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Menstrual Health Day 2025

On May 28, 2025, Menstrual Health Day successfully marked a day in the fight to end period poverty, reduce stigma, and ensure dignified periods for all. The Period Purse worked to see landmarks turned redlit, flags raised and proclamations signed across Canada.

See everything that happened in 2025!

Highlights from Menstrual Health Day 2025

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Press Release

The Period Purse Launches National Campaign to Make Menstrual Health a Year-Round Priority

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Global News

Campaigns running to address ‘period poverty’ in the Maritimes

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City News

Caryn Ceolin talks to Kristy Van Hoven about the face of period poverty in Canada.

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Menstrual Health Day Activities Across Canada

Alberta Monuments:

Visit these monuments across Alberta during the month of May to see how they are celebrating MHD 2026

Calgary: Reconciliation Bridge

Calgary: Spark Science Centre

Calgary: Calgary Tower

Lethbridge: City Hall

Sylvan Lake: Lighthouse

WoodBuffalo: Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge

Cities in Alberta Flying Flags:

Cold Lake

Find out how to raise a flag in your community

Cities in Alberta with signed Proclamations:

Cold Lake

Medicine Hat

Sylvan Lake

Find out how to have a proclamation signed in your community

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