Illuminate Canada Yellow 2025

Illuminate Canada Yellow 2025 #illuminateCanadaYellow

Canada to Shine Yellow for Environmental Sensitivities Awareness

Sponsored by the Environmental Health Association of Manitoba

Purpose: Throughout May, landmarks across Canada are illuminated in yellow

Raise Awareness – Increase public understanding of Environmental Sensitivities (ES) and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).
Promote Empathy – Reduce stigma and foster compassion for those affected.
Advocate for Change – Support scent-free policies, improved healthcare access, and safe, low-tox housing.
Show Unity – Demonstrate Canada’s commitment to creating inclusive, healthy environments for all.

About Environmental Sensitivities (ES): ES includes conditions such as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS), and mold illness. Individuals may experience severe reactions to common environmental triggers—like fragrances, smoke, or electronics—leading to significant barriers in daily life, employment, and housing.

The Hidden Crisis: Many Canadians with ES/MCS/EHS face homelessness due to the lack of safe, chemical- and Wi-Fi-free housing. Common exposures—such as cleaning agents, mold, or nearby cell towers—can make conventional housing uninhabitable. Some are forced to live in vehicles or outdoors, underscoring the urgent need for safe, accessible housing solutions.

How to Participate: Show your support by wearing yellow, lighting up your home or business, or sharing photos of something yellow throughout May. Photos can be shared on our event page or sent via Messenger.

Photographers are welcome to volunteer in their communities to document participating landmarks—details to come.

Join us in raising awareness and advocating for safer environments for all Canadians.

For more information, visit the Environmental Health Association of Manitoba (EHA-MB).