This year marks the 30th anniversary of Canada's ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It's a time to recognize the rights of all kids, while also acknowledging the unique rights of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children. 

Children First Canada invites you to a special National Child Day event to mark the occasion! 

Date: November 16
Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET

This year, our theme is #8MillionStrong in honour of the power and resilience of all 8 million kids in Canada and their right to survive and thrive. 

You’ll learn more about children’s rights, hear from inspiring Canadian leaders, and find out how you can take action. The event also highlights opportunities for reconciliation by honouring the past, acknowledging the present, and igniting hope for the future.

We're pleased to announce that Arjun Ram of CBC Kids News will be hosting our event! 

Special Appearances:
Colonel Chris Hadfield, Canadian Astronaut (Ret'd), Engineer, Pilot and Author
Marissa Papaconstantinou, Canadian Paralympian
Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, O.B.C., O.C., Member of the National Assembly of First Nations Elders Council, Residential "School" Survivor, and his daughter, Karen Joseph, CEO of Reconciliation Canada
Jill Schnarr, Chief Social Innovation and Communications Officer, TELUS

A special thanks to our exclusive telecommunications sponsor, TELUS.

Don't miss your chance to join the conversation!