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Proclamation
Proclamations are ceremonial documents issued and signed by the Mayor on behalf of Temiskaming Shores City Council, to officially recognize the importance of particular days, weeks or months.
Whereas at the February 6, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council approved the development of a bi-annual proclamation schedule.
Be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores hereby proclaims the following days in the City of Temiskaming Shores.
And further that the Council of the City of Temiskaming Shores respectfully acknowledges the importance of honouring these holidays in the City of Temiskaming Shores.
January to June 2025 |
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As of Resolution 2024-372 of the October 15, 2024 Regular Council Meeting. ProclamationsJanuaryMonth of January 2025 | Alzheimer’s Awareness Month FebruaryFebruary 26, 2025| Pink Shirt Day MarchMonth of March 2025 | Epilepsy Awareness Month AprilApril 2, 2025 | World Autism Day MayMonth of May 2025 | Community Living Month JuneMonth of June 2025 | Recreation and Parks Month HolidaysJanuary 1, 2025 | New Years Day |
July to December 2024 |
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As of Resolution 2024-149 of the April 14, 2024 Regular Council Meeting. ProclamationsJulyJuly 21-27, 2024 | National Drowning Prevention Week AugustAugust 31, 2024 | International Overdose Awareness Day SeptemberSeptember 15, 2024 | Terry Fox Run OctoberOctober 6-12, 2024 | Fire Prevention Week NovemberMonth of November 2024 | Falls Prevention Month DecemberHolidaysJuly 1, 2024 | Canada Day |
Other Acknowledgement 2025 |
May 15, 2025 | Moose Hide Campaign DayWhereas the Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led, grassroots movement of men, boys and all Canadians standing up to end violence against women, children and all those along the gender continuum; Whereas the Moose Hide Campaign was founded along the 'Highway of Tears' in British Columbia in response to the injustices and violence faced by many women and children in Canada, particularly those who are Indigenous; and Whereas Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is at epidemic proportions across Canada with more than 4 in 10 women having experienced it in their lifetime, and this reality is worse for Indigenous women who are twice as likely to experience violence from their current or former partners; and Whereas the Moose Hide Campaign has distributed over six million moose hide pins that each spark five conversations about issues of violence against women, children and all those along the gender continuum; and Whereas wearing the moose hide pin demonstrates a commitment to honour, respect and protect the women and children in your life, end gender-based violence and take meaningful action towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples; and Whereas participation in the Moose Hide Campaign is a concrete action for all citizens to address the legacies of colonization, residential schools and the reality of more than 1,200 missing or murdered women in Canada; and Whereas engagement with the Moose Hide Campaign aligns with the United Nations Declaration on the Right of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, and the Calls for Justice of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG2S+). Be it resolved that Council of the City of Temiskaming Shores hereby proclaims May 15, 2025, as Moose Hide Campaign Day; and That Council directs staff to promote the passage of this resolution on the appropriate corporate communications channels. April 30, 2025 | Mayor's Monarch Pledge DayLean more about the Mayo's Monarch Pledge by visit the below city website. City Website - Mayor's Monarch Pledge |
Other Acknowledgement 2024 |
October 24, 2024 | Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation DayWhereas years of research confirms the benefits of high-quality early learning and child care for young children's intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; and Whereas child care promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of families and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; and Whereas trained and knowledgeable Registered Early Childhood Educators are the key to quality in early years and child care programs - in licensed child care, Early ON programs, child life programs, and full-day kindergarten; and Whereas Registered Early Childhood Educators and child care workers will be vital to the success of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system. Therefore be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores hereby proclaims October 24, 2024 be designated as "Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day" in the City of Temiskaming Shores in recognition of the education, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families and quality of life of the community. August 31, 2024 | International Overdose Awareness DayWhereas Council for The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges the harm and hardship caused by the drug poisoning (overdose) crisis; and Whereas the purpose of International Overdose Awareness Day is to remember loved ones lost to drug poisoning, and to end the stigma of Whereas drug poisoning in Timiskaming claimed the lives of more than nine (9) residents last year, together with countless more affected forever. Therefore be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores hereby proclaims August 31, 2024, as "International Overdose Awareness Day" in the City of Temiskaming Shores. |
Flag Raising and Lowering
Flag Raising |
2025JanuaryJanuary 16 to January 31 | The Alzheimer's Society Flag will be raised in support of Alzheimer's Awareness Month. AprilApril 2 to April 30 | The Autism Ontario Flag will be raised in support of Autism Awareness Day. MayThe Community Living Flag will be raised in support of Community Living Month. JuneThe Pride Season Flag will be raised in support of Pride Season. The World Elder Abuse Flag will be raised in support of Elder Abuse Awareness Day. OctoberThe Poppy Campaign Flag will be raised in support of the local Legion Poppy Campaign. NovemberThe End Gender-Based Violence Flag will be raised in support of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women |
Flag Lowering |
2025April 21 | Death of His Holiness Pope Francis April 28 | National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace June 23 | National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism September 14 | Firefighters’ National Memorial Day September 28 | National Peace and Police Officers Memorial Day September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation November 8 | Indigenous Veterans Day November 11 | Remembrance Day December 6 | National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Flags at all provincial government buildings will be flown at half-mast on commemorative anniversary dates legislated by the provincial government and upon the death of:
Flags at all Ontario government buildings within ridings or community of residence will be flown at half-mast upon the death of:
For additional information visit the Ontario Government website for Flag Protocol. |
City Bulletin
The City Bulletin includes important information the City would like to share with the Public. The City of Temiskaming Shores releases a weekly City Bulletin available on Wednesdays.
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