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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Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2024

Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 08:30 AM

MELANOMA AND SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
MAY 2024

WHEREAS, it is imperative that communities across Canada be reminded of importance of sun safety; and

WHEREAS, over-exposure to UV radiation is one of the major causes of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers; and

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World Maternal Mental Health Day 2024

Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 08:30 AM

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Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 08:30 AM

HUMAN VALUES DAY
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WHEREAS, these values are inherent in all creeds, countries, cultures, and communities, making these values truly Values without Boarders; and

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Posted on Monday, April 15, 2024 10:08 AM

APRIL 14-20, 2024

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WHEREAS, volunteers in Thunder Bay mentor our children, support those feeling isolated, beautify our green spaces, and fundraise for our charitable organizations; and

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Posted on Thursday, April 11, 2024 08:30 AM

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