Proclamations

Proclamation: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2024

November 25th is Proclaimed The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

WHEREAS violence continues to be the most significant gender inequality rights issue for women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals and

WHEREAS November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month, and

WHEREAS Our community is committed to ending femicide and all forms of gender-based violence and

WHEREAS Gender-based violence is a human rights issue that our community must work together to address, prevent, and...

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Proclamation: International Day of Rural Women

October 15th is Proclaimed International Day of Rural Women!

WHEREAS, rural women around the world play a crucial role in the well-being of their families, communities, and economies, serving as farmers, laborers, business owners, caregivers, and leaders; and

WHEREAS, the United Nations has designated October 15th as International Day of Rural Women to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of rural women to agricultural development, food security, and rural prosperity; and

WHEREAS,...

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Proclamation: Probus Month

October is Proclaimed Probus Month!

WHEREAS Probus is a local, national and international association of retired or semi-retired people who come together to meet others in similar circumstances, to make new friends, and to maintain and expand their interests; and

 WHEREAS the purpose of the Probus Club is to provide regular meetings, guest speakers, programs and activities for its members; and 

WHEREAS presently there are five active Probus Clubs in the Town of Wasaga Beach. 

WHEREAS Probus Clubs are...

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Proclamation: FASD Awareness Day

September 9th is Proclaimed FASD Awareness Day

WHEREAS, there is no safe amount, no safe time, or no safe kind of alcohol that a pregnant individual can drink during pregnancy; and 

WHEREAS, the term “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder” (FASD) describes the range of exceptionalities that may affect in an individual who was exposed to alcohol in utero/during pregnancy and prenatal alcohol exposure is the leading preventable cause of birth defects, such as physical, mental, behavioural and/or learning...

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Proclamation: Fierté Simcoe Pride July 29 - August 11

July 29 - August 11 is Proclaimed Fierté Simcoe Pride Weeks

WHEREAS This marks the thirteenth annual Fierté Simcoe Pride, and its purpose is to create a safe and inclusive Simcoe County that supports gender and sexual diversity through services, activities and events; and 

WHEREAS The Intersex Progress Pride flag is raised to honour gender and sexual diversity in Simcoe County. Valentino Vecchietti designed the Intersex Progress Pride flag in the UK in 2021. The flag is a combination of Gilbert...

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