Proclamations

APRIL 2, 2024

WHEREAS, World Autism Awareness Day will be recognized on April 2, 2024, in Canada thanks to Senator Jim Munson’s Bill S-206, An Act Respecting World Autism Awareness Day; and

WHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects more than 135,000 Ontarians. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 1 in every 66 Canadian children, as well as their friends, family and community; and approximately 1-2% of the Canadian population is on the autism spectrum; and

APRIL 1, 2023

WHEREAS, Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial Day is to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force; and

WHEREAS, this day is also to honour the men and women who have, and continue to, protect Canada and its people; and

WHEREAS, I encourage all citizens in the City of Thunder Bay to join in the ceremonies commemorating out history, to recognize our people for their achievements, while looking forward o an exciting future.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Ken Boshcoff, Mayor of.

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MARCH 8, 2024

WHEREAS, in 1977, the United Nations proclaimed March 8 as International Women's Day to commemorate the 145 women killed in a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in New York City on March 25, 1911; and

WHEREAS, International Women's Day is a time to reflect on the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further action; and

WHEREAS, International Women's Day is celebrated annually across the globe to recognize acts of..

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MARCH, 2024

WHEREAS, March is Amyloidosis Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and supporting those living with amyloidosis and their loved ones; and

WHEREAS, Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that occurs when an abnormal protein, known as amyloid, builds up in the tissues and organs of the body. Left untreated, the disease can result in organ failure and can be fatal; and

WHEREAS, Amyloidosis can mimic the signs and symptoms of more common medical conditions.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

WHEREAS, World Thinking Day has united Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world for a day of international friendship over the past 90 years, first celebrate in 1926; and

WHEREAS, youth members in the City of Thunder Bay and beyond benefit from the opportunity to speak out on issues that affect girls and young women, celebrate the founding of Girl Guides and be connected to the 8.8 million members on 50 countries who are part of the Guiding movement; and

WHEREAS, this year,.

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FEBRUARY 18-25, 2024

WHEREAS, Scouts Canada is a Canadian Scouting association providing programs for young people, aged 5-26, within the stated aim “to help develop well rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world.” Scouting is a co-ed program; and

WHEREAS, The City of Thunder Bay citizens support our groups in the various fundraising providing the necessary funds to run the programs.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

WHEREAS, Heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide and the leading cause of premature death for Canadian women, a fact unknown to many women and their healthcare providers; and

WHEREAS, The Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance is an organization of volunteer health professionals and patients working hard to improve women’s heart health; and

WHEREAS; Wear Red Canada Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness for all Canadians, but especially Canadian women, to..

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JANUARY 24, 2024

WHEREAS, January 24, 2024 marks the fourteenth annual Bell Let’s Talk Day, a day to take action, and create positive change for mental health; and

WHEREAS, Thunder Bay supports positive mental health for all citizens and members of our community and seeks to improve the lives of all citizens who will experience a mental illness or mental health issue in their lifetime; and

WHEREAS, Thunder Bay recognizes that now is the time to come together, to take action and show support for..

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JANUARY, 2024

"Be a Crime Stopper/Keep Your Community Safe"

WHEREAS, Anonymous tips are being handled by one society, Crime Stoppers, covering the whole of Thunder Bay and Surrounding District; and

WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers accepts confidential and anonymous tips via phone calls, as well as through web messages, while partnering with the media and police to participate in Provincial, national and International campaigns to help make communities safe; and

WHEREAS, Thunder Bay District Crime Stoppers..

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JANUARY, 2024

WHEREAS, over half a million Canadians are living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, with 25,000 new cases diagnosed every year; and

WHEREAS, each January, the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay asks Thunder Bay residents to stand together to decrease stigma related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. By learning the warning signs, receiving a proper diagnosis, to ask support, and to be able to live a healthy active lifestyle while living with dementia; and

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