Proclamations help to create a public awareness of special events and are intended for the betterment of the community. Occasionally the City receives requests from organizations or internal departments to declare or proclaim certain dates for specific causes (e.g. Race Relations Week, International Women's Day, etc.). A proclamation may be issued for a day, a week or a month.

Requesting a proclamation

The City's policy states that proclamations are undertaken only on matters that relate directly to the specific operations of the municipality. Once reviewed and approved the Proclamation will be posted on the City website.

Proclamation Application 

Proclamations, flag raisings, and lighting requests must be sent to the Office of the City Clerk three (3) weeks prior to the special occasion. Return the completed form to:

Office of the City Clerk Attn: Proclamations
500 Donald Street East, First Floor
Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 5V3

Fax: 807-625-2233
Email: proclamations@thunderbay.ca

 

If you are requesting a proclamation for the first time, please provide details on your organization and the relevance of the proclamation to the City of Thunder Bay. As well, please provide a draft of the proclamation. The Office of the City Clerk reserves the right to edit the proclamation to ensure proper format and grammar.

 *Please submit your most up to date proclamation wording at the time of application.

 *Please remember to fill out the "Invite the Mayor" request form if you are looking to have the Mayor attend your ceremony/event.

www.thunderbay.ca/invitethemayor 

 

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International Overdose Awareness Day 2026

Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 08:00 AM

WHEREAS, International Overdose Awareness Day is recognized around the world every August 31 as a day to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to overdose and toxic drug poisoning, and to support the families, friends, and communities affected by grief and loss; and

WHEREAS, 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day, a global campaign to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and take action to prevent future deaths and harms; and

WHEREAS, the toxic...

Community Mental Health Day - 2026

Posted on Monday, August 17, 2026 08:00 AM

WHEREAS the mental health and wellbeing of Thunder Bay residents is a matter of profound community importance;

WHEREAS Vimal Thomas, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, and founder of BelMind Therapeia, has undertaken a 50-day free public mental health initiative called Discover the Beauty Within, beginning June 27, 2026, in service to the people of Thunder Bay;

WHEREAS this initiative invites Thunder Bay residents to engage daily with the BelMind Protocol, a seven-pillar...

Week Of Joy

Posted on Tuesday, July 07, 2026 10:27 AM

WHEREAS, The Ontario Council of the Catholic Women’s League gathers in annual convention and meeting in a different community throughout the province each year;

WHEREAS, The 79th Annual Convention and Annual Meeting is being held in Thunder Bay and hosted by the diocesan council of the Catholic Women’s League;

WHEREAS, Members have been invited to participate in a joy-filled four days of faith, friendship and renewal;

WHEREAS, This year’s convention and annual meeting is each delegate’s opportunity to...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2026 08:00 AM

WHEREAS, Thunder Bay older adults deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and valued as contributing members of society, imparting a wealth of experience and wisdom in our communities, and

WHEREAS, the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action, proclaimed this day to recognize the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue; and

WHEREAS, Thunder Bay Ontario recognizes the importance of...


Mining Day - thunder Bay 2026

Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 08:00 AM

WHEREAS, the mining and exploration industry employees are working quietly in Thunder Bay and NW Ontario, they should be recognized for their significant contribution to the local economy and the culture of their communities; and

WHEREAS, their success in finding mines benefits all, they accept no accolades but take it in stride as “just part of the job”; and

WHEREAS, this day should be a celebration where the mining community and the public meet and have fun at Prince Arthur’s Landing, a...