Flag Ceremonies and Proclamations

Midland raises flag for #ITSTARTS - March 2024

On March 1, Town Council and staff gathered with Mayor Gordon to raise the flag for #ITSTARTS Month. Read the full proclamation here. Find more information on #ITSTARTS on the County of Simcoe's website here.

Please note, all flags at Municipal buildings are flying at half-mast in memory of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney.

Thank you all for coming. We will start off with a Land Acknowledgement: 

The Town of Midland recognizes that it is located on land which is the traditional and Treaty...

Midland proclaims #ITSTARTS Month - March 2024

Proclamation #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 and changing Town; 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...

Midland proclaims National Pink Shirt Day - February 28, 2024

Proclamation National Pink Shirt Day (anti-bullying) February 28, 2024

Whereas, Anti-Bullying Day, also known as Pink Shirt Day, is an international initiative, started in Canada, to take a stand against all forms of bullying; and

Whereas, discrimination, harassment, exclusion, intimidation and other forms of bullying have a profound effect on an individual’s feeling of safety and self-worth, and are unacceptable in a safe and caring society; and

Whereas, bullying is a learned behaviour and occurs...

Midland raises flag for Black History Month - February 2024

On February 2, Town Council and staff gathered with Mayor Gordon and representatives from Black-led organizations in Simcoe County to kick off the start of Black History Month. 

Whether you are looking for support, for education or to get involved, find information below:

• Uplift Black
• Parents Against Racism Simcoe County
• Blacks for All Races

Thank you all for coming. We will start off with a Land Acknowledgement: 

The Town of Midland recognizes that it is located on land which is the traditional and...

Midland proclaims Black History Month - February 2024

Proclamation Black History Month, February 2024

Whereas, Black History Month is a time to learn about the stories and important contributions of local Black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Simcoe County, and about diversity of Black communities in Canada and their importance to the history of this country; and

Whereas, February 1 marks the start of Black History Month. February stands as a reminder to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, and to recognize...