Proclamation

2023 Jewish Heritage Month

Proclamation JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH: May 2023 WHEREAS:

Jewish Heritage Month was officially recognized by the Federal Government in March 2018; and

the Jewish community has long played a central role in the fight against discrimination in Canada; and

in search of better opportunities and lifestyles, many people of Jewish heritage made their way to Canada, their new home base, finding in it a space where they could openly practice their faith and lead their lives freely without the...

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2023 Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Proclamation Lyme Disease Awareness Month “Light it up Green” May 2023 WHEREAS:

Lyme Ontario is a registered, not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness, education and information on Lyme Disease; and

Lyme Disease is a devastating illness, leaving many Canadians to suffer, including families in Bradford West Gwillimbury; and

Lyme Disease is often referred to as the “Great Imitator” as there are over 100 known symptoms. These symptoms can overlap with diseases such...

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2023 National Youth Week

Proclamation National Youth Week: May 1-7, 2023 WHEREAS:

Recreation benefits individuals, families, neighbourhoods, and communities; and

There is an increasing interest in intentional youth development through recreation in Canada – founded on a substantial and growing body of research to support the role of recreation in the positive development of youth; and

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury provides high-quality programs and leisure opportunities for residents to lead healthy,...

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2023 Khalsa Day

Proclamation Khalsa Day, April 15, 2023 WHERAS:

Khalsa Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the Sikh Order of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh. The first Khalsa Day was held in India on April 13, 1699; and

Bradford West Gwillimbury residents of the Sikh faith have made and continue to make tremendous contributions to the growth and development of the community and the country as a whole; and

A fundamental strength of our community lies in our unique racial and ethno-cultural...

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2023 World Autism Day

Proclamation World Autism Day, April 2, 2023 WHEREAS:

World Autism Day will be recognized on April 2, 2023, in Canada thanks to Senator Jim Munson’s Bill S-206, An Act Respecting World Autism Awareness Day; and

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...

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