Pink Shirt Day

Last Wednesday of February every year

Each February, Hamilton joins communities across Canada for Pink Shirt Day — a movement to stand up against bullying and foster kindness, empathy, and belonging in our schools, programs, and workplaces.

Led by the Youth Serving Agencies Network (YSAN), Pink Shirt Day in Hamilton is a city-wide collaboration of youth-serving agencies, educators, and community partners working together to amplify a shared message: everyone deserves to feel safe and included.

Our Collective Impact

  • Youth-led campaigns and school events

  • Inclusive programming in recreation, community, and mentorship spaces

  • Shared messaging and visuals across the city

  • Opportunities for youth and staff to reflect, speak up, and lead

Why It Matters

  • 1 in 3 youth in Canada experience bullying

  • Creating inclusive environments improves mental health and connection.

  • Youth-led action inspires change from the ground up.

Want to get involved?

Planning something for Pink Shirt Day? We'd love to feature it in our community-wide listing and help amplify your efforts. Agencies, schools, and youth groups are encouraged to submit events of any size — from small in-house discussions to large community activations.

Submit your event via the form link (to be added). Events submitted by early February will be included in the YSAN Pink Shirt Day spotlight and may be featured on social media or in our recap communications.

Let’s wear pink and walk the talk — together.