Proclamations

Innisfil proclaims St. John Ambulance Week

Whereas 2024 is the 83rd anniversary of the establishment of the Barrie Simcoe Muskoka Branch of St. John Ambulance; and

Whereas the Barrie Simcoe Muskoka Branch of St. John Ambulance has been serving the community since 1941 and fulfilling our mission to enable 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...

Innisfil proclaims Longest Day of SMILES

Whereas Operation Smile Canada is a global medical charity providing free, lifechanging surgeries and medical care to children born with cleft conditions around the world; and

Whereas every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft condition, and lack of access to safe, effective surgery means that easily treatable conditions like cleft lip and cleft palate can become fatal; and

Whereas Operation Smile Canada believes every child born with a cleft condition deserves exceptional surgical care;...

Innisfil proclaims World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Whereas Town of Innisfil’s older adults deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and valued as contributing members of society, imparting a wealth of experience and wisdom in our communities; and

Whereas the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action, proclaimed this day to recognize the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue; and

Whereas the Town of Innisfil recognizes the importance...

Innisfil proclaims Innisfil United Pride Month

Whereas the Town of Innisfil highly values every individual and emphasizes the importance of equality, dignity, and freedom. We welcome all to live, work and play within the community and believe that every family, regardless of its composition, deserves a place to call home where they are safe, happy, and supported by friends and neighbours; and

Whereas we have made significant progress toward acceptance and inclusion thanks to Innisfil Pride, UPlift Black and BIPOC organizations that continue...

Innisfil proclaims National Indigenous History Month

Whereas the Town of Innisfil formally acknowledges that it is situated on Treaty land that is steeped in rich Indigenous history; and

Whereas the Town of Innisfil also acknowledges that this land is the Traditional Territories of the First Peoples of Turtle Island and is shared between the Anishinaabe peoples of Beausoleil First Nation, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, and Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation; and

Whereas, by unanimous vote in the House of Commons in 2009, June was declared...