First photo is of students dressed up in traditional Filipino dress for the Filipino Cultural Heritage Month Mass and Expose. Second photo is of students, staff and parents picking traditional Filipino food to eat from the buffet spread. Third photo is a of a student reciting a prayer at the podium.

Filipino Canadian Heritage​​​ Month

Banner for Filipino Canadian Heritage Month. On the left are the words "JUNE IS FILIPINO CANADIAN HERITAGE MONTH" with the circular TCDSB logo underneath. Below it is the Bible quote "So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith - that you, being rooted and grounded in love." from Ephesians 3:17. On the right is a graphic consisting of the San Agustin Church, the Mount Mayon volcano, a vector map of the Philippines, a colourful jeepney bus and the Philippines national flag, with the text "Reconnecting With Our Filipino Roots" above the graphic like a banner.

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) has proclaimed June 12 as Filipino Heritage Day and June as Filipino Heritage Month in the TCDSB annually, with elementary and secondary schools encouraged to celebrate Filipino Heritage with educational events and lessons.

This month acknowledges the long and rich history of Filipino Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It also provides an opportunity for Canadians across the country to celebrate the contributions Filipinos have made in enriching the diversity and social fabric in Ontario and across Canada.

The theme for the 2024 Filipino Canadian Heritage​​​ Month is Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Filipino Heritage Day

June 12 is Filipino Heritage Day. Learn more about how we celebrate this day.

2024 Workshops and Events Registration

Explore the events and workshops planned for Filipino Canadian Heritage Month.

Community Events

Proclamation

Refer to the following Filipino Canadian Heritage​​​ Month proclamation:

Scholarships

The following scholarships are available:

Resources

We have developed a range of resources related to Filipino heritage.

Photo Gallery

Learn more about the Filipino heritage via this photo gallery: