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 

Proclamation 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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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Posted on Monday, June 14, 2021 04:00 AM

JUNE 15, 2021

WHEREAS, Thunder Bay seniors are valued contributing members of society, inparting a wealth of experience and wisdom in our communities. They deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. It is out collective responsibility to ensure they live safely and fully engaged within the community that cares about them; 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...

Crossing Guard Appreciation Day

Posted on Friday, June 04, 2021 04:00 AM

JUNE 4, 2021

WHEREAS, since 1947 when Adult Crossing Guards were instituted in Port Arthur, Crossing Guards have provided safe crossing for school children walking to and from school; and

WHEREAS, due to dedication and a conscientious attitude to their work, they have maintained an outstanding safety record; and

WHEREAS, a day set aside to recognize all Crossing Guards and acknowledge the fine work they do crossing children safely in all sorts of weather would be beneficial to the Crossing Guards and...

Pride Month

Posted on Monday, May 31, 2021 04:00 AM

JUNE 2021

WHEREAS, Thunder Bay celebrates the diversity that strengthens our city, including individuals who identify as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and all other sexual orientations and gender identities; and

WHEREAS, the intent is to encourage Thunder Bay to be an inclusive and welcoming place for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities to attend school, to work, to raise a family, to start a business, to live; and

WHEREAS, Thunder Pride...

Deafblind Awareness Month

Posted on Friday, May 28, 2021 04:00 AM

JUNE 2021

WHEREAS, deafblindness is a unique disability that incorporates the loss of both sight and hearing. Individuals who are deafblind can live full, meaningful lives as independently as possible with the right supports in place, such as intervener services; and

WHEREAS, Canadian Hellen Keller Centre is a not-for-profit organization that supports individuals who are deafblind to increase their independence and improve their quality of life through specialized services; and

WHEREAS, everyone is...

Personal Support Worker Day

Posted on Monday, May 17, 2021 04:00 AM

MAY 19, 2021

WHEREAS, Today we recognize all of he Personal Support Workers (PSWs) who are the frontline of our healthcare system; and

WHEREAS, PSWs have selflessly and tirelessly, provided care to our communities most vulnerable through an extraordinarily challenging year. A year made more precarious by a Pandemic the likes of which many of us have never seen. Through all of this they have been, and continue to remain, steadfast and true; and

WHEREAS, They have given so much of themselves every day,...