Flag Ceremonies and Proclamations

Midland proclaims Pride Month

Proclamation Pride Month June 2025

Whereas; June is recognized as Pride Month in Canada and around the world as an opportunity to celebrate and advocate for visibility and acceptance of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; to reflect on the trials that the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and plus community have endured and overcome; and to recommit to the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in our community; and

Whereas; Pride Month promotes the call for...

Midland raises flag for National AccessAbility Week

The Town of Midland raised the flag for National AccessAbility Week.

National AccessAbility Awareness Week celebrates Canadians with disabilities, raises awareness for the critical need of accessibility and inclusion in our workplaces and communities, and recognizes the work continually being done to remove barriers.

The County of Simcoe has an Accessibility Advisory Committee whose purpose is to advise County Council on ways to improve opportunities for persons with disabilities with respect to...

Midland proclaims National AccessAbility Week

Proclamation National AccessAbility Week May 25 to May 31, 2025

Whereas; Approximately 2.9 million Ontario residents have some form of disability and as disability increases with age, there is a need for greater awareness, of the needs, capabilities and potential of persons with disabilities in Ontario; and
Whereas; Individuals with disabilities are impacted daily by barriers to: information, facilities, employment, education, healthcare, transportation, and communication supports, therefore...

Midland proclaims Children’s Mental Health Week

Proclamation Children’s Mental Health Week May 5 to May 11, 2025

Whereas; Mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, and yet many will not receive the help they need; and

Whereas; Early intervention, accessible care, and community awareness are critical in supporting young people, their families, and caregivers with their mental wellness; and

Whereas; Children’s Mental Health Week is a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and highlight the importance of providing timely, fully funded,...

Midland lowers flag for National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S

The Town of Midland lowered the flags for the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S).

Annually on May 5, we honour and remember the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People within our community and across Canada. 

As a community, it is essential to raise awareness, advocate for justice, and take action to address the root causes of the ongoing violence and barriers against Indigenous peoples. 

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