Proclamations

AUGUST 24, 2022

WHEREAS, the 24th day of August marks the 31st anniversary of the independence of Ukraine; and

WHEREAS, the people of Ukraine continue to fight for their independence and dignity; and

WHEREAS, the League of Ukrainian Canadians – Thunder Bay Branch wishes to observe and recognize the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian nation and its people on the anniversary of its independence from the totalitarian Russian regime; and

WHEREAS, we wish to unite the Ukrainian community and all..

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JUNE 18, 2022

WHEREAS, the City of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Horticultural Society invites all citizens to celebrate National Garden Day; and

WHEREAS, National Garden Day encourages the planting of flowers, trees and shrubs throughout the city to promote Beautification and Civic Pride; and

WHEREAS, National Garden Day encourages the protection of the environment, and the benefits that gardens and gardening contribute to the quality of life through Health and Wellness and Cultural Diversity in..

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JUNE 19, 2022

WHEREAS, the World Health Organization (2006), the United Nations (2008), and the Canadian Government (2017), and the Province of Ontario (2021) have recognized Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) as a global public health priority and in order to raise awareness, designated the 19th day of June every year as World Sickle Cell Day (WSCD); and

WHEREAS, the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) recognizes SCD as an increasingly important medical issue in the province; and

WHEREAS, over..

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JUNE 19, 2022

WHEREAS, Operation Smile Canada is a global medical charity providing free, life-changing surgeries and medical care to children born with cleft conditions around the world; and

WHEREAS, Every 3 minutes, a child is born with a cleft condition, and lack of access to safe, effective surgery means that easily treatable conditions like cleft lip and cleft palate can become fatal; and

WHEREAS, Operation Smile Canada believes every child born with a cleft condition deserves exceptional surgical..

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JUNE 2022

WHEREAS, this month, we take the opportunity to acknowledge the history and culture of the Italian community in Thunder Bay and across the country;

WHEREAS, this month recognizes the richness of the Italian culture and the contributions of the Italian community to our city and the importance of preserving this heritage for future generations. Many Italian immigrants and their descendant’s helped shape and build our city which they call home;

WHEREAS, during Italian heritage Month we Celebrate.

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JUNE 2022

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 diverse sexual and gender identities; and

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

WHEREAS, Rainbow Collective of Thunder..

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JUNE 2022

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, National Deafblind Awareness Committee support community partners and individuals who are deafblind to increase their independence and improve their quality of life through specialized services; and 

WHEREAS, everyone is encouraged.

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JUNE 1, 2022

WHEREAS, Decades of struggle by workers and their unions have created many health and safety regulations and an employer-funded compensation system for times when those safeguards fail; and

WHEREAS, Statistics show that over 300 employees die each year in Ontario because of accidents that occur while they are at work and the reality is that many of these accidents and deaths could have been prevented; and

WHEREAS, Every year on June 1st, workers gather to recognize sisters and brothers..

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MAY 23-27, 2022

WHEREAS, The Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada is a charitable community-based health care organization addressing community health and social needs; and

WHEREAS, VON Thunder Bay nurses, home support workers, community service coordinators and many other staff and volunteers have been caring for the lives and well-being of residents of Thunder Bay since 1944 and VON’s nursing, health promotion and support services make a contribution to the health care system in Ontario, particularly..

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The City Hall fountain lights are purple to support IBD Day.