Flag Ceremonies and Proclamations

Midland proclaims International Women's Day - March 8, 2024

Proclamation International Women's Day, March 8, 2024

Whereas, Celebrated annually on March 8th, International Women’s day has occurred for well over a century, with the first gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, International Women’s Day belongs to all groups collectively everywhere; and

Whereas, Today is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality; and

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...