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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Arthritis Awareness Month - 2026

Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2026 08:00 AM

WHEREAS, nationwide/community support has been critical throughout the Arthritis Society’s 78 year history, enabling the organization to fulfill its mission to fight the fire of arthritis with research, advocacy, innovation, information and support; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis is a serious disease that causes debilitating pain, restricts mobility and diminishes quality of life. Six million Canadians – 1 in 5 – live everyday with the brutal realities of arthritis and there is no cure. Without a greater...

MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASE AND AWARENESS MONTH 2026

Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2026 08:00 AM

WHEREAS: The human body is fueled by trillions of microscopic powerhouses called mitochondria. Found in almost every cell in our bodies, these tiny yet mighty energy-producing structures generate the energy we need to survive. When there is dysfunction with these important structures in one or more parts of our bodies, we see Mitochondrial Diseases appear.

WHEREAS: There are hundreds of mitochondrial diseases, and because MITO is very hard to diagnose, many people don’t realize that they have...

Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Month

Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2026 08:00 AM

WHEREAS: The human body is fueled by trillions of microscopic powerhouses called mitochondria. Found in almost every cell in our bodies, these tiny yet mighty energy-producing structures generate the energy we need to survive. When there is dysfunction with these important structures in one or more parts of our bodies, we see Mitochondrial Diseases appear.

WHEREAS: There are hundreds of mitochondrial diseases, and because MITO is very hard to diagnose, many people don’t realize that they have...

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - 2026

Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2026 08:00 AM

WHEREAS Prostate Cancer Support Thunder Bay will lead and participate in a prostate cancer awareness campaign throughout this month with an aim to increase awareness of the #1 cancer in men and the support available in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario for men and their families; and

WHEREAS, one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime; and

WHEREAS, PSC TB voluntarily helps men diagnosed with prostate cancer, provides support to men and families who live with...

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - 2026

Posted on Monday, August 31, 2026 08:00 AM

WHEREAS Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) is the official advisor to the Government of Ontario on childhood cancer care, providing wraparound care for children and youth with cancer and their families from diagnosis, through treatment, into survivorship and when needed, end-of-life care

WHEREAS there are approximately 500 children and youth (aged 0-17) diagnosed with cancer in a pediatric cancer program in Ontario each year

WHEREAS there are over 4,500 families in Ontario with a child in...