Infographics
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Posters
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Infosheets
The following one-page Information Sheets are great discussion papers in the classroom or the home. They are from former Cyber Awareness Month campaigns. While they have been reviewed for accuracy, they may not represent the most current themes and concerns regarding cybersecurity.
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Year-round Cyber Awareness Events
The following list includes information on different international cyber events that help to promote cybersecurity awareness throughout the year.
September
- Digital Learning Week – September 8-11, 2026 – UNESCO’s annual flagship event on digital learning and the transformation of education.
October
- Ontario Cyber Security Awareness Month – Every October – An annual campaign aimed at increasing cyber security awareness within the Ontario Public Service and the Broader Public Service.
- National Cyber Security Awareness Month – Every October – An annual campaign aimed at increasing cyber security awareness across the country.
- World Mental Health Day – Every October 10 – An annual World Health Organization campaign to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. An opportunity to raise awareness of technology related mental health issues.
- Media Literacy Week – October 26 to 30, 2026 – An annual event promoting digital media literacy across Canada.
- Global Media and Information Literacy Week – October 24 to 31, 2026 – An annual UNESCO event celebrated worldwide that brings together stakeholders from around the world to share ideas and explore innovative ways to promote Media and Information Literacy.
- Digital Citizen Day – October 28, 2026 – An annual event encouraging everyone to engage and share responsibly in our digital world.
November
- International day against violence and bullying at school including cyberbullying – First Thursday of November – An annual UNESCO event recognizing that school-related violence in all its forms is an infringement of children and adolescents’ rights to education and well-being.
- International Fraud Awareness Week – November 15-21, 2026 – An annual global effort to minimize the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud awareness and education.
- Ontario Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – Starting from Third Sunday of November – An annual event when Ontario students, school staff and parents are encouraged to learn more about bullying and its effects.
January
- Data Privacy Week – Last Week of January – An annual event to highlight the impact technology is having on our privacy rights and underlines the importance of valuing and protecting personal information.
March
- Fraud Prevention Month – Every March – An annual campaign that seeks to help you recognize, reject and report fraud.
- International Day for Digital Learning – Every March 19 – An annual UNESCO event to recognize the potential of high-quality and accessible digital learning to address educational challenges worldwide and to promote inclusive sustainable development.
April
- Identity Management Day – Every Second Tuesday in April – An annual day to inform about the dangers of casually or improperly managing and securing digital identities by raising awareness, sharing best practices, and inspiring individuals and organizations to act.
May
- Mental Health Week – First Week in May – An annual event to celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of mental health.
June
- Stop Cyberbullying in Ontario Day – Third Friday of June – An annual day to raise awareness of the problem of cyberbullying and help lead to its prevention.