Flag Ceremonies and Proclamations

Midland proclaims International Overdose Awareness Day

Proclamation International Overdose Awareness Day August 31, 2025

Whereas; August 31, 2025 is International Overdose Awareness Day, the world’s largest campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind; and

Whereas; Today stands as a time to acknowledge the profound grief felt by families and friends whose loved ones have died or suffered permanent injury from a drug overdose; and

Whereas; The goal of International...

Midland raises flag for Fierté Simcoe Pride Week

The Town of Midland raised the Intersex Progress Pride flag for Fierté Simcoe Pride Week. This week is dedicated to creating safe and inclusive communities within Simcoe County that support and unite people of all genders, sexes and sexual identities.

Fierté Simcoe Pride Week celebrates the diversity, resilience, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Simcoe County. It raises awareness about the importance of inclusion and visibility, and recognizes the ongoing work to create safe,...

Midland proclaims Fierté Simcoe Pride Week

Proclamation

Fierté Simcoe Pride

August 4 to August 15, 2025

Whereas, This marks the 13th annual Fierté Simcoe Pride, and its purpose is to create a safe and inclusive Simcoe County that supports gender and sexual diversity through services, activities, and events; and

Whereas, The Intersex Progress Pride flag is raised to honour gender and sexual diversity in Simcoe County. The Intersex Progress Pride flag was designed by Valentino Vecchietti in the UK in 2021. The flag is a combination of Gilbert...

Midland proclaims St. John Ambulance Week

Proclamation
St. John Ambulance Week
June 23 to June 29, 2025

Whereas, the York-Simcoe-Muskoka Branch of St. John Ambulance has been serving the community since 1941 and fulfilling their mission of enabling Canadians to improve their health, safety, and quality of life by providing training and community service; and

Whereas, St. John Ambulance is an integral part of the community, offering unique and innovative programs, including medical first response, disaster response, car seat installation...

Midland raises flag for Indigenous Peoples Day

Proclamation

"Indigenous Heritage Month” and “Indigenous Peoples Day”

June 21, 2025

Whereas; June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day – a day for all Canadians to learn about and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; and

Whereas; The Town of Midland recognizes the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples as the original inhabitants of the land known as Midland – the...