Flag Ceremonies and Proclamations

Flag Lowering - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today staff gathered with members of council, as well as attendees from the public to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30). 

Patricia Monague, Culture and Heritage Coordinator for Beausoleil First Nation started us off with a smudging ceremony and prayer. Followed by words from Mayor Gordon, with other attendees sharing personal sentiments and experiences.

Every year September 30 stands as a day to honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of...

Flag Raising - Terry Fox Day

Today Town staff gathered with members of Council and representatives from Terry Fox Day in the Heart of Georgian Bay to raise the Terry Fox Day flag. 🙌
 
Terry Fox embodies the definition of a Canadian hero. His actions ignited a spark in people worldwide and helped raised millions for cancer research. ✨♥️
 
Take action and make a difference by joining the North Simcoe community at this years Terry Fox Day, September 17 starting at 9:00am at Perkinsfield Park in Tiny, ON. 🗓️🎉

Flag Raising - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Today Mayor Gordon, Deputy Mayor Jack Contin and Staff met with a representative from Candlelighters Simcoe and members of the community to shed light and raise the flag for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.🎗️💛  #CCAM #goldseptember
 
Take a moment today to acknowledge the people in our own community who have been personally affected by childhood cancer. Our hearts are with you. Today and this month we hold space to remember and support the little heroes that are fighting, have fought or have...

Flag Raising - International Overdose Awareness Day

Today members of the community gathered with staff, Mayor Gordon, Warden Clarke and representatives from the Midland Fire Department, OPP and Simcoe County Paramedics to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜  #endoverdose #ioad
 
Join together to raise awareness, address the stigma surrounding addiction and remember those we have lost to overdose. Together, we can make a difference.

Flag Raising - Fierte Simcoe Pride

Today staff gathered with Deputy Mayor Jack Contin and representatives from Fierté Simcoe Pride to raise the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag. 🏳️‍🌈🎉
 
This year’s theme is “We have always existed”. The existence of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is not a recent phenomenon but rather an integral part of our history. Acknowledging and understanding this helps promote equity, respect, accountability, and acceptance for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
 
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