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INTERNATIONAL FAMILY DAY: The International Day of Families is observed on the ​ 15th of May​ every year. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993, and reflects the importance the ​ international community​ attaches to ​ families​ . The International Day provides an opportunity to ​ promote awareness​ of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families. National Family Week originated in Canada and takes place the week before Thanksgiving every year. It was proclaimed an official week by the government of Canada in 1985. ... It is a distinct event from Family Day which is a statutory holiday created by the provincial governments of Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan