LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS
Join Us in Raising Lupus Awareness Nationwide
May is Lupus Awareness Month in Canada, and Lupus Canada is proud to highlight a series of national events, educational campaigns, and meaningful collaborations that shine a light on the realities of living with lupus. From illuminating landmarks and classroom initiatives to national awards and patient-centered collaborations, each event is designed to build awareness, foster community, and support advocacy for those affected by lupus.
Classrooms For A Cause
Inspire Awareness Through Creativity!
Join classrooms across Canada in raising lupus awareness through art and education! Classrooms for a Cause engages students in meaningful discussions about lupus while encouraging creativity by designing symbolic butterflies. Plus, participating classrooms will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a Scholastic Canada Classroom wish list prize!
Patients’ Choice Award For Canadian Rheumatologist of the Year
Honouring Excellence in Lupus Care
Lupus Canada is proud to introduce the Patients’ Choice Award for Canadian Rheumatologist of the Year—a chance to recognize the incredible impact Rheumatologists have on the lupus community.
If your Rheumatologist has gone above and beyond in your journey, nominate them today and help us celebrate their dedication, compassion, and expertise.
Canada Illuminates in Purple for Lupus Awareness
Cities across Canada will light up purple this May in recognition of Lupus Awareness Month. From coast to coast, iconic landmarks will glow in solidarity with the 1 in 1000 Canadians living with lupus.
Check our illumination schedule to see if your city is participating and help spread awareness in your community. If you see a landmark illuminated in purple, take a photo, share it on social media, and tag @LupusCanada to join the movement.
Would you like to help light up your city? Lupus Canada has created a template letter that makes it easy to contact your MP, Mayor, or city officials. To get involved, email Ariana Ranjbar, National Digital Marketing Specialist for Lupus Canada, to request a copy of the letter. Let’s light up Canada for lupus awareness.
Please note: Every effort will be made to honour the scheduled illuminations. However, landmark management teams may adjust lighting plans without notice, including changes to the date, timing, or sharing the illumination with another cause.
ALBERTA
Alberta Legislature Building, Edmonton… May 10th, 2025
Telus Spark, Calgary… May 10th, 2025
Calgary Tower, Calgary… May 29th, 2025
Reconciliation Bridge, Calgary… May 31st, 2025
Red Deer City Hall, Red Deer… May 10th, 2025
Saline Creek Bridge, Wood Buffalo… May 31st, 2025
Lethbridge City Hall, Lethbridge… May 10th, 2025
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Science World, Vancouver… May 10th, 2025
City Hall of Vancouver, Vancouver… May 10th 2025
Burrard Street Bridge, Vancouver… May 10th, 2025
Sails of Light, Vancouver… May 31st, 2025
Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver… May 10th, 2025
Arms of the Cauldron, Vancouver… May 10th, 2025
Fitzsimmons Bridge, Whistler… May 10th, 2025
Civic Plaza, Surrey… May 11th, 2025
Centennial Park, Saanichton… May 10th, 2025
Victoria Street Bridge, Trail… May 10th, 2025
Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, North Vancouver… May 10th, 2025
District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall, North Vancouver… May 9th to 12th, 2025
MANITOBA
RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg… May 10th, 2025
NEWFOUNDLAND
To Be Announced
NEW BRUNSWICK
Moncton City Hall, Moncton… May 10th, 2025
Avenir Centre, Moncton… May 10th, 2025
Downing Street, Moncton… May 31st, 2025
Downtown Place (Plaza), Moncton... May 31st, 2025
Edmundston City Hall, Edmundston… May 10th, 2025
O’Connell Park Gates, Sussex... May 10th to 13th, 2025
Beaurivage City Hall, Beaurivage… May 10th, 2025
NOVA SCOTIA
Cape Breton Regional Municipality City Hall, Sydney... May 10th, 2025
ONTARIO
CN Tower, Toronto…May 10th, 2025
City Hall of London, London…May 10th, 2025
JA Taylor Building, London…May 10th, 2025
RBC Place London, London…May 10th, 2025
Canada Life Centre, London…May 10th, 2025
Sifton Properties, 195 Dufferin Avenue, London…May 10th, 2025
London Hydro, London…May 10th, 2025
Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls…May 10th, 2025
Peace Bridge, Niagara Falls…May 10th, 2025
Bluewater Power Distribution Corporation, Sarnia…May 9th to May 10th, 2025
City Hall and Springer Market Square, Kingston…May 10th, 2025
Welland Bridge, City of Welland…May 10th, 2025
3D Hamilton Sign, Hamilton…May 10th, 2025
Mississauga Civic Centre Clock Tower, Mississauga…May 10th, 2025
Brampton City Hall Clock Tower, Brampton…May 10th, 2025
Vaughn City Hall, Vaughn…May 10th, 2025
Bracebridge Falls…May 10th, 2025
Market Square, Guelph…May 10th, 2025
Penman’s Dam, Paris…May 10th, 2025
Carl Zehr Square, Kitchener…May 10th, 2025
Peterborough City Hall, Peterborough…May 10th, 2025
Collingwood Town Hall Clock Tower, Collingwood…May 10th, 2025
Ottawa Sign, Ottawa…May 10th, 2025
Performance Court 150 Elgin, Ottawa…May 10th, 2025
Peace Bridge, Fort Erie…May 10th, 2025
Life Size Water Tower, Sudbury…May 10th, 2025
Big Nickel, Sudbury…May 10th, 2025
Heart Barrie Sign, Barrie…May 10th, 2025
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
City Hall, Charlottetown... May 10th, 2025
SASKATCHEWAN
Confederation Park, Regina... May 10th, 2025
Regina City Hall, Regina… May 9th to May 11th, 2025
QUEBEC
Montmorency Waterfalls, Quebec City... May 10th, 2025
Spotlighting Global Innovation at LUPUS 2025 – 16th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Gateway to the Future
This Lupus Awareness Month, Lupus Canada is thrilled to be on the ground at LUPUS 2025 in Toronto, a world-class congress bringing together global leaders in lupus research, treatment, and care.
Throughout the event, our team will be conducting exclusive on-site interviews with international investigators in the lupus space and speaking with patients to capture diverse stories and lived experiences. You’ll also find Lupus Canada in the exhibition hall, connecting with researchers, advocates, and organizations committed to advancing lupus care.
We’re honoured to take part in such a pivotal event. As we look to the future of lupus, we’re excited to learn, to listen, and to share the momentum of what’s ahead.
Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing interviews, insights, and event highlights all month long.
To learn more about Lupus Canada’s participation, click here.
To explore the official LUPUS 2025 congress, visit the event site.
Proclamations for World Lupus Day
Each year, provinces, cities and territories across Canada proclaim May 10th 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 lupus research, awareness, and support services.
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Cape Breton Regional Municipality Proclamation for World Lupus Day 2025
Cape Breton Regional Municipality declares May 10, 2025, as World Lupus Day
Moose Jaw Proclamation for World Lupus Day 2025
The City of Moose Jaw recognizes May 10, 2025, as World Lupus Day.
New Brunswick Proclamation for World Lupus Day 2025
New Brunswick officially proclaims May 10, 2025, as World Lupus Day.
Nova Scotia Proclamation for World Lupus Day 2025
Nova Scotia officially recognizes May 10, 2025, as World Lupus Day.
PEI Proclamation for World Lupus Day 2025
Prince Edward Island declares May 10, 2025, as World Lupus Day.
Alberta Proclamation for World Lupus Day 2025
The Province of Alberta officially proclaims May 10, 2025, as World Lupus Day.
World Lupus Day 2025 Proclamation – Saskatchewan
The Honourable Jeremy Cockrill proclaims May 10, 2025, as World Lupus Day in Saskatchewan. The proclamation will appear in the May 9, 2025 issue of The Saskatchewan Gazette.
Signed Proclamation Declaring May 10, 2025, as World Lupus Day – Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Acting Minister Dr. John Haggie signs the proclamation marking May 10, 2025, as World Lupus Day in Newfoundland and Labrador, showing the government’s commitment to raising awareness for lupus.
Provincial Lupus Organizations Lupus Awareness Initiatives
For specific Lupus Awareness Month activities taking place in your province, please contact your provincial lupus organization.