Join Children First Canada for an interactive digital event on National Child Day!
National Child Day 2025
Join us on November 20th, 2025, for National Child Day as we educate, inspire and empower children and youth in Canada and reaffirm Canada’s commitment to protecting kids’ rights.
This year’s theme, #OurRightsOurFuture, highlights that every child in Canada deserves to grow up safe, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. Children and youth are not just tomorrow’s leaders, they are today’s innovators, changemakers, and voices of courage. When young people are empowered, they create a brighter, more inclusive Canada for us all.
National Child Day is part of the global World Children’s Day movement to honour global commitments to uphold the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Each year, nearly 40,000 students and 300 schools participate, and this year, we’re aiming even higher!
Register your classroom, school, or organization to join the celebrations, and explore our Activity Guide with fun and educational ways to get involved.
Let’s come together once again to celebrate children’s rights and build a future where every child can thrive.
EARLY YEARS
ELEMENTARY
SECONDARY
Meet Our Host
Ainara Alleyne is a 15-year-old host of CBC Kids News and co-creator, co-writer, and executive producer on Ainara’s Bookshelf.
Pricing
All funds raised support child rights education and empowerment programs with students across Canada.
Single Classroom
(1 class or a single participant)
$29
Small School
(5 classrooms or less)
$99
Full School
(more than 5 classrooms)
$199
Equitable Access
Available for free for Indigenous schools, and schools and individuals facing financial barriers. Contact us for a promo code: info@
Meet Our Host
Ainara Alleyne is a 15-year-old host of CBC Kids News and co-creator, co-writer, and executive producer on Ainara’s Bookshelf.
Our National Child Day event will have unique programming for children and youth of all ages
EARLY YEARS (Kindergarten – Grade 3)
Broadcast at 9am ET and 1pm ET
(30 minute program)
Join host Ainara Alleyne for an inspiring program featuring a virtual visit to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, a read-along with author Leonarda Carranza, and a sing-along with Raffi. Plus, get creative by drawing your own child rights superhero and enjoy special messages from James Carpenter and Jeremy Fisher from Jeremy and Jazzy!
ELEMENTARY (Grades 4-6)
Broadcast at 10am ET and 2pm ET (45 minute program)
Join our host Ainara Alleyne for an inspiring program featuring a Youth Fireside Chat on the Rights of Indigenous Children, Reconciliation, and Allyship, and an author read-along with Isabelle Picard. Be inspired by Paralympian Katarina Roxon, youth advocates Hanna, Zammie, and Zachary, and more on next year’s Future is NOW! Awards. Don’t miss this empowering celebration of young voices and child rights across Canada!
SECONDARY (Grades 7-12)
Broadcast at 11am ET and 3pm ET (1 hour program)
Join our host Ainara Alleyne for an inspiring celebration of children’s rights, creativity, and community. This year’s program features a Fireside Chat on Indigenous Rights, Reconciliation, and Allyship, as well as a special appearance by Paralympian Katarina Roxon. Plus, explore the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, a live Q&A with author Kern Carter, and learn about the Future is NOW! Awards recognizing youth changemakers. Celebrate, learn, and be inspired to make a difference!
National Child Day Events Across Canada
Check out the map to find out what’s happening in your city and province! Click on the heart icons for more information.
If you’re hosting an event to celebrate National Child Day, we want to hear about it! Please click “Submit Your Event” to share your information, including an image or poster. Once your event appears on our map, you can share it on social media!
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