Proclamation

BWG Proclaims Epilepsy Awareness Month / Purple Day

Epilepsy Awareness Month / Purple Day March 2024 / March 26, 2024

WHEREAS: According to Epilepsy Canada, 1 in 100 Canadians are affected by epilepsy; and

WHEREAS: Epilepsy is a physical condition characterized by sudden, brief changes in how the brain works; and

WHEREAS: It is a symptom of a neurological disease - a disease that affects the brain and shows itself in the form of seizures; and

WHEREAS: Epilepsy Awareness Month is a global effort dedicated to promoting epilepsy awareness in countries...

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BWG Proclaims Persian Heritage Month 2024

Persian Heritage Month March, 2024

WHEREAS: Canada is enriched by the cultural diversity of its population, including more than 200,000 people of Persian descent, with a significant number residing in Ontario. The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is proud to be a part of this multicultural tapestry; and

WHEREAS: The Persian community in Bradford West Gwillimbury has significantly contributed to the town's vibrant culture, economic growth, and social fabric. Through their rich history, traditions,...

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BWG Proclaims #ITSTARTS Month 2024

#ITSTARTS Month March, 2024

WHEREAS: Inclusion, acceptance, and equity are important approaches to the diversity of residents living in any community, especially in our growing community; and

WHEREAS: March 21 is recognized as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; and

WHEREAS: The Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership (SCLIP) is a community partnership focused on the development of settlement strategies for newcomers. These strategies bring together and support...

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BWG Proclaims World Thinking Day 2024

World Thinking Day 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 celebrated in 1926; and

WHEREAS: Youth members in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury 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 in 153 countries who are part of the Guiding...

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BWG Proclaims Ontario Heritage Week 2024

Ontario Heritage Week February 19-25, 2024

WHEREAS: The heritage of Bradford West Gwillimbury – architectural, cultural and natural – is a living legacy that helps us understand our past, provides context for the present, and influences our future; and

WHEREAS: Our community is enhanced and sustained by its heritage places and spaces, creating a place of pride and social well-being; and

WHEREAS: During the full third week of each February, the Ontario Heritage Trust invites us to celebrate heritage...

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