This year, staff from Academic Affairs, Medical Affairs and Chief of Staff’s Office wore pink in support of Pink Shirt Day.

We remind all staff members be aware of their behavior towards their colleagues and take action to prevent and stop any instances of bullying. Thank you for your cooperation and support in creating a safe and respectful workplace for everyone.

Every year in Canada, Pink Shirt Day is observed on the last Wednesday in February to take a stand against bullying. This year, Pink Shirt Day takes place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

The first Pink Shirt Day took place in 2007. It was inspired by the efforts of two Grade 12 students in Nova Scotia, who distributed pink shirts to all of the boys at their school in a show of solidarity for a grade 9 boy who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt.

Bullying includes behaviours such as physical aggression, verbal abuse, exclusion, or online harassment that are repeated; these behaviours humiliate, intimidate, cause physical and emotion harm, and traumatize the person who is being bullied. Over 75% of people say that they have experienced bullying. Youth who are bullied experience long-term impacts to their physical and mental health, including stress-related illnesses, low self-esteem, and suicidality.

To learn more about how to support youth who are being bullied, please visit BullyingCanada at: https://www.bullyingcanada.ca/

To learn more about Pink Shirt Day, please visit The CKNW Kids’ Fund’s Pink Shirt Day website at: https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/