Proclamations

Innisfil proclaims Earth Day

Whereas Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation and protection; and

Whereas Earth Day marks a renewed commitment to environmental stewardship and to the implementation of efforts to improve, protect and enhance the environment; and

Whereas global challenges continue to grow, such as environmental degradation, climate change, food insecurity, and water shortages; and

Whereas the Town of Innisfil is undertaking an...

Innisfil proclaims Education and Sharing Day

Whereas a quality education is one of the significant foundations for the continuing success of our province, our country, and our society at large, and in the Town of Innisfil, we strive for the betterment of all our citizens through an increased focus on education and sharing; and

Whereas through providing the possibility of an excellent education for all, especially children, with which to gain knowledge through rigorous study, we can create hope for a brighter, kinder and more united and...

Innisfil proclaims World Autism Awareness Day

Whereas April 2, is recognized as World Autism Awareness Day in Canada; and

Whereas Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects more than 135,000 Ontarians on the autism spectrum and ASD is now recognized as the most common neurological disorder affecting one in every 66 children, as well as their friends, family, and community; and

Whereas ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means it not only manifests itself differently in every individual in whom it appears, but its characteristics will change over...

Innisfil proclaims Purple Day

Whereas March 26 is Purple Day; a global effort dedicated to promoting epilepsy awareness in countries around the world; and

Whereas according to Epilepsy Canada, 1 in 100 Canadians are affected by epilepsy; and

Whereas Epilepsy is a physical condition characterized by sudden, brief changes in how the brain works; and

Whereas it is a symptom of a neurological disease, a disease that affects the brain and shows itself in the form of seizures; and

Whereas the public is often unable to recognize...

Innisfil proclaims #ITSTARTS Month

Whereas inclusion, acceptance, and equity are important approaches to the diversity of residents living in any community, especially in our growing and changing region; 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 together and support service delivery...