Proclamation

2023 Children's Mental Health Week

Proclamation CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK May 1 - 7, 2023 WHEREAS:

The first week of May is a time for communities, families and friends to come together to mark Children’s Mental Health Week. Raising awareness about the importance of child and youth mental health is crucial to helping reduce the stigma associated with accessing vital support; and

Ensuring that families know about the availability of free, accessible and inclusive child and youth mental health services and how to access...

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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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