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 requests must be sent to the Office of the City Clerk three 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 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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Franco-Ontarian Day 2024

Posted on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 08:30 AM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

WHEREAS, by the virtue of the Franco-Ontarian Day Act, which was legislated on April 26th, 2010, it is declared September 25th of each year be recognized as Franco-Ontarian Day throughout the province of Ontario ; and

WHEREAS, September 25th is the anniversary of the first flag raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag and it represents over 400 year of French presence in Ontario; and

WHEREAS, there are more than 745,000 Francophones in Ontario, the largest Francophone community...

Rail Safety Week 2024

Posted on Monday, September 23, 2024 08:30 AM

SEPTEMBER 23-29, 2024


WHEREAS, Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 23 to 29, 2024; and

WHEREAS, 229 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2023; resulting in 66 avoidable fatalities and 39 avoidable serious injuries; and

WHEREAS, educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway right-of-way are private property, enhancing public awareness of the dangers associated with highway rail grade crossings, ensuring...

International Day of Peace 2024

Posted on Friday, September 20, 2024 08:30 AM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024


WHEREAS, the International Day of Peace is observed annually on September 21st to promote peace and non-violence worldwide;

WHEREAS, this day was established by the United Nations in 1981 to encourage all humanity to commit to peace above all differences and to contribute to building a culture of peace;

WHEREAS, City of Thunder Bay recognizes the importance of fostering a culture of peace and non-violence within our community;

NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Ken Boshcoff, on behalf of...

Monarch Butterfly Appreciation Day 2024

Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 08:30 AM

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

WHEREAS, The monarch butterfly is an iconic North American species whose
multigenerational migration and metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly has captured the
imagination of millions of Canadians; and

WHEREAS, Eastern migrating monarch populations visiting Ontario have seen significant
population declines by as much as ninety percent; and

WHEREAS, On December 8, 2023 the Government of Canada uplisted the Migratory
Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) as Endangered on Schedule...

National Coaches Week 2024

Posted on Monday, September 16, 2024 08:30 AM

SEPTEMBER 16-22, 2024


WHEREAS, the City of Thunder Bay recognizes the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of National Coaches Week is to provide the 300,000 coaches who call Thunder Bay and Ontario home with the resources, representation, and recognition they deserve for the time they devote to ensuring Canadians live an active and healthy lifestyle; and

WHEREAS, a number of great coaches live and volunteer here and we celebrate their...