National Rural Health Week

Join us in celebrating the people and relationships that make rural health care possible across Canada.

Illustration of Canada with healthcare workers and patients representing the Canadian healthcare system.

Celebrate rural health

October 19-23, 2026

Five days of connection

Join in your own way and share on the relationship map or using #RuralHealthWeek.

Monday, Oct. 19
Relationships that welcome us
Who helped you feel welcome? Share their story on the map.

Tuesday, Oct. 20
Relationships that help us learn
Join our webinar and reflect on relationships that have shaped your learning.

Wednesday, Oct. 21
Relationships that sustain care
Connect with a colleague or spend time outdoors. Tell us... what sustains you?

Thursday, Oct. 22
Relationships rooted in community
Celebrate those supporting access to health care in your community, print a campaign poster for your clinic.

Friday, Oct. 23
Relationships we are grateful for
Thank someone who makes a difference and share your appreciation on the map.

Links: Relationship map | Resources

Supporting Organizations

These organizations have joined us under the National Rural Health Week umbrella, showing their support for rural healthcare across Canada.

Want to add your organization’s logo to the list? Reach out and show your commitment to rural health.