Participate in Lupus Awareness Month in Canada
Take Action This May
Lupus Awareness Month in Canada is an opportunity for individuals, communities, and workplaces to come together and take part in meaningful lupus awareness month activities.
Whether you take a small step or lead a larger initiative, every action helps make lupus more visible and supports those living with this complex autoimmune disease.
Every action taken this May helps make lupus more visible across Canada.
World Lupus Day Canada – May 10
On May 10, Lupus Canada joins organizations around the world to recognize World Lupus Day, a global awareness day dedicated to increasing understanding of lupus and its impact.
Led by the World Lupus Federation, this international effort highlights the need for improved patient care, increased research, earlier diagnosis, and better outcomes for those living with lupus.
Since 2004, lupus organizations worldwide have come together on May 10 to raise awareness and advocate for change.
Ways to Participate
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Wear purple for lupus awareness
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Share your story or message of support
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Take part in community awareness activities
National Recognition
Wear Purple for Lupus Awareness
Show your support and help raise awareness by wearing purple on May 10 for World Lupus Day.
Wearing purple is one of the simplest and most visible ways to honor those living with lupus, remember those lost to the disease, and support the progress we are making toward a future of life without lupus.
We encourage you to share this message with your friends, family, colleagues, and community to help spread awareness and spark important conversations.
Share Your Support
Share your photos or videos on social media and tag @LupusCanada, or email them to info@lupuscanada.org.
Illuminate Canada in Purple for Lupus Awareness
There is no better way to celebrate Lupus Awareness Month than by shining purple across Canada.
Each year, landmarks nationwide are lit in purple to recognize Lupus Awareness Month and show solidarity with those living with lupus. These illuminations help bring visibility to lupus and highlight the importance of awareness in communities across the country.
Join us this World Lupus Day by requesting a local landmark illumination in your community. Lupus Canada has created a template letter to make it easy to reach out to your MP, Mayor, or local officials.
Let’s light up Canada for Lupus Awareness Month.
Select your province to view confirmed landmark illuminations.
Alberta
Calgary Tower, Calgary… May 9th, 2026
Lethbridge City Hall, Lethbridge… May 10th, 2026
Reconciliation Bridge, Calgary… May 10th, 2026
Telus Spark, Calgary… May 10th, 2026
Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge, Fort McMurray… May 10th, 2026
Red Deer City Hall, Red Deer… May 10th, 2026
Alberta Legislature Building, Edmonton… May 10th, 2026
British Columbia
BC Place, Vancouver… May 10th, 2026
Fitzsimmons Bridge, Whistler… May 10th, 2026
Port Coquitlam City Hall, Port Coquitlam… May 10th, 2026
Pinetree Way & the fountain at Lafarge Lake, Port Coquitlam… May 10th, 2026
Sails of Light, Vancouver… May 10th, 2026
Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver… May 10th, 2026
City Hall in Maple Ridge, Maple Ridge… May 10th, 2026
Science World, Vancouver… May 10th, 2026
The Bastion, Nanaimo… May 10th, 2026
District of Sechelt Municipal Hall, Sechelt… May 10th, 2026
Kinnaird Interchange Overpass, Castlegar… May 10th, 2026
Victoria Street Bridge, Trail… May 10th, 2026
Williams Lake City Hall, Williams Lake… May 10th, 2026
BC Legislature, Victoria... May 10th, 2026
Manitoba
RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg… May 10th, 2026
Esplanade Riel Bridge, Winnipeg… May 10th, 2026
WINNIPEG Sign, Winnipeg… May 10th, 2026
Newfoundland
St. John’s City Hall, St. John’s… May 10th, 2026
New Brunswick
Moncton City Hall, Moncton… May 8th-10th, 2026
Avenir Centre, Moncton… May 8th-10th, 2026
Downing Street, Moncton… … May 8th-10th, 2026
Edmundston City Hall, Edmundston… May 10th, 2026
Beaurivage City Hall Billboard, Beaurivage… May 10th, 2026
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Regional Municipality City Hall, Sydney... May 10th, 2026
Halifax City Hall, Halifax… May 10th, 2026
Ontario
CN Tower, Toronto… May 10th, 2026
Princess Gates Arch + Enercare Centre Towers, Toronto… May 10th, 2026
Rogers Centre, Ottawa… May 10th, 2026
Peace Bridge, Niagara Falls… May 10th, 2026
Jumbo Monument, St. Thomas… May 10th, 2026
City Hall of London, London… May 10th, 2026
JA Taylor Building, London… May 10th, 2026
RBC Place London, London… May 10th, 2026
Canada Life Centre, London… May 10th, 2026
Sifton Properties, 195 Dufferin Avenue, London… May 10th, 2026
London Hydro, London… May 10th, 2026
Port Credit Lighthouse, Mississauga… May 10th, 2026
3D Hamilton Sign, Hamilton… May 10th, 2026
McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton… May 10th, 2026
Vaughn City Hall, Vaughn… May 10th, 2026
Bracebridge Falls… May 10th, 2026
Penman’s Dam, Paris… May 10th, 2026
Carl Zehr Square, Kitchener… May 10th, 2026
50 & 60 Absolute World Condos, Mississauga… May 10th, 2026
Peterborough City Hall, Peterborough… May 10th, 2026
Collingwood Town Hall Clock Tower, Collingwood… May 10th, 2026
Life Size Water Tower, Sudbury… May 10th, 2026
Big Nickel, Sudbury… May 10th, 2026
Bluewater Power Distribution Corporation, Sarnia… May 10th, 2026
Quinte West Sign, Quinte West… May 10th, 2026
Gateway to the Trent-Servern Waterway Bridge, Quinte West… May 10th, 2026
Heart Barrie Sign, Barrie… May 10th, 2026
Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown City Hall , Charlottetown… May 10th, 2026
Saskatchewan
Prairie Wind Sculpture, Saskatoon… May 10th, 2026
Saskatoon City Hall, Saskatoon… May 10th, 2026
Confederation Park, Regina… May 10th, 2026
Quebec
To Be Announced
Proclamations for World Lupus Day
This May, provinces, cities, and municipalities across Canada are officially proclaiming May 10 as World Lupus Day to demonstrate support for those affected by lupus.
These proclamations symbolize national solidarity and help draw attention to the need for increased awareness, improved access to care, and continued investment in lupus research.
Together, they reflect a growing commitment across Canada to making lupus more visible and supporting those living with the disease.
View All Proclamations
Prince Edward Island officially proclaims May 10, 2026 as World Lupus Day
World Lupus Day Proclamation New Brunswick 2026
Organize a Lupus Awareness Activity
Want to make an impact in your community? Organizing your own awareness activity is a meaningful way to support Lupus Awareness Month and help make lupus more visible across Canada.
Whether your event is big or small, every effort helps raise awareness, spark conversation, and support those living with lupus.
Ideas to Get Started
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Host a purple themed event at school or work
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Organize a bake sale, walk, or community gathering
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Plan a virtual event such as a yoga class or livestream
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Share lupus education resources with your network
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Create a fundraiser in support of lupus research and programs
Turn Your Idea Into Impact
If you are interested in fundraising, Lupus Canada offers tools, resources, and guidance to help you get started.
Looking for more ways to take action this May?
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