June 11th is supported by the International Play Association (IPA World) who were one of the global organizations who campaigned for the day – but IPA World has reminded us, it is not about global organizations, this day is about community. It is now time for the communities across the world, who support and promote play to take up a leadership role. The International Day of Play is a day for community and for celebration of play in it’s simplest form – it is about play as a biological imperative!
So please take this opportunity to celebrate and create playful moments.
https://www.internationaldayofplay.org/
https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-of-play
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DECLARATION ON THE RIGHT TO PLAY
DÉCLARATION SUR LE DROIT AU JEU
Article 31 and the Child’s Right to Play
Events
Our 2017 Conference revealed many play advocates across the country. Find one in your community.
National Play Day
The IPA Canada National Play Day initiative puts the spotlight on child-directed play.
IPA Conference
Join IPA in Glasgow, Scotland for the 2023 IPA Triennial World Conference – June 6 to 9, 2023.
Advocacy
IPA Canada advocates for the child’s right to play. This advocacy takes on many shapes.
Promoting the Child’s Right to Play for over 40 years
IPA Glasgow 2023
IPA Glasgow 2023 is just around the corner – June 6 through 9. Conference organizers are very excited about hosting Monique Gray Smith, writer and educator, who will be in conversation with Scotland’s Henry Mathias. This is one of three ‘In Conversation’ sessions within the IPA World Conference. Monique will share stories from her books including I Hope and Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults. Monique is Cree, Lakota and Scottish and brings her storytelling, spirit of generosity and focus on resilience to the conference.
IPA Canada is honoured to help bring Monique’s storytelling to IPA Glasgow 2023. Full conference programme available here.
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