Proclamations

Innisfil proclaims Mental Illness Awareness Week

Whereas mental health is an important part of overall health; and

Whereas one in three Canadians say they are struggling with their mental health; and

Whereas percent of Canadians feel they need professional mental health care but cannot access it; and

Whereas early identification and treatment can make a difference in the successful management of mental illness and recovery; and

Whereas everyone in Canada should have access to publicly funded, evidence-based mental health and substance abuse...

Innisfil proclaims National Breastfeeding Week

Whereas exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, and continued breastfeeding for two years and beyond, provides unique nutritional and non-nutritional long-term benefits for an infant’s growth and development; and

Whereas the World Health Organization’s Global Strategy on Infant and Young Child Feeding calls on governments worldwide to create environments that enable mothers, families and other caregivers to make informed choices about feeding practices for infants and young...

Innisfil proclaims Dwarfism Awareness Month

Whereas dwarfism is a genetic condition resulting in short stature and affects approximately 1 in every 40,000 births; and

Whereas individuals with dwarfism face unique medical, social and physical barriers, yet lead full, productive lives and make significant contributions to our communities; and

Whereas October is recognized globally as Dwarfism Awareness Month—a time to increase public awareness, acceptance, challenge misconceptions, and promote equity, inclusion and access for individuals...

Innisfil proclaims National Legion Week

Whereas The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s primary non-governmental organization providing services and assistance to Canada’s war veterans as well as to serving Canadian Forces personnel; and

Whereas The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s primary non-governmental organization ensuring that the memory of and sacrifices made by Canada’s military in the service of this nation shall never be forgotten; and

Whereas Ontario Provincial Command of The Royal Canadian Legion represents nine Districts...

Innisfil proclaims National Coaches Week

Whereas the Town of Innisfil recognizes the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities; and

Whereas the purpose of National Coaches Week is to provide the many coaches who call Innisfil and Ontario home with the resources, representation, and recognition they deserve for the time they devote to ensuring Canadians live an active and healthy lifestyle; and

Whereas several great coaches live and volunteer in Innisfil and we celebrate their commitments by saying #ThanksCoach;...