram: @AboutFaceCanada
Twitter: @AboutFace
Facebook: @AboutFaceCanada
LinkedIn: @AboutFace
Here is the schedule of illuminations:
Location | City | Province | Date |
Truro Library | Truro | NS | September 1 2022 |
Toronto sign | Toronto | ON | September 1 2022 |
New Brunswick Legislative Assembly | Fredericton | NB | September 2-5 2022 |
Victoria Street Bridge | Trail | BC | September 2 2022 |
Government House | St. John’s | NL | September 2 2022 |
Mississauga Civic Centre Clock Tower | Mississauga | ON | September 2 2022 |
Halifax City Hall | Halifax | NS | September 3 2022 |
Charlottetown City Hall | Charlottetown | PE | September 4 2022 |
BC Place | Vancouver | BC | September 6 2022 |
Science World | Vancouver | BC | September 6 2022 |
Canada Place Sails of Light | Vancouver | BC | September 6 2022 |
Maple Ridge City Hall | Maple Ridge | BC | September 6 2022 |
Vancouver Convention Centre | Vancouver | BC | September 6 2022 |
City Hall and Burrard Street Bridge | Vancouver | BC | September 7 2022 |
Bloedel Conservatory | Vancouver | BC | September 7 2022 |
Regina City Hall | Regina | SK | September 8-9 2022 |
River Walk Commons | Newmarket | ON | September 8 2022 |
Manitoba Legislative Building | Winnipeg | MB | September 9 2022 |
Brant Street Pier | Burlington | ON | September 9 2022 |
Vaughan City Hall | Vaughan | ON | September 13 2022 |
La Grande Roue de Montréal | Montreal | QC | September 14 2022 |
Fitzsimmons Creek Bridge | Whistler | BC | September 14 2022 |
Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls | ON | September 14 2022 |
City Hall Clock Tower | Moose Jaw | SK | September 15 2022 |
Calgary Tower | Calgary | AB | September 16 2022 |
Winnipeg Sign at the Forks | Winnipeg | MB | September 16 2022 |
CN Tower | Toronto | ON | September 16 2022 |
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | Victoria | BC | September 20 2022 |
TELUS Spark Science Centre | Calgary | AB | September 20 2022 |
IG Stadium | Winnipeg | MB | September 20 2022 |
Downing Street | Moncton | NB | September 20 2022 |
Avenir Centre and Plaza | Moncton | NB | September 20 2022 |
McMahon Stadium | Calgary | AB | September 21 2022 |
TCU Place | Saskatoon | SK | September 21-23 2022 |
Kingston City Hall & Springer Market Square | Kingston | ON | September 23 2022 |
Hamilton Sign | Hamilton | ON | September 26-28 2022 |
Red Deer City Hall | Red Deer | AB | September 27 2022 |
Vaughan City Hall | Vaughan | ON | September 27 2022 |
RBC Place | London | ON | September 27 2022 |
London City Hall | London | ON | September 27 2022 |
JA Taylor Building | London | ON | September 27 2022 |
Canada Life Building | London | ON | September 27 2022 |
High Level Bridge | Edmonton | AB | October 21 2022 |
Questions about illuminations or suggestions for monuments to be illuminated in the future can be directed to AboutFace's Communications Officer, Kelsey Ferrill: kelsey@aboutface.ca.
Notes: AboutFace is grateful to each location for their support. Changes in schedules may occur and AboutFace will make every effort to update any changes in the schedule which are provided, in advance. Some locations may light up in only one or two colours, depending on availability.